Amanda and David: a Gateway Clipper wedding!!

Remember Amanda and David from their Lawrenceville engagement session? Well sending big congrats their way for their beautiful Gateway Clipper wedding this summer!!

They married and celebrated on the Princess, one of the ships in the Gateway Clipper fleet, such a unique venue for a wedding! The ceremony was out on the deck, with beautiful city views…

Inside was set up for the reception, with walls of windows overlooking the city. How about those iconic yellow bridges?

Groom David. Watching his bride come down the aisle. I love his mother-in-law’s expression looking on!

And of course David’s own parents were all proud smiles, too!

Bride Amanda. Love her dad’s expression here!

The ceremony was full of both laughter and tears. Officiant Larry Goyda of Meaningful Marriages did a beautiful job!

Beautiful blue skies!! Love that huppah!

Congrats, you two!!

Amanda had one of her bridesmaids get a shot of her celebrating with Heinz Field in the background… Love her expression from this angle, though!

Then we had a few minutes for photos before they were announced…

LOVE this next one!

As the boat passed under the bridge, we got a few of the couple sharing a quiet moment…

I just love David’s expression in this one! They always have a good time with the photoshoot, giggling amongst themselves. I just hang out and shoot away

Beautiful couple!!

Announced as husband and wife!! Love this one, with the reflection of their guests cheering on in the mirror…

The toasts were incredibly touching and very emotional.

And yes, quite amusing at times!

Amanda and David also shared a few words with each other

Talk about a great spot for a cookie table!

One of the things I love about having a second shooter is that he/she can be where I can’t. Like this shot, taken while I was covering the dancing. Sunset over the water! Adorable little kids! Beautiful image. Meanwhile, action down on the dance floor with the bride and groom…

After I grabbed some great angles downstairs, I headed up to the balcony for a more unique shot. Love it!

Here you can see how the balcony added to the dance floor experience. Mother-son dance.

And later on, folks on the balcony sent bubbles over the railing for a truly romantic experience! Love it!

Bridal party takes over the dance floor!!!

Of course the Hora! I’ve never seen a bride so panic-stricken! Amanda’s expression is priceless!

Amanda commented that was even scarier than sky diving, which the couple did together just a few weeks before the wedding!

I’d say she enjoyed it after a while, though!

MOH led the conga line… with a cookie! Love it!

I made it outside for a few minutes at the end of the night. Boy was it relaxing out there! I love Pittsburgh.

Amanda and David, congratulations again and I wish you only the best in your marriage!!

Charissa, thanks again for all your help shooting on Amanda and David’s big day!

Friends and family of the bride and groom can access the images from their wedding here.