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Our Wedding

Cole &amp; I met the summer of 2016 where we both held summer jobs at The Ramada Inn in State College. Though we at times worked long hours, time would fly by whenever we got to be side by side. Slowly but surely he began to sweep me off my feet with his humor, smile, dance moves, and coffees he would bring to me at work. On August 29th, 2021, we decided to have a get together at our home with both our parents, some family and friends. What I had thought was just a birthday celebration for my mom, turned out to be so much more. In the middle of our kitchen after singing happy birthday to my mom, I turned around to find Cole on one knee proposing to me in front of all those closest to us. With all the cheers &amp; tears, it felt like I was dreaming. One apartment, two cats, one dog, a house, and five years later, we can't wait to continue to make memories as husband &amp; wife! Cole and I look forward to celebrating our love in front of family &amp; friends as we dance the night away. See you all August 27th, 2022!!

Our Love Story

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Claudia's cousin, big sister, role model, and best friend all-in-one. Claudia spent the majority of her childhood playing dress up and shopping with Maria (which may explain the lifelong Marshalls addiction). Now 26+ years of looking up to her, their bond is beyond inseparable and Claudia could not picture a better person to stand next to her as she says "I do".
Maria is also the mother of the beautiful flower girl- Mia,

Maria

From the start of freshman year as classmates, to roommates out of college in Pittsburgh, Samantha and Claudia have shared endless memories. Samantha brought Claudia along to all her sorority events throughout college and were even each others Frat Formal Friday dates Jr. year.  Needless to say, they will be tackling all of life's big and small moments together. 

Samantha

Claudia's future sister-in-law. If you could picture Cole in a female version, it would be Taylor. Her sense of humor, and inner and outer beauty  make it so easy to bond. She is the little sister-the cool and fashionable sister- Claudia has always wanted and will finally have! Claudia can't wait to grow old with Taylor by her side, dominating volleyball at all the family reunions, and going on endless family vacations. 

Taylor

Claudia's roommate for the majority of college. Also bringing Claudia along to many sorority events, they ended most of their nights with dance parties and mac & cheese with onions. Despite being almost 400 miles apart, they look forward to their hour long phone conversations. Let the countdown begin till they can share a "sleep" together again.  

Jenna

Claudia's college best friend. Knowing of each other throughout nursing school, they became inseparable Junior year. From spending dusk till dawn together to living across the state from one another, they continue to plan events throughout the year together. Monica's carefree attitude never fails to keep those around her smiling. You can find her and Claudia busting out their best dance moves all night long!

Monica

Meeting the summer of 2016, Shealyn has been around since the beginning of Claudia and Coles love story.  When they first met, neither of them would have guessed they would end up in the same city after graduation. As Claudia is gone from home more often than not for work, whenever she comes home they make sure to have themselves a Shea & Claudia day. Though each time they go out, they regret their hangover, they will be sharing their love for bloody mary's and tequila on the big day!

Shealyn

Though Morgan and Claudia both attended nursing school together at PennState and were neighbors senior year, they didn't become best friends till they ended up in the NICU together after school. Their subtle (but not always) need for affection is just one similarity between the two. Morgan's love and compassion for those around her make the friendship so easy and a guaranteed lifelong one. Feel free to spare her a tissue- as she will be shedding many tears.

Morgan

On Claudia's first travel nursing assignment she met Rachel. A little shy and hesitant to the new environment, Rachel made sure she always had someone to eat lunch with. They bonded quickly, took a vacation together in Nashville and then became roommates as travel nurses in Philadelphia. Though they unfortunately cannot match outfits on the wedding day (as they tend to usually do), they will be starting off the day with bloody mary's and tons of laughter!

Rachel

Luke is Cole’s big brother and longest friend. Cole first met Luke at the hospital the day he was born. Cole recaps the meeting as Luke being a total gentleman and having a surprisingly firm handshake for a 3 year old. Luke is the type of big brother to take the blame every time we got in trouble. Nicest guy ever but terrible at video games.

Pro- cool dog
Con- terrible at hiding alcohol


Luke

Cole’s first memory of Noah was putting him in a body bag on the basketball court in 5th grade. Cole and Noah went to different middle schools but soon became best friends in high school. Great Guy, better friend, Papa John’s.. garlic knots…( is all he eats)

Pro- Great at arguing for Cole
Con- Insanely picky eater


Noah

Cole became friends with Jacob in the 9th grade. His mom let him build bombs and shoot guns in his backyard. Huge red flag now a days but back then it was all good fun. Cole doesn’t see Jacob much as he lives everywhere but America but he will always remain one of Cole’s best friends.

Pro- vast knowledge of animals
Con -lives in Norway


Jacob

Donnie was Cole’s long time roommate. Cole spent many nights trying to watch TV while Donnie learned how to play guitar for hours on end. He worked at the Ramada with Cole and Claudia (some may say he actually was the one who set them up). Donnie is a very interesting cat and a great friend.
Pro- great hair
Con- insomnia 


Donnie

Cole became instant best friends with Adrian when they started working together. Their 8 hour days consisted of tons of inside jokes, tiktoks and games (basically anything but actually working). He is always down for a great time and introduced Cole to drag brunches for which he is grateful for.

Pro- great dancer
Con- tilden

Adrian

Cole became really close friends with Jesus as he met him through Adrian. They share endless nights together that don't always end when they probably should. As much as Cole doesn't enjoy celebrating his birthday, for his 30th Jesus gifted him with a signed baseball from the Pittsburgh Pirates and he will forever be thankful.

Pro- great chef
Con- tilden (again)

Jesus

One day Sam (Claudia's MOH) was eating a piping hot bowl of butter noodles and through the steam and a fresh cloud of spray butter she saw a strikingly handsome young man and his name was Nick.. As Sam and Nick’s relationship grew so did Cole and Nick’s. Sometimes Cole wonders what if he was the cute girl behind the bowl of noodles…..
Pro- great mustache
Cons- doesn’t come out Sundays & rumple mintz.. we will leave it at that


Nick

Kendall is the self proclaimed trivia master which is a weird title considering he never wins when Cole isn’t there. Cole has had a lot of great times with Kendall in the southside and everywhere else their adventures take them.
Pro- lets Cole sleep on his couch
Con- won’t let you play with his legos


Kendall

Claudia's little cousin (Maria's daughter) and forever princess. Mia's bubbly personality, love for school, and sassiness at times reminds Claudia of her younger self.  With a similar age difference between her mother and Claudia and herself and Claudia, they will no doubt continue to grow an inseparable bond. As she lights up every room she walks into, she will be the perfect introduction to the bride as she spreads flower pedals down the isle.

Wedding Party

Q + A

Homewood Suites Pittsburgh-Southpointe

AC Hotel Pittsburgh Southpointe

We have reserved a block of rooms at both hotels listed above. Each hotel has two styles of rooms included in the block with the price listed above. The rooms are reserved for 08.26.2022 & 08.27.2022. Both dates are not needed for to reserve under the block.  The block will be available to book through Wednesday, July 27, 2022! Please book accordingly.

Claudia & Cole

Claudia & Cole

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