Mocha Rose Floral Designs created the ivory, blush, and purple floral arrangements.
Jennifer Boczar + David Graver Photographs from Beth Insalaco Even though Jennifer Boczar and David Graver attended the same high school and both are University of Pittsburgh alums, it took a trip to Washington, D.C. for the pair to finally go on a date. Jennifer was visiting the capital for work and texted David “just as friends,” and the two “have been together ever since,” says Jennifer. One year later, David surprised Jennifer with a proposal at the same restaurant as their first date. Even more surprising was the after-party David planned at the Eighteenth Street Lounge, where the couple’s friends were waiting to celebrate the big news. After a traditional ceremony, the duo chose The Circuit Center & Ballroom for the
reception, where Jennifer looked glamorous in a Pronovias La Sposa Fanal gown from The Exquisite Bride. The bridesmaids wore long, smoke-gray gowns, also from The Exquisite Bride, while David and the groomsmen sported tuxedos from Top Hat Tuxedo. Creative Cake created a four-tier cake, beautifully decorated with a giant fondant rose. Loved ones danced the night away to the sounds of Mercedez, a live band that “totally rocked it,” says Jennifer. Guests left with oldfashioned pop bottles from Natrona Bottling Company, owned by the groom’s best man, Vito Girasole. The bottles were also used as place cards at the start of the reception.
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Bethany and Andy celebrated with a 21-day honeymoon. The newlyweds went on a European cruise and spent some time in Italy and Barcelona.
friend and family member that we know comes [to the party],” Bethany says. “He knew that we could share the news the next day.” Bethany and Andy chose St. Bernard Church in Mt. Lebanon for their ceremony and celebrated at J. Verno Studios. The couple selected Yes, We Cater to create their gluten-free cake, sushi bar, candy bar, pasta bar, and signature mojitos, made with Cîroc vodka and soda, in glasses rimmed with blue or purple sugar. “We wanted every detail to be about celebrating us,” Bethany says. Bethany’s sister, who was the maid-of-honor created a unique element by adding tulle from her wedding gown to her sister’s dress. They also incorporated half Photographs from Richie Waters of their late grandmother’s rosemary beads into Bethany’s fabric bouquet. The surprises Wedding bells were not exactly what Bethany McNally thought she’d be hearing when she joined continued when Bethany blindfolded Andy on the way to the reception, where she her company’s kickball team. Although, when gifted him with a brand new Ford F150 as some co-workers invited Andy Lipinski to play, his wedding present. “Seeing his reaction Bethany started to hear a distant chiming. Five years later, the night before the couple’s big annual was probably my most memorable moment of the day,” Bethany says. St. Patrick’s Day party, Andy proposed. “Every
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