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Blair County Convention Center Altoona PA Wedding~ Meghan & Brad

Meghan and Brad had a traditional wedding with all the trimmings. The gorgeous couple enlisted a fantastic top live Pittsburgh band to play at their wedding which featured beautiful flowers, tons of candles, and family and friends. The photos speak for themselves- there is so much joy in this wedding, from the smiling faces of the bride and groom to the emotional parent dances, happiness emits from every photo.

The bride and groom held their ceremony at The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. With tall ceilings, stained glass windows, and white and yellow flowers, their nuptials were exchanged in a stunning space.

Meghan was a gorgeous bride. Her strapless gown fit her like a glove. Her hair was swept up away from her face to show off her long pearl earrings and pretty smile.

We loved the beaded bodice of Meghan’s dress. White buttons trailed down the back and soft ruffles cascaded to the ground. Her bridal court wore burnt orange dresses- what a gorgeous color to chose! We also loved their gold statement necklaces. The junior bridesmaids wore a different style of dress than the rest, and the flower girls wore matching white dresses and orange sashes. Their bouquets were a work of art with every flower in bloom. The florist, Florals On The Corner, did an amazing job.

How happy does the groom look? A great big smile, center stage! The groom stood out from his court by wearing a white vest and crisp white shirt. He also wore a white bow tie instead of black like the rest of his groomsmen. What a dashing group!

The bride and groom celebrated their nuptials at the Blair County Convention Center. The venue space was so pretty and romantic. Tables were draped in white table cloths and had pink napkins with high centerpieces. The floral arrangements rested atop of clear glass vases and gold candelabras. The premier wedding band, City Heat, was all set up and ready for the bride and groom to make their entrance to great music which continued in a non stop party all night long.

Our favorite spot in the space was the bridal court table. We love this photo taken by their photographer, Courtney Katherine Photography. There were tons of creamy candles and small clusters of flowers. Glasses gleamed with champagne and at the very end of the table, the cake awaited.

The buttercream cake rested on a sunburst platter. One layer featured a letter “K”, in celebration of their new last name. Baker Lisa Becker, their cake baker, did a fabulous job! the City Heat Band introduced the bridal court as they entered the ballroom, playing the song “Busta-Move.” What a fun way to start the party- a high energy funky song! The bride and groom chose other great songs for the band to play throughout the night.

Musical Highlights

Bridal Party Entrance: Busta-Move, Young MC

First Dance: Making Memories of Us, Keith Urban

Bride/Father Dance: My Little Girl, Tim McGraw

Groom/Mother Dance: It’s Your Song, Garth Brooks

Last Dance: Wagon Wheel, Old Crow Medicine Show

Guests rose to their feet as the bride and groom shared their first dance as husband and wife. The couple looked so happy looking into each other’s eyes as City Heat performed the song “Making Memories of Us”.

We love a good cake smashing photo! The bride fed the groom his piece of cake as the band played a classic romantic song. It must have tasted as good as it looked! Soon it was time for the bride to dance with her father. Then the groom danced with his mother and halfway through the song, the band called up his grandmother to end the show. The band played long into the night, with a mix of classic music and new songs that got everyone on their feet! It was a fantastic way to celebrate the bride and groom!

“City Heat was absolutely tremendous and had everyone dancing the entire time. We hope to have your band again in the future, you are first class company!” -Groom

Thank you for taking a glimpse into Meghan and Brad’s wedding celebration! City Heat band was thrilled to be a part of their special day. We are so grateful to Courtney Katherine Photography for their photos, please take a moment to check out her website, as well as all the other wonderful vendors. If you are looking for a spectacular, top notch wedding band, look no further than City Heat! We would love to chat about your upcoming Pittsburgh event, contact us today.

~Vendor List:~

Ceremony: The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament

Reception: Blair County Convention Center

Photographer: Courtney Katherine Photography

Florist: Florals On The Corner

Cake: Lisa Becker

Entertainment: City Heat

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Grand Concourse Station Square Wedding ~ Alex and Anthony

Alex and Anthony’s wedding at the Grand Concourse Station was one of those romantic fairytale weddings complete with stained glass windows, rose petals, princess dresses and lots of love. The Grand Concourse Station is located in a historic train station, giving it an old world feel with new world amenities.

