After Kelsey & Jeff rocked a killer engagement session back in April, I was so excited to get to photograph them again for their Bellefield Presbyterian / Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall wedding.  We started the morning off joining Kelsey & her bridesmaids as they got ready at the DoubleTree in downtown Pittsburgh.  We’d have the chance to meet up with Jeff once we arrived at the church for their short but oh-so-sweet wedding ceremony.  Bellefield Presbyterian is an absolutely gorgeous church and is in perfect proximity to Soldiers & Sailors.  Once Kelsey & Jeff were officially Mr. & Mrs., we hopped around Oakland with their bridal party capturing some images & portraits at the Mellon Institute and the Heinz Chapel lawn.

When we arrived at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall, the reception room was decorated perfectly.  The centerpieces were a mix of gorgeous flowers and delicious cupcakes, with table numbers in the shape of the Roberto Clemente Bridge!  Kelsey & Jeff danced the night away with their guests – a ton of which were their friends they’d met while attending Grove City College.  The vibe in the room was a blast and the energy was contagious!  Of course we couldn’t wrap up for the night without stepping outside for a night shot in front of Soldiers & Sailors AND pausing for a quick selfie with the photographer ;)

Here’s a little preview of Kelsey & Jeff’s wedding day!

Bride's earrings for a Pittsburgh wedding at Soldiers & Sailors

Bride's engagement ring before a Pittsburgh wedding at Soldiers & Sailors

Engagement ring on a ring dish before a Pittsburgh wedding at Soldiers & Sailors

Bridal details before a wedding at Soldiers & Sailors in Pittsburgh

Bride's wedding Toms on her veil before her Pittsburgh wedding at Soldiers & Sailors

Bride getting makeup done before her Pittsburgh wedding at Soldiers & Sailors

Bride getting airbrushed before her Pittsburgh wedding at Soldiers & Sailors

Bride puts on her earrings before her Pittsburgh wedding at Soldiers & Sailors

Bride & bridesmaids get ready for a wedding at Soldiers & Sailors in Pittsburgh

Bride gets ready for her wedding at Soldiers & Sailors in Pittsburgh

Bridesmaids help bride into her dress before a Pittsburgh wedding at Soldiers & Sailors

Bridal hair by Brooke Rockwell Hair Design in Pittsburgh

Bridesmaids react to bride in dress before her Pittsburgh wedding at Soldiers & Sailors

Bridesmaids pouring champagne before a Pittsburgh wedding at Soldiers & Sailors

Bride toasts champagne with bridesmaids before a Pittsburgh wedding at Soldiers & Sailors

Bride laughing with bridesmaids before a Pittsburgh wedding at Soldiers & Sailors

Bride & bridesmaids before a Pittsburgh wedding at Soldiers & Sailors

Bridal portrait before a wedding at Soldiers & Sailors in Pittsburgh

Bride before her wedding at Soldiers & Sailors in Pittsburgh

Bellefield Presbyterian Church in Oakland Pittsburgh

Groom gets ready before his wedding ceremony at Bellefield Presbyterian in Pittsburgh

Groom getting ready before a wedding ceremony at Bellefield Presbyterian in Pittsburgh

Groom before his wedding ceremony at Bellefield Presbyterian in Pittsburgh

Guests gather for a wedding ceremony at Bellefield Presbyterian in Pittsburgh

Bride walks down the aisle at Bellefield Presbyterian in Pittsburgh

Wedding ceremony at Bellefield Presbyterian in Pittsburgh

Groom sees his bride walking down the aisle at Bellefield Presbyterian in Pittsburgh

Wedding ceremony at Bellefield Presbyterian in Pittsburgh

Exchange of vows at a wedding ceremony at Bellefield Presbyterian in Pittsburgh

Bride laughs during ceremony at Bellefield Presbyterian in Pittsburgh

Ring ceremony at Bellefield Presbyterian in Pittsburgh

Bride & groom during ceremony at Bellefield Presbyterian in Pittsburgh

First kiss at Bellefield Presbyterian in Pittsburgh

Bride and groom leaving their ceremony at Bellefield Presbyterian in Pittsburgh

Bride and bridesmaids laughing at Bellefield Presbyterian in Pittsburgh

Bridal party at Bellefield Presbyterian in Pittsburgh

Bride holds her bouquet in a limo in Pittsburgh

Wedding party toasts on a limo in Pittsburgh

Wedding party crosses the street in Oakland Pittsburgh

Bridal party at the Mellon Institute in Oakland Pittsburgh

Bridal party having fun before a Soldiers & Sailors wedding reception

Bridesmaids help bride walk at the CMU columns in Oakland Pittsburgh

Bride and bridesmaids at the Mellon Institute in Pittsburgh

Bride laughing with bridesmaids before a Soldiers & Sailors wedding reception

Groom and groomsmen at the Mellon Institute before a Soldiers & Sailors wedding reception

