Category Archives: A Story Within A Story

A Story Within A Story | The Wheelbarrow

Weddings are known for traditions. Here in Pittsburgh, the cookie table is a staple but we have never encountered in in the nearly dozen other states where we have photographed weddings.  Some traditions are more standard and predictable that others. In the tiny town of Ridgway, Illinois, their tradition stops people on the streets- literally....

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A Story Within A Story | Help Me!

Practical jokes at weddings are not uncommon, especially with the guys. It is generally done either before the ceremony or during the reception when most of the anxiety and stress has faded. Erica & Kyle’s groomsmen had more of a flair for the dramatic! They plotted and eventually taped “Help Me” to the bottom of...

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A Story Within A Story | Those final moments…

The anticipation leading up to the wedding ceremony is one of our favorite and most challenging moments during a wedding day. Sometimes there is unmatched emotion. Other times it’s silence. At times the girls are as giggly as a third grade class. Every so often, there is a nervousness in anticipation of what is right...

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A Story Within A Story | The Groomsman Celebration

Groomsmen that are thoughtful and funny are simply the best kind of groomsmen. Take the guys from Chelsea and Jerod’s wedding for example. They had it all planned out but I’m not sure if anyone else know about it. I was with the guys all morning and hadn’t heard anyone mention it. But when Chelsea...

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Story Within A Story | The Cake Cutting!

Ahhh….Stephen & Stephanie! I think it’s pretty obvious from this photograph that they were a fun couple! Generally, at the cake cutting, the bride and groom gently feed their new spouse a small piece of their wedding cake and everyone cheers. Sometimes, an unsuspecting (or even suspecting!) new spouse gets a face full of frosting...

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