Saint Mark the Evangelist Parish - Saint Kilian Church

Wedding Ceremony

Twelve Oaks Mansion

Cocktail Hour

Wedding Reception

Our Wedding

Our story began in 2018 on the campus of Youngstown State University. Emma was studying nursing, while Josh was visiting friends who attended YSU. At just 19, they were navigating the complexities of life—balancing exams, internships, and friendships. Although neither was actively seeking something serious, from their very first interaction, they sensed a special connection. As they faced various challenges, Josh and Emma chose to follow their hearts and give their relationship a real chance. During college, Josh learned how to be a patient as Emma shared her knowledge and practiced her new nursing skills. Josh and Emma were there for each other through each taste of adversity, in and out of school. They celebrated life and enjoyed countless late nights on Slippery Rock’s campus. Somewhere between Coffaro’s Pizza, O’donold’s, and MVR, they fell in love. Their relationship felt effortless; they became best friends, partners and confidants. Over the years, Josh and Emma have grown with each other. Emma caught the travel bug in college and shared her love for adventure with Josh, taking him on his first flight ever to Boston, Massachusetts. Josh followed Emma around the country and vowed to not slow down her adventurous heart. Josh and Emma have traveled overseas to Italy, been to the Caribbean and swam with stingrays, conquered New York and Connecticut, hiked mountains in Tennessee and relaxed on Floridian beaches. They have been to countless states on countless road trips. They have grown in their faith and are committed to putting God first in their marriage. They have overcome long distance, near and far. After many miles on a Hyundai Sonata, way too many U-hauls, and countless FaceTime calls, Josh and Emma are beyond blessed to finally be able to come together in front of God and their loved ones to commit to a lifetime together. Thank you for being a part of the best day of their lives! Here’s to the soon-to-be Mr. and Mrs. Gray!

Our Story

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Olivia is Emma’s sister and best friend. Olivia is the definition of loyal, genuine, selfless, and hilarious! She will give you the shirt off her back and always pick you up when you fall down. We are honored to have her be a part of this day and cannot thank her enough for the overwhelming amount of love she has given us and continues to give everyday. We love you, Liv! 

Olivia Rich

Ean and Josh have been friends for as long as they can remember! Ean has always been such a great friend. Josh and Ean were even roommates in college. Throughout the many changes that life has brought them, Ean and Josh have stuck by each others sides. We are so excited to have Ean be the best man and be a big part of our special day!

Ean Oprean

Chaslin has always been like a second sister to Emma. They have always been in each others’ lives. Emma’s mom is best friends with Chaslin’s mom. Chaslin’s parents are also Emma’s godparents! Chaslin is kind, smart, and beautiful inside and out! Chas, we are so excited to have you as such a huge part of our day!

Chaslin Hoover

Sean and Josh have been friends for as long as they can remember. They met at a very young age and have been friends ever since. Josh and Sean are like brothers. From the ball fields to lifting together and many trips to Nashville, Josh and Sean have remained best friends. Josh and Emma have spent many days at the Doran pool or hanging out at one of the basement parties! We are honored to have Sean stand by Josh’s side on our special day!

Sean Doran

Alexis is Emma’s first cousin and is like another sister to her. Alexis and Emma have spent many days together at Grandma’s house playing in the Neshannock crick, baking Christmas cookies, and laughing through all the family drama along the way. Alexis is very loving, sweet, and beautiful inside and out! We are so excited to have you in the wedding, Lex!

Alexis Prejsnar

Danny and Josh have also known each other from very early on in life and have always been close friends. Danny and Josh lived together through college. They have remained friends for all of these years through each stage of life. We are so excited to have Danny in the wedding party!

Danny Welker

Rachel and Emma have been friends since elementary school. Rachel and Emma were inseparable through their youth and have maintained their friendship through the various chapters of life. From being wildcats to wives, Emma and Rachel have found time to continue to grow their friendship and remain close! We’re so happy to have you in the wedding, Rach!

Rachel Berry

Mark and Josh have also been friends since elementary school. They’ve remained friends all of these years and spend a lot of time hanging out at Greg’s watching all of the football games. Mark is a great friend and we are so excited to have him in the wedding party!

Mark Slinn

Allie is Josh’s youngest sister. She is four years younger than Josh, but Allie is wise, caring, smart, and a great sister! She is very loved by both the bride and groom! We are so excited to have you in the wedding party, Allie!

Allie Gray

Max and Josh have been friends for many years, dating back to elementary school. Max and Josh are currently roommates and spend a lot of time watching football and hanging out around Cranberry. We’re excited to have you in the wedding, Max!

Max Nigon

Arianna is Josh’s younger sister. Arianna and Josh grew up riding around golf carts, playing basketball outside, and racing bikes around the yard. We love you Arianna, and we’re excited to have you in the wedding!

Arianna Stewart

Greg is one of Josh’s oldest friends. They met at a very young age and have been friends ever since. They’ve been able to maintain their friendship even though Greg is a big Giants fan! We’re so excited to have you in the wedding, Greg!

Greg Fornataro

Wedding Party

Q + A

This Marriott is conveniently located 9 minutes from the venue! We have a block of rooms reserved for your convenience. The rooms are $139/night plus taxes and fees for king and queen rooms. Parking onsite is free. The block runs from 3 PM Friday, June 27th until 12 PM Sunday, June 29th. Feel free to book one or two nights! You may book into the block up until June 5, 2025. Rooms are on a first come first serve basis. You can click the link below to book directly with our block, or you can call the hotel and mention “Rich/Gray wedding” to receive block price. We are providing buses to transport guests at the end of the night from the venue back to the hotel! The shuttle will run from 9:30 PM - 11:30 PM. Simply park at the venue, hop on the bus to head back to the hotel, and grab your car from the venue in the morning!

Pittsburgh Marriott North

Travel

Cranberry Highlands Golf Course

Cranberry Commons

Cranberry Mall

Off The Hook

Cenci's Pizzeria & Bar- Cranberry

Maxine's Coffee

Convive Coffee Roastery

Luciano's Italian Brick Oven

Things to Do

As we prepare to begin our journey together, our dream is to build a life in a home that reflects our love and shared goals. Both of us have established independent lives and have all of the necessities for life on our own. Therefore, we kindly ask that as you consider supporting our eternal union, we would prefer monetary support over traditional gifts like household items. We envision starting our life together in a cozy starter home. We look forward to the possibility of hosting loved ones and creating many new memories. Of course, if you prefer a more traditional gift, we've also created a registry for some home improvement items and experiences we'd cherish together.&nbsp;Thank you for supporting our dream, our lives, and our sacred union.

Emma & Josh

Emma & Josh

Registry