I’d been looking forward to Juliana & Tom’s fall wedding at the Fez ever since our very first meeting together. These two are so incredibly down to earth, fun to be around, and genuinely so happy together. Their wedding day was full of personal touches, from including their dogs during the getting ready photos, to incorporating the importance that Robinson Softball has played in their relationship, not to mention possibly the tightest-knit group of guests at a wedding I may have ever seen. Seriously! The bridal party, family members, friends, coworkers…not only was it clear how close they each were to the bride & groom, but during the reception, everyone blended together so well it was as if the entire guest list had all known each other forever! It was truly a pleasure to be a part of this day and was one of those weddings that you wish you could experience again and again!

The newlyweds said “I do” at St. Malachy in Kennedy Township before making a quick stop at the Robinson Township Girls Softball field for some photos at the place where it all began. The scoreboard was even set to display their wedding date when we arrived at the field! Needless to say, this was the first time I got to photograph a bride fully decked out in her wedding attire, veil & all, field a few throws during portraits, and I hope it’s not the last! After making another stop for a few more photo ops, we made our way to the Fez to celebrate the rest of the evening. Take a look below at some highlights from their day!

Contributing vendors:
Ceremony Venue: St. Malachy Catholic Church
Reception Venue: The Fez
Dress Shop: Sorelle Bridal Salon
Dress Designer (Bride): Allure
Dress Designer (Bridesmaids): Christina Wu
Hair Stylist: Bella Christine
Makeup Artist: B Morgan Makeup
Menswear Shop: Men’s Wearhouse
Tux Designer: Vera Wang
Barber Shop: Rege’s Barber Shop
Florist: Angels Floral & Gifts
Jewelers: Jared the Galleria of Jewelry & Zales
Videographer: ShoFilms
DJ: Tommy Dannylo
Photo Booth: FairyTale Photo and Video
Invitations: More Than Words
Transportation: Broadway Limousine
Photographer: Kristen Vota Photography
Second Photographer: Courtney Wright

Bride's Allure bridal gown hangs from her front door

Details of bride's Allure bridal gown and wedding bands from Jared & Zales

Bride's white lace garter rests on a burgundy bridesmaids gown

Bride's shoes rest on a burgundy bridesmaids dress

Wedding bands from Jared & Zales and bride's diamond earrings on a burgundy background

Wedding bands rest on bride's grandmother's handkerchief before a wedding at the Fez

Wedding bands from Jared & Zales on a softball and softball glove

Wedding bands rest on a yellow softball inside a glove

Bride gets finishing touches done on her makeup before her wedding at St. Malachy

Brittney Morgan puts finishing spray on the bride's makeup before her wedding at the Fez

Bride's mom and sister help her into her Allure wedding dress

Bride's mom and sister help her into her Allure wedding dress

Details of an Allure wedding dress from Sorelle Bridal Salon

Father of the bride watches as her sister buttons the back of her Allure wedding dress

Mother of the bride helps put in bride's earrings before her wedding at St. Malachy in Kennedy Township

Mother of the bride kisses bride's cheek after seeing her in her wedding dress

Bride holds hands with her mother while getting ready for her St. Malachy wedding

Bride's dog wears a burlap handkerchief that says "I loved her first"

Bride kisses her beagle puppy before her St. Malachy wedding ceremony

Bride laughs before reading a letter from her groom

Bride wipes a tear from her eye as she reads a letter from her groom

Bride laughs as she reads a letter from the groom before their St. Malachy wedding ceremony

Bridal portrait by window light before a wedding at the Fez

Groom gets dressed for his wedding ceremony at St. Malachy

Groom's brother helps him into his tux before his wedding at the Fez

Brother of the groom helps with his cufflinks before a wedding at the Fez

Groom buttons his tuxedo jacket before his wedding at the Fez

Best man puts pocket square in groom's tux jacket before a wedding at the Fez

Groom and his dog before his wedding at the Fez

Groom reads a letter from the bride before his St. Malachy wedding

Groom toasts his groomsmen with Fireball whiskey before his wedding at St. Malachy in Kennedy Township

Groom portrait before his wedding at the Fez

Groom with his parents before his wedding ceremony at St. Malachy

Groom and his groomsmen before a wedding at St. Malachy in Kennedy Township

St. Malachy Catholic Church in Kennedy Township near Pittsburgh, PA

St. Malachy Catholic Church in Kennedy Township decorated for a fall wedding

The altar of St. Malachy in Kennedy Township decorated with flowers for a wedding

Groom walks down the aisle during his wedding ceremony at St. Malachy

Bride with her father before walking down the aisle at St. Malachy

Groom watches the bride walk down the aisle at St. Malachy

Father of the bride walks his daughter down the aisle at St. Malachy in Kennedy Township

