BEST OF 2014 – DRESSES

Sometimes my brides want to share a photo of their wedding dress with me before the wedding.  I always decline because I want to be surprised on their wedding day!  It’s always SO exciting for me to see their dresses for the first time.

Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - 01Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - 02Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - 03

Can I also say how cute bridal name hangers are?!

Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - 04Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - 05Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - 06Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - 07Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - 08Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - 09Photos of Heinz Chapel weddingPittsburgh Wedding Photographer - 11Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - 12Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - 13Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - 14

Alisa Milnthorp, of Weddings by Alisa is one of the best candid wedding photographers in the Pittsburgh and tri-state area, specializing in photographing weddings that are timeless, modern, fun, creative, enchanting, gorgeous, festive, and candid.  Did I list enough adjectives there?  Because I can go on and on about how I LOVE being a wedding photographer in Pittsburgh, Youngstown, Cleveland, and West Virginia.  Some people even consider me to be the most entertaining and fun wedding photographer here in Western Pennsylvania.  No, really….they do.  Contact me (top right corner of page!) for information on how you can hire me to be YOUR wedding photographer.

BEST OF 2014 – RINGS

You know I love me a good ring shot…

Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer, Alisa MilnthorpBest Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - 02Best Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - 03Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer, Alisa MilnthorpGrand Hall at the Priory Pittsburgh WeddingBest Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - 06Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer, Alisa MilnthorpBest Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - 08Best Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - 09Best Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - 10Best Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - 11Grand Concourse Pittsburgh Wedding Reception PhotosBest Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - 13Best Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - 14Best Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - 15

Alisa Milnthorp, of Weddings by Alisa is one of the best candid wedding photographers in the Pittsburgh and tri-state area, specializing in photographing weddings that are timeless, modern, fun, creative, enchanting, gorgeous, festive, and candid.  Did I list enough adjectives there?  Because I can go on and on about how I LOVE being a wedding photographer in Pittsburgh, Youngstown, Cleveland, and West Virginia.  Some people even consider me to be the most entertaining and fun wedding photographer here in Western Pennsylvania.  No, really….they do.  Contact me (top right corner of page!) for information on how you can hire me to be YOUR wedding photographer.

BEST OF 2014 – SHOES

One of the most important decisions a bride has to make before her wedding day is which shoes she will wear.  Let’s face it, it’s going to be a long day of walking/standing/dancing.  Most brides pick gorgeous high heels and have a pair of flats for dancing…a very wise decision.

Here are some of my favorite shoes from last year…

Duquesne Chapel Wedding PhotosCrowne Plaza Wedding ReceptionStage AE Wedding Photos Double Tree Monroeville Wedding PhotosPAA Wedding PhotosWestin Convention Center Wedding PhotosDuquesne Club Wedding PhotosWestin Pittsburgh Wedding Reception

Some brides use their shoes to add a splash of color…

Purple Bride High Heels Sparkly Bridal Jimmy Choos Pittsburgh Wedding Details - 09St. Mary's on the Mount Wedding

…and sometimes a bride’s shoes are their something blue….

West Virginia Stonewall Resort Wedding

I’m in LOVEEEE with this soft pink pair of Badgley Mischkas…

Pittsburgh Wedding Details - 12Shannopin Country Club Wedding

Alisa Milnthorp, of Weddings by Alisa is one of the best candid wedding photographers in the Pittsburgh and tri-state area, specializing in photographing weddings that are timeless, modern, fun, creative, enchanting, gorgeous, festive, and candid.  Did I list enough adjectives there?  Because I can go on and on about how I LOVE being a wedding photographer in Pittsburgh, Youngstown, Cleveland, and West Virginia.  Some people even consider me to be the most entertaining and fun wedding photographer here in Western Pennsylvania.  No, really….they do.  Contact me (top right corner of page!) for information on how you can hire me to be YOUR wedding photographer.

THE PHOTOS I SHOULD’VE DELETED…

I’ve had many requests to post my annual bloopers blog, and I finally gave in after the 5,000th person asked me where it was.  Well, here you go!…….

