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Green Gables Restaurant Pittsburgh / Laurel Highlands Wedding | Elizabeth & David

Nestled in the beautiful Laurel Highlands, just 60 miles east of Pittsburgh, is a hidden gem of a wedding venue – Green Gables.. which features up to five different areas where guests can have their weddings – & overall accommodate up to 400 wedding guests in the process.

Elizabeth & David’s Ceremony & Reception were a little more modest – at about 250 guests – and they enlisted the popular Pittsburgh Wedding Band “City Heat” to perform for their special day.

Many BIG thank you’s to the photographers of Cover Studio
who graciously provided us with these awesome wedding photos of the reception.

The wedding started out in the adjacent “Mountain Playhouse” – which, along with the also on site accommodations named Huddleson Court – make for one-stop wedding awesomeness for weddings in the Laurel Highlands.

All these beautiful florals were also provided by the Green Gables
(they make it so easy, you basically just have to show up!) 🙂

A unique 3 tier square cake with fall foliage and elegantly sculptured fondant by cake by pastry chef extraordinaire Paulette Seminsky of Paulette’s Cakes made for a impressive presentation & tasty dessert.

Guests of all ages enjoyed the unique ambiance of rustic elegance before heading out onto the dance floor with the band City Heat.

~Musical Highlights:~

Bride & Groom First Dance: Tender– Blur

Bride & Father Dance: Look To The Rainbow– Finian’s Rainbow

Groom & Mother Dance: My Mother’s Eyes– Tom Jones

No, the City Heat Band didn’t bring their own lighted tree – but it sure looks awesome behind them!

My wife Liz and I would just like to thank you for your excellent services at our wedding at the Green Gables. We knew from the beginning that we wanted a band for our big day, and you all did not disappoint. Thanks for taking all of our suggestions, especially for doing such a great job with our first dance songs. We received a number of compliments from our guests about the quality and variety of music, and all of the special events like the garter toss and anniversary dance were perfect.

You helped make it a day we’ll always remember, and we are truly grateful. – David & Elizabeth

~Vendor List:~

Ceremony: Mountain Playhouse

Reception: Green Gables Restaurant

Photographer: Cover Studios

Florist: Green Gables Restaurant

Cake: Paulette’s Cakes

Entertainment: City Heat Band

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Country Club Pittsburgh Wedding~ Elizabeth & Jonathan

Elizabeth and Jonathan planned an elegant wedding celebration at one of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania’s most exclusive country clubs. The couple incorporated many of their family members to be a part of their special day. A strong bond is evident in all their photos, with the bride and her sisters, parents, and of course, the groom. Their reception was one of a kind, held at an exclusive country club, with twinkling lights and the top premier wedding band, John Parker Band, who performed all night for all their family and friends.

Before the ceremony the bride and groom posed outside for photos with their bridal party. The leaves and evergreen trees made for the perfect rustic backdrop.

The bride wore a strapless sweetheart gown. Her skirt and bodice were beaded with flowers and lace. Her hair was pulled back in a bun, with a pendant pinned in place. The flower girl posed sweetly with the bride, wearing a crown of flowers in her hair.

What a lovely photo, the bride with her sisters- her maids of honor. They wore silver dresses embellished with sequins. Their bouquets consisted of white roses, gray flowers, and assorted greenery. We love their simple, soft hairdos.

Oh, how precious! We bet the photographer, Jessica Vogelsang, loved having the opportunity to photograph such beautiful girls! The girls wore matching gold dresses and shoes. Too cute for words!

And now we must focus our attention on the two ring bearers. The boys wore khaki pants and brown shoes. Their jackets were dark blue, just like the groom, with red bow ties. Such handsome little boys!

We love the groom here, sporting his fun socks! His seasonal tie looked great too! We love his blue suit, leather shoes, and crisp white shirt.

The bride and groom were wed at St. Michael’s of the Valley church. It was the perfect location for their nuptials.

After the ceremony, guests made their way to the reception venue for cocktails, dinner, and dancing. Jazzy, festive music was played by the band during cocktails until it was time for the newlyweds to share their first dance as husband and wife. Guests gathered around the dance floor to watch and take pictures as John Parker Band played “You Are The Best Thing”. The band invited all married couples to join the bride and groom as the song came to a close.

