Oak Lodge

Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Staying On Premise

Our Wedding

His Story

Upper elementary school. What a time to be alive… I first noticed her on the playground and that’s where young Hunter first laid his eyes on Brenna. Time flew by and throughout high school my sister, Maren, persisted I ask Brenna out or at least to a dance. But being a high school boy, I knew better than to go out with my sister’s friend. So, something that could have been, never was because of my stubbornness.Time goes by and college comes and goes. Friends were made and some were lost, but one specifically was never forgotten. I graduated and moved on to graduate school and back to Pennsylvania I came. It was good to be home, but something (or specifically someone) was still missing. I finally reached out to Brenna to catch up, and she was off leaving to Africa for a mission trip that was long term. I reached out to try and catch up with Brenna again (yes, I reached out first) when she returned home. We talked for a few days, and I asked Brenna to meet up with some friends. We first met up in downtown Pittsburgh in early 2022. Brenna brought her friend Tessa, and I was with my friend Carolyn. We had a great night talking and dancing. After that night I knew I wanted to see her and talk to her much more. We talked day in and day out between my classes, studying, and work. I finally called to ask her on a date during our Spring Break in 2022. When I called, she was in Nashville with a few friends on a trip. Thankfully she said yes, and I started my type A planning immediately. That date had to be perfect with no room for errors. I wanted to make it great, but not too much at the same time. I took her to Market Square in Downtown Pittsburgh to eat at City Works, and then we walked to Millie’s for ice cream. We finally went to Schenley Park to watch an Amanda Bynes movie. On our way home, Brenna asked when she would see me again, and I couldn’t have been happier. I started my planning and 2x more dates occurred during my Spring Break. Next was Tepulo Honey at Station Square, that ended the night with a kiss in the snow. Finally, Stack’d in Wexford to finish off my Spring Break. We continued to talk when I got back to school. The first time she drove up to see me at graduate school, I had spent a few days tidying up the place. I finally had everything in order and took a shower. When I got out of the shower I heard a dripping noise downstairs. When I got dressed and ran down to check it, I noticed that the water had leaked through the 2nd floor and was now coming out of my chandelier and dripping even into the basement. When Brenna got there shortly after and laughed instead of leaving. I knew even more than I already had that she was a keeper. This led to us finally starting to date on March 21st, 2022. Our love grew over days, to weeks, to months, and into 3+ years. Brenna was there for every up and down along the way including trips to different countries/states, graduate school graduation, my first job, and many dinners/dates out.I am beyond blessed to have met and fallen in love with my best friend. Brenna has truly made me into a better man and person. To grow in love and in faith with her is truly a blessing each and every day. I wouldn’t want it any other way. Who would have known that the love I was searching for was right in front of me the entire time?&nbsp;

Her Story

One might say I had a crush on Hunter in high school; I say that’s debatable—haha. I got to know Hunter through Maren, Hunter’s sister, during my last two years of high school. Even though Hunter and I were in the same year and attended the same buildings from 4th through 12th grade, we never had a class together until our senior year. A friendship formed, but I was primarily Maren’s friend to Hunter. A few months later, we went off to college many miles apart. During those four years, we briefly talked over social media and occasionally ran into each other during winter breaks.After graduating from undergrad, I was waitressing at my usual spot, Totin’s Diner, when I got a text from Hunter that said something like, “I’m moving to Greenville for PA school. If you’re free, we should find a time to catch up!” To which I responded, “I leave for Africa next week—maybe next year:)”Fast forward to February 2022: I had moved back home, just finished a month of interviews for my first nursing job, and was waitressing to pass the time when Hunter messaged me asking, “Are you in Africa?” I replied, “No, I’m at Totin’s.” Within eight hours of that message, we found ourselves downtown catching up over loud music with Hunter’s PA friend Carolyn and my best friend Tessa. After many days of texting, I received a phone call while I was in Nashville—from Hunter Baxter himself—officially asking me on a date!After the most perfect first date, it turned into a second date, then a third, and then 3-21-22 became our dating anniversary!The years since that first date have been filled with countless adventures, brunches, weekends away, and so much laughter. I cannot wait to walk down the aisle and marry my best friend, surrounded by all our loved ones.

Our Story

♡ Engagement Photos ♡

♡ Weddings Before Ours ♡

♡ Trips ♡

Big Pittsburgh People 🖤💛

♡ Fun Stuff ♡

Photos

Maura Flynn

Chase DeMaille

Keely Flynn

Pat Kregeloh

Alana Zimmer

Brendan Scheller

Tessa Franchi

Logan Long

Holly Ludvigsen

Hugh O'Neil

Maren Baxter

Michael Flynn

Wedding Party

Q + A

Airports

- Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is about 1 hour and 30 minutes and about 70 miles from Oak Lodge

- Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (Latrobe) (LBE) is about 17 minutes and about 10 miles from Oak Lodge&nbsp;

Hotels

Are there hotel rooms blocked off? 

Yes! When you call the hotel of your choosing from below, please advise them you are staying for the Baxter Flynn Wedding. They both provide rooms at a discounted price until May 1st, 2026.***must call to get the discount

12 min drive away, 5.6 miles, 4.5 stars

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Donegal by IHG

20 min drive away, 11.3 miles, 4.4 stars (4 min drive from Arnold Palmer Regional Airport - Latrobe)

Hampton Inn Latrobe

Other Accommodation Options

- We also highly encourage you to look into AirBnB Options! There are a lot of nice spaces in the area! When searching:&nbsp;-Donegal, PA-Ligonier, PA-Stahlstown, PA -Also consider staying at the Seven Springs Mountain Resort!

Travel

Activities Near Oak Lodge

Fort Ligonier

Fallingwater

Go Karts, Mini Golf, Golf Driving Range, and Batting Cages!

Caddie Shak Family Entertainment Center

Living Treasures Animal Park

One of many golf courses in the area!Also, check out Donegal Highlands Golf Course or Seven Springs for more tee times!

Sliding Rock Golf Course

Although Seven Springs is a ski resort, they offer a lot of fun activities in the summer from paddle boarding, to axe throwing, golfing, even the alpine slide!

Seven Springs Mountain Resort

One of our favorite date days: hiking and a picnic!***There are multiple other beautiful state parks in the area to check out too***

Brenna & Hunter

Brenna & Hunter

Registry