Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

East Liberty Presbyterian Church

Ceremony

Cathedral Room at St. Nicholas

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Trace Brewing

Out-of-Towners' Brunch

Our Wedding

David and Jason met in January 2018, while David was student-teaching at Brashear High School in Pittsburgh. Jason was a barista at Starbucks and the Director of Family Ministries at a local church. After seven months of dating in Pennsylvania, David moved to Illinois for an engineering job with Northrop Grumman as well as a part-time MBA at the University of Chicago. Jason started pursuing his Master of Divinity at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary that fall. Thanks to the overnight Amtrak train between Pittsburgh and Chicago, David and Jason were able to visit each other regularly despite the distance. On December 28th, 2019, David and Jason proposed to each other at the top of Mount Royal in Montreal, Quebec. They celebrated with fondue and family, and they were excited to begin planning the next chapter of their lives together. When the COVID-19 pandemic began, David and Jason were thankfully able to work remotely and take classes online, which allowed them to spend more time together. On December 5th, 2020, David and Jason joined in marriage in a small ceremony with their immediate families. In June 2021, David and Jason moved into an apartment together in the Highland Park neighborhood of Pittsburgh. That summer they both graduated with their master's degrees, and they became the adoptive parents of two cats, Blake and Byron. David and Jason are excited to finally celebrate their marriage with friends and extended family on July 9, 2022. We can't wait to see you in Pittsburgh!

Our Story

Photos

Jonathan Falk

Jordan Frazier

Daniel Falk

Kimberly-Dawn Falk

Randy Dauer

Laurie Dauer

Katelyn Dauer

Jared Dauer

Wedding Party

Q + A

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Travel

Our Favorite Activities

The Strip District is home to a large assortment of boutique shops, international grocery stores, restaurants, and more. Some of our favorite places to explore include Allegheny Coffee &amp; Tea Exchange, Penzey's Spices, Pittsburgh Popcorn, Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop, Mon Aimee Chocolat, Wigle Whiskey, Wholey's Fish Market, and Pennsylvania Macaroni Co.

Strip District

The Mattress Factory has pioneered the development of alternative art forms through site-specific installations, video, and performance art. It is nationally and internationally recognized as a leader in site-specific, contemporary art and is notorious for pushing the boundaries of both artist and viewer.&nbsp; Tickets can sell out, so it is recommended to book ahead of time.

Mattress Factory

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. Opened on May 20, 1877, the Duquesne Incline was rescued and restored by a group of local residents in 1963 and still delights residents and visitors with its original, elegant, wooden cable cars. Now you can visit the interior of the incline and watch the machinery while it operates. The Duquesne Incline's upper station houses a museum of Pittsburgh history, including photos and a storehouse of information on inclines from around the world. Unusual Pittsburgh souvenirs, maps and photos can be found at the gift shop.

The Duquesne Incline

Penguins, red pandas, komodo dragons, pygmy hippos, elephants, and otters are some of our favorite animals to see at the zoo. At less than $20/person, the Pittsburgh Zoo &amp; PPG Aquarium is a great bargain for hours of entertainment.

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

Point State Park, located at the confluence of three rivers, is at the tip of Pittsburgh’s “Golden Triangle.” The park commemorates and preserves the strategic and historic heritage of the area during the French and Indian War (1754-1763). The fountain is a great place to cool off on a hot summer day while enjoying views of the Pittsburgh skyline.

Point State Park

Places to Eat

A great spot for breakfast, lunch, or brunch in the East Liberty neighborhood.

Square Cafe

Our favorite place for Thai takeout. If you are not a fan of spicy food, make sure to request a spice level of 1... The higher spice levels can get quite hot!

Smiling Banana Leaf

One of our favorite places for dinner. For authentic cuisine, be sure to check out the Chinese section of the menu, but they also offer American-style Chinese dishes as well.

Sichuan Gourmet

One of our favorite places to grab ice cream!

Millie's Homemade Ice Cream

Things to Do

Blueprint

Please know that your presence is the greatest gift of all!However, if you do wish to celebrate with a gift, we have created a gift registry for your convenience and inspiration. Please click this link to view our registry:<a href="https://www.blueprintregistry.com/registry/DavidAndJason" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.blueprintregistry.com/registry/DavidAndJason</a>

David & Jason

David & Jason

Travel

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