The venue space twinkled with lights and a large tree was in the center of the room. Chandeliers dangled from the ceiling and white tables with low floral arrangements added to the beauty of the space. The band was all set to entertain the wedding by the dance floor, in perfect view. The fun would soon begin!

Guests were treated to a sit down dinner as John Parker Band played soft tasteful music. The bride’s father and maid of honors toasted to the bride and groom before the band transitioned to the traditional parent dances.

The bride danced with her father to “My Girl” and the groom danced with his mother to “You Raise Me Up”. The band invited other father and daughters to join in, as well as other mothers and sons. Then, it was time to cut the cake and get the party started!

~Reception Soundtrack:~

Bride and Groom First Dance: You Are The Best Thing– Ray LaMontagne

Bride and Father Dance: My Girl– Temptations

Groom and Mother Dance: You Raise Me Up– Josh Groban

Last Dancing Song: I’ll Be there for You– Rembrandts

The bride and groom requested John Parker Band to play good ol’ oldies, classic rock, and some of today’s top hits. The couple love music and a good beat and hoped for a funky, non stop dancing night. The party was a blast with everyone grooving on the dance floor, from young to old! Good music knows no age limit, and that was certainly the case at this party!

Bride and Groom: “Our guests had a BLAST! Everyone had so much fun and could not believe what a great band we had at our wedding.”

The band played many of the songs on the bride and groom’s set list. From Billy Joel, Frank Sinatra, to the White Stripes and KC & The Sunshine Band, there was something for everyone to enjoy. We adore these photos below of the ring bearer and flower girl having fun!

The John Parker Band had a fantastic time at Elizabeth and Jonathan’s wedding. Their wedding could not have been more beautiful and what a wonderful couple! We wish you many years of love and happiness!

If you are planning your wedding or event, don’t hesitate to contact John Parker Band today. We’d love to hear all about your big day! We hope you’ll take a moment to visit all the talented vendors Elizabeth and Jonathan had at their wedding, including their lovely photographer, Jessica Vogelsang.

~Vendor List:~

Ceremony: St. Michael’s of the Valley

Photographer: Jessica Vogelsang

Florist: A Garden of Earthly Delights

Cake: Provided by the Country Club

Entertainment: John Parker Band

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Bakersville Fire Hall Pittsburgh Wedding~ Claire and Michael

Claire and Michael’s wedding was a sweet country affair. The couple exchanged vows at the St. Peter’s Catholic Church with many of their friends and family in attendance. Their reception took place at the Bakersville Banquet Hall with pretty white tables and gold chandeliers. There were many little touches throughout their wedding, from the cake with a porcelain bell topper and handwritten place cards. For entertainment Claire and Michael found a fun and classy live band to perform at their reception- the Modern Times Band. Family and friends had a blast listening to 80’s and 90’s music, jazzy tunes, and participating in a dollar dance!

We love this photo taken by their photographer, Glessner Photography, of all the bride’s trinkets. Her something blue; a garter, her pearl necklace, earrings, and bracelet. Even her shoes with a vintage brooch were so pretty.

Truly a throwback to the 80’s, with big bows and ruffles, the bridesmaids really knocked it out of the park with a fun twist on the traditional bridesmaid dress. So great for dancing, too! The bridesmaids wore different styles, some short and some long and the only thing they had in common- the color, white!

After the ceremony guests headed for the Bakersville Banquet Hall for the reception. The ballroom was decorated with white tabletops and colorful napkins. The bride and groom had their own table with their wedding cake, a delicious buttercream confection done by My Daughter’s Wedding Cakes. The dance space was huge and had plenty of room for Modern Times Band to set up!

The room was all lit up once it was time for the newlyweds to make their grand entrance. The band introduced them and the rest of the bridal party. For their first dance the band played “Just You N’ Me”.

We must pause for a moment to admire the bride’s bouquet. An arrangement of wild flowers with white, pink, orange, and blue. It was beautifully done by Putman Flowers.

Ah, the first dance as husband and wife! Modern Times Band made sure to make their song extra special. Following dinner, the band would then play a song for the bride and her father to dance, “The Girl From Ipanema”.

~Reception Music:~

Bride and Groom First Dance: Just You ‘N’ Me, Chicago

Bride and Father Dance: The Girl From Ipanema, Frank Sinatra

Other Requests: Oh What a Night, The Four Seasons,
Today I Met The Boy I’m Gonna Marry, Darlene Love

Special Dances: Dollar Dance

The party really started after the newlyweds cut their cake. The couple love 80’s and 90’s music and the band played many of their favorites. They also played classic Frank Sinatra hits, keeping up with their jazzy theme. Friends and family twirled around the dance floor and paused to admire the happy couple. Their night was a flawless celebration!