This is the shape in which my hand is frozen after a long day of shooting….

BLOOPERS-0001

See? Fits perfectly.

BLOOPERS-001

Tristan loves unflattering and extreme close-ups….

BLOOPERS-01

…..Me? Not so much…

BLOOPERS-02BLOOPERS-03

Some wedding days are unbearably hot…

BLOOPERS-04

….and you probably shouldn’t bother me while I’m in the zone….lol

BLOOPERS-05

Flattering, no?

BLOOPERS-06

…Okay, stop.

BLOOPERS-07

….no, seriously, STOP.  This next photo is what you can expect any wedding photographer to look like after shooting in an un-airconditioned church…

BLOOPERS-08

….and this is me when I saw the most adorable baby on the face of the earth at a reception….

BLOOPERS-09

Other times, I like to help out my second shooters by being a test subject for their lighting…

BLOOPERS-10

I also like to stay cool in front of a giant fan…

BLOOPERS-11

One of my second shooters captured my best angle…

BLOOPERS-12

…and again….

BLOOPERS-13

….and yet again…

BLOOPERS-14

…but THIS is the most flattering photo of them all…

BLOOPERS-15

“So….do you want to run out into traffic and pose for a photo? …..No?”

BLOOPERS-16

Here, I give Brandon some tips….what kind of tips, I can’t remember…

BLOOPERS-17

Andy’s flower needed some TLC…

BLOOPERS-18

BLOOPERS-19

Take a picture of me by the pie!

BLOOPERS-20

Take a picture of me by the pretty cake!!

BLOOPERS-21

….and then there was this one time I worked with my friend Aaron.  I licked one of the cucumbers on his plate and put it back…

BLOOPERS-22

…and he ate it!!!!!  HAHAHAHAHA! (please excuse the crappy cell phone pics lol)

BLOOPERS-23

Sometimes I am distracted by adorable little kids…

BLOOPERS-24

I just wanted to SQUEEZE this guy!

BLOOPERS-25

And I DID squeeze this guy!…

BLOOPERS-26

We’re both open-mouth smilers LOL

BLOOPERS-27

Pretending to know what I’m doing….

BLOOPERS-28

Doing my best Eric Schiemer impression… (Eric doesn’t really look like this when he works. LOL)

BLOOPERS-29

I loooove flowers…and I love smelling them.

Children's Museum Wedding PittsburghBLOOPERS-31

BLOOPERS-32BLOOPERS-33

You can’t really tell, but I’m singing to myself in this next photo…

BLOOPERS-34

…and again…

BLOOPERS-35

…but not here…

BLOOPERS-36

Why do I look so upset???….

BLOOPERS-37

…..oh right, it’s because of this man videotaping the ceremony in the aisle, blocking my shot! (He wasn’t a guest, don’t worry.)

BLOOPERS-38

Like, seriously?!?!

BLOOPERS-39

…..and then after throwing him under the bus through photos, I asked him to move….and all was well in the world.

BLOOPERS-40

Here I am blocking Tristan’s shot…

BLOOPERS-41

…and again…

BLOOPERS-42

…and here, a guest ruins my shot.   Seriously.

BLOOPERS-43

If you’re on a cell phone during a wedding ceremony, I will find you….

BLOOPERS-44BLOOPERS-45

I’m not the only one who photobombs photos…..

BLOOPERS-46

Tristan trying to “help” Amanda as she was working…

BLOOPERS-47

Punishment for all the extreme unflattering closeups….being a live body so I can check my settings…

BLOOPERS-48

BLOOPERS-49

Tristan likes to help out, too.  Here he is helping a groom tie his tie.

BLOOPERS-50

Oh, Tristan.

BLOOPERS-51

Photobomber…

BLOOPERS-52

…and again…

BLOOPERS-53

…not obvious at all, Tristan….

BLOOPERS-54

In my way…

BLOOPERS-55

….being very helpful…

BLOOPERS-56BLOOPERS-57

Tristan didn’t need to hide for this photo.  I told him to go there specifically for this photo.

