Pennsylvania Wedding by Caryn Azure Photography
Brace yourselves, because you are in for quite the pretty experience this Friday morning thanks to Caryn Azure Photography. Because this wedding is the type of fête that will have you doing high kicks in your office chair. The bride’s necklace, fish-tail braid and worthy-of-a-royal veil? All deserving of the highest of high kicks. And that is just the tip of all the pretty to be had, so be sure to stretch your high-kicking legs before heading over to the full gallery for more!
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From the Bride…At the beginning of the wedding planning process I was a mess! I change my mind constantly and it seemed torturous to make decisions about an event that was over a year away!!! Every day I wanted to be a different bride (bohemian, classic, modern!) or choose a different color scheme (jewel tones, black and white, gray and yellow!). But the first decision was the hardest…the venue. We visited all of the traditional venues and while they were all very beautiful, none felt comfortable or warm or familiar…until a very good friend suggested The Succop Conservancy. When we saw the Conservancy and that beautiful willow tree, everything else just fell into place. After that, I didn’t doubt a decision and in the end, I never even picked “wedding colors” or a “theme”. It was an organic planning and design process and everything just seemed to click.
We came across Caryn Azure’s photography website and immediately called and booked her without talking to any other photographers. As soon as I saw her work I knew we spoke the same language. The same goes for our florist. The minute I stepped foot into the gorgeous, circa 1860′s Italianate house where Jim runs his shop, I didn’t even think about looking elsewhere! I explained what I wanted and he simply looked at me and said, “Yep, that’s what we do here”. There wasn’t a doubt in my mind that those flowers would be breathtaking.
Brian and I talked about our idea of the perfect wedding day and we came to a simple conclusion. It’s a day that is free from stress and negativity. It’s a day where we can enjoy each other and all of our best friends and families without worrying about a thing or thinking a negative thought. And that’s exactly what happened. We got married outside on September 2 and it was the happiest day of my life thus far (Bonus= no rain!). After the short and sweet ceremony our guests went inside the beautiful Succop Mansion for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and live music. The reception followed in a covered pavilion right outside the mansion where we had an amazing dinner fresh from the grill! After dinner came one of my all time favorite things, cake! But this cake was very special to both Brian and I. It was made by Brian’s father and decorated by his grandfather at their family bakery. When I first saw the cake it literally took my breath away, it’s a moment and feeling that I will never forget. After dancing the night away under the gorgeous string lights and having a blast in the photobooth, our guests left with 2 goodie bags! One filled with cookies from the amazing cookie table (what’s a Pittsburgh wedding without the cookie table?!), and a second bag filled with goodies from our candy table! My best friend Anne, who knows I’m a candy monster, assembled a MASSIVE candy table with all of our favorites!
My favorite part of the planning process was the DIY stuff! I truly enjoyed making our table numbers, and I think the methodical process of printmaking helped to relieve any stress I was feeling. Art has always been a huge release for me and I think that becomes very important because planning a wedding is not an easy or stress free task! The moms collected wedding pictures from both sides of the family and my mom and I went antique shopping for vintage frames to display each picture. We had a blast and I am now completely obsessed with antiquing!! My mom assembled and beautifully labeled all the photos and sprinkled them around the mansion to make it feel like home! My dad helped me assemble the programs that I made and we turned them into fans…which worked out wonderfully because it was a toasty day! My Uncle and Grandma collected the centerpiece jars from Auctions and flea markets and they were absolutely perfect. Knowing that our families were so involved in the process made it very special.
Brian and I are very lucky. We both have amazing families that helped and supported us through every single step, bump, and decision leading up the our wedding day and we couldn’t have done it without them.
Venue: The Succop Conservancy / Ceremony Dress, Reception Dress + Necklace: Vera Wang / Bride’s Shoes: Badgley Mischka (heels) + Vera Wang (flats) / Floral Design: Cuttings / Wedding Photography: Caryn Azure Photography / DJ: Magic Moments / Lighting: Benack Sound Productions Inc. / Caterer: Medures / Photobooth: Shutterbooth / Wedding Cake: Schorr Bakery / Guitarist (Cocktail Hour + Ceremony): Jamie Wright
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36 Comments about “Pennsylvania Wedding by Caryn Azure Photography”
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December 2, 2011 at 9:18 am
I am in LOVE with that necklace!
What an awesome statement - and that hair! It's perfect.
Why do I see all the great ideas AFTER my wedding?!
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December 2, 2011 at 10:07 am
Looking good! Love the attention to detail. The brides accessories and hair style are perfect!
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December 2, 2011 at 10:39 am
Love the hair!
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December 2, 2011 at 10:41 am
Fabulous pictures...the photographer was definitely speaking the same language as the bride! The photographer's attention to detail is stunning and it makes me linger over each photograph.wanting more! The bride and groom definitely have photos that will give them a day to remember. Two thumbs up enthusiastically for the photographer!
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December 2, 2011 at 10:52 am
The photography is an absolute work of art - love the way the photographs literally capture the mood of the day. This is a feat when you have a bride that has so many creative ideas - simply beautiful!!!
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December 2, 2011 at 12:37 pm
two beautiful gowns!
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December 2, 2011 at 1:06 pm
Beautiful Photography. Brings the poetry of the day to visible fruition. Lovely, lovely.
