Every so often throughout the course of a wedding season, I’ll catch myself thinking in the midst of a wedding, “Man, I have the coolest job ever!”  Those times when the bride and groom are just the sweetest people, the bridal party is fun & welcoming, and the families make you wish you were a relative too.  Courtney & Rob’s wedding at the Chadwick was definitely one of those weddings!  They were both so genuinely happy as soon as we arrived that morning, despite the potential for some heavy downpours later in the day.

After both the bridesmaids & groomsmen got ready at a nearby hotel, we all headed to the Chadwick for the rest of the day’s wedding festivities.  The outdoor ceremony space was decorated beautifully and was a perfect shelter from the windy weather.  The wedding ceremony was full of smiles and laughter, not to mention a plethora of movie quotes thrown into the mix!  And wouldn’t you know it, not only did the rain hold off long enough for portraits outdoors, but the wind died down and we had a perfect window of sunshine before the storms rolled in!

The rest of the night was spent inside the reception room with speeches inducing both laughter and tears, delicious food, cake, & cookies, and music by DJ Magic Moments that had nearly everyone off their feet and on the dance floor.  And of course we took some time to step outside and grab a few night shots before heading out for the evening!  Take a look below at some highlights from Courtney & Rob’s wedding day!

Contributing Vendors:
Venue: The Chadwick
Dress Shop: David’s Bridal
Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist: Styling by Stephanie Maust
Menswear Shop: Express
Florist: Cheryl Broomell
Bakery: Lincoln Bakery
Graphic Designer: Rob Wallover (The Groom!)
DJ: DJ Magic Moments
Photo Booth: ShutterBooth Pittsburgh
Photographer: Kristen Vota Photography
Second Photographer: Levana Melamed

Bridal details on a wine colored bridesmaids dress

Bride's white pearl necklace against a wine colored bridesmaids dress

Bride's white pearl earrings on a wine colored bridesmaids dress

Bride's shoes and custom designed wedding invitation

Wedding bands and engagement ring on a wine colored bridesmaids dress

Wedding bands and engagement ring on wedding invitations

Closeup macro shot of diamond engagement ring

Bride and bridesmaids get their hair done for a wedding at the Chadwick

Bottle of Prosecco for the bridesmaids getting ready

Bridesmaid pours some Prosecco into a glass

Makeup and makeup brushes in the bridal suite

Bride getting her makeup done before her wedding at the Chadwick

Bride reads a hand-written letter from her groom

Bride reads a note from her groom before their wedding at the Chadwick

Bride laughs as she reads a note from her groom

Mother of the bride helps the bride into her dress at the Chadwick

Mother of the bride zips the bride's wedding gown at the Chadwick

Mother of the bride pins a piece of grandma's wedding dress into the wedding gown

Bride's white sparkling heels rest next to her wedding gown at the Chadwick

Bridesmaids help the bride into her shoes at the Chadwick

Mother of the bride puts the bride's bracelet on at the Chadwick

Mother of the bride holds a card from her daughter at the Chadwick

Bride smiles at her mother while getting ready for her Chadwick wedding

Bride looks at herself in the mirror before her wedding ceremony at the Chadwick

Brown leather groom details

Groom's black and red tartan cufflinks

Groom gets ready by window light

Best man helps the groom with his cufflinks before his wedding at the Chadwick

Father of the groom straightens the groom's bowtie

Groom checks his watch before his wedding at the Chadwick

Groom ties his brown leather shoes before his Chadwick wedding

Groom reads a letter from his bride before his wedding at the Chadwick

Groom reads a note from the bride before his Chadwick wedding

Groomsmen and fathers toast the groom before heading to the Chadwick for his wedding

