Hotel Monaco Wedding | Erin & Jim

Newlyweds in the rain under a clear umbrella on the roof of Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh

Erin & Jim’s Hotel Monaco wedding was my last wedding of the 2018 season, and it definitely did not disappoint!  I met up with Erin & her bridesmaids at her parents’ house, and right off the bat I knew it would be a fun day.  Everyone was in great spirits as we kicked the day off with a group photo in their matching silk kimonos!  As soon as the finishing touches were done on Erin’s dress, she slipped on her gorgeous Louboutins and off we went to the church!

The newlyweds said “I do” at Mother of Sorrows church in Murrysville and were lead out of their ceremony by a bagpipe player!  From there, we made our way into downtown Pittsburgh and took some photos underneath the David. L. Lawrence Convention Center since the rain was coming down.  We arrived just in time for the colorful lights to turn on, which gave us some awesome backgrounds to work with!  The sun had set while we wrapped up these photos, but that didn’t stop us from snagging a few KILLER night shots on Hotel Monaco’s rooftop patio as the rain came pouring down!

The rest of the evening was filled with laughter & fun, and a whole lot of dancing thanks to Three Rivers Entertainment’s live band, In the Mood.  Erin & Jim are such a sweet couple and I am so happy to have gotten to finish out the year photographing them on their wedding day.  Have a look below at some highlights from their day!

Contributing Vendors:
Ceremony Venue: Mother of Sorrows Church
Reception Venue: Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh
Dress Shop & Designer (Bride): Vera Wang
Dress Shop (Bridesmaids): Bella Bridesmaids
Dress Designer (Bridesmaids): Amsale
Hair Stylist: Brooke Rockwell Hair Design
Makeup Artist: Michelle Roncevich
Menswear Shop: Men’s Wearhouse
Jeweler: Moses Jewelers
Florist: Hepatica
Bakery: Tasty Bakery
Reception Band: Three Rivers Entertainment – In the Mood
Invitations: More Than Words
Transportration: Tortorice Limousine
Photographer: Kristen Vota Photography
Second Photographer: Charlotte Blue

Bride & bridesmaids in matching silk kimonos before a Pittsburgh Hotel Monaco wedding

Custom invitation suite by More Than Words in Pittsburgh, PA in a flat lay with Louboutin heels

Custom wedding invitation by More Than Words in Pittsburgh, PA

Gold Christian Louboutin heels for a Pittsburgh Hotel Monaco wedding

Red bottoms on Louboutin heels before a Hotel Monaco wedding in Pittsburgh PA

Vera Wang wedding dress hangs from the mantle; Gold Christian Louboutin heels

Bride's mother and sister help her into her Vera Wang wedding dress

Bridesmaids button the hook and loop back of her Vera Wang wedding dress

Father of the bride looks on as bridesmaids button her dress

Mother of Sorrows Church in Murrysville, PA decorated for a December wedding

Ceremony flowers by Hepatica at a Mother of Sorrows wedding in Murrysville PA

Groom and best man with the priest at a Mother of Sorrows Church wedding in Murrysville, PA

Groom watches as his bride walks down the aisle with her father at Mother of Sorrows Church in Murrysville

View from back of Mother of Sorrows church in Murrysville as bride walks down aisle with her father

Wedding ceremony at Mother of Sorrows church in Murrysville, PA

Marriage ceremony at Mother of Sorrows Church in Murrysville, PA

Bride puts groom's ring on his finger during a wedding ceremony at Mother of Sorrows Church

Newlyweds share their first kiss at a Mother of Sorrows wedding in Murrysville

Bagpipe player leads newlyweds out of their ceremony at Mother of Sorrows Church in Murrysville

Bridesmaids admire bride's rings after her Mother of Sorrows Church wedding ceremony

Bride & groom on the altar of Mother of Sorrows Church in Murrysville, PA

Bridal party gathers under the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh for a group photo

Newlyweds kiss as their bridal party cheers at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh

Bride with her bridesmaids in burgundy dresses and white fur shawls at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center

Bride huddles with her bridesmaids under the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh

Groom with his groomsmen in black tuxedos at David L. Lawrence Convention Center

Groom and groomsmen under the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh

Bride & groom portraits on the colorful walkway under the David L. Lawrence Convention Center walkway

Newlyweds at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center walkway

Newlyweds walk through the David L. Lawrence Convention Center walkway in Pittsburgh PA

Newlyweds laugh as they walk through the colorful David L. Lawrence Convention Center walkway

Bride & groom individual portraits at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA

Bride's bouquet and groom's boutonniere by Hepatica in Pittsburgh, PA

Romantic photo of bride and groom in Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh's Rialto Room

Newlywed's portraits in the Rialto Room of Pittsburgh's Hotel Monaco

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh sign at night

The lobby of Pittsburgh's Kimpton Hotel Monaco decorated for Christmas

Sheffield Ballroom of Pittsburgh's Hotel Monaco set up for a December wedding

Floral centerpiece by Hepatica at a Hotel Monaco wedding in Pittsburgh

Tall floral centerpiece in gold vase and engraved champagne flutes at a Pittsburgh Hotel Monaco wedding

Table setting including menu & chocolate wedding favor at Pittsburgh's Hotel Monaco

White chocolate wedding favors at a Hotel Monaco wedding in Pittsburgh

Wedding cake by Tasty Bakery with vintage cake topper at a Hotel Monaco wedding

Cookie table spread in the Sofia Room of Pittsburgh's Hotel Monaco

Newlyweds enter their reception at Hotel Monaco in downtown Pittsburgh

Bride & groom's first dance at a Pittsburgh Hotel Monaco wedding reception

Bride & groom's first dance at Pittsburgh's Hotel Monaco

Guests smile as newlyweds share their first dance at Hotel Monaco in Pittsburgh

Guests line the dance floor during the first dance at Hotel Monaco

Father of the bride gives a speech at a Hotel Monaco wedding reception

Matron of Honor & Best Man give speeches at a Hotel Monaco wedding reception

Bride & groom laugh during speeches at their Hotel Monaco reception

Parent dances at a Hotel Monaco wedding in Pittsburgh, PA

Custom ice sculpture at a Hotel Monaco wedding

Newlyweds hold cocktails from an ice luge at their Hotel Monaco wedding

Three Rivers Entertainment's band In the Mood performs at a Hotel Monaco wedding reception

Bridesmaids dance with the bride & groom at a Pittsburgh Hotel Monaco wedding reception

Groomsman dances at a Hotel Monaco wedding reception

Groomsman dances at a wedding reception at Pittsburgh's Hotel Monaco

Bride dances with her bridesmaids at Pittsburgh's Hotel Monaco

Bride dances with guests at her Hotel Monaco wedding in Pittsburgh

Newlyweds dance with guests at their Hotel Monaco wedding reception

Bride & groom on the dance floor at their Hotel Monaco wedding

Wedding rings from Moses Jewelers in Pittsburgh, PA

Wedding rings from Moses Jewelers at a Pittsburgh Hotel Monaco wedding

Bride & groom portraits in the rain on the rooftop patio of Pittsburgh's Hotel Monaco

Newlyweds in the rain under a clear umbrella on the roof of Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh

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