Bar Marco

Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

The WBU Event Venue

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Tryp Hotel by Wyndham Lawrenceville

Farewell Brunch

Vendors

Venue: The WBU Event VenueCaterer: Bistro to Go CateringPhotography: Nadine PhotographyEntertainment: DJ JessDay of Coordinator: Tiffany and Design

Our Wedding

We (Julia and Chris) met on an app called Bumble back in 2017. Our first date was at New Amsterdam bar in Lawrenceville. We talked for about 3 hours on that first date, which felt like a good sign that we had potential for a real connection. Our second date was a little bumpy (we went to a movie and were too awkward to hold each other's hand). But, after that, we were back on track and started building our love story in Pittsburgh. We moved into our first apartment - the one over Butterwood Bakery - in 2018. We explored local restaurants in search of the best pizza the city had to offer. We saw movies and concerts and went to dance parties with our friends at The Goldmark and Spirit. Chris supported Julia's musical gigs, and Julia cheered Chris on at the finish line of his races. 2020 came along and, through a lot of podcasts, zoom calls, and TV show binging, we survived the worst of the pandemic together in Pittsburgh. Chris got his PhD that summer, and in February 2021, we moved to Durham, NC. We both got new jobs and started a new adventure together here. We had some lows (our sweet little scaredy cat, Lawrence, passed away in 2022) and some big highs (we got engaged in March 2022!!) We've made many memories here in Durham: trips to both the mountains and the beaches have been so much fun. Of course, we've also been eating our way through the city and making a list of all of our favorite restaurants. (Viceroy, Cucciolo Osteria, and Pizzeria Mercato are top of the list.) Being on our own in a new city, we've grown together even more and are proud of the life and the love we've created. But we miss our family and friends often and are SO excited to come home to Pittsburgh for our wedding!!! WE CAN'T WAIT TO CELEBRATE WITH YOU!

From Bumble Beginnings

Our Story

Photos

Adrienne Stout

Daniel Reyes

Dillon Devine

Summer Slupe

Thomas Devine

Olivia Vanistendael

Keith Devine

Alex Reyes

Alaina Smith

Brian Hurwitz

Lydia Sine

Mark Rudolph

Wedding Party

When is everything happening? May 25, 2024Ceremony: 4:00-4:30 PMCocktail Hour: 5:00-6:00PMReception: 6:00-11:00PM

Where is the Wedding Ceremony &amp; Reception? The WBU Event Venue<a href="https://pittsburgheventvenue.com/event-parking/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pittsburgheventvenue.com/event-parking/</a>Address:1958 Varley St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

How do I get to the wedding ceremony and reception? There is limited parking at the WBU where both the ceremony and reception will be held. The best way to get to the wedding is to board one of the shuttles that will be leaving from the hotels where we are reserving our blocks! Departure Time (From Hotels to Wedding Venue): 3:00PM and 3:30PM Return Time (From Wedding Venue to Hotels): 10:30PM and 11:00PM

What should I wear to the wedding? Cocktail/Formal Attire (think suit and tie, dressier than a sun dress but doesn't have to be a floor length gown)

Q + A

Located in the Lawrenceville neighborhood, which is very walkable and filled with many of our favorite restaurants and businesses! This will be the primary hotel for the wedding party and guests. Note that this hotel is Valet Parking ONLY. Click the website button and you will be taken to a page where the promo code is already applied.

TRYP by Wyndham Pittsburgh/Lawrenceville Boutique Hotel

Second hotel option for guests. This hotel is located in Bakery Square and is close to a few restaurants as well as Mellon Park. Click the website button and you will be taken to a page where the promo code is already applied.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Pittsburgh Bakery Square

Accommodations

Take a walk in the cemetery! Trust us it's not that weird and actually pretty beautiful.

Allegheny Cemetery

Take a hike! Also known as the park where the bridge collapsed...

Frick Park

Our favorite art museum in Pittsburgh! Beware, they do not sell mattresses.

Mattress Factory

Stop by this gorgeous botanical garden near Pitt and CMU!

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Shop at Chris's favorite menswear store in the WORLD!

Vestis

Sip on Milk Tea with Boba and share a banh mi at our favorite lunch spot in Lawrenceville!

Banh Mi & Ti

One of our favorite pizza spots in the city! The most delicious sourdough crust.

Driftwood Oven

Dine on Argentinian steak, charred toast, or even Paella! We love this restaurant so much we went here every year for Chris's birthday!

Gaucho Parrilla Argentina

Grab a mocha and a crepe at the cutest breakfast spot in Pittsburgh!

Geppetto Cafe

Come for the beer, stay for the food at the brewery that helped us survive the pandemic!

Hop Farm Brewing Company

Enjoy upscale Thai cuisine at the most beautiful restaurant in Pittsburgh (in our opinion!). We went to Pusadee's on our third date and it holds a special place in our hearts!

Christopher & Julia

Christopher & Julia

Wedding Party