Congratulations to Rachael and Marcell, who celebrated a magnificent wedding day last weekend. From start to finish, there were so many smiles and laughs…. not to mention some fantastic details. Check out the crazy awesome ivory and blue paper flower backdrop that Rachael actually made all by herself. Look closely and you’ll see that all the flowers are unique.

Rachael & Marcell were married by her father at St. Paul Baptist Church. We stopped briefly at Mellon Park for a few photos before rain chased us away, and then had a fabulous celebration at The Edgewood Club. Thankfully, the rain tapered off so we were able to duck out during dinner for a few more photos.

Thanks to Pamela for photographing this happy wedding day with me.

Once Rachael had her dress on, she said, “what time is it? I’m ready to walk down that aisle NOW!”

Best man Rondell sang beautifully.

What’s about to happen here was described in the program as “Life-Changing Kiss.”

That amazing backdrop…

Rachael’s friend’s daughters treated guests to a dance performance. They were fantastic.

And a serenade by Rachael’s sorority sisters.

Congratulations to Rachael & Marcell, aka #thenewwileysontheblock!

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The Credits

Photographers: Christina & Pamela, Christina Montemurro Photography

Ceremony: St. Paul Baptist Church

Reception: The Edgewood Club

Wedding planner extraordinaire: Crystal Sumpter

Caterer: Mascaro’s  (special note: the food and service were fantastic! Thank you!)

DJ: DJ X-Man

Cake: Oakmont Bakery

Hair: Mark Anthony Salon

Videographers: Platinum Fire Productions

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Christina Montemurro Photography specializes in photographing Pittsburgh weddings, bar mitzvahs and bat mitzvahs. Using a photojournalistic approach, experienced photographers Christina and Pamela provide extraordinary attention to detail and customer service.

Contact Christina now to check availability for your engagement session, wedding, bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah. Christina has been rated among top Pittsburgh wedding photographers. You can read reviews that Christina’s brides and grooms have written here and here. Some of Christina’s favorite venues include the Carnegie Museum, Temple Sinai, Temple Ohav Shalom, Rodef Shalom, Heinz History Center, Edgewood Club, Hotel Monaco, Omni William Penn Hotel, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square, PNC Park and Twelve Oaks Mansion.