All Service Academies Ball – Westin Convention Center – Pittsburgh, PA

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It was a great honor and a pleasure to be a part of the All Service Academies Ball for the second year!  The event, which was held on Friday, December 30, 2011, took place at the beautiful Westin Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This was the 13th year the ball has taken place, and each year, it is hosted by a different academy.  This year, the United States Coast Guard Academy had the privelege of hosting the event. The festivities began with a beautiful rendition of “God Bless America”, which was sung by Ms. Claudia Banack.   All of the Cadets and...

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Emily Ortiz Birthday Celebration – The Grand Ballroom – Butler, PA

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It was truly a pleasure to be a part of Emily’s 16th birthday party, which took place on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at the Grand Ballroom in Butler, Pennsylvania. Her sweet sixteen celebration kicked off at 6:00 and was in full swing in no time, as Emily and about 100 of her friends danced and partied to all of their favorite songs. At 8:30 all of Emily’s guests gathered around her as she blew out the candles on her cake, accompanied by everyone singing “Happy Birthday”. It was a wonderful night, with the last song of the evening, “Bless The Broken Road” by Rascal...

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Michael and Jessica – The Doubletree Hotel – Monroeville, PA

Posted by on Dec 19, 2011 in View Our Blog | 4 comments

Michael Gorfti and Jessica Stark celebrated their wedding day on Saturday, December 17, 2011.  Their 3:00 wedding ceremony, located at St. Bernadette Church in Monroeville, Pennsylvania was officiated by Father Anthony Gargotta. Michael and Jessica’s wedding reception took place at the  The Doubletree Hotel, in Monroeville, with guests arriving at 5:00.  The room was beautifully decorated in very elegant black and white, complemented with red accents. Formal introductions kicked off with parents and the bridal party entering to “Party Rock Anthem”, by LMFAO.  Jessica...

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Dan and Marina – Shakespeare’s – Ellwood City, PA

Posted by on Dec 12, 2011 in View Our Blog | 0 comments

Sunday, December 11, 2011 was another beautiful day in western Pennsylvania!  It was also the wedding day of Dan Klotz and Marina George!  Dan and Marina exchanged vows in the Windsor Room at Shakespeare’s in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, in a 3:30 ceremony which was officiated by Zelienople Mayor Thomas Oliverio. Their wedding reception immediately followed, with their guests enjoying cocktails, hors d’oeuvre’s and good conversation while Dan and Marina, along with their bridal party and families gathered for photos taken by my friend, Ben McMillen, owner of  McMillen...

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Mike and Jessica – Holiday Inn – West Mifflin, PA

Posted by on Dec 12, 2011 in View Our Blog | 0 comments

Michael Simon and Jessica Shook celebrated their wedding day on Saturday, December 10, 2011.  Their 3:30 wedding ceremony, located  at the Baldwin Community United Methodist Church, was officiated by Pastor Allan Brooks. Mike and Jessica’s wedding reception took place at the  Holiday Inn in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, with guests arriving at 4:30.  The hall was beautifully decorated for Christmas, complemented with vivid crimson accent lighting  provided by Red Hot Chameleon Entertainment. Formal introductions kicked off with the bridal party entering to “Sexy And I Know...

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Concordia Lutheran Ministries Christmas Party – Sheraton Inn North

Posted by on Dec 12, 2011 in View Our Blog | 0 comments

It was truly a pleasure to be a part of this wonderful company event, with over 800 in attendance, which took place on Friday, December 9, 2011 at The Sheraton Inn Four Points North in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. The holiday celebration kicked off with a 6:00 social hour, accompanied by pianist and Concordia employee, Roberta Breninghouse.  Also present, were Andrew and Andrew, from McMillen Photography with the Quick Pix! Photo Booth, which everyone totally enjoyed!  After dinner, awards, gifts and announcements by Condordia President and CEO, Keith Frndak, the lights dimmed...

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Chris and Melissa – Omni Bedford Springs Resort – Bedford, PA

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The beautiful and historic Omni Bedford Springs Resort in Bedford, Pennsylvania was the location for Melissa Jackson and Chris McAneny’s wedding day celebration.  Melissa and Chris exchanged vows in the Eisenhower Ballroom at The Omni on Saturday, December 3, 2011,  in a 5:00 wedding ceremony which was officiated by Reverend James Steiner. Their reception immediately followed, beginning with cocktails in Constitution Hall.  Following cocktails, the doors to the Colonnade Ballroom were opened and formal introductions took place, with their parents and bridal party entering...

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Jared and Amy – Greek Orthodox Hall – Oakmont, PA

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Jared Napierkowski and Amy Barch celebrated their wedding day on Saturday, November 19, 2011.  Their 2:00 wedding ceremony, located  at the Natrona Heights Presbyterian Church, was officiated by Reverend Cameron Malcolm IV. Jared and Amy’s wedding reception took place at the  Greek Orthodox Hall, in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, with guests arriving at 4:30.  The hall was beautifully decorated, complemented with dark mulberry accent lighting provided by Red Hot Chameleon Entertainment. Formal introductions kicked off with parents and the bridal party entering to “Walk This Way”, by...

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Rosza Krafft Birthday Celebration – Days Inn & Conference Center – Butler, PA

Posted by on Nov 19, 2011 in View Our Blog | 0 comments

It was truly a pleasure to be a part of Rosza’s 16th birthday party, which took place on Friday, November 18, 2011 at the Butler Days Inn in Butler, Pennsylvania. The sweet sixteen celebration kicked off at 7:00 and was in full swing in no time, as Rosza and about 100 of her friends danced and partied to all of their favorite songs. At 9:00 all of Rosza’s guests gathered around her in the middle of the dance floor as she blew out the candles on her cake, accompanied by everyone singing “Happy Birthday”. It was a wonderful night, with the last song of the evening,...

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Jason and Katie – Butler Days Inn & Conference Center – Butler, PA

Posted by on Nov 13, 2011 in View Our Blog | 0 comments

November 12, 2011 was another beautiful day in western Pennsylvania!  It was also the wedding day of Jason Swope and Katie Herman!  Jason and Katie exchanged vows at Grace Methodist Church in Grove City, Pennsylvania, in a 2:30 ceremony which was officiated by Pastor Steve Morris. Their wedding reception took place at The Butler Days Inn & Conference Center, with guests arriving at 5:00. The room was stunning, complete with accent lighting provided by Red Hot Chameleon Entertainment.  Katie and Jason, chose Vivid Violet as the accent color, which complimented their decor...

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