BLOOPERS-58

HAHAHAHA!  I’m sure I’ll get backlash for this one…

BLOOPERS-59BLOOPERS-60

Fraternizing with the djs…

BLOOPERS-61BLOOPERS-62BLOOPERS-63BLOOPERS-64

I always love working with my friends.  This is Aaron…

BLOOPERS-65

…the same Aaron that ate the cucumber I licked.  HAHAHAHA!

BLOOPERS-66BLOOPERS-67

This is my beautiful best friend, Katia…

BLOOPERS-68BLOOPERS-69

She is a really good dancer…

BLOOPERS-70BLOOPERS-71

…and she looks like a ninja when she shoots LOL!

BLOOPERS-72BLOOPERS-73BLOOPERS-74

Saucy!…

BLOOPERS-75

Katia sprinting to get out of my shot…

BLOOPERS-76

…but sometimes she pops up like a groundhog LMAOOOO!

BLOOPERS-77BLOOPERS-78

Hanging with my friend (and talented organist), Amanda!

BLOOPERS-79

Me and Eric Schiemer!!

BLOOPERS-80

I love the look of the person on the left side of the photo…..

BLOOPERS-81

Look how pretty!  It’s Jenna from the Children’s Museum with a distracted Eric!

BLOOPERS-82 (2)

A little different look behind the scenes:  This is a photo taken by a guest…

BLOOPERS-82

….and this is one of the photos I was taking at that moment…

BLOOPERS-83

A crowded dance floor makes me wish I was taller!

BLOOPERS-84

There was that time that I shot a wedding where the groom was a Pitt grad, and the bride was a WVU grad…

BLOOPERS-85

John had NO CLUE that I wrote that on my hands.  *insert evil laugh*

BLOOPERS-86

And of course Laura LOVED IT!!!  LET’S GOOOOOOOOO!!!

BLOOPERS-87

Here I am with two of my brides and a friend!!…

BLOOPERS-88

Another uncomfortable up-close shot, courtesy of Tristan…

BLOOPERS-89

Ahhh, this is better.

BLOOPERS-90

Am I crazy?  I might be.  But that’s why y’all love me!!!

BLOOPERS-91

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH WEDDING PHOTOS

Sarah and Jason got engaged, and then approximately 6 months later, they were married at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh!  They meant business!  HA!

Sarah got ready at the Westin Convention Center Hotel in downtown Pittsburgh…

Bridal gown photos

Love these fun silver Kate Spade high heels!

Kate Spade silver wedding high heels with bowGlittery and sparkly wedding engagement ringsWeddings at the Children's Museum of PittsburghWeddings at the Children's Museum of PittsburghBride getting dressed for wedding in PittsburghWeddings at the Children's Museum of PittsburghWeddings at the Children's Museum of PittsburghGetting ready for wedding with Mom and SisterWedding Dress sparkly glitter beltTimeless, soft wedding bridal portrait

Sarah and Jason did a first look.  Originally, Jason wanted it to be private (he’s kinda shy about cameras), but decided at the last second that we could be there to snap a few shots.  This is my partner in crime’s (Katia Forero!) shot….

Weddings at the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

…….and this was my shot!  Jason wins all the first looks. Ever.

Bride and Groom have first look at Wedding in Pittsburgh

It rained (and it was cold) as we did their photos.  But that didn’t matter to this couple…

Weddings at the Children's Museum of PittsburghRainy day wedding photos in PittsburghWeddings at the Children's Museum of PittsburghFall wedding portraits in PittsburghWeddings at the Children's Museum of PittsburghChristmas wedding photos in PittsburghWeddings at the Children's Museum of PittsburghWinter in downtown Pittsburgh wedding photosdowntown Pittsburgh wedding photosCreative quirky fun Wedding Photos

The ceremony was held in the Studio at the Children’s Museum…

Wedding Ceremony in the Studio at Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

Sarah hired a bagpiper as a surprise to her father.   The bagpiper started to play, and this was his reaction upon hearing it before they walked down the aisle….

