Christian Klay Winery

Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

It all started on an intramural soccer team…Alex and Liz’s team had won the championship game in their soccer league, though looking back, they won so much more. They celebrated the win the night before COVID-19 had shut everything down and from then on, Alex and Liz were in a long distance relationship for over a year. The halfway point between Cincinnati and Philadelphia is Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania where Liz and Alex would meetup and enjoy hiking, rafting, local restaurants, and now their wedding day. Through 4 moves, a pandemic, grad school, and many 9 hour drives, their love prevailed and they now live happily in Cincinnati, Ohio with their adorable Australian Shepherd, Rosie.

Our Story

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Sabrina Eichelberger

Mariah Quaid

Michaela Roth

Emily Malloy

Nicole Stahl

Victoria Kester

Jake Bernecker

Sam Brauns

Dylan Meyer

Eric Altonen

Brian Wagoner

Chris Guerriero

Wedding Party

The Summit Inn is one of the last remaining grand porch hotels in America. It was first opened to the public in 1907. Due to its excellent facilities, it's location on Chestnut Ridge, and the beautiful views, the resort was an immediate success and is still a popular destination today. The reserved room block deadline for the Kester Wagoner Wedding has unfortunately passed, though there may be available rooms. Call to schedule your reservation. Note: This location will be part of the charter bus route from the wedding venue to your hotel.

The Historic Summit Inn

There are no available rooms at this location any longer, though there is a small shop with breakfast/lunch options and souvenirs! The bride and groom's favorite breakfast spot in Ohiopyle!

Falls Market Inn & Suites

The Ohiopyle Suites is located in the heart of Ohiopyle! There are 10 studio units in the reservation block with 2 queen beds in each room. Please call to book your reservation. **Update: As of 9/3, there are 5 rooms left (rooms 106, 107, 205-207). They strongly recommend that guests book their reservations by 9/18 (1 month prior to reservation), otherwise they will start to cancel the blocked rooms and open to the public as it is a very busy season.

The Ohiopyle Suites

Following the link provided, you will find many cabins and rentals within the towns of Farmington, Ohiopyle, and Chalkhill. This would be a great option for larger groups as the number of bedrooms vary. Of note, the charter bus will only have drop off locations at the Historic Summit Inn and the town of Ohiopyle.

Ohiopyle Vacation Rentals

There will be transportation provided via a charter bus!The bus will begin pick up at 6:30 pm at the winery and will drop off guests in two locations (Ohiopyle town and Historic Summit Inn). There will be a total of 5 shuttle trips for pick up at the winery which will occur every hour starting at 6:30 pm. The last shuttle will be at 10:30 pm. You are able to leave your car at the venue overnight and pick it up the next morning.

Antique Coach Excursions

Travel

This is a 27 mile trail that follows the Youghiogheny River banks in the Ohiopyle State Park and is part of the Great Allegheny Passage that connects Pittsburgh, PA to Cumberland, MD. The trail features scenic views of the river, cascading feeder streams, and maturing deciduous forests.

Great Allegheny Passage Hiking & Bike Trail

Cucumber Falls is a 30-foot waterfall located in Ohiopyle State park that is accessible near the Cucumber Falls parking area and is approximately a 0.3 mile hike to the overlook.

Cucumber Falls

The grooms favorite…whitewater rafting!!! There are several different trips offered on the Youghiogheny River, including the Lower Yough (Class II-IV), Middle Yough (Class I-II), and the Upper Yough (Class III-V).

Whitewater Rafting

Ohiopyle proudly houses two of Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic architectural wonders—Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob. These landmarks are especially captivating during the fall, when the brilliance of autumn foliage envelopes Wright’s masterpieces. To tour Fallingwater and witness its seasonal splendor, reservations are a must.

Frank Lloyd Wright Houses

The confrontation at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the prelude to the war fought by England and France for control of the North American continent. The struggle was known in North America as the French and Indian War and spread around the world as the Seven Years' War. It ended in 1763 with the removal of French power from North America and India. The action at Fort Necessity was also the first major event in the military career of George Washington. It was the only time he ever surrendered to an enemy.

Elizabeth & Alex

Elizabeth & Alex

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