Amanda & Chad’s wedding couldn’t have been more perfect… the weather was warm and comfortable for July with only a sprinkling of rain, the ceremony touched your heart, the venue at the Buhl Mansion and gardens were nothing short of total elegance AND the couple – so fun and in love … Ooh, and the Shoes!! In Blue!! Amanda was one of the most relaxed brides I have ever come across. I hadn’t seen them since the week of Christmas last year when they were in Pittsburgh visiting family, so once we arrived at St. James the Apostle Parish, it felt like seeing old friends again.
Amanda & Chad ~ thank you so much for inviting Dawn & I to be part of your special day, it was such an honor…. ~Francine
Following their traditional catholic ceremony we set outside where guests were greeted through an array of bubbles… 
Then the fun started. We arrived to a magnificent view of the Burl Mansion Castle in Sharon, PA. 
The Buhl Mansion is one of America’s Top 10 Most Romantic Inns and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Can you even imagine a more perfect location for a romantic castle wedding. On top of that its located in Sharon, PA….
Since Amanda & Chad live in Wisconsin we touched base with each other through email and voice messages. One thing she did ask for was a re-enactment of a Sigmund Freud office visit. Amanda is a counselor and a professor and thought this might be a great picture for her office…. LOVE it!!
I saw this print hanging on a wall on the 2nd floor and just had to mimic it … for a “hurry up and sit here” I think it turned out great ~ another shot that I just love!! 
Here’s a little highlight of the wedding…
Ceremony: St. James the Apostle Parish
Reception: The Buhl Mansion
Cater & Cake: Jody’s Pantry <click here to see more photos from Amanda & Chad’s wedding venue) … this is one time I wish we could have arrived prior to the guests, so as to be able to capture the decor prior to everyone arriving — but time with our bridal couple kept us from being able to get there, which I wouldn’t have traded in a million years. Read about their Mashed Potato Bar AND the Salad-Tini Action Station.
DJ: Mike Glorioso of Dr. Glo Productions
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