--- title: "Real Wedding: Military Love in Pittsburgh ..." description: "The Glamourous Bride...; The Stunning Flowers...; The Adorable Flower Girl...; The Military Ceremony...; The Awesome Bridal Party...; More ..." url: "https://wedding.allwomenstalk.com/real-wedding-military-love-in-pittsburgh/" category: "wedding" last_updated: "2026-06-02" --- # Real Wedding: Military Love in Pittsburgh ... **Matthew** and **Jena** were training for the **army,** ready to fight for their country. Little did they know that they would find **love **while standing tall and proud. Now both **Captains**, they are ready to say 'I Do' and celebrate amongst family, friends, and **Steelers fans** at their reception in **Pittsburgh**! ## 11. The Glamourous Bride... ![The Glamourous Bride...](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wedding/2011/01/HUTCHISON_0198_411x308.jpg) One of my **favorite wedding shots** is the **hanging bridal gown**. **Photographers** get so **creative** and always find the perfect lighting for the bride's dress to glow in the sunlight. While the [photographer](https://web.archive.org/web/http://www.blog.rimacampbellphotography.com/)hung the stunning [Casablanca gown](https://www.casablancabridal.com/), the **bride** and her bridesmaids continued to get ready at the townhouse they rented right next to the [Priory Hotel](https://www.thepriory.com/)where they held their beautiful reception. ## 10. The Stunning Flowers... ![The Stunning Flowers...](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wedding/2011/01/HUTCHISON_0401_408x305.jpg) I love the colors of the **bride's** and **bridesmaid's bouquets** and how lovely they match their **dresses**. This is such a beautiful way to capture their **flowers** and placing them side by side creates a great photo for their **wedding album**. ## 9. The Adorable Flower Girl... ![The Adorable Flower Girl...](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wedding/2011/01/HUTCHISON_0326_408x272.jpg) For** winter weddings** you never know what the weather will be like, especially when your ceremony is in **Ohio** and your reception is in **Pittsburgh**. Jena's little **flower girl** was **adorable** and **warm** in her [David's Bridal](https://goo.gl/0Iue13)dress and her little white shaw. I love this photo and how only the flower girl is looking at the camera! ## 8. The Military Ceremony... ![The Military Ceremony...](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wedding/2011/01/HUTCHISON_0571_408x272.jpg) Their beautiful **military ceremony** was held at the **Colonial Baptist Church** in [Wintersville, Ohio](http://www.wintersville.net/). Matthew's **groomsmen** were made up of members of his **troop** who saluted him and his bride in **traditional military fashion**. ## 7. The Awesome Bridal Party... ![The Awesome Bridal Party...](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wedding/2011/01/HUTCHISON_0733_408x272.jpg) **A little note from the beautiful bride**: "I had a blast at our wedding, but it went by so fast! At one point one of my friends said, 'Jena would be having a really great time if she was here. Look at her over there in that love bubble.' It is such a memorable day with all your family and friends in one place. Just sit back and enjoy!" ## 6. Their First Dance... ![Their First Dance...](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wedding/2011/01/HUTCHISON_0959_410x307.jpg) "A wedding is just one day, but a marriage is forever. We wanted to throw a great party for our family and friends, but we made sure from the beginning that we would never forget to place emphasis on building a solid marriage foundation first. And that is the most important thing." ## 5. Their Gorgeous Cake & Cake Topper... ![Their Gorgeous Cake & Cake Topper...](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wedding/2011/01/HUTCHISON_0901_408x305.jpg) Jena and Matthew were so happy to find a venue that helped ease their worries of finding everything on their own. Their **beautiful cake** was made by[Priory Fine Pastries](https://www.prantlsbakery.com/) who are also the owners of their **reception hall** at [Priory hotel](https://www.thepriory.com/). How much do you love their adorable **personalized cake topper**, it was made by the groom's sister! ## 4. Steelers Fans Rock... ![Steelers Fans Rock...](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wedding/2011/01/HUTCHISON_0075_408x305.jpg) Matthew and Jena's [guests](https://wedding.allwomenstalk.com/5-ways-to-celebrate-a-football-themed-wedding/)were big time [Steelers](https://www.steelers.com/)fans **waving around** their [terrible