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Shakespeare’s Restaurant Pittsburgh Wedding~Suzanne and Chris

Suzanne and Chris were married on a beautiful sunny day. The ceremony took place at Shakespeare’s Terrace, a separate space on the grounds of Shakespeare’s Restaurant. The bride and groom said “I do” under a charming altar wrapped in crisp white tulle. After exchanging vows, the newlyweds walked down the cobblestone path, which was decorated with pink sash ribbons and a cascade of rose petals.

Suzanne chose a mix of light and dark colors for her fall wedding- red, black, peach, and white. The bridesmaid dresses were formal and elegant, with a pretty lace overlay and ribbon sashes tied at the waist. We loved the deep crimson roses in their bouquets, which really made a statement and stood out against their dark dresses. The girls all looked so beautiful with their side swept hairstyles and long, sparkly chandelier earrings. We must also draw attention to Suzanne and her gorgeous, intricate wedding gown. Her dress was covered in lace, flared out at the bottom, and with simple jewelry and a sweetheart top, she was flawless. Spectacular job ladies!

Of course, we have to give the gentlemen some love. The groom and his groomsmen looked like a million bucks in their gray pinstriped pants and dark suit jackets. The matching bow tie and handkerchief were a sweet touch, each handkerchief tucked just so in every pocket. Take a look at the groom, front and center, with that huge smile on his face. That says it all.

Suzanne’s bouquet was a beauty, a true work of art. This stunning image captured by Tiffany Wolfe, their wedding photographer, shows every flower in bloom. The bouquet was a combination of pink peonies, peach dahlias, and white and lavender roses. The stems were wrapped in a lace fabric with small, tiny pearls, to match Suzanne’s dress. All of her flowers were arranged by the talented Posies by Patti florist.

The entertainment for the wedding was provided by none other than the amazing John Parker Band. Suzanne and Chris chose the song “More Than Words” for their first dance as husband and wife. Many of their song choices were classics, such as “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”, which was their pick for the bride and father dance, as well as the groom and mother dance.

“The band exceeded our expectations! Guests were so impressed and many wished John performed publicly so that they could see the band again!!” – Bride & Groom

The reception was held inside the grand ballroom of Shakespeare’s Restaurant. From the outside, the building is reminiscent of an ancient castle. Inside, the grand ballroom is incredibly romantic, with dimly lit candelabra chandeliers, white backed chairs, and lacy draped tables. Vases of flowers were clustered together on every table with small votive candles. The dance floor is in the center of the room with plenty of space for family and friends to dance, jump, and jive.

John Parker Band played the night away, offering the mic to guests and joining in with the crowd. We bet everyone got a kick out of listening to others sing along to their favorite songs! This is a great shot below taken by Tiffany Wolfe, of friends and family throwing their hands up in the air. It sure looked like quite the party!

We would like to thank Suzanne and Chris for having John Parker Band at their wedding. If you are looking for a fun, energetic live band for your wedding or event, please contact them today! We’re so grateful to Tiffany Wolfe for sharing her beautiful photos with us! Please take a look at her website for more samples of her work.

~Reception Music:~

First Dance: More Than Words, Extreme

Bride/Father & Groom/Mother Dance: Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole

Last Dance Song: Take Me Home Tonight, Eddie Money

~Vendor List:~

Ceremony & Reception Venue: Shakespeare’s Restaurant

Photography: Tiffany Wolfe

Florist: Posies by Patti

Entertainment: John Parker Band

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Longue Vue Club Pittsburgh Wedding ~ Annie and Tyler

What a gorgeous day for a wedding, with clear blue skies and plenty of sunshine! Annie and Tyler had exquisite taste, from the menu cards, to the gleaming white china, centerpieces, table linens, and an awesome live band, every detail was clearly thought of. We adore this photo of Annie and Tyler gazing at each other lovingly, outside the romantic brick building of their venue, the Longue Vue Club – a masterpiece of classic elegance in Pittsburgh PA.

The bride and groom chose Sky’s the Limit Photography to photograph their wedding. These are talented folks, as their photographs captured amazing moments. We love the attention to detail in the following photos below. In one shot, Annie’s white satin shoes are surrounded by bright red holly berries. In another photo, her bouquet and wedding rings rest on a bed of pine needles. And lastly, there is a photo of Annie herself, radiating elegance and grace, in her timeless satin dress.

Annie’s lush bouquet consisted of white roses and hydrangeas. The stems were wrapped in sheer organza, a lovely touch. Annie’s look was complete with teardrop diamond earrings and a fancy up-do, with one curl loose around her face. What a beautiful bride!

The ceremony was held at the magnificent St. Mary’s of the Mount church. Timely and old worldly, with arched ceilings and wooden pews, St. Mary’s cathedral is breathtaking. Lanterns glowed from above and sunlight poured in through the stained windows while Annie and Tyler exchanged their vows.

We love this black and white photo of the bride and groom walking down the aisle, smiling from ear to ear, as they embark on their new journey as husband and wife.

The reception was held at the historic Longue Vue Club. The venue was elegant and sophisticated, just like the bride and groom. As soon as guests entered the room, they were greeted by the sounds of the live band and the visual elegance of tall floral centerpieces that matched the bride’s bouquet of white roses and hydrangeas. Her florist, RJ Kohler, also mixed in evergreens, holly berries, and other assorted greenery. There were also a few long, rectangular tables, that had smaller floral arrangements with entwined evergreens used as a runner.

