Two “bellisimos” CRAZY in love with one another: Angela and Donato (aka: Danny)! I’m the lucky one who gets to photograph their wedding in 2009 - I can’t WAIT! - but for now…here’s a couple of sneak-peek images from our session…

bacci per entrambi…e GRANDE amore! ~ Gianna

Sheena and Jonathan had a beautiful day, ceremony and celebration filled with happiness and surrounded by loving friends and family. Everything about their day was simply lovely, as you will see below!

They were married in the Historic Presbyterian Church in Sewickley where no photos were allowed during the ceremony, so after first having gone to the Allegheny Country Club to photograph the details and ambiance there, I arrived at the church just as Sheena and Jon were taking their vows. I don’t often get to enjoy the beauty of my couple’s ceremonies because I’m busy observing and capturing, but this time I was able to listen and quietly observe from the back of the church - it was a peaceful and loving ceremony, re pleat with an Irish Minister, Tracey Cowan who had a beautiful Gaelic accent that only added to the whole event - and this was Tracey’s first wedding ceremony! It was just beautiful, I tell you! So, the first image you see in the slide show of Sheena and Jon will be of their recession directly following the ceremony - I just had to sneak one shot of the ceremony in - it killed me not to be photographing even though I did enjoy watching it!

From the church, we proceeded to one of the family friends home, directly across the street where we used their beautiful gardens to photograph the family, wedding party and Sheena and Jon - the gardens were a perfect site for beautiful and romantic images, again, as you will see in the Slide Show below. It was an elegant wedding and I chose to display some of the photos with a hint of color, so they would appear timeless, romantic and elegant. Simply click on the “play” arrow in the lower left, above Sheena’s name to start the show - I hope you enjoy my creativity!

Best, Joanne Bartone, Photographer

Flowers: Reed and Petals

Cake: Autumn’s Cakes

I’m fortunate to work with many couples who are from out of town, and Lisa and Dave are one of my wonderful couples who live in Virginia. What a sweet couple they are - always smiling, great attitudes, crazy in love with each other…simply perfect for one another!

Lisa and Dave’s ceremony was held at Duquesne University Chapel where the chapel and the grounds provide a picturesque setting for both the ceremony and photos afterwards - you’ll see the majority of the images I used here in the slide show are from the ceremony and photos on the grounds. Never mind that the day was one of our hottest days so far this year! No one melted; everyone simply smiled and had a great time.

After the ceremony, the reception and party was held at the Chadwick, where I enjoyed the company of Lisa and Daves wonderful relatives over a delicious meal. The day was full of emotions, fun and memorable moments that made for beautiful imagery all day long.

Congratulations, Lisa and Dave! It was an honor and a pleasure to be with you. Thank you for trusting me with your wedding photography! Enjoy the show…

BIG love, Joanne Bartone, Photographer