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George Washington Hotel Pittsburgh Wedding – Allison and Jared

November 21st was a crisp, bright and clear day – perfectly mild and sunshine-y for a happy couple in love getting married! Pittsburgh pair Allison and Jared chose a gorgeous – and historic!- venue for their November wedding reception. The George Washington Hotel was built in 1922 (and opened on our nation’s first president’s birthday) and boasts an impressive list of celebrity guests from the past that includes Bob Hope, JFK, Marilyn Monroe, the Monkees and even the Beatles!

The pair picked the Grand Ballroom from the list of six event spaces at the boutique hotel; it’s a majorly dramatic room with gilded paneling, soaring ceilings and sparkling chandeliers. Photographer Megan Ruffing Wylie expertly captured Allison and Jared’s vision that transformed the ornate room into a warm, inviting and totally glamorous space.

Wylie was able to use the incredibly vibrant fall foliage on the hotel grounds to snap some seriously stunning shots of the new couple; this sweet moment offset by the bold red leaves is a total framer!

When it came time for the cake cutting, Allison and Jared not only had a super cute polka dot cake made by Bethel Bakery, they also served up an entire dessert table of sweet selections. Pretty pastries, chewy cookies and decadent chocolates overflowed on pedestals and trays- the perfect avenue to keep guests properly sugar fueled to continue dancing all night long!

And speaking of dancing, the Dreamscape band totally delivered on the tunes.Playing an eclectic mix of classic rock, old standards, country and new favorites, the energetic band kept the crowd engaged and the fun levels through (very high) roof all night. As you can see, good music knows no age limit and revelers young and old took to the dance floor to help Megan and Jared celebrate!

Both the reception table centerpieces and the ceremony arrangements, created by local favorite florist The Farmer’s Daughter, were a sublime mix of unfussy and elegant with pastel pink roses and white hydrangea offset by the gray-green lambs ear plant. Megan and Jared put their DIY skills to use as well; the painted, glittery wooden monogram added a personal, whimsical touch to the reception decor.

Allison chose a super flattering ruched wedding dress with straps delicately encrusted with jewels. The guys wore classic blue suits and the classy champagne colored bridesmaids dresses perfectly accented the venue’s own charm.

And obviously, it’s not a wedding without a ceremony and Allison and Jared’s nuptial location was as grand and regal as the reception. Held in the early evening at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, it was a sweet and personal ceremony.

Allison and Jared’s wedding was personal, classic and festive. If that sounds like your idea of a dream wedding, be sure to check out all the vendors the couple used! And if the Dreamscape band’s fun vibe and incredible energy is what you’re looking for in a wedding band, don’t hesitate to contact John Parker Bands for more information! We’re always happy to hear from you and are committed to providing all our couples with a customized, unforgettable night of music!

We also want to thank Megan Ruffing Wylie again for allowing us to use her gorgeous photos of Allison and Jared’s wedding; be sure to visit her website to see her other amazing work and feel free to contact her if you’re looking for a photographer yourself!

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The Club at Nevillewood Pittsburgh Wedding – Meghan & Andrew

July 18th was one of those storybook summer days – the kind that make you expect to see bluebirds singing in the treetops and butterflies flitting between daffodils. Beautiful couple Meghan and Andy couldn’t have asked for more beautiful weather for their wedding day.

The pair were married in St. Bernard’s, one of Pittsburgh’s most majestic cathedrals.
Meghan wore a radiant fitted, off-the-shoulder lace dress – and even more radiant smile. Andy was dapper in classic black and the bridesmaid’s blue peplum dresses were stylish and modern.

After the ceremony, photographer Michael Will spent time with the bridal party and newlyweds to capture some seriously stunning moments that will definitely become cherished photographs for a lifetime. Will really captured the essence of this couple’s relationship and wedding in his photographs, which is to say – full of love and laughter.

Meghan and Andy hosted their reception at The Club at Nevillewood, only a few miles away from the church. The reception space was outfitted by local vendors Lendable Linens and Elegant Chairs in a fresh white, blue and green color scheme and the tall, bejeweled candelabras added a glam element to the tabletops.

Jim Carlucci at Della Robbia provided the elegantly simple floral arrangements and the confectionary talents at Food Glorious Food and Pastries ala Carte made the beautiful (and delish!) cake and sweets.

The Bride and Groom chose Michael Buble’s “Everything” for their first dance song – a modern classic that’s equal parts sweet and romantic. We kicked off the reception with “Shut Up and Dance” by Walk the Moon to ensure everyone got out on the dance floor – and boy, did it ever work.

One of the best measures of an awesomely fun reception is when the ladies’ heels come off during the reception. When you see sparkly stilettos littering the outskirts of the dance floor, it’s a sure sign your wedding is rocking! Your guests are so inspired to dance, their feet start to ache!

If this looks like your idea of your perfect wedding, be sure to contact The John Parker Band about being a part of your special day.

A HUGE thank you to Michael Will for allowing us to use some of his stunning photographs to talk about the wedding on our blog! To see more of his incredible work, check out his website here.

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