Groom with groomsmen at the CMU columns in Oakland Pittsburgh

Groom and groomsmen pose in Pittsburgh

Bride takes a selfie with her bridesmaids before her Soldiers & Sailors wedding reception

Bridesmaids bouquet by the Blooming Dahlia of Mt. Lebanon Pittsburgh

Groom & groomsmen boutonnieres by the Blooming Dahlia of Mt. Lebanon in Pittsburgh

Bride & groom at the Mellon Institute in Pittsburgh

Bride & groom portraits at the CMU columns in Pittsburgh

Bride looking at her groom at the Mellon Institute in Pittsburgh

Bride & groom at the CMU columns in Pittsburgh

Newlyweds at the Mellon Institute before a Soldiers & Sailors wedding reception

Newlyweds kissing before their Soldiers & Sailors wedding reception

Bride and groom before their Soldiers & Sailors wedding reception in Pittsburgh

Bride & groom before their Soldiers & Sailors wedding reception

Groom helps bride walk to their Soldiers & Sailors wedding reception

Bride and groom head to their Soldiers & Sailors wedding reception

Wedding couple at Heinz Chapel before their Soldiers & Sailors wedding reception

Bride and groom on the Heinz Chapel lawn in Oakland Pittsburgh

Bride and groom kissing near Heinz Chapel in Oakland Pittsburgh

Bride and groom on the Heinz Chapel walkways in Oakland Pittsburgh

Bride and groom by Heinz Chapel in Pittsburgh

Bride & groom on a bench on the Heinz Chapel lawn in Pittsburgh

Bride and groom hold hands before their Soldiers & Sailors wedding reception

Bride and groom in front of the Cathedral of Learning in Pittsburgh

Bride and groom on the University of Pittsburgh's campus before a Soldiers & Sailors wedding reception

Bride and groom at the Cathedral of Learning in Pittsburgh

Bride & groom at the Cathedral of Learning before a Soldiers & Sailors wedding reception

Bride and Groom in a crosswalk in Oakland near Soldiers & Sailors

Wedding reception at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial hall in Pittsburgh

Roberto Clemente Bridge table numbers at a Soldiers & Sailors wedding reception

Roberto Clemente Bridge centerpieces at a Soldiers & Sailors wedding reception

Table setting at a Soldiers & Sailors wedding reception

Centerpieces at a Soldiers & Sailors wedding reception

Wedding cake at a Soldiers & Sailors wedding reception

Bride and groom's wedding rings at Soldiers & Sailors

Bride & groom on the dance floor in Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall

Bride & groom's grand entrance into their Soldiers & Sailors wedding reception

Bride & groom's first dance at Soldiers & Sailors wedding reception

First dance at Soldiers & Sailors wedding reception

Bride & groom's first dance at Soldiers & Sailors wedding reception

First dance at a Soldiers & Sailors wedding reception

Bride and groom listen to speeches at their Soldiers & Sailors wedding reception

Speeches and toasts at Soldiers & Sailors wedding reception

Bride dancing with guests at her Soldiers & Sailors wedding reception

Bride dancing at her Soldiers & Sailors wedding reception

Groom dancing at his Soldiers & Sailors wedding reception

Bridesmaids show off their shoes at Soldiers & Sailors

Bride and groom with their photographer at their Soldiers & Sailors wedding reception

Bride & groom dancing at night at their Soldiers & Sailors wedding reception

Bride and groom kiss in front of Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall

Ceremony Location: Bellefield Presbyterian Church
Reception Venue: Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall
Dress Shop (Bride): Bridal Beginning
Dress Designer (Bride): Maggie Sottero
Dress Shop (Bridesmaids): David’s Bridal
Hair Stylist: Brooke Rockwell Hair Design
Florist: The Blooming Dahlia
DJ & Lighting: Modern Era Weddings
Caterer: Rania’s Catering
Rental Company: Ambassador Tent Rental
Ceremony Coordinator: Yinz Getting Married
2nd Photographer: Charlotte Blue

Feel free to browse the galleries on my website for more eye candy, and contact me when you’re looking for a Pittsburgh wedding photographer!

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