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Mrs. Octopus, Boston, MA/Pittsburgh, PA Age and Occupation: 25, Grad Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Graphics Operator for TV News Engagement Date: May 6th, 2009 Wedding Date: September 2010 Venue: Heinz Chapel Ceremony, Museum Reception About Me: When my best friend dragged me to a toga party in our freshmen year of college, I was not expecting to meet my future husband; but seven years later, here we are. I'm a crazy-organized planner at heart, and I am a great lover of random trivia, books, chocolate, blogs, new and exciting adventures, mockumentary-style television, and anything heavily flavored with bright orange fake cheese powder. We're planning a festive and fun mini-destination wedding in the place where we met: fabulous Pittsburgh, PA! I can't wait to marry the man I love!
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The Luckiest: Bridal Party Posing

January 5th, 2011 @ 12:11 pm by Mrs. Octopus

Once our bridal party was finally all corralled into one place, we tromped into the University of Pittsburgh’s main academic building, the Cathedral of Learning. It is very beautiful and dramatic and Hogwarts-y, and I was anticipating lots of gorgeous pictures. I was not anticipating that the Commons Room (the big, beautiful, dramatic main room) would be packed with students studying, who were clearly NOT amused by our hijinks. We took this photo…

(All photos courtesy of Corey Ann Photography)

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…and then took our cue from the sulky students and rolled out. (By the way, glowering college students, it was 5 PM on a gorgeous, warm, sunny Saturday and you will never experience such a carefree time again in your lives. Go outside and play!)

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As we headed over to our next photo location, we were spotted by a corner vendor who sells Pitt merchandise, and he trotted over with free t-shirts for the bride & groom. Yay! I love you, alma mater!

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My groom got caught sneaking a sip of liquid courage.

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At the Schenley Fountain, my bridesmaids and I took a load off while the guys took their turns posing for the camera. It felt AMAZING to sit down and chill out on that bench. I remember leaning over to my sister and exclaiming, “this is the first time I’ve felt relaxed in three days!”

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Isn’t it nice when the scenery does all the work?

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Good news! Our bridal party is wildly attractive.

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After several variations of line-up-and-look pretty, it was time for my groom and I to bat our eyelashes at each other. Come back next time for lots and lots of versions of kissy-face!

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18 Responses to “The Luckiest: Bridal Party Posing”

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SandraMarie_1986
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SandraMarie_1986 (message)  1,363 posts, Bumble bee

Very pretty! So cool of the vendor to give you guys free shirts. And those bouquets are incredible.

 
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jess1104 (message)  45 posts, Newbee

i am jealous of pretty much everything about your wedding. gorgeous photos!

 
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Mrs. Seashell (message)  1,713 posts, Bumble bee

Crazy students! College me would have been standing there in some version of uggs and sweatpants drooling over the gorgeousness!

 
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andini17 (message)  30 posts, Newbee

woo pitt stop! :) all your pictures are stunning, but i think the commons room one is my fave!

 
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Mrs. Trail Mix (message)  6,329 posts, Bee Keeper

Your bridesmaids’ dresses and bouquets literally POP right out of the screen, love!!

 
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PitBulLover
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PitBulLover (message)  8,322 posts, Bee Keeper

These pictures are so gorgeous! Is the tall bridesmaid on the far left your sister? You look so much alike!

 
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Miss Eggs Benedict (message)  339 posts, Helper bee

I am loving all of your pictures! And all of the colors that you have are just fabulous.

 
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JillBill
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JillBill (message)  425 posts, Helper bee

LOVE looking at the pictures on Pitt’s campus. also, if I were studying on a Saturday, I’d be beyond excited to see a bridal party traipsing through my study space… like, to the point where I’d have a hard time not gawking with a dopey grin on my face. boo to them.

 
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Megrit
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Megrit (message)  478 posts, Helper bee

Love the alma mater t-shirt shot!

 
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Mrs. Octopus (message)  1,446 posts, Bumble bee

Thanks everybody!

@Mrs. Seashell &@JillBill: RIGHT?! My bridesmaid Erica and I used to LOVE spotting bridal parties on campus and getting an eyeful of the bride’s dress, the bridesmaids’ dresses, the bouquets, etc. Like, that made it a really good Saturday.
@PitBulLover: No–my best friend since childhood! Maybe we’ve just known each other so long our faces are starting to match ;)

 
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HelloKitty2
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HelloKitty2 (message)  234 posts, Helper bee

Beautiful!! I love, love, love the photos! Congrats!

 
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Mrs. Jellyfish
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Mrs. Jellyfish (message)  1,450 posts, Bumble bee

Per usual, you are adorbs.

 
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[...] We took portraits with our bridal party. [...]

 
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jindc (message)  676 posts, Busy bee

I LOVE these Pitt pictures! LETS GO PITT!

I flirted with getting married there, so can’t wait to see more!!!!

 
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Mrs. Husky (message)  1,754 posts, Buzzing bee

Beautiful photos!

 
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Mrs. Buttons
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Mrs. Buttons (message)  5,046 posts, Bee Keeper

Gorgeous! :)

 
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emma5w
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emma5w (message)  547 posts, Busy bee

GASP! These pictures make me giddy. I heart Pitt. Oh, and your recaps. (c:

 
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labrat
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labrat (message)  473 posts, Helper bee

I love the inside Cathedral pic! The fine arts building was a great backdrop for you too.
We did pics around the Cathedral also! =) I had so wanted to do some inside but totally forgot. By the time we got there I had a huge blister ended up running around Oakland barefoot.

 

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Mrs. Octopus, Boston, MA/Pittsburgh, PA Age and Occupation: 25, Grad Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Graphics Operator for TV News Engagement Date: May 6th, 2009 Wedding Date: September 2010 Venue: Heinz Chapel Ceremony, Museum Reception About Me: When my best friend dragged me to a toga party in our freshmen year of college, I was not expecting to meet my future husband; but seven years later, here we are. I'm a crazy-organized planner at heart, and I am a great lover of random trivia, books, chocolate, blogs, new and exciting adventures, mockumentary-style television, and anything heavily flavored with bright orange fake cheese powder. We're planning a festive and fun mini-destination wedding in the place where we met: fabulous Pittsburgh, PA! I can't wait to marry the man I love!

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