Araujo Photography Weblog

Stephanie and Mike

Stephanie and Mike were married on November 14, 2009 at Saint Stanislaus Kostka church in the Strip, Pittsburgh, PA.  After the ceremony we had a fun photo shoot downtown.  With such a beautiful day to enjoy, as well as the Steelers, Panthers and Penguins all hosting games that weekend, downtown was bustling with excitement.  Early Pitt fans, crossing the 6th street bridge on their way to the stadium, offered Stephanie and Mike congratulations by the hundreds!  The reception was held downtown at The Pennsylvanian where guests dined and danced in happy celebration thoughout the night!  Congrats to Stephanie and Mike!  More beautiful wedding day images here soon.  Meanwhile, click the PLAY button below for the preview.

Mary and Justin

Mary and Justin were married on October 24, 2009 at Heinz Chapel in Oakland, PA.  After the ceremony,  a Scottish bagpiper lead the wedding en masse along luminarias lined sidewalks to the elegant black tie reception at the Carnegie Music Hall.  Dinner was preceded by cocktails, sushi and jazz in the Hall of Architecture.  More beautiful wedding day images here soon.  Click the PLAY button below for the preview.  Congratulations to Mary and Justin!

Kat and Tim

Katherine, who goes by Kat, and Timothy, Tim, were married on October 10, 2009 at Assumption Church in Bellevue, PA.  We enjoyed a cool, crisp day accented by some early turning leaves.  The reception was held in the Hall of Architecture at The Carnegie Museum.  After the ceremony in Bellevue, the limo dropped Kat and Tim off in front of the popular columns in Oakland, PA.  From there, we walked with the bridal party to the museum, shooting all the while :)  More beautiful wedding day images here soon.  Congrats to Kat and Tim!  Click the PLAY button below for the preview.

Jennifer and Joe

Jennifer and Joe were married on October 3, 2009 at Duquesne Chapel on the Duquesne campus, where both Jennifer and Joe studied law.  The touching, straight-from-the-heart ceremony was beautifully given by Father Ray French.  Prior to the ceremony we had a fun "getting ready" shoot at Station Square.  The reception was held at the ultra cool Jay Verno studios in Pittsburgh's South Side.  More beautiful wedding day images here soon.  Click the PLAY button below for the preview!

Jessica and Ric

Jessica and Ric were married on September 26, 2009 at Heinz Chapel in Oakland, PA.  The reception was held in the grand Carnegie Music Hall foyer, where guests watched from the balcony as the new husband and wife danced for the first time.  Even with a little rain, this was a beautiful day...as you will soon see.  Click the PLAY button below for the preview.  More beautiful wedding day images here soon.  Congratulations to Jessica and Ric!!!

Rachael and Ryan

Rachael and Ryan's beautiful cameo themed wedding took place on September 19, 2009.  The ceremony was held at Duquesne Chapel on the Duquesne University campus in Pittsburgh, PA.  The reception and dinner took place at the  South Hills Country Club in Whitehall, PA.  Rachael completed her beautiful gown with a sweet lace bolero jacket and Kate Spade shoes.  More beautiful wedding day images here soon.  Click the PLAY button below for the preview :)

Audrey and Brett

Audrey and Brett were married on September 6, 2009.  The preparations, ceremony and reception all took place at The Hilton Garden Inn in Canonsburg, PA.  That was nice as there were no worries about traffic or getting lost or things of that nature.  Right after the ceremony we did a fun shoot under a beautiful setting sun.  Spectacular golden light!  Congratulations to Audrey and Brett.  More beautiful wedding images here soon.  Click the PLAY button below for the preview :)

Jaclyn and David

Jaclyn, beautiful in Priscilla-of-Boston, and David were married on August 29, 2009 at St. Bernard's Church in Pittsburgh, PA with the reception and dinner at Bella Sera in Canonsburg, PA.  Jaclyn and David share our love of dogs.  They are right now enjoying their honeymoon in South Africa but I know they can't wait to get back home to their two happy pups, a yellow lab and a Newfoundland!  Congratulations to Jaclyn and David.  More beautiful wedding images here soon.  Meanwhile, click the PLAY button below for the preview :)

Keatyn and Chuck

I like polka dots and so do you!  Keatyn and Chuck were married on August 8, 2009 at St. Barbara Church in Bridgeville, PA.  The beautiful reception took place at Bella Sera.  Keatyn and Chuck didn't miss a thing when it came to details!  The polka dot theme was carried joyously throughout each and every tiny nuance.  Mariachis, candy table, chocolate, carmel apples, decorative feathers, 2 incredible gowns... and lots and lots of polka dots!  More beautiful wedding images here soon.  Meanwhile, click the PLAY button below for the preview! 

Nia and Jeremy

Nia, stunning in Pronovias, and Jeremy were married on July 31, 2009.  The ceremony took place on Mt Washington at Grandview United Presbyterian Church.  At the end of the ceremony, Nia and Jeremy made a grand exit as the wedding party danced their way up the aisle and out of the church!  The reception and dinner were held on the Gateway Clipper Fleet's "Empress".  Cruising on the three rivers, guests dined and partied all evening to beautiful views of Pittsburgh at night.  More beautiful wedding images here soon.  Meanwhile click the PLAY button below for the preview.  Congrats to Nia and Jeremy!