Father of the bride hugs his daughter during a ceremony at St. Malachy

Bride & groom stand on the altar during a St. Malachy wedding ceremony

Bride and groom smile at each other during their wedding ceremony at St. Malachy

St. Malachy Catholic Church during an October wedding

Guests in the pews at St. Malachy during a wedding ceremony

Brie & groom hold hands before saying their vows at St. Malachy

Parents of the groom laugh during the homily at a St. Malachy wedding

Parents of the bride during a St. Malachy wedding ceremony

Bride & groom laugh during their St. Malachy wedding ceremony

Groom laughs after almost kissing his bride too soon at St. Malachy

Bride looks at the groom during vows at St. Malachy

The first kiss at a wedding ceremony at St. Malachy

The new Mr. & Mrs. are announced at a St. Malachy wedding ceremony

Newlyweds exit their ceremony at St. Malachy

Newlyweds at the Robinson Township Girls Softball field where they met

Newlyweds walk in the outfield of the Robinson Township Girls Softball field

Bride & groom kiss in front of the scoreboard at the Robinson Township Girls Softball field

Newlyweds pose with their softball gear at Robinson Township Girls Softball field

Bride and groom play catch with a softball during portraits at Robinson Township Girls Softball field

Bride tosses a yellow softball into her glove at the Robinson Township Girls Softball field

Bride's dog licks her face during portraits at the Robinson Township Girls Softball field

Bride and groom with their dog at the Robinson Township Girls Softball field

Bridal party cheers in the outfield of the Robinson Township Girls Softball field

Bridesmaid helps the bride walk with her dress at Olson Park in Moon Township

Bridesmaids cheer as they walk through Olson Park

Bride laughs with her bridesmaids at Olson Park

Bride with her bridesmaids in burgundy Christina Wu dresses

Bridesmaids at Olson Park before a wedding at the Fez

Groom with his groomsmen at Olson Park before a wedding at the Fez

Groom and groomsmen by a creek before a wedding at the Fez

Bridal party at Olson Park in Moon Township

Bridal party poses in a park before a Fez wedding

Bride's cathedral veil blows in the wind during portraits at Olson Park

Bride and groom portraits at Olson Park in Moon Township

Newlyweds kiss in a park before their wedding at the Fez

Bride & groom snuggle together during portraits at Olson Park

Bride and groom walk through a park before their Fez wedding

Bride wears an Allure bridal gown from Sorelle Bridal Salon and a bouquet from Angels Floral & Gifts

Bouquets by Angels Floral & Gifts for a fall wedding at the Fez

Groom wears a Vera Wang tuxedo from Men's Wearhouse and a boutonniere by Angels Floral & Gifts

Custom marquise on the sign for a wedding at the Fez

Welcome table at a fall wedding at the Fez

Seating chart and fall floral decor for a wedding at the Fez

Mr. & Mrs. sign on the head table at the Fez

Crystal champagne flutes on the head table at a Fez wedding

Red linen napkins fanned out inside the water glasses at the Fez

Welcome signs and wedding favors in the tables at the Fez

Custom calligraphy on a gift envelope at a wedding at the Fez

Cookie table sign and custom cake topper at a wedding at the Fez

Wedding cake decorated with red fall leaves at the Fez

Red fall leaves and gold glitter cake knives at the Fez

Guest signs the guestbook sign at the Fez

Newlyweds enter their wedding reception at the Fez

Bride and groom enter their reception at the Fez

Matron of honor & best man give speeches at the Fez

Bride and groom laugh during toasts at the Fez

Newlyweds cut the cake at the Fez

View from above of the bride and groom cutting their cake at the Fez

Bride & groom's first dance at a wedding at the Fez

Bride & groom's first dance at their wedding reception at the Fez

Parent dances at a wedding at the Fez

Bride gets ready to toss the bouquet at the Fez

Bridesmaid jumps to catch the bouquet at the Fez

Groom removes the bride's garter at the Fez

Groom tosses the garter at the Fez

Best man catches the garter at a wedding at the Fez

Best man puts garter on bridesmaid's leg at the Fez

Bride dances inside a circle of people at the Fez

Wedding guests fill the dance floor at the Fez

Mother of the bride dances with her friends at the Fez

Mother of the groom dances the polka with her friend at the Fez

Mothers of the bride and groom dance together at a reception at the Fez

Bride dances with her sister at her reception at the Fez

Groom's brother break dances at the Fez

Cousin of the bride dances with her boyfriend at the Fez

Groomsmen dance together at the Fez

Wedding guests line dancing at the Fez

Bride dances during the reception at the Fez

Bride and groom kiss inside the photo booth at their wedding at the Fez

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