Weddings at the Children's Museum of PittsburghGetting married at the Children's Museum of PittsburghHot Pink and Orange streamers ribbon at Ceremony in Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

Candid Wedding Ceremony Photography in PittsburghWedding ceremony at Pittsburgh MuseumWeddings at the Children's Museum of PittsburghFun wedding photos at Children's Museum of PittsburghWedding ceremony at Museum  in PittsburghMarried in the Studio at the Children's Museum

After the ceremony, everyone headed to the lobby for cocktail hour.

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh PhotosBlack and white striped table cloths at weddingWeddings at the Children's Museum of PittsburghStripes on tablecloths at wedding receptionBride and Groom have first dance at weddingWeddings at the Children's Museum of PittsburghWeddings at the Children's Museum of PittsburghWeddings at the Children's Museum of PittsburghChildren's Museum of Pittsburgh Wedding ReceptionWinter wedding at Pittsburgh MuseumWeddings at the Children's Museum of PittsburghBride and groom dancing at Museum wedding receptionWedding Reception at the Children's Museum in PittsburghChildren's Museum Reception Photos

 I love you, Sarah and Jason!  Thank you for being so AWESOMEEEE!!!

HEINZ CHAPEL WEDDING PHOTOS

Katie and Andy were married in November on a very unseasonably warm day here in Pittsburgh.  I love warm fall days!  I started off the day with Katie as she got ready with her bridesmaids and mom at her parents’ house…

Glitter open toe Jimmy Choo Bride shoes Pittsburgh WeddingLace bridal gown with personalized hanger weddingJimmy Choo Bridal heel wedgesGlittery, gold, sparkly engagement ring photoPittsburgh Wedding PhotographersBride getting ready for Priory wedding in PittsburghPhotos of Heinz Chapel weddingPhotos of Heinz Chapel weddingBride going to Heinz Chapel for wedding

Andy and Katie chose to do a first look.  This gave us SO MUCH TIME for photos!!! (Love it when that happens….)

First look between bride and groom in PittsburghBride and Groom have first look on wedding day in PittsburghPittsburgh Wedding PhotographersPittsburgh Wedding Photographers

Heinz Chapel in the fall and winter is a beautiful location for wedding photos

Heinz Chapel in Winter for WeddingInside Heinz Chapel in Winter for wedding

Father and Bride get ready to walk down the aisle inside Heinz Chapel in PittsburghPhotos of Heinz Chapel weddingGetting married at Heinz ChapelWeddings at Heinz Chapel in PittsburghBride and Groom say their vows at winter wedding in PittsburghPhotos of Heinz Chapel weddingMarried at Heinz Chapel in PittsburghWedding portraits at Heinz ChapelPhotos of Heinz Chapel weddingFall wedding at the University of Pittsburgh Bride and groom take wedding photos in front of Roberto Clemente BridgeYellow bridge Roberto Clemente Wedding portraitsConvention Center Wedding PhotosFall in downtown Pittsburgh wedding photosPhotos of Heinz Chapel weddingColorful fall foliage trees wedding photos Yellow Bridge North Shore Roberto Clemente Wedding PhotosBride and groom posing for portraits in downtown PittsburghYellow Bridge North Shore Roberto Clemente Wedding PhotosBride and Groom wedding photos on yellow bridge in PittsburghWedding party walks on yellow bridge in Pittsburgh for wedding photosGroom with groomsmen Pittsburgh wedding photos

11082014-151118-1637

Bridal party photos at David Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh’s Grand Hall at the Priory is a beautiful location for a fall or winter wedding….

