Narcisi Winery

Bridal Shower

Wintergarden at PPG Place

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Dinner/Reception

After Party at Howl At the Moon

Our Wedding

It’s the year 2021, COVID is in its prime, how the heck are you supposed to meet people these days? I mean we are in the middle of a worldwide pandemic and there’s no where to go! Ashley opens up her dating App and matches with Brian.. maybe this one will work out. We really don’t have a meet cute story. Brian’s pick up line was... wait for it... it’s so good...... “Hey what’s up?” lol and if you know Brian, this is a very Brian response. None of the cheesiness, just very straight forward and casual. Ashley had gone on what seemed like over a dozen of dates with guys she met online, and they were just NOT it. Brian, however, was a lot luckier. Ashley was the first and last date he went on! They went on their first date to Coughlin’s Law in Mt. Washington. It was raining. Ashley thought Brian was such a gentleman for thinking to bring an umbrella on the first date! We find out later he just happened to have it in his car haha. Let’s be real, first dates are always awkward, but this one was fun and relaxed. Both really enjoyed getting to know each other. Brian thought Ashley was different than most girls, because she took him back to her house and offered him 5 different kinds of Flamin’ Hot snacks and made him race her in Mario Kart ‘64 all night long. Not your typical first date lol. He was interested enough to want to pursue her, and they went on a few dates more. Everything just clicked. They were hanging out 2 days a week, 3 days a week, every weekend, and before you know it, a year had gone by, and they decided to move in together! Ashley &amp; Brian lived in Brian’s downtown apartment in Pittsburgh for a few months before moving into their now townhome in West View, 10 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh.

All Because Two People Swiped Right

Brian and Ashley have talked about marriage plenty of times before, but Ashley had NO idea that Brian was going to propose when he did. Brian and Ashley were at Brian’s parents house for dinner one weekend, when Brian and his dad mentioned going to dinner in 2 weeks for his mom’s birthday. His mom said that someone from her work had given her a gift certificate to the LeMont in Mt. Washington, so that they were just going there. That’s a pretty normal thing people do, go out to dinner and celebrate someone’s birthday. No one would ever suspect anything different, let alone a proposal on someone’s mom’s birthday! October 1st, 2023: Proposal Day (from Ashley’s perspective) It was Steeler Sunday, and Brian’s mom’s birthday dinner was tonight. The Steelers were losing big time, and Brian, a die hard Steelers fan, was shouting at the TV. I decided to go upstairs, catch up on my shows, and do my nails. My nails are always done, but for some reason this past week, they weren’t, and I just left them go. Thankfully, I decided to do them today. I went to pick out the ugliest two I had (I was saving the cuter ones for more special occasions/for when I THOUGHT Brian might potentially propose). I went to ask Brian which of the two nails I should pick: the BRIGHT neon green ones or the Harry Potter graphic themed ones. Brian said “uhhh I guess the green ones”. Brian comes upstairs later after the game and sits on the bed. He’s acting so strange, the strangest I’ve ever witnessed. I asked him what’s wrong and he says nothing, just the Steelers losing and a lot going on in his head with work and his studies. He’s still acting weird though. I tell myself it’s exactly what he’s saying, that he’s mad the Steelers lost, but I couldn’t help feeling that there was something wrong. I change and get ready, then we are on our way to dinner. Conversation is normal in the car and I feel better. We get to the restaurant and they ask us for our names and take us to our table. If anyone knows Brian, he hates attracting unnecessary attention to himself. I see the table from afar and noticed it was decorated with balloons. Me, still 100% thinking this is for his mom’s birthday, I look at Brian and say “Awe look, your dad got balloons for your mom’s birthday! See, it’s not that weird to make a fuss for people’s birthdays in public!” We walk closer, I notice 10 chairs. “Brian, why are there so many chairs for 4 people?” It started to click. The balloons were of big diamond shaped rings. He gets down on one knee and said said the sweetest things.. sorry that part is private 😉 and then he proposed. Next thing you know, all of our parents came walking out from behind the scenes just elated for us. It was honestly the most magical and special moment of my life❤️