Their cake was a frothy, romantic confection from Vanilla Pastry Studio. We particularly dig the way the cake’s frosting mimics the pretty pink rose petals! So pretty!

Alex and Anthony share a sweet first dance at the bottom of the grand staircase in the lobby of the train station. Could it get any more romantic?!? The incredibly intricate architectural details of the space are just so incredible; we’re sure the couple were floating on air during this dance.

Duquesne University Chapel is a truly awe-inspiring setting to exchange vows. The high, arched ceilings, deep red carpets and incredible stained glass windows are so stunning and create a memorable, reverential atmosphere perfect for something as special as a wedding ceremony.

Check out that view! Photographer John Madia did an amazing job of capturing the grand elegance of the Grand Concourse Station view and grounds. Being right on the river makes for some pretty magical photographs! Alex’s incredible princess gown and amazing bouquet doesn’t hurt things either. 🙂

Guests had fun all night long dancing to the sounds of the Dreamscape band. Who can resist a good train dance? This one included almost all of Alex and Anthony’s guests; not only was it fun for them while it was happening, it makes for an awesome photograph to remember! Getting guests on their feet and letting loose is a fun job the Dreamscape band takes incredibly seriously. We want to help every one of our couples (and their friends and family) to have a night they’ll never forget and great music is a big part of that!

Not only are Alex and Anthony’s rings gorgeous (we love the vintage feel of the setting on hers!) but her bouquet and the floral arrangements at the reception by Blumengarten Florist are so beautiful. They’re feminine and romantic, bold and elegant. The lilies are especially stunning and we can only imagine how amazing they smelled at the tables!

We hope you enjoyed taking a peek inside Alex and Anthony’s gorgeous Pittsburgh wedding at the Grand Concourse Station. We know that the Dreamscape band had fun playing it! Be sure to check out the band’s website if you’re looking to have the same kind of fun at your own event and contact them to learn more or ask any questions you may have. We also want to say thank you to photographer John Madia for allowing us to use his romantic photos in this post. You can see more of his work at John Madia Photography.

~ Pittsburgh’s Finest Vendors ~

Ceremony site: Duquesne University Chapel

Reception venue: Grand Concourse Station

Florist: Blumengarten Florist

Cake: Vanilla Pastry Studio

Photographer: John Madia Photography

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White Barn ~ Lindsay and Chris

Oh, this is a good one. We fell in love with Jessica Vogelsang’s photos of Lindsay and Chris’ wedding at the White Barn in Prospect the minute we laid eyes on them– and we have a feeling you will too! The White Barn is one of those perfectly balanced spaces of being cozy and chic; you immediately feel comfortable but in incredibly beautiful surroundings. A perfect mix.

This is Lindsay and Chris during their first dance; not only is it an adorable snapshot of the newlyweds in love, it also shows off the beauty of the space. From the gorgeous wood floors to the sweet twinkle lights in the rafters, the White Barn is romantic, down-to-earth and just plain pretty. We also love the Mr. and Mrs. pennant banner on the table behind the couple. It’s small, personal touches like it that make weddings so special.

Two more personal touches from Lindsay and Chris’ wedding that we think is extra sweet is this painted board with the couple’s hometown’s “hearted” inside their respective states. Additionally, the lace-printed programs add a touch of whimsy to the ceremony.

Speaking of whimsy, the floral arrangements from Pisarcik Greenhouses and Flower Farm for Lindsay and Chris’ wedding are the most romantic, fun, whimsical and sweet things, ever. Who knew a simple bunch of baby’s breath in a clear glass vase and twine could look so chic? The reception table arrangements and bridal party bouquets are just as lovely. There’s an easy elegance to them that we know takes a keen eye and a lot of style. Pisarcik really delivered! Plus, the whole look of the flowers goes perfectly with the rustic glam feel of the wedding as a whole.