Natural light spilled in from the french doors and crisp white linens draped every table. Music filled the air. The china gleamed, simple and clean. Small votive candles flickered and menu cards were tucked gently inside each napkin. Pine wreaths and royal tapestries hung above every window and the gold chiavari chairs and gold chandeliers gave the space a sense of grandeur. The place card holders were adorned with holly berries displaying each table number in fancy script.

Annie and Tyler had three cakes- one three tier, one two tier, and a groom’s cake. They were done by Jennuine Cakes, an amazing baker. While the cakes are simple and sleek, we love the fun and original black and white check board platters!

The live entertainment of the wedding was Pittsburgh’s top wedding band, the John Parker Band. The couple loves to dance and asked the band to get everyone on their feet, as soon as possible. With a mix of 60’s, 70’s, and 90’s, and top 40 music, the band complied, and their guests flocked to the dance floor.

Musical Highlights:

Bride & Groom’s Dance: Jimmy Durante, Make Someone Happy

Father and Bride: Natalie Merchant, Kind & Generous

Mother and Groom: James Taylor, How Sweet It Is

Final Song of the Night: Louis Armstrong, What A Wonderful World

We love how happy Annie and Tyler are in the photo above. Their photographer, Sky’s the Limit Photography, captured some amazing shots of guests enjoying themselves, young and old! It almost feels as if we are right there with them on the dance floor, in the middle of the action! This was one heck of a party. By the end of the night, there was one more surprise the couple had up their sleeve- glowsticks and other fun props for everyone to use!

We truly enjoyed being a part of Annie and Tyler’s special day. Take a moment to check out the vendor list; from the flowers, cake, and photography, everyone is so incredibly talented! We’d like to especially thank Sky’s the Limit Photography for allowing us to use their photos, we are thrilled to be able to share them with you. If you are looking for the best Pittsburgh wedding band, contact John Parker Band today!

~Vendor List:~

Ceremony: St. Mary’s of the Mount

Reception: Longue Vue Club

Photography: Sky’s the Limit Photography

Flowers: RJ Kohler

Cake: Jennuine Cakes

Entertainment: John Parker Band

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St. Clair Country Club Wedding~ Jenna and Jason

One look at this couple, Jenna and Jason, and there’s no doubt these two are a perfect match. They share infectious smiles and joyful faces as they unite as husband and wife. Their intimate first dance captures the hearts of all their friends and family. Every photo, taken by the talented Alison Mish, emits happiness and love. We love everything about this wedding, down to Jenna’s vintage inspired wedding dress, with intricate lace detailing, her flowers, cake, candy buffet, and taste in music!

Jenna and Jason’s ceremony and reception took place at the St. Clair Country Club. The bride and groom were blessed with beautiful weather the day of their wedding and they were able to have their ceremony outside under a large tent. Gorgeous chandeliers dangled from above and sunlight poured in, providing the perfect amount of natural light. A string quartet played while the couple exchanged vows.

The ballroom inside the St. Clair Country Club was adorned with beautiful floral arrangements and votive candles. There was also a timeless white pearl studded cake, tall candles on pillars, and a fun blue candy buffet. The bouquets carried by the bride and bridesmaids matched seamlessly with large blooming pink peonies, white roses, and hydrangeas. Every last detail tied in with the bride’s color scheme of gray, white, and pink. The decor is simple, yet sophisticated and so classy.

We also dig the mix of high and low centerpieces the bride and groom chose for their reception. Hens and Chicks, their florist, did an amazing job with the table arrangements. Their tables were draped in soft white cloths with flowers arranged in clear glass vases. Votive candles added to the ambiance of the space, their dim light romantically flickering across the ballroom. We also love how Jenna and Jason chose gray candle pillars to draw the eye up high and to tie in with the color of the bridesmaid dresses.

The cake, provided by the St. Clair Country Club, featured a vintage bride and groom topper. We love the simple white cream piping and decorative white pearls. So charming and classy! And, of course, we also love the quaint, silver cake stand, and cake servers to tie it all in.

The bride and groom requested the band, City Heat, to play “Just the Way You Are” for their first dance. With their friends and family surrounding them, Jenna and Jason held each other close and swayed to the music, so happy and so in love.

Jenna and Jason sure know how to have a good time. Take a look at those fun, specialty drinks! And those perfect manicures, ladies! We adore the sweet candy bar- guests had their pick from chocolate to pretzels to sticky, chewy taffy. See the rock candy resting on those silver platters? What a nice touch! The shades of blue and silver provide just the right pop of color amid the calm color scheme.

Friends and family had a great time dancing the night away to the City Heat Band. The band performed a mix of new and old hits, such as “Uptown Funk”, “Shut Up and Dance”, and “Summer of 69”. The couple asked the band to start playing as soon as the dinner buffet opened and guests flocked from their tables to eat, mingle, and dance.

We hope you’ve enjoyed taking a peek at Jenna and Jason’s fabulous wedding at the St. Clair Country Club. We’d like to thank Alison Mish Photography for allowing us to use their photos, please take a look at her website for more examples of her talent. The City Heat Band had a blast playing at their wedding and if you are looking for an amazing band to perform at your event, don’t hesitate to contact them!

~Reception Soundtrack:~

First Dance: Just The Way You Are, Billy Joel

Bride/Father Dance: Sunrise, Sunset, Perry Como

Groom/Mother Dance: I Hope You Dance, Lee Ann Womack

~Vendor List:~

Ceremony: St. Clair Country Club

Reception Venue: St. Clair Country Club

Photographer: Alison Mish Photography

Florist: Hens and Chicks

Entertainment: City Heat Band

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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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