Winter Wedding at PrioryWedding details at Pittsburgh's Grand HallPenn State wedding decorations at Priory Wedding ReceptionWedding Reception first dance of bride and groomCreative wedding reception photography in PittsburghToasting the bride and groom at wedding receptionBride and father dance at weddingMother and Groom dance at wedding reception at PrioryPriory Pittsburgh Wedding ReceptionGrand Hall at the Priory Pittsburgh WeddingWedding Reception at Pittsburgh's Grand Hall at the PrioryFall wedding at the Priory

Alisa Milnthorp, of Weddings by Alisa is one of the best candid wedding photographers in the Pittsburgh and tri-state area, specializing in photographing weddings that are timeless, modern, fun, creative, enchanting, gorgeous, festive, and candid.  Did I list enough adjectives there?  Because I can go on and on about how I LOVE being a wedding photographer in Pittsburgh, Youngstown, Cleveland, and West Virginia.  Some people even consider me to be the most entertaining and fun wedding photographer here in Western Pennsylvania.  No, really….they do.  Contact me (top right corner of page!) for information on how you can hire me to be YOUR wedding photographer.

WESTIN CONVENTION CENTER WEDDING RECEPTION PHOTOS

Emily and Lucien had a beautiful sunny wedding day!  They were married at Holy Sepulcher Catholic Church in Butler, PA.  We then headed downtown to the Westin Convention Center Hotel for their wedding reception.

Here are some of my favorite shots from their day….

Wedding at Holy Sepulcher in Butler, PASparkly bride high heelsBest Wedding Detail Photographer Ring ShotsWestin Convention Center Hotel Wedding Reception - 04

Getting Ready at Church Before Wedding

Bride and Father walking down aisle in Pittsburgh WeddingWestin Convention Center Hotel Wedding Reception - 07Getting married in PittsburghPittsburgh Wedding PhotosWestin Convention Center Hotel Wedding Reception - 10

One of Emily’s bridesmaids sang Ave Maria during Mass.  She also is a 2015 Weddings by Alisa Bride!

Westin Convention Center Hotel Wedding Reception - 11Bride and Groom getting married in old church in PittsburghWestin Convention Center Hotel Wedding Reception - 13Westin Convention Center Hotel Wedding Reception - 14

There is a big field of corn behind Holy Sepulcher, so we decided to do all of the wedding party photos there…

Bridal party photos on sunny day in fieldConvention Center Hotel Wedding--4Purple plum green sage wedding colors in Pittsburgh

Look how beautiful Emily is!  Her makeup was impeccable!

Bridal portraits in PittsburghGroom photos Pittsburgh weddingConvention Center Hotel Wedding--5Convention Center Hotel Wedding--6Best Wedding Portraits in PittsburghClassic and timeless Wedding portraits in PittsburghConvention Center Hotel Wedding--10Weddings at the Westin Convention Center HotelWedding Reception flowers at Westin Convention Center

Reception Table Setting at Pittsburgh Wedding

My favorite wedding colors!  Green and Purple!

Green and Purple uplighting at wedding reception in PittsburghWestin Convention Center Hotel Wedding Reception - 18Bride and Groom have first dance at wedding in PittsburghCreative Wedding Reception Photography in Pittsburgh Westin Convention Center Hotel Wedding Reception - 21Creative Wedding reception Photography in PittsburghWestin Convention Center Hotel Wedding Reception - 23Receptions at Downtown Pittsburgh HotelWestin Convention Center Hotel Wedding Reception - 26Westin Convention Center Hotel Wedding Reception - 27Fun Creative Wedding Receptions in Downtown PittsburghWestin Convention Center Hotel Wedding Reception - 29Photos of downtown Pittsburgh hotel wedding reception

For more information on wedding photography in Pittsburgh, give Alisa a call!  (That’s me, if you were wondering….)

Alisa Milnthorp, of Weddings by Alisa is one of the best candid wedding photographers in the Pittsburgh and tri-state area, specializing in photographing weddings that are timeless, modern, fun, creative, enchanting, gorgeous, festive, and candid.  Did I list enough adjectives there?  Because I can go on and on about how I LOVE being a wedding photographer in Pittsburgh, Youngstown, Cleveland, and West Virginia.  Some people even consider me to be the most entertaining and fun wedding photographer here in Western Pennsylvania.  No, really….they do.  Contact me (top right corner of page!) for information on how you can hire me to be YOUR wedding photographer.