And then there’s the cake. How cute are those bride and groom pine cone toppers? What a clever idea! Again, the simple addition of pine cones and greenery to the classic white cake is the perfect complement to the wedding’s vibe. It’s classic, cute and understated in a totally original way. Bethel Bakery was spot on in their execution of this sweet piece of art!

As usual, the Dreamscape band absolutely killed it on the dance floor. And from the looks of things, so did all the guests! And check out these kind compliments that Dreamscape got from Lindsay and Chris’ wedding:

“The band was AMAZING!!!! Best fun ever? All the band members were so gracious and we are so excited that they shared in Lindsay and Chris’ special day.” – Mother of the Bride

Additionally, the couple’s out-of-this-world fantastic wedding planner, Shayne Souleret, said:

“Tammi and the Dreamscape band are fabulous!!! She is so professional and attentive, in addition to being a very talented singer and musician. The dance floor was packed all night long! The couple will have so many wonderful memories to cherish.”

If having lots of awesome memories to cherish and a packed dance floor are important to you for your wedding reception band, please feel free to contact the Dreamscape Band to talk about how they can make your wedding magical!

We’d like to thank Jessica Vogelsang for allowing us to use her gorgeous photos of Lindsay and Chris’ magical day on our blog! Be sure to visit her website; her photographs are endlessly inspiring (plus she includes cool new music to discover on her blog!).

~Reception Soundtrack~

First Dance: Lucky, Jason Mraz and Colby Caillat

Father and Bride Dance: Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Isreal Kamakawiwo’ole

Mother and Groom Dance: My Wish, Rascal Flatts

Bridal Party Introduction: Shut Up and Dance, Walk the Moon

~Wedding Wonders~

Venue: White Barn, Prospect, PA

Photographer: Jessica Vogelsang

Wedding Planner: Shayne Souleret

Cake: Bethel Bakery

Florist: Pisarcik Greenhouses and Flower Farm

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Fox Chapel Golf Club ~ Emily and Colin

The very first thing you’ll notice about Emily and Colin’s wedding are the smiles; from the couple to the guests, there is no shortage of mega-watt grins on everyone who attended the couple’s wedding at the Fox Chapel Golf Club. The second thing you’ll notice are all the thoughtful, gorgeous details that helped make their big day so special. First, and perhaps one of our favorite details, are these gold Mr. and Mrs. chair banners with incredible floral arrangements by Mt. Lebanon Floral.

The pair married and the uber-hip boutique Hotel Monaco; just check out that awesome black and white patterned carpet! The natural wood arbor adorned with dreamy white tulle and lush greenery helped create a romantic atmosphere– and gave guests a clue to what was in store for the reception later on!

Gorgeous, right? The gold, white and green color theme carried seamlessly from one event space to the other; with chic gold chairs, dramatically adorned candelabras and crisp white linens, the vibe is so elegant and fresh.

Mt. Lebanon Floral really knows how to create atmosphere with their floral arrangements. The mix of scale and proportion with these tabletop arrangements brings a level of dramatic sophistication to the reception space that is completely transformative!

Not to mention Emily’s bouquet! All of the arrangements are so artfully un-done; there’s an obvious care and attention to the arrangements but the result is something effortless and approachable. It’s a total marriage of glamorous and laid back and one we can’t get enough of!

Guests were given the choice between cake, cookies, cupcakes and cake pops for dessert (or, rather, they got to have one of each!). The idea of a desert table is one we love for modern weddings; it’s fun, looks great and let’s both the couple and the guests sample more than one flavor of the baker’s tasty goods. Emily and Colin chose Bella Christie’s for their sweets and the bakery did a phenomenal job of designing a cake and desserts that complement – and enhance! – the wedding’s overall look. The cake is especially cute; with the gold chevron pattern and sprig of flowers, it’s almost too cute to eat (almost!).

And back to those smiling faces; guests at Colin and Emily’s wedding had such a fun time dancing to a mix of classics and new favorites from the always-entertaining John Parker Band. Good music is such an important part of any party; if the tunes are tempting, guests will get out and dance…all night long!

