Andrew and Claudette's Wedding in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The story of our wedding

Pittsburgh means so much to us because there is always something new to discover both within the city and our relationship. It's the city we met and live. We both went to school here and call this place our home with our family and friends. We love the urban feel of the city life and being right in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh is where we wanted to be. We both wanted a smaller, private ceremony and found that the rooftop was the perfect place. The flow of the wedding from roof to ballrooms was exactly what we wanted going from intimate to an all out party. Our favorite time of year is autumn, right in the beginning of September when the weather starts to change and the seasons go from Summer to Fall. We wanted to incorporate the colors and feels of early autumn. The blushes, golds and burgundy colors intertwined with greenery and delicate dahlia flowers. Everything has this modern feel inside Hotel Monaco mixed with this romance and whimsy from the colors, lighting, and decor. PIttsburgh itself has this modern and romantic feel to it. The architecture and bridges mixed with the greenery of the mountains and parks. We thought the juxtaposition of those two features makes the city beautiful and bold and wanted that to showcase that throughout the wedding.VendorsReception and Ceremony - Hotel Monaco, Pittsburgh, PA. Gown: Designer - Anne Barge Store - Anne Gregory for the BrideSuit: Designer - Joseph OrlandoBridesmaid Designer - Theia Couture Store - Bella Bridesmaids Pittsburgh. Groomsmen Joseph Orlando. Makeup - Phylicia Kalivoda of Bongiorno, BellaHair - Katrina Cahill and Shaina Joyce Wedding Planner - Natasha Brody of Hello Productions. Photographers - Hot Metal Studio - Tiffany CooperFlowers - Mt. Lebanon FloralLinens - Party Mosaic Bar - Marbella Rentals. DJ - DJ UnderdogPhotobooth - Lux Photobooth. Jewelry - Rings - Henne Jewelers Bride’s Jewelry - Kranich's Jewelers Bride Hair Piece - Clarissa Boutique Videographer - Evermark StudiosCake - Bella Christie's Sweet Boutique Lighting - EF LightingInvitations - Nota BeneRentals - Vintage Alley Rentals