OMNI WILLIAM PENN HOTEL WEDDING

It was a frigid February day when Alyia and Greg tied the knot in a beautiful evening ceremony at Waverly Presbyterian Church.  They partied the night away at their beautiful gold and navy wedding reception at the Omni William Penn Hotel in Downtown Pittsburgh.

A huge thanks goes out to my partner in crime, Katia Forero, for assisting me at this wedding!

Wedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn Pittsburgh

Alyia and Greg’s wedding colors were navy and gold.  Her shoes were a stunning blue….

Wedding receptions at the Omni William Penn Pittsburgh

This beautiful white and yellow bridal bouquet went perfectly with Alyia’s gorgeous wedding gown…

Wedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn Pittsburgh

The couple’s adorable Beagle, Riley, was hanging out while everyone was getting ready!  A dog lover myself, I’m ALL for dogs hanging out with us on a wedding day!

Wedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWinter wedding receptions at the Omni William Penn Pittsburgh, bWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWinter wedding receptions at the Omni William Penn Pittsburgh, bWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn Pittsburgh

Having played football for Pitt, photos at the Petersen Events Center was a must for Greg!

Wedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn Pittsburgh

Look at the LOVE on his face….

Winter wedding receptions at the Omni William Penn Pittsburgh, bWinter wedding receptions at the Omni William Penn Pittsburgh, bWinter wedding receptions at the Omni William Penn Pittsburgh, bWinter wedding receptions at the Omni William Penn Pittsburgh, bWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWinter wedding receptions at the Omni William Penn Pittsburgh, bWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWinter wedding receptions at the Omni William Penn Pittsburgh, bWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWinter wedding receptions at the Omni William Penn Pittsburgh, bWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWinter wedding receptions at the Omni William Penn Pittsburgh, bWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWinter wedding receptions at the Omni William Penn Pittsburgh, bWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWinter wedding receptions at the Omni William Penn Pittsburgh, bWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn PittsburghWinter wedding receptions at the Omni William Penn Pittsburgh, bWinter wedding receptions at the Omni William Penn Pittsburgh, bWinter wedding receptions at the Omni William Penn Pittsburgh, bWinter wedding receptions at the Omni William Penn Pittsburgh, bWedding receptions at the Omni William Penn Pittsburgh

Thank you, Alyia and Greg for giving me the honor of being your wedding photographer!

Alisa Milnthorp, of Weddings by Alisa is one of the best candid wedding photographers in the Pittsburgh and tri-state area, specializing in photographing weddings that are timeless, modern, fun, creative, enchanting, gorgeous, festive, and candid.  Did I list enough adjectives there?  Because I can go on and on about how I LOVE being a wedding photographer in Pittsburgh, Youngstown, Cleveland, and West Virginia.  Some people even consider me to be the most entertaining and fun wedding photographer here in Western Pennsylvania.  No, really….they do.  Contact me (top right corner of page!) for information on how you can hire me to be YOUR wedding photographer.  I can shoot your engagement session, too.  Does anyone really read until the end of the blog post?  If so, you should probably hit the “like†button right below this crazy spiel.  Yes, I spelled spiel correctly, don’t worry.

STAGE AE WEDDING RECEPTION PHOTOS

A gorgeous church (St. Boniface/Holy Wisdom Parish) and a totally unique Pittsburgh wedding reception venue (Stage AE) was the setting for Ali and Billy’s beautiful fall wedding day.  I was lucky enough to be the one to capture all of it!

There are SO MANY photos that I’d like to share, and will do so in future blog posts.  For now, here are some of my absolute favorite photos from the day:

Unique wedding reception venue in PittsburghStage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 02Cap-sleeve wedding dressBride getting makeup done on wedding day in Pittsburgh

Ali’s mother and sisters helped her get dressed…

Mother and sisters helping bride get wedding dress onStage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 06Bride getting ready for her Stage AE Wedding Reception

It was so apparent how much Ali’s father *adores* her!

