Private estate weddings are some of my favorites for quite a few reasons. Often times, the property holds a special meaning to the couple which plays a role in the design and storytelling of the day. A tent allows for a completely blank canvas which results in incredibly bold and unique layouts, while incorporating the […]

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May 23, 2023

Pittsburgh Fall Tented Wedding on a Private Estate

A modern black and white pittsburgh wedding at The Pennsylvanian. As a fine art wedding photographer based in Pittsburgh, I work at The Pennsylvanian frequently and it never disappoints. The beautiful rotunda and train station make up one of the cities most architecturally significant buildings, encapsulating the Beaux-Arts style of the time, and making this […]

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May 8, 2023

Modern Black and White Wedding at The Pennsylvanian

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On a lovely fall day in the romantic city of Florence, two hearts became one. If you are ready to be swept off your feet, continue reading, because Michelle and Nick’s lavish destination wedding in Italy was truly a fairytale! To start, the bride and groom were dressed to the nines. Michelle looked absolutely stunning […]

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October 7, 2022

Lavish Destination Wedding in Italy

Lavish Destination Wedding in Italy

Victoria and William rang in the new year celebrating the love they share with those they cherish most. Lucky for me, I was chosen to capture their timeless winter wedding at The Pennsylvanian. And let me just say what a dream it was!  Victoria was such a classy bride in her Jane Hill dress and […]

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September 1, 2022

Timeless Winter Wedding at The Pennsylvanian

New Years Eve Pittsburgh Wedding at The Pennsylvanian

On a beautiful late summer day on the last Saturday of July, Carly and Maximillian said “I do”.  Their romantic wedding at Nemacolin Resort was filled with fresh pink and white blooms, custom cocktails inspired by their dogs, Cleo and Pauli, and the people they love most. After several changes and reschedules, this long awaited […]

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July 31, 2022

Romantic Wedding at Nemacolin Resort

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Have you ever seen something so pretty that it stops you in your tracks? That’s exactly how I felt when capturing Brit and Max’s breathtaking wedding filled with cherry blossoms. The gorgeous affair included a ceremony at The Butler Institute of American Art followed by a reception at Waypoint 4180; both of which came with […]

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June 3, 2021

Breathtaking Wedding Filled with Cherry Blossoms

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One glance at Emily and Matt’s luxe and romantic Riverfront wedding and the details are sure to make you fall in love. But their day came with a bit of a twist that had make all of the vendors think quick on their feet.  The bride Emily is owner and lead wedding planner of Em […]

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December 15, 2020

Luxe & Romantic Riverfront Wedding

Romantic wedding portrait by Pittsburgh wedding photographer Lauren Renee

Layne and Matt’s greenery filled wedding at The Pennsylvanian exuded such elegance. The day started at Hotel Monaco where they both got ready before sharing the sweetest first look on the hotel’s iconic rooftop. I absolutely loved their reactions when seeing each other and their portraits are some of my favorites! Almost 300 family and […]

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October 16, 2020

Greenery Filled Wedding at The Pennsylvanian

Pittsburgh wedding at The Pennsylvanian captured by Lauren Renee

On a sunny July day, Marikate and Shawn celebrated their love. Their white and gold Pittsburgh Field Club wedding could not have been more timeless and romantic. The day started with Marikate getting ready with her ladies in the city. These girls were such a joy to be around! Before Marikate slipped into her dress, […]

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March 18, 2020

White and Gold Pittsburgh Field Club Wedding

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On a beautiful September day, Maire and Ryan tied the knot. Their romantic mauve Carnegie Music Hall wedding was flawless and their soft color palette was perfection. The morning was spent with their siblings – Ryan with his brothers/best men, Maire with her two sisters, both being maids of honor. Keeping their wedding party intimate […]

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February 4, 2020

Romantic Mauve Carnegie Music Hall Wedding

Pittsburgh Wedding captured by Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer Lauren Renee