We wish Claire and Michael many years of happiness! A huge thank you to their photographer- Glessner Photography, for sharing their photos with us. We hope you will take a moment to view his work and check out the other vendors the couple had at their wedding. Modern Times Band was so honored to be a part of their day. Everyone had so much fun and were so impressed with their professionalism and class. Modern Times Band is the perfect match for any wedding reception or event, contact them today for more information. We would love to hear about your fabulous party!

~Vendor List:~

Ceremony: St. Peter’s Catholic Church

Reception: Bakersville Banquet Hall

Photographer: Glessner Photography

Florist: Putman Flowers

Cake: My Daughter’s Wedding Cakes

Entertainment: Modern Times Band

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Parkersburg Country Club WV Wedding~ Kasandra and Eric

Kasandra and Eric thought of every detail for their special day. The couple chose a beautiful color scheme of deep reds and plum wine, which complimented their romantic reception venue perfectly. They also chose a top live Pittsburgh wedding band to perform all night long for their family and friends. The weather could not have been more perfect, with many of their photos taken outdoors under the canopy of trees. Liv Hefner Photography captured the bride and groom, so happy and so in love.

The pair chose the Parkersburg Country Club for their wedding reception. The venue’s dance floor was in the center of the room with plenty of space for City Heat band to set up on stage.

The bride and groom were married at a Catholic church, the Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption. We love this classic black and white photo of the bride walking down the aisle with her father.

The marble altar made for one stunning back drop as the bride and groom bowed their heads, awaiting to exchange vows. After they were announced husband and wife the couple made their way out to family and friends who showered them with leaves and white confetti.

We must pause for a moment to take a look at the bride’s bouquet. Truly, so romantic. The bouquet was a mixture of calla lilies, red and pink roses, and plum dahlias. The colors blended together beautifully, every flower in full bloom.

The bride was gorgeous with curls falling naturally to her shoulders and chandelier earrings sparkling in the sun. She wore a mantilla veil with lace embroidery and a form fitting dress. Her wedding gown was delicately stitched with lace appliques, capped sleeves, and crystals.

The bridesmaids wore dresses the color of wine, each a slightly different style. Their dresses were long and lightweight, perfect to move about the dance floor! The ladies wore their hair up, away from their face, with soft tendrils escaping free. Their bouquets featured the same colors as the brides, with pink roses, dahlias, and chrysanthemums.

The men wore light gray suits with pinstriped ties. The happy groom pinned a red rose to his lapel instead of a white one like the rest of his groomsmen, and a solid gray tie. What a handsome group!

The bride and groom held their reception at the Parkersburg Country Club. The venue looked beautiful with tall glass vases and low floral centerpieces. The flowers were arranged by Passiflora, who did a wonderful job incorporating the bride’s color scheme. Gold chargers rested under the white china with a small token of remembrance on each place setting. The napkins were red, the table cloths shimmery gold, and the chairs white with gold sashes.

How fun was the chevron runner? That is a great touch, a modern flair to this traditional wedding! We also love the fancy script table numbers in gold frames.

City Heat was ready to start the night with bridal party introductions atop the venue stage. How perfect for the band, with plenty of space for every member and instrument. The band played “Dear Future Husband” as the court made their way into the ballroom, right before playing another Meghan Trainor song, “Like I’m Going to Lose You” for the bride and groom to share their first dance.

We love this photo, taken by Liv Hefner Photography, of the bride and groom monogram. The bride and groom’s table was right in front of the stage, the best view in house of the band!

~Musical Highlights:~

Bride and Groom First Dance: Like I’m Gonna Lose You– Meghan Trainor

Father and Daughter Dance: Butterfly Kisses– Bob Carlisle

Groom and Aunt Dance: My Wish– Rascal Flatts

Cake Cutting: All of Me- John Legend

Guests were treated to a dinner buffet before City Heat announced the parent dances. The bride danced with her father to the popular song “Butterfly Kisses” and the groom danced with his aunt to “My Wish”. The party was about to begin as the band transitioned to play top hits from today and some of the bride and groom’s favorite oldies.