Stage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 08Bride and her father before the wedding in Pittsburgh

Ivory flower girl dresses

The flower girls were *precious*.  Their dresses were beautiful, and they had a cute polka-dot crinoline underneath…

Bridal portraits in Pittsburgh

As Ali got ready at her parents’ house, Billy was with all the guys doing his thing…

Groom getting ready in Lawrenceville home for weddingStage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 13St. Boniface Holy Wisdom Parish Pittsburgh WeddingRing bearer waiting with Groom outside cathedral wedding in PittsburghStage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 16Walking to the church on the North SideStage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 18Stage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 19Stage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 20Stage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 21Cathedral wedding in Pittsburgh in the fallStage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 23Stage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 24Stage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 25Married on the North Shore near Stage AE

MARRIED!!!

Stage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 27

After the ceremony, we headed down to the North Shore for some photos…

Heinz Field bridesmaids photosYellow bridge in Pittsburgh Wedding photosGroom near Roberto Clemente Bridge photos on Wedding dayStage AE wedding portraitureBride and Groom wedding photos on Pittsburgh riverwalkStage AE Wedding Photos

I can’t begin to explain the awesomeness that is Stage AE.  This was my first time photographing a wedding reception here.  When I walked in, my eyes feasted upon a sea of colors, and it was so ornately decorated with beautiful, tall centerpieces and candles everywhere.  For me, as a photographer, I almost started jumping up and down because I couldn’t handle the sensory overload!!!  This reception, in all its dimensions and colors, was a wedding photographer’s DREAM.

What a wedding looks like inside Stage AEPink blue purple up-lighting at unique wedding venue in PittsburghBlack linens and high centerpieces at Pittsburgh wedding receptionStage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 37Stage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 38Stage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 39Stage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 40Stage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 41Stage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 42Stage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 43Stage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 44Stage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 45Stage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 46Toasting the bride and groom at their wedding reception at Stage AEStage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 48Stage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 49First dance at Stage AE Wedding on North ShoreStage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 52Stage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 53

Ali and Billy chose to have a live band.  This was a very wise choice, as they were AMAZING.

In The Mood band at Stage AE WeddingStage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 55Stage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 56Father dancing with his daughter at unique modern wedding venueStage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 58Stage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 59Bride watches groom dance at theater venue weddingStage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 61Mother and groom dance at Stage AE Wedding receptionStage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 63Colorful, unique action shots of wedding in PittsburghStage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 65Dancing at unique wedding reception venue in PittsburghStage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 67Stage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 68Live band at Stage AE WeddingStage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 70Fall wedding on North Shore Wedding venueStage AE Wedding Reception Photos - 72Stage AE Wedding designer photos

Thank you Ali and Billy for the honor of being your wedding photographer.  I wish we could rewind and do it all over again!!!

CEREMONY:  St. Boniface Church

RECEPTION:  Stage AE

FLOWERS: Donati & Sons

CAKE:  Bella Christies

WEDDING PLANNER/DESIGNER/CATERER: Vic Fortunato

BAND: In The Mood

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY: Weddings by Alisa

Alisa Milnthorp, of Weddings by Alisa is one of the best candid wedding photographers in the Pittsburgh and tri-state area, specializing in photographing weddings that are timeless, modern, fun, creative, enchanting, gorgeous, festive, and candid.  Did I list enough adjectives there?  Because I can go on and on about how I LOVE being a wedding photographer in Pittsburgh, Youngstown, Cleveland, and West Virginia.  Some people even consider me to be the most entertaining and fun wedding photographer here in Western Pennsylvania.  No, really….they do.  Contact me (top right corner of page!) for information on how you can hire me to be YOUR wedding photographer.  I can shoot your engagement session, too.  Does anyone really read until the end of the blog post?  If so, you should probably hit the “like” button right below this crazy spiel.  Yes, I spelled spiel correctly, don’t worry.   …..aaaand, scene.  Thank you.