towels](https://goo.gl/OUKrDz)all night long! They even watched the [AFC playoff game](https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=310115023)on a screen during the **reception** inside the [Grand Hall](https://web.archive.org/web/https://www.thepriory.com/grand.asp)at the [Priory Hotel](https://web.archive.org/web/https://www.thepriory.com/prioryNews.asp)located blocks away from [Heinz field](https://heinzfield.com/stadium/heinz-field-tours/). ## 3. The Beautiful Reception... ![The Beautiful Reception...](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wedding/2011/01/HUTCHISON_1323_408x272.jpg) "Some advice for brides: If you can, find a venue that will take care of the details. Our venue took care of center pieces, the cake, favors, lighting, chair covers, etc. It took a lot of stress off of our shoulders to not worry about those details. Also, have the cake plated and served as a course. That way everyone gets a piece." ## 2. The Groom's Grandfather... ![The Groom's Grandfather...](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wedding/2011/01/HUTCHISON_0067_408x272.jpg) I have a sweet spot in my heart for wedding photos that include **grandparents**. Both sets of mine are no longer with us and it touches my heart when I see **grandfathers** and **grandmothers** dancing and having a wonderful time. The grandfather of the groom is pictured here dancing with the groom's sister [Mallorie](https://web.archive.org/web/http://theknottybride.com/17853), who recently had her own** Military wedding**! ## 1. A Shared Moment... ![A Shared Moment...](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wedding/2011/01/HUTCHISON_0817_408x305.jpg) Always remember to steal away a **shared moment together**. Take a moment to look at all the excitement and the loved ones who came together on this day just for you. I love this photo of Jena and Matthew and wonder what she was whispering in his ear! You can see and feel the **love** they share and the wonderful day they experienced. **Congratulations Jena & Matthew**! **Special Thanks to Photographer**: [Rima Campbell](https://goo.gl/Bqx3uH) **Brides Dress**: [Casablanca Bridal](https://www.casablancabridal.com/)**/ Floral Design**: Florist: [Blooms Florist](https://web.archive.org/web/https://perfectdomain.com/domain/bloomsflorist.com)Pittsburgh, PA / **Tuxedo**: [Men's Warehouse](https://goo.gl/ttz1ao)/ **Cake**: [Priory Fine Pastries](https://www.prantlsbakery.com/)Pittsburgh, PA / **Cake Topper**: Mallorie Monas (sister of the groom) / **Shoes**: [Bamboo](http://www.amazon.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com)/ **Bridesmaid dresses**: [Eden Bridals](https://web.archive.org/web/http://www.edenbridals.com/)/ **Flower Girl dress** and **headband**: [David's Bridal](https://goo.gl/fWyXp6)/ **Ring Bearer tux with tails**: [Formalkids](https://www.formalkids.com/cgi-bin/shop/home.html) / DJ: [Eric Schiemer](https://web.archive.org/web/https://schiemerentertainment.com/wpblog/) ## Related Posts - [pittsburgh steelers cake](https://wedding.allwomenstalk.com/5-awesome-cakes-your-groom-will-love/) - [wedding catastrophe](https://wedding.allwomenstalk.com/8-potential-wedding-disasters/) - [wedding day banners](https://wedding.allwomenstalk.com/3-ways-to-bunt-or-banner-your-wedding-day/) - [do grooms have to wear a boutonniere](https://wedding.allwomenstalk.com/5-boutonnieres-for-your-groom-to-proudly-wear/) - [Real Wedding: Tears Full of Happiness ...](https://wedding.allwomenstalk.com/real-wedding-tears-full-of-happiness/) - [7 Tips I Would Give to Someone Just Getting Marrie...](https://wedding.allwomenstalk.com/7-tips-i-would-give-to-someone-just-getting-married/) - [found lining a wedding aisle](https://wedding.allwomenstalk.com/6-creative-styles-for-your-wedding-aisle/) - [4 Etsy Totes for Your Wedding That Give Back ...](https://wedding.allwomenstalk.com/4-etsy-totes-for-your-wedding-that-give-back/) - [4 Amazing Wedding Shots You Need to See](https://wedding.allwomenstalk.com/4-amazing-wedding-shots-you-need-to-see/) - [unique centerpieces](https://wedding.allwomenstalk.com/5-unique-vases-for-your-wedding-centerpieces/) - [Real Wedding: Playful Romantic in Sacramento ...](https://wedding.allwomenstalk.com/real-wedding-playful-romantic-in-sacramento/) - [Jars of Love: above and beyond the Wedding Industr...](https://wedding.allwomenstalk.com/jars-of-love-above-and-beyond-the-wedding-industry/) ## Site Information - [Main page](https://allwomenstalk.com) - [Contact us](https://allwomenstalk.com/contact.html) - [HTML article](https://wedding.allwomenstalk.com/real-wedding-military-love-in-pittsburgh/)