Classic. Timeless. Elegance. Sweet. These are some of the words that come to mind when reflecting back on Dominique & Shawn’s timeless September wedding day on 9/14/2024. Their pure infatuation and endearment for each other was truly something special to witness. For Shawn, those feelings have always been there since he met Dominique at East Stroudsburg University in 2013. It took a few years for Dominique to come around but she gave him the chance in 2016 and has no regrets. Their relationship felt natural and easy so they knew early on that they found forever.
How It All Began…
Dominique recalled their engagement like this: “In February of 2023 I got a new job working at Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. This was always my dream to work in pediatrics. Shawn had told me that we were going to go out to celebrate me getting this new job. He made reservations at Altius for us, this restaurant had amazing views of Pittsburgh’s city skyline. After dinner Shawn had asked me if I wanted to go to the overlook to see the city at night. It was extremely cold (-4 degrees to be exact) so I said that I was okay and we didn’t need to stop haha. Shawn said let’s drive by it then. As soon as we drove up I saw candles and a light up sign that said “Will you Marry me?” I immediately started to cry. As we walked over and Shawn got down on one knee I saw flashing lights of a photographer he had hired and heard my family and friends cheering us on. The amount of love I felt this day was unreal, I truly was on cloud nine.” You can check out Dominique and Shawns engagement session with us here!
The Big Day!
The morning of the timeless September wedding, Dominique and Shawn were so excited to see each other for the first time at the altar. They prepared for the day with their families and closest friends at the Radisson Hotel before hopping on a trolley bound for the ceremony St. Patrick’s Church in Scranton, PA. Guests filled the pews at the church, waiting to catch a glimpse of Dominique as a stunning bride and anticipating Shawn’s reaction to her. The moments of them seeing each other and watching them be joined as man and wife were sacred and beautiful to witness. After the ceremony, family members and the bridal party joined the newlyweds for photos at the altar before heading back onto the trolley for their outdoor photo location. The timeless September wedding evening made the most stunning backdrop to more photos of Dominique & Shawn along with a special guest, their dog Jersey! It’s always a good idea to have snacks on deck during photos, but the couple went all out with having Chick-Fil-A before finishing the rest of their portraits!
After getting all the family and bridal party portraits checked off the list, the Bride & Groom were able to have some sweet moments while getting their couple portraits completed. This led to an opportunity for them to slow down and take a deep breath before jumping back on the trolley destined for their reception at the Radisson. To see some of our other favorite venues near Scranton, PA, check out our blog post here! Of course we had to grab more photos of them in front of the hotel, Dominique and Shawn were glowing and every angle was complete perfection. With excitement to see guests, the Bride & Groom entered cocktail hour and started mingling with signature cocktails in hand.
Details to Remember…
Before allowing guests into the reception space, Dominique and Shawn opted for a private first dance to enjoy the moment alone. With candles lit, lights dimmed, guests seated, the DJ brought the party alive with introducing parents & bridal party. Complete with giant posters and money guns, the bridal party set the mood for the night before the Bride & Groom entered the space. Guests were swooning over emotional father-daughter dance, mother & son dance, and a surprise mother-daughter dance. The love was palpable in the room. Clinking champagne glasses and heart-felt speeches were followed by dinner being served. After dinner, the newlyweds had a sweet cake cutting which officially opened the dance floor! Everyone was ready to show off their best moves and dance the night away!!
Congratulations Dominique and Shawn!!
Photo: Seneca Ryan Co
Videographer: Pretty Films
Florist: Petals Fleurs
Venue & Catering: Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel
Ceremony Venue: Saint Patrick’s Church Scranton, PA
Bridal Attire: Vow Foral + Formal
Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Birdygrey
Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Wearhouse
DJ: EJ the DJ
Cake: Minooka Bakery
Trolley Transportation: Gilbride Limousine
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