An Artist’s Autumn Wedding for Maria & Nick

Private Residence | Pittsburgh, PA

While I 100% believe that your wedding day is about your marriage and your love, there is something deeply beautiful about having the opportunity to express your style and your talent on your wedding day and sharing that with your closest friends and family.

When an artist comes to me to design their wedding, it is the highest compliment. Whether that artist is a painter, a photographer, a graphic designer, or something else. To be trusted to take an artist’s vision and make it come to life in flowers is magical. Such was the case when Maria brought her vision to me. This woman knows color and how to use it. A woman after my own color-loving heart. And the couple could not have chosen a better photographer than Tiffany from Hot Metal Studio to capture their day.

an artist's autumn wedding bridal portrait with bouquet and veil — If this portrait isn’t a family heirloom in the making, I don’t know what is.

Autumn wedding invitation suite on rich fabric with floral details

bridal accessories on vintage mirrored tray

bridal gown hanging in family home front entrance

detail photo of bride's green velvet wedding shoes with gold glitter heel

artist's autumn wedding bridal party outdoor portrait

artist's autumn wedding portrait with princess style bridal bouquet — I created a Princess Style Bouquet for Maria. To be held in one arm, it was fit for a queen. The hand dyed silk velvet ribbons were from Honey Silks and Company. The perfect touch of sea-glass green that Maria had been looking for.

floral rosary for the blessed mother statue — The statue of the Blessed Mother at St. Alexis Church has been special to me for years and I was grateful for the opportunity that The Blue Daisy Floral Designs could adorn her with the most beautiful flowers for Maria and Nick. Our designer, Mary Jo, created these florals perfectly.

autumn floral altar arrangement Catholic wedding ceremony

groom and groomsmen wedding day portrait

bride and bridesmaids in mismatched dresses bridal party portrait

bridal party enjoying coffee at an outdoor cafe in Pittsburgh, PA

bride and bridesmaids with bouquets crossing the street in Pittsburgh, PA

artist's autumn wedding groom boutonniere

artist's autumn wedding princess style bridal bouquet with sea glass green velvet ribbons

low floral centerpiece on long banquet table tented backyard wedding reception

taper candle centerpiece with floral and greenery accents

artist's autumn wedding eclectic guest table centerpiece — Maria collected brass bud vases and chalices, as well as vintage cake stands for an eclectic vibe on some of the guest tables.

outdoor tented backyard wedding reception floral table decor

Tented wedding floral and greenery chandelier over dance floor — When the couple had to downsize their wedding and change the venue due to COVID-19, it opened up room in the budget for an amazing floral chandelier in the tent. Adorned with fairy lights and textural fall greens and blooms, it was the perfect capstone to their decor.

backyard tented wedding with greenery draping ties

artist's autumn wedding floral and greenery centerpiece detail photo

romantic candlelit table at tented backyard wedding reception

artist's autumn wedding vintage chalice with floral details

greenery and floral chandelier over dance floor detail photo

backyard tented wedding entrance with lanterns

artist's autumn wedding outdoor backyard tented reception with greenery and floral decor

artist's autumn wedding bride and groom's first dance under floral and greenery chandelier

How Maria describes their wedding…

“Two things coming to mind about my wedding are a colorful palette and romantic details… I guess I subconsciously treated my wedding like a painting- cohesive, abundant color and contrast with well balanced details.”

She continues “I’d say my approach was somewhat traditional without being cookie cutter/unconventional without being to trendy.”

If you love Maria and Nick’s wedding day style, you will sure love Maria’s art. Here’s where to find her:

On the Web: MariaIgnelzi.com

On Instagram: @ria.teresa

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An Artist’s Autumn Wedding for Maria & Nick

Private Residence | Pittsburgh, PA

How Maria describes their wedding…

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