If this kind of glamorous, fun affair looks like what you’ve dreamed your special day to look like, please don’t hesitate to contact Emily and Colin’s vendors for your own day! And if you’re searching for that perfect party band to keep your guests smiling and dancing all night long, get in touch with John Parker Band today!

We’d like to give a special thanks to photographer Joey Kennedy for being so generous with his photographs and allowing us the pleasure of using them here. Be sure to stop by his website and Instagram page to see more of his amazing work!

~Reception Soundtrack~

First Dance- Future Days, Pearl Jam

Bride/Father Dance- My Little Girl, Tim McGraw

Groom/Mother Dance- Forever Young, Rod Stewart

Last Dance- The Gambler, Kenny Rogers

~Who Did What?~

Ceremony Location- Hotel Monaco

Reception Location- Fox Chapel Golf Club

Florist- Mt. Lebanon Floral

Cake- Bella Christie’s

Photographer- Joey Kennedy

Videographer- Shofilms

Band- John Parker Band

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Wisp Resort, Deep Creek Maryland Wedding- Abby and Rob

Abby and Rob got married surrounded by loving friends and family– and lots of sunflowers on a gorgeous autumn day at the Wisp Resort in McHenry, Maryland – not far from Deep Creek Lake.

The luxe resort is home to a whole host of year-round activities and events- from skiing, golf, rafting, adventure courses- and, of course- weddings. The wedding tent, named Mountain Mist Tent (how cute is that??) is a gorgeous white, five-peaked tent with a seriously stunning interior.

Can you believe this is the inside of a tent? What an amazing space! The high ceilings, bright white on white and large windows make the space feel airy and open- an inviting and welcoming combination. With the vivid pops of yellow sunflowers, purple accents and white linens, Abby and Rob turned the space into an elegant-but-relaxed reception space. Florist Bella Fiore at Morgantown Flowers expertly created depth and drama in the space by mixing both high and low floral arrangements for the tables.

Abby and Rob opted for a charming, rustic chalkboard program to let their guests know about the ceremony; it’s cute, playful and adds to the autumnal feel of the wedding. Again, as with the reception floral arrangements, the yellow sunflowers with hints of purple and green with the bouquets add a burst of celebratory cheer to the day.

The gorgeously simple and stylish cake, lovingly made by Mountain Flour Bakery, is all about the details. From the textured tiers to sugary purple irises to the glittery gold table cloth and silver plate, it’s as wonderful to look at as I’m sure it was to eat!

Photographer Cara Hudac captured all the love, fun and happiness of the day; just look at the heart-meltingly sweet way Abby is gazing at Rob in the first photo! And the wedding party couldn’t be having more of a good time walking the Wisp Resort’s grounds snapping photos.

Abby’s dress, like everything else she chose for her wedding, is so stylish and elegant. The sweetheart neckline and mermaid silhouette is romantic and feminine and her gorgeous long blond hair adds to the whimsical look. Her bridesmaids’ dresses are so stylish. The long, wrapped overlay with the slit to reveal the shorter hemline underneath is unexpected and totally unique.

Abby and Rob’s guests had a ball dancing to City Heat‘s mix of classic tunes and modern hits. From Beyonce to start the night off to Dirty Dancing to wind it down (what better way to end a fabulous dance party than “I’ve Had the Time of My Life”?!), it was a non-stop fun fest.

There’s nothing better than when a weddings’ guests and the band hit just the right note (pun intended), really feeding off each other’s energy and just having a great time and that is exactly what happened at Abby and Rob’s reception with the City Heat Band.

“The band was GREAT!!!! Everyone was up dancing all night and that is exactly what we wanted” – Barb & Rick, Parents of the Bride

If Abby and Rob’s Mountaintop soiree looks like your idea of a perfect wedding, please be sure to contact John Parker Bands to arrange for City Heat to heat up your dance floor.

We’d also like to thank the amazing photographer Cara Hudac for allowing us to use her gorgeous photos to showcase Abby and Rob’s unforgettable day!

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