Claire & Alec
November 8 2025
Pittsburgh PA
Wedding Day
Saturday, November Eighth, Two Thousand Twenty-Five at Four O'Clock In The Evening
Attire: Formal Cocktail Attire
4:00 PM–5:00 PM
Ceremony
St. Paul Cathedral
108 North Dithridge Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
Attire: Formal Cocktail Attire
Please note that the ceremony is at a church and will be a full hour. The ceremony will end with communion which you are welcome to partake in if you are a practicing catholic and have gone to confession recently. We ask that you remain seated during this time if this does not apply to you. It is best to leave the ceremony by 5:15pm to head over to the reception hall as there is a mass scheduled at 6pm in the church.
5:30 PM–11:00 PM
Reception
The University Club at the University of Pittsburgh
123 University Place, Pittsburgh, PA, 15260
Attire: Formal Cocktail Attire
We can’t wait for you to join us, we’re looking forward to seeing all of your dance moves. Let’s party!!!
Our Story
The Story of Us
Alec and Claire originally met in high school in gym class. They both took badminton/volleyball which Claire was really good at and Alec not so much. Alec initiated hanging out for the first time two years after graduating through Instagram. Claire posted a very punny photo which Alec then replied to which led to hanging out for the first time. They went to Chris’s Family Restaurant in Allentown but nothing happened as Claire was moving to Pittsburgh for school. Two years later after graduating from Pitt, Claire moved back home. Claire reached back out and rekindled the friendship. They instantly both knew it was something more. Ever since then, they both have shared memories, laughs, smiles and so many puns.
Photos
Wedding Party
Rose Sharga - Maid of Honor
Joshua Barber - Best Man
Andrea Williams - Bridesmaid
Jordan Fenner - Groomsman
Sarah Wiehagen - Bridesmaid
Mitchell Sacco - Groomsman
Emma Rasero - Bridesmaid
Brandon Keenan - Groomsman
Leah Belman - Bridesmaid
Alex Hunter - Groomsman
Britney Metz - Bridesmaid
Ty Taschler - Groomsman
Caroline Hale - Bridesmaid
Jonathon Mannino - Groomsman
Ayana Abraham - Bridesmaid
Jacob Hanley - Groomsman
Q + A
What date should I RSVP by?
We ask that you please RSVP by Friday, October 3rd
What is the dress code attire?
We’d love to see our family and friends get dressed up for our big day. Dress Code is Formal Cocktail Attire. Ladies can wear formal dresses from knee length to floor length. Gentlemen can wear a suit and tie. No jeans please!
Colors to avoid are shades of white and burnt orange unless you want to look like a bridesmaid haha.
What time should I arrive?
The ceremony will start promptly at 4:00 p.m.
so we ask that guests arrive between 3:30 and 3:45 to ensure you have plenty of time to find a seat and get settled in.
Can I bring a guest?
Due to limited space, we are only able to accommodate those guests formally invited on your wedding invitation. If you received a plus one they will appear under your name when you RSVP. Thank you for understanding!
Are kids invited?
We love your little ones! However, we have decided to keep our wedding and reception an adults-only event with the exception of our flower girl.
Is there transportation to/from the venue?
No, but there are two local hotels within walking distance of both the ceremony and reception hall.
Will there be parking?
The church has a parking lot available during our ceremony time but due to limited space we would recommend carpooling or walking from the hotel. The reception hall has off-street parking which is free after 6pm along with a parking garage right next to our venue.
Can I take pictures during the ceremony?
We are having an “unplugged ceremony” which means no phones or cameras. We would love to see all of our favorite faces as we say “I do”. We have hired professionals to capture this moment for us and promise to share our photos as we receive them. After the ceremony, feel free to take as many photos and videos as you would like.
Travel
The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection
5130 Bigelow Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-578-8500
Unfortunately we were unable to book room blocks due to a Pittsburgh homecoming event.
A 8 minute walk to the ceremony and 5 minute walk to the reception hall.
Courtyard Pittsburgh University Center
100 Lytton Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15213
412-682-6200
A 7 minute walk to our ceremony and an 8 minute walk to our reception hall
Things to Do
The Cathedral Of Learning
4200 Fifth Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15260
The Cathedral of Learning alsog known as “Cathy” to locals is a Pittsburgh staple
Duquesne Incline
1212 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15211
Phipps Conservatory And Botanical Gardens
1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Acrisure Stadium
100 Art Rooney Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Home to the Pittsburgh Steelers
Primanti Bros
Lunch/ Dinner
Many locations - Oakland, Strip District, Downtown, etc
Hofbrauhaus
2705 S Water St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Lunch/Dinner
Pamela's Dinner
3703 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15213
Breakfast but beware of the Sunday morning church rush