The Proposal

Our Story

Photos

Alexis Ferrari

Mallory Frazzini

Nicole Nystrom

Alaina Weiss

Ryan Miller

Mark Korenoski

Carolyn Pellegrini

Elizabeth Sippey

Hannah Altsman

Maria Valero Richards

Anna Valero

Anna Zuchelli

Christina Cassidy

Jack Cassidy

Robert Pellegrini

Nicholas Vranich

Robert Foley

Zach May

Eric Ceslak

Ryan O’Connor

Thomas Williams

Andrew Zuchelli

Wedding Party

Q + A

If traveling from afar, we recommend flying into Pittsburgh International Airport, which is located 18 miles, (roughly 30 minutes) from Downtown Pittsburgh, where our venue is located. Please plan travel time accordingly to rush hour traffic which could add an additional 30-60 minutes to your trip.

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

PARK HERE IF DRIVING TO CEREMONY/RECEPTION.*Park on the 2nd or 3rd floors and look for the stand alone elevator labeled "to Wintergarden".*Take that elevator to the lobby and the security guards will send you back to the Wintergarden. There are many hotels/parking garages close to the PPG Wintergarden (the ceremony &amp; reception) so you may also prefer to walk if it is a short distance and a nice day :)

PPG Place Garage

This is where the Bride and Groom, wedding party, and immediate family of the couple are staying. We have a limited room block. Enjoy Fl. 2 for craft cocktails and light eats!

Fairmont Pittsburgh

Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh Downtown

The Industrialist Hotel, Pittsburgh, Autograph Collection

Etage Executive Living

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown

Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel

The Westin Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Marriott City Center

Beautiful rooftop bar for cocktails and light eats at the Biergarten! Also amazing brunch below the lobby at The Commoner. Unique room design.

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh

Omni William Penn Hotel

Travel

A beautiful park/view of where the 3 rivers of Pittsburgh meet. The confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers form the Ohio river.

Point State Park

Take a step back in time on a century-old cable car and see the best views of downtown Pittsburgh while riding one of the few remaining inclines in the country.

Duquesne Incline

Visit the place where Brian and Ashley had their first date! The food and cocktails are amazing. Complete with a view of the city and very walkable to the Mt. Washington Outlook - the best, and quite breathtaking view of the city!

Coughlin's Law Kitchen and Ale House

Experience the best way to see Pittsburgh aboard our grand riverboat! Enjoy live and interactive narration on board this cruise, where you see the city and truly learn about the past, present, and future of Pittsburgh. Your Pittsburgh river cruise begins on the Monongahela River and continues on both the Allegheny and Ohio Rivers, all while our captain and narrator relay the interesting facts, tales, and river lore that make Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania so special!

Gateway Clipper Fleet

Puttshack - Pittsburgh

Puttery

Visit the largest museum in North America dedicated to a single artist. The museum holds an extensive permanent collection of art and archives from the Pittsburgh-born pop art icon Andy Warhol.

The Andy Warhol Museum

Explore the beauty and wonders of nature at Phipps, encompassing 15 acres including a 14-room glasshouse and 23 distinct gardens.

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Home of the famous sandwich topped with fries and coleslaw! Very close to your hotel stay and the wedding venue.

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

Walk, run, or bike along Pittsburgh's North Shore river side trail! There are many bars/restaurants to eat and drink along the way.

North Shore

Our personal favorite brewery in Pittsburgh! Located in the North Shore.

Southern Tier Brewery Pittsburgh

Indoor bowling, arcade, bar, and outdoor games!

Shorty's Pins x Pints

Pittsburghs biggest and most popular bar! Includes a live band bar, tequila bar, 90s bar, and karaoke bar!

Tequila Cowboy

Wigle Whiskey Distillery

Amazing Italian food, super close to the wedding venue and hotels!

Pizzaiolo Primo Market Square

One of Ashley and Brian's favorites! We recommend their martinis, and splitting the burger and the wedge salad! Their steaks and whipped potatoes are also out of this world.

Meat & Potatoes

Tapas and the most amazing wine bar!

Barcelona Wine Bar

täkō

Amazing Brunch! I recommend their barbacoa benedict. Also amazing specialty coffee and pastries.

Sally Ann's

Ritual House

BEST. THAI. EVER.Ashley's Choice: See Yew w/ Chicken. Brian's Choice: Street Noodle #2

Ashley & Brian

Ashley & Brian

Wedding Party