October 18, 2017
Hooversville, PA Wedding
Heather & Ben
Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer
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Heather and Ben are a low-key, quiet couple who love the outdoors and their two black lab pups. They got married up in the mountains of rural Pennsylvania at the house that her dad is building. I grew up in the mountains of PA, so this wedding was a little nostalgic for me. There’s something about being out in the middle of nowhere and looking around and seeing nothing but mountains. 🙂
I arrived as Heather was getting her hair and makeup done and took some detail shots. Her Rebecca Schoneveld dress was simply stunning!
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Heather wore her mom’s veil, which was a super special touch.
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While the ladies were getting ready, Ben and the groomsmen were finishing up the set-up outside. Heather occasionally called down to give directions. LOL
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Their pups were the ring bearer and flower girl. Kimber is such a handsome boy.
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Dixie loves giving momma kisses!
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The ceremony was set up out on the lawn, with a gorgeous view of the mountains in the background. The leaves had even started to change so we had some fall colors.
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A few minutes into the ceremony, the pups started talking to each other. It gave everyone a chuckle. Props the the officiant, who they were trying to upstage.
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This is the view from the back of her dad’s house. It’s so breathtaking…mountains as far as the eye can see.
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The couple even incorporated their pups into their cake topper. Isn’t this adorable?
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Their favors were trees that the guests could take home and plant.
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Confession: I bawled almost the whole way through Heather’s dance with her Dad. They danced to Alan Jackson’s “Drive” and it was just so perfect for the two of them.
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Wedding Dress: Rebecca Shoneveld
Bakery: Spinola’s
Florist: All Events Floral
Caterer: Pagano’s Catering
Thank you, Heather & Ben for including me in your special day!
Tara Petro Photography
Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer
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