PITTSBURGH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

I am SO excited to finally share Ashley and Joey’s wedding with everyone!  It was gorgeous day to get married, and both Tristan and I started out with the bride and groom as they got ready at the Pittsburgh Athletic Association…

Summer wedding in PittsburghBadgley Mischka silver wedding bride shoesPittsburgh Wedding PhotographerBridal gown at Pittsburgh Athletic AssociationPittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer - 05Getting ready at Pittsburgh Athletic AssociationBride with bridesmaids before Oakland Pittsburgh weddingPittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer - 08Lace back bridal gownPittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer - 10Cathedral train on Pittsburgh Bride Wedding DressPittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer - 12

Ashley was a flawless bride…

Pittsburgh Bridal PortraitsPittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer - 14

…and while Ashley was getting ready, Joey was playing basketball with his friends and groomsmen…

Groom plays basketball before weddingPittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer - 16Groom getting dressed in Johnny Majors room at PAAPittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer - 18Pittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer - 19Pittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer - 20

Look how handsome Joey is…

Groom wedding portraits in Pittsburgh

The trolley took the girls to St. Mary’s of the Mount.  Ashley and her dad are waiting to walk down the aisle…

St. Mary's on the Mount WeddingPittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer - 23Bride walking down the aisle with father at St. Mary's on the MountPittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer - 25Getting Married at St. Mary's on the MountCatholic wedding in PittsburghPittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer - 28Pittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer - 29

MARRIED!!!

Married on Mt. Washington in Summer

Joey’s face KILLS me in this next photo…

Pittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer - 31

We stepped right outside the church for some portraits on Mt. Washington…

Mt. Washington Wedding PhotosWedding Photos on Mt. Washington in Pittsburgh

Bridal party in Mellon ParkGroom photo in Garden in PittsburghPittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer - 36Pittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer - 37Mellon Pillars Wedding PhotosPittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer - 39Wedding photos at Mellon InstitutePittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer - 41Mellon Institute Wedding PhotographerPittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer - 43Wedding Photographer for Pittsburgh Athletic Association

The Pennsylvania Room at the Pittsburgh Athletic Association was decorated impeccably…(Ashley has amazing taste!)

Gold chargers at wedding reception in PittsburghPink Roses, white hydrangeas wedding centerpiecesPittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer - 47White, gold, pink wedding reception details

Ashley and Joey’s first dance as husband and wife was beautiful to watch…

Pittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer - 49Pittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer - 50First Dance at the Pittsburgh Athletic AssociationPittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer - 52Bride and Groom dancing at Pittsburgh Athletic AssociationPittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer - 54Pittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer - 55Pittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer - 56

…The toasts were epic….

Toasting the bride and groom at weddingPittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer - 58Pittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer - 59Bethel Bakery Wedding cake at receptionPittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer - 61Bride has first dance with her father at Pittsburgh Athletic Association weddingPittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer - 63Mother and son dance at wedding in PittsburghPittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer - 65Pittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer - 66Dancing to live wedding music in PittsburghPittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer - 68Pittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer - 69Pittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer - 70Bowling photos at Pittsburgh Athletic Association

Thank you Ashley and Joey for having us as your wedding photographers!!  We had SUCH a great time celebrating with you!

CEREMONY:  St. Mary’s of the Mount

RECEPTION:  Pittsburgh Athletic Association

FLOWERS:  Gidas Flowers

CAKE: Oakmont Bakery

MAKEUP: Red Lips and Roses, Dana Osborne

BAND: In The Mood

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY: Weddings by Alisa

Pittsburgh wedding photographer Alisa Innocenti specializes in taking candid, colorful, timeless, classic, and modern photos at your wedding in Pittsburgh, Youngstown, Morgantown, Wheeling, and Erie.