The five tier cake looked amazing, done by Village Cakery. Pink and red roses cascaded down the cake and the bottom layers were dusted in gold. We love the fireman’s ax resting next to the cake in the photo below, what a cute nod to the groom’s occupation!

The night was a blast, everyone had a great time dancing to City Heat’s jamming music. The father of the bride joined the band on stage to sing along with some of his favorite songs. What a party! The band was asked to stay even longer than usual, guests were having so much fun they did not want the party to stop!

“The band was so awesome and so much fun. Everyone talked about how great they were!” –Mother of the Bride

As the celebration came to an end, the band announced a sparkler send off would take place outside the venue. Family and friends cheered and waved their sparklers in the air, saying goodbye to the bride and groom.

What a night! We hope you’ve enjoyed reading about Kasandra and Eric’s wedding day. City Heat was thrilled to be a part of the celebration and had a fabulous time performing for their guests. The night was one that will not be forgotten! If you’re looking for an amazing live high energy band for your wedding or event, contact City Heat to learn more. We’d also like to thank Liv Hefner Photography for such beautiful photos! Be sure to check her out as well as all the other vendors Kasandra and Eric had for their wedding.

~Vendor List:~

Ceremony: Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption

Reception: Parkersburg Country Club

Photography: Liv Hefner Photography

Florist: Passiflora

Cake: Village Cakery

Lighting: Event Designs

Entertainment: City Heat

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The University Club Pittsburgh Wedding~ Marissa & Patrick

Marissa and Patrick had a beautiful wedding with all their friends and family in attendance. The couple selected The University Club in Pittsburgh for their reception. The ballroom had plenty of space for guests to move and grove on the dance floor, with gorgeous floral arrangements, and a pretty white cake. Dreamscape band, a top premier Pittsburgh live wedding band, entertained guests all evening long. It was a wonderful celebration for Marissa and Patrick!

The bride and groom were blessed with gorgeous weather on the day of their wedding. Perfect for some outdoor photos! The bride looked stunning in her long veil and her strapless dress fit her perfectly. She also wore a beaded belt with just the right amount of sparkle to enhance her dress. The groom wore a classic black tux with a black bow tie and shiny black shoes. What a fabulous pair these two make!

We love this photo of the bride sneaking in the church. Their ceremony was held at the St. Boniface Church. The bride walked down the aisle with her father and the emotions in this photo are raw and real, from the smiling face of the groom to the proud father giving his daughter away.

This dramatic photo taken by their photographer, R. Fritz Photography, shows off the elegance of the church and their large bridal court. The bridal court looked fabulous in front of the church, the girls wearing short purple dresses and the men sharp black tuxedos.

The only uniformity among the girls were their dresses and bouquets. They all wore a different pair of silver shoes, different hair styles, and jewelry. Their bouquets featured purple, red, and pink flowers. The bridal bouquet had the same flowers and was done by Blumengarten, a Pittsburgh florist.

The band was all set to start the evening inside the ballroom after cocktails. The bride and groom chose fun, upbeat songs to get the party started as the bridal court was introduced. Everyone waited on the dance floor as the newlyweds made their entrance and sailed across the floor for their first dance. Dreamscape played “Let My Love Open the Door” as requested by the couple.

~Reception Soundtrack:~

First Dance: Let My Love Open the Door, Pete Townshend

Father & Daughter Dance: Walk the Moon, Shut Up and Dance

Groom & Mother Dance: My Wish, Rascal Flatts

Last Dance Song: Old Crow Medicine Show, Wagon Wheel

Dreamscape performed the song “Walk the Moon” for the bride and her father. Doesn’t it look like they spent hours practicing? What a fun dance it must have been, a daddy and daughter duo!

The evening went just as the bride and groom hoped. Their guests danced and enjoyed themselves all night long as the band played great music without breaks. With familiar top hits and favorite oldies, the crowd flocked to the dance floor. The party was an absolute blast!

Dreamscape band was thrilled & flattered to be a part of Marissa and Patrick’s special day. We’d like to thank R. Fritz Photography for taking such beautiful photos of their day. Please take a moment to check out his blog for more photos. The Dreamscape band is composed of professional musicians with years of experience performing at weddings and other events. A real top notch act! If you’re looking for fabulous live entertainment for your event, please contact us today! We’d love to hear about your celebration. We hope you will also take a moment to check out the amazing vendors Marissa and Patrick had at their wedding.

We wish them many years of love and happiness!