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December 2, 2011 at 2:05 pm
I had the privilege of attending this wedding and looking at these pictures takes me right back to the joy and simple beauty of the day. This fabulously talented photographer has captured the very essence of this bride and groom and their unique style!
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December 2, 2011 at 2:18 pm
Oh, I love that Vera Wang for David's Bridal dress! I have been wanting to see how it looks on a real bride and it's lovely! :) Is that necklace also part of the David's Bridal collection? Pretty!
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December 2, 2011 at 5:01 pm
I LOVE the photography here! Beautiful wedding, perfectly captured! I want to see more!!!
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December 2, 2011 at 5:05 pm
I love the stationary and the succop conservancy! This is wedding gorgeous!!!!!
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December 2, 2011 at 5:06 pm
Love these pictures and all the details that were captured! Perfect harmony between the photographer and the intentions of the bride! Love the love :)
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December 2, 2011 at 8:44 pm
Beautiful wedding and great photos!
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December 2, 2011 at 8:45 pm
Simply incredible photography! Each photo stood alone as a masterpiece! Such feeling and thought in each pose. Amazing ideas the family had and then they were captured to be remembered for all time! Lovely, lovely wedding celebration!
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December 2, 2011 at 11:33 pm
Those shoes are to die for. Any chance you know who makes them?
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December 2, 2011 at 11:58 pm
Great pictures. Each one makes me feel as though I'm there. Love it!
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December 3, 2011 at 12:11 am
Robin and Brian were so wonderful to work with! Their wedding was gorgeous from start to finish, and it was truly a privilege to be a part of!
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December 3, 2011 at 12:51 am
What a beautiful necklace!
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December 3, 2011 at 8:18 am
This wedding is absolutely exquisite and the bride and groom and both of their families are pure class....i love every photo and i love how she speaks of the entire process.
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December 3, 2011 at 8:51 am
Beautiful wedding! Caryn truly captured the day!! Absolutely gorgeous photography!
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December 3, 2011 at 10:11 am
Beautiful! Beautiful!! Just love all the special touches and how the pictures capture them!! Love the mindfulness to detail in all areas!! The emotion of the day comes through wonderfully from the joy of the bride and groom to the slightly stoic look of the Daddy as he gives his little girl away!! Such a wonderful day, so well preserved for time!!
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December 3, 2011 at 12:02 pm
I was so excited to see these pictures. I'm getting married at Succop next September and this gallery shows so many of the reasons why I chose the venue. It's stunning and vintage and so unique. What a beautiful wedding!
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December 3, 2011 at 1:54 pm
These photos are SOOO gorgeous. love the vintage look, love the colors, love the peaceful atmosphere captured in the photos!
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December 3, 2011 at 4:59 pm
This was obviously a beautiful wedding and the photos look as if it was straight out of a Martha Stewart Weddings magazine (oh wait - so they still publish that?). What a gift for the bride and groom to have their exquisite day captured in this manner. Instead of the usual "photos can't do it justice", the photos add an air of romance and sleek style. Bravo to the photog and best wishes to the bride and groom!
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December 3, 2011 at 6:37 pm
BEAUTIFUL!!! Where on Earth is that necklace from??
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December 3, 2011 at 11:22 pm
Thank you all so much for the kind words! Caryn Azure is the most amazing photographer and artist! Her work is UNBELIEVABLE and she is a dream to work with.
@Ann and Beth- I found the necklace at an adorable bridal boutique in Columbus, OH called Big Rock Little Rooster.
@Lisa-The heels are Badgley Mischka- I found them at DSW!! -
December 4, 2011 at 8:41 am
What an amazingly beautiful wedding!!! I love everything! The pictures are out of this world and I wanted to keep seeing more pictures!!! Stunning, elegant, enchanting, thank u so much for sharing your wedding pictures, Blessings on your life together!
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December 5, 2011 at 12:57 pm
I just love all the detail in the pictures, it's like I'm there at the wedding. I love how the photograher took her time and captured every detail! Beautiful!
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December 5, 2011 at 2:44 pm
What a beautiful, beautiful wedding!! Caryn is the absolute best, and I am so glad to see her work featured here!
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December 7, 2011 at 9:35 pm
@Schorr - Thank you for sharing the info about the necklace! I called Big Rock Little Rooster and they were so nice! Sadly it's out of my budget (Vera Wang... AMAZING!) but if you have ANY interest in making a little extra money next summer I'd love to borrow it from you for my wedding! Email me @ beth.clevenstine@gmail.com if you're interested! Happy holidays and thanks for sharing your BEAUTIFUL wedding!!!
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December 9, 2011 at 12:07 pm
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous -- the wedding itself and these priceless memories that we're all drooling over! :)
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December 10, 2011 at 6:33 pm
Agree with others on that necklace...what a statement. Wonder if I can do a look for less with this necklace...maybe that would be my next challenge.
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December 16, 2011 at 2:04 pm
amazing! gorgeous details, gorgeous photography!
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January 20, 2012 at 11:53 pm
This wedding was beautiful! Does anyone know who made the strapless dress that she is wearing?
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January 25, 2012 at 1:35 pm
The dress is the "Odette" by Vera Wang
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