The Chadwick banquet & meeting facility in Wexford, PA

Bridal portraits outside at the Chadwick

Bride holds a bouquet of white roses at the Chadwick

Bride with her bridesmaids and flower girls at the Chadwick in Wexford

Groom portrait and boutonniere at the Chadwick

Groom with his groomsmen at the Chadwick in Wexford

Outdoor wedding ceremony space at the Chadwick in Wexford, PA

Wedding programs designed by the groom

Floral decor and white drapery at a Chadwick wedding ceremony

Sand unity ceremony at a wedding at the Chadwick

Memory table at an outdoor wedding ceremony at the Chadwick

Glass car box at a wedding at the Chadwick

Father of the bride sees his daughter for the first time at the Chadwick

Father of the bride hugs his daughter before walking her down the aisle at the Chadwick

Bride smiles at her father before her Chadwick wedding ceremony

Violinist and cellist provide ceremony music at the Chadwick

Groom enters his wedding ceremony at the Chadwick

Father of the bride about to walk his daughter down the aisle

Groom smiles as bride walks down the aisle at the Chadwick

Father of the bride walks his daughter down the aisle at the Chadwick

Father of the bride gives his daughter away at wedding ceremony at the Chadwick

Outdoor wedding ceremony at the Chadwick in Wexford, PA

Bridal party stands with the bride and groom at a Chadwick wedding ceremony

Bride laughs during her wedding ceremony at the Chadwick

Groom laughs during his wedding ceremony at the Chadwick

Bride and groom laugh together at their wedding at the Chadwick

Bride and groom hold hands at their Chadwick wedding ceremony

Bride puts the ring on her grooms finger at the Chadwick

Sand unity ceremony at an outdoor wedding at the Chadwick

Bride and groom's first kiss at the Chadwick

Newlyweds exit their wedding ceremony at the Chadwick

Bride and groom exit their wedding ceremony at the Chadwick

Bridal party in wine and navy at an October wedding at the Chadwick

Bridal party poses for a fun photo at the Chadwick

Newlyweds pose for a photo at the Chadwick

Bride and groom share a quiet moment outside at the Chadwick

Newlyweds pose for portraits outside at the Chadwick

Bride and groom hold hands and smile at the Chadwick

Bride and groom walk together during golden hour at the Chadwick

Groom swings his bride around playfully during portraits at the Chadwick

Newlyweds pose for a portrait at the Chadwick

Bride and groom laugh together before their Chadwick wedding reception

Guestbook table for a wedding reception at the Chadwick

 

Table setting at the Chadwick for an October wedding

Place setting at the Chadwick for an October wedding

Candle centerpieces at a wedding reception at the Chadwick

Champagne flutes sit on the head table at a wedding at the Chadwick

Cookie table at a Pittsburgh wedding reception at the Chadwick

Custom napkins on the cookie table at a Chadwick wedding reception

Bride and groom enter their wedding reception at the Chadwick

First dance as husband and wife at the Chadwick

Newlyweds share a first dance at their Chadwick wedding reception

Bride and groom's first dance at the Chadwick

Groom smiles at his bride during their first dance at the Chadwick

Father of the bride gives a speech at a wedding reception at the Chadwick

Bride and groom laugh during speeches at the Chadwick

Best man gives a speech at a Chadwick wedding reception

Maid of honor gives a speech at a Chadwick wedding reception

Father of the groom says a prayer at a wedding reception at the Chadwick

Bride and groom cut the cake at the Chadwick

Bride and groom feed each other cake at their Chadwick wedding reception

Parent dances at a wedding reception at the Chadwick

Groom dances with friends at his wedding reception at the Chadwick

Groom dances with the flower girl at his wedding at the Chadwick

Parents of the groom dance at their son's wedding reception at the Chadwick

Guests dancing at a Chadwick wedding reception

Bride and groom do the cupid shuffle at their Chadwick wedding reception

Wedding guests doing a line dance at the Chadwick

Groomsman hangs midair while dancing at a Chadwick wedding reception

Bride and groom dance with guests at their Chadwick wedding reception

Guests on the dancefloor at a Chadwick wedding

Bride and groom laugh while dancing at their wedding at the Chadwick

Bride and groom pose with their wedding photographer at the Chadwick

Night portrait of the bride and groom at the Chadwick

Night portraits under the lighted walkway at the Chadwick

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