Elegant, romantic, and oh so magical I absolutely loved Aly and Van’s dreamy Grand Concourse Pittsburgh wedding! We started the day at the Omni William Penn Hotel where both the bride and groom got ready with their wedding parties, who I must say was such a great group! From there, Aly and Van shared a […]

Wedding

October 16, 2019

Dreamy Grand Concourse Pittsburgh Wedding

Pink and rose wedding bouquet

Amanda and Anthony’s timeless blush and gold wedding at The Pennsylvanian was one for the books! These two are made for each other! It was a pleasure to not only witness them tie the knot, but to also capture it all! The girls spent the morning getting ready at The Renaissance. The sun was shining […]

Wedding

September 7, 2019

Timeless Blush and Gold Wedding at The Pennsylvanian

Timeless Blush and Gold Wedding at The Pennsylvanian by Lauren Renee Photography

There is so much I love about Kristen and Michael’s elegant Pittsburgh Field Club wedding! For starters, the two of them were such an absolute dream to work with. Capturing their love and special moments between them and their families throughout their day was amazing! Blush, dusty blue, mist green, and accents of gold made […]

Wedding

August 26, 2019

Elegant Pittsburgh Field Club Wedding

Pittsburgh Field Club wedding captured by Lauren Renee

Today I’m breaking down a topic that so many wonder about: how much should you invest in a wedding photographer? With so many options and different prices ranges it can be overwhelming trying to decide on who you want to hire. A lot of blog posts out there will either give you a specific amount […]

Education

August 13, 2019

How Much Should You Invest in a Wedding Photographer?

Wedding dress portrait: How much should you invest in a wedding photographer by Lauren Renee

If you’ve ever wondered why you should hire a wedding planner, this post is for you! Weddings are a lot of work and can take months to years to plan! So much is involved from budgets, coordinating vendors and guests, to design and the smallest of details, it really is no easy task. If you […]

Education

April 13, 2019

Why You Should Hire a Wedding Planner

Wedding table top decor with blue linen and gold accented dishes and silverware

You never know what kind of weather you’re going to get in Pittsburgh on a September day, but the sun was shining bright with warmth for Anna and Tim’s magical day! Their elegant Mellon Park Walled Garden wedding was a serious dream. The colors were out of this world and perfect for the time of […]

Wedding

November 14, 2018

Elegant Mellon Walled Garden Wedding

Bride and groom standing in the walled garden kissing

Carlie and Mike’s beautiful white and gold wedding at The Pennsylvanian was a perfect and elegant event. The neutral color palette along with hints of yellow and rose gold and a splash of navy added a simple and classic touch. Carlie got ready at her parent’s home before heading to St. Bede’s Church for the […]

Wedding

August 14, 2018

Pittsburgh White and Gold Wedding at The Pennsylvanian

The Pennsylvanian Wedding Bride and groom portraits at Mellon Park flowers from Farmer's daughter

Allie and Michael chose to do their engagement session in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, as it’s a special city – it’s where they got engaged and are currently living. Allie and Michael wanted to capture the memories of this old and fabulous city before they moved on to a new adventure and chapter in their […]

Engagement

August 8, 2018

Engagement Session in Old Town Alexandria, VA

Couple kissing during engagement photos by the docks in Old Town Alexandria

Jenny and Austin’s black tie Fox Chapel Golf Club wedding is seriously a real life fairytale! Their floral infused design was carried through every detail and The Event Group created exactly what garden wedding dreams are made of. From the bridesmaid dresses from Ted Baker, having delicate flower details and Jenny’s floral lace applique on […]

Wedding

July 30, 2018

Black Tie Fox Chapel Golf Club Wedding

Fireworks at wedding: Black Tie Fox Chapel Golf Club Wedding captured by Pittsburgh wedding photographer Lauren Renee

I absolutely loved this Mount Washington and South Side engagement session with Lora and Jason! In honor of their wedding this coming weekend, I had to post about their engagement session that we worked on together last fall in Pittsburgh! Wow, how time flies! Jason and Lora have the cutest love story, they met back […]

Engagement

August 13, 2017

Mount Washington & South Side Engagement

Mount Washington and South Side Engagement Couple hugging during engagement photos on top of Mount Washington