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Today’s wedding combines a classic black and ivory color palette with pops of bright yellow, adding a modern twist. Captured by Alison Mish Photography, Laura and Jack were married on a beautiful day this April in a University chapel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The couple met while attending medical school at Temple University in Philadelphia. They chose to add yellow to the black and ivory color scheme as a nod to their mutual love of the Pittsburgh Penguins ice hockey team. Be sure to read the story of how Laura and Jack met and their inspiration for their wedding day below!

A few words from the bride:

Jack and I met when we first began medical school at Temple in August 2008. We were merely friends until one fateful day in May 2009 when we went for a run together. After those first miles together, I knew I was in trouble…He proposed in September 2012 in Wissahickon Park in Philadelphia. We took our dogs (Rocky & Bullwrinkle) for a walk in the park, something which we did fairly frequently. We stopped in a secluded spot off the trail to check out the creek and when I turned around he was down on one knee with the ring in his hand. It was perfect!

I wanted to something very classy (but not super formal) for the wedding, which is why we went for the black and ivory color scheme. Since the wedding was in Pittsburgh (and it was actually mutual love of the Pittsburgh Penguins which really sealed us together as a couple) we chose yellow as an accent color.

Photographer: Alison Mish Photography
Ceremony Venue: Heinz Memorial Chapel at the University of Pittsburgh
Reception Venue + Catering: Sheraton Station Square
Transportation: Molly’s Trolleys
Bridal Gown Designer: Melissa Sweet
Bridal Gown Store: David’s Bridal
Bridal Shoes: Dyeables, dyed and beaded by the maid of honor
Bridal Veil: David’s Bridal
Bridal Hair Comb: made by the maid of honor
Bridal Jewelry: Abigail Moore, childhood friend of bride’s sister
Bridesmaid Jewelry Designer: made by the bride and maid of honor
Bridesmaid Dress Designer: Alfred Sung
Bridesmaid Dress Store: Weddington Way
Tuxedo + Mens Attire, Shoes: Men’s Wearhouse
Cake Designer: Bethel Bakery
Floral Designer: Bettis Floral
Makeup Artist + Hair Stylist: Above All Grand Salon & Spa
Invitation Designer: designed and printed by the bride and maid of honor
DJ: LG3 Entertainment
Band: North Pittsburgh Brass Quintet during ceremony, bride’s brother and friends as jazz quartet during cocktail hour
Officiant: Rev. Robert Masenheimer, bride’s grandfather

All images by Alison Mish Photography
Submitted via Two Bright Lights

I love how this engagement session is infused with a sense of humor! Captured by Lori Kennedy Photography, Briana and Carey spent a beautiful October day posing for their engagement session at Millenium Bridge in downtown Denver, Colorado. Briana and Carey had been dating for many years when Carey popped the question, so Briana’s first instinct was to say, “it’s about damned time”! This funny phrase was incorporated into the shoot on speech bubble chalkboards. The photos were used as humorous save-the-date cards to give friends and family a chuckle. Nacho, Briana and Carey’s lab-dane mix also joined in the session, announcing the wedding date with a cute chalkboard sign. The couple will be married this summer at the Denver Art Museum.