ASHLEY CAMPOLONGO & JEFFREY CZAPLICKI Ashley Campolongo and Jeffrey Czaplicki drew inspiration from the Roaring ’20s for their beautiful outdoor nuptials. The Frick Art & Historical Center Great Lawn provided the perfect setting for the couple’s throwback vision, where 260 guests celebrated in grand party tents with gilded candelabras from BW Keystone Floral Supply, a lush ivy backdrop by Jim Carlucci of Della Robbia Flowers & Gifts, and antique blush tones that brought the romantic feel together. The bridal party reflected the age of abundance in long pale rose gowns from Amsale, each in a unique style to reflect the bridesmaid’s personality. The groomsmen stayed classy in black tuxedos, while the groom donned a custom-designed navy bespoke tux with black shawl lapels by Paul Marlow in NYC! Ashley made her grand entrance in an era-appropriate antique Rolls-Royce, revealing a remarkable ensemble that took two dresses to achieve. “Growing up, I had aways wanted a full-blown, Cinderella-style gown, but I realized that wasn’t really true to my style,” Ashley says. “But I thought, ‘When do you ever get to wear a dress like that again?’” To achieve both looks, the blushing bride tied a full tulle skirt onto a sleek lace Monique Lhuillier gown. She removed the skirt for the reception for a stunning, modern take on a classic look. “I wanted that Cinderella moment but also something timeless,” Ashley says, “like Jackie Kennedy or Grace Kelly. I wanted something I could look back on and still love the style of.” The couple partied the night away with signature cocktails and a live jazz band before jet-setting off to a twoweek honeymoon in the U.S. Virgin Islands. — Colleen Ferguson
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The throwback theme was evident in the couple’s nuptials themselves, as Ashley and Jeffrey were married by the same priest that married Ashley’s parents 30 years prior. “It was very symbolic and very special.”
BRITNEY HOLLICK & MITCHELL MCCLAY After dating for five years — four of which were long distance — Britney Hollick and Mitchell McClay were closer than ever before. The weekend he proposed, the two had plans for a getaway at her family’s lake house at Cheat Lake. “Cheat Lake has a special place in our hearts because it was the first place we hung out as friends, we went there for our first date, and it was the first place we said ‘I love you,’” Britney says. At 10:45 p.m., Mitch insisted they step outside to make an 11:11 wish under the stars. “My wish was, ‘I hope this is what I think it is,’” Britney recalls. “When I turned around, he was on one knee and asked if I’d make his wish come true.” Their dream wedding came true with a sweet ceremony at The Church of the Covenant and an incredibly sparkly reception at The Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/Southpointe. “The more glitter and sparkle, the better!” With the bride shining in an ivory gown from Sorelle Bridal Salon, the couple started the night with a first dance to Eric Church’s “Springsteen” and 2nd II None Productions kept the dance floor packed all night! “I felt like I was planning a giant party instead of our wedding, and that’s what it ended up being. They were the best wedding DJs we’ve ever seen,” Britney says. — Kylie Weisenborn
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Melissa Mega of The Ivy Green Florist pulled pink, yellow, and cream flowers together for the beautiful bouquets and centerpieces. “She was amazing to work with, and went above and beyond in making our wedding look like a fairytale.”
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