I initially met with Kristen & Aaron over a video chat last year when they were searching for their wedding photographer, but we didn’t have a chance to get together in person until it was closer to their wedding. I could tell from our initial FaceTime call that they were a sweet couple, but after spending time with them in person, I seriously couldn’t wait to photograph their Riverside Landing wedding! The three of us sat down and it was as if I’d known them for years. It’s so fun for me when I really click with a couple, because it makes the wedding day that much more enjoyable to photograph!

After a string of rainy weekends, Kristen & Aaron got married on a beautiful November day at Zion Lutheran Church in Penn Hills. Once the knot was officially tied, we made our way over to Riverside Landing in Oakmont, which had so many gorgeous locations surrounding it for photos! I know Kristen and I were most excited about the weeping willow tree next to the venue, and we were both SUPER pumped when it was still lush & green in early November! After taking a little stroll down the river walk and capturing as much as we could of the gorgeous golden hour light, we made our way to their reception to celebrate with their guests the rest of the evening. Take a look below at some highlights from their day!

Contributing vendors:
Ceremony Location: Zion Lutheran Church
Reception Location: Riverside Landing
Dress Shop: MB Bride
Dress Designer (Bride): Allure
Dress Designer (Bridesmaids): Morilee
Hair & Makeup: A Finished Appearance
Florist: Leechburg Floral
Jeweler: Henne Jewelers
Menswear Shop: Jack’s Tuxedo
DJ: DJ Keio (Corey Mizell) of PowerBomb Productions
Bakery: Jennuine Cakes
Caterer: Elegant Catering
Stationer: Vistaprint
Photographer: Kristen Vota Photography
Second Photographer: Charlotte Blue

Allure wedding dress from MB Bride hangs in a window

Solitary teardrop diamond engagement ring rests on bride's wedding shoes before her Riverside Landing wedding

Teardrop diamond engagement ring with wedding bands from Henne Jewelers in Pittsburgh PA

Bride's wedding shoes and earrings before her Riverside Landing wedding

Bride's white pearl necklace rests on a burgundy bridesmaids dress

Mother of the bride helps the bride into her Allure wedding gown from MB Bride

Mother of the bride laughs as she buttons her Allure wedding dress from MB Bride

Bride puts in her earrings before her Riverside Landing wedding

Matron of honor puts in the bride's cathedral veil before a Riverside Landing wedding

Groomsmen cut the groom's t-shirt off so he doesn't ruin his hair before his Riverside Landing wedding

Groomsmen helps the groom into his vest before his Zion Lutheran Church wedding in Penn Hills

Groomsman helps the groom with his tie before a Riverside Landing wedding in Oakmont, PA

Groom gets ready for his Riverside Landing wedding

Groomsmen in their tuxedo vests before a Riverside Landing wedding in Oakmont

Zion Lutheran Church in Penn Hills near Pittsburgh, PA

Zion Lutheran Church in Penn Hills decorated for a November wedding

Wedding programs for a Zion Lutheran Church wedding ceremony

Bridesmaids look at the bride and her father before they walk down the aisle at Zion Lutheran Church in Penn Hills

Father of the bride with his daughter before walking down the aisle at Zion Lutheran Church

Bridesmaids wait to walk down the aisle at Zion Lutheran Church

Brides waits to walk down the aisle with her father at Zion Lutheran Church

Groom smiles as his bride walks down the aisle at Zion Lutheran Church in Penn Hills

Bride smiles as she walks down the aisle at Zion Lutheran Church in Penn Hills

View from back of Zion Lutheran Church of bride walking down the aisle

Wedding ceremony at Zion Lutheran Church in Penn Hills, PA

Bride and groom look at each other during vows at Zion Lutheran Church

Bride places ring on groom's finger during ceremony at Zion Lutheran Church

Closeup of bride putting groom's ring on his finger at Zion Lutheran Church

First kiss at a Zion Lutheran Church wedding in Penn Hills

Newlyweds exit their wedding at Zion Lutheran Church in Penn Hills

Newlyweds nuzzle noses on the altar of Zion Lutheran Church in Penn Hills

Bridal party in burgundy Morilee dresses and navy tuxes before a Riverside Landing wedding reception

Bridal party under a willow tree at Riverside Landing in Oakmont

Bride with her bridesmaids in burgundy Morilee dresses from MB Bride

Bride with her bridesmaids in front of a willow tree at Riverside Landing in Oakmont, PA

Groom and groomsmen in navy tuxedos from Jack's Tuxedo at Riverside Landing

Groomsmen pose in navy tuxes from Jack's Tuxedo before a Riverside Landing wedding

Groom in a navy tux from Jack's Tuxedo at his Riverside Landing wedding

Groom buttons his navy tuxedo jacket before his Riverside Landing wedding

Groom portraits at a Riverside Landing wedding

Groom portrait in front of a willow tree at Riverside Landing in Oakmont

Bride smiles in front of a willow tree at Riverside Landing in Oakmont

Bridal portraits during golden hour in front of a willow tree at Riverside Landing

Side portrait of the bride in an allure wedding dress at Riverside Landing in Oakmont

Bride in an Allure wedding gown from MB Bride at her Riverside Landing wedding

Portraits along the river before a Riverside Landing wedding reception

Newlyweds along the riverwalk at Riverside Landing in Oakmont, PA

Bride & groom hold hands by the river before their Riverside Landing wedding

Golden hour portraits at the top of a hill before a Riverside Landing wedding reception

Newlyweds against a fall backdrop before their Riverside Landing wedding

Newlyweds snuggle under a willow tree before their Riverside Landing wedding

Newlyweds kiss under a willow tree at Riverside Landing

Bride and groom walk together to their Riverside Landing wedding reception

Newlyweds kiss on a walking path to Riverside Landing in Oakmont

Table setting for a wedding at Riverside Landing in Oakmont, PA

Table setting with purple uplighting at a Riverside Landing wedding reception

Candle centerpieces at a Riverside Landing wedding

Wedding cake by Jennuine Cakes at Riverside Landing in Oakmont

Gold cake knife and server on the cake table at a Riverside Landing wedding

Guestbook sign-in board at a Riverside Landing wedding

Newlyweds enter their wedding reception at Riverside Landing

Bride and groom kiss during their first dance at Riverside Landing

Bride and groom's first dance at their Riverside Landing wedding reception

First dance at Oakmont's Riverside Landing

Bride & groom cut the cake at their Riverside Landing wedding

Matron of honor and best man give speeches at Riverside Landing

Father-daughter dance at a Riverside Landing wedding reception

Mother-son dance at a Riverside Landing wedding reception

Groomsman dances with a little girl at a Riverside Landing wedding

Guests on the dance floor at Riverside Landing in Oakmont

Guests dancing at a Riverside Landing wedding in Oakmont, PA

Bridesmaid dances with her husband at a Riverside Landing wedding

Night portraits on the deck of Riverside Landing in Oakmont

Bride kisses the groom at night at Riverside Landing

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