Rehearsal Lunch

The Barn at Pollard Grove

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Jeff and Shannon met in Greensburg, PA while they were attending Seton Hill University in November of 2017. Jeff, a sophomore at the time, just so happened to be the Resident Assistant of the floor below Shannon's (a freshman at the time). They were introduced at a birthday dinner for a mutual friend, where Shannon spent the evening making fun of Jeffrey, and Jeffrey spent the evening falling in love. About two weeks after the initial introduction they had their first real date, which ended in Jeff purchasing 3 items from Walmart while they were driving back from dinner. He said he only needed 'the essentials' and wouldn't be very long. When he returned, he had a box of GoGurts, butt wipes, and canned chicken. That was when Shannon realized, 'Geez, what is wrong with this guy'. They have been together ever since. Jeffrey, wasted no time taking Shannon to all the large family gatherings and throwing her into the center of his holidays, small town celebrations, and firehall events. Shannon, wasted no time showing Jeff what a real cheesesteak was, and what it was like growing up in a town that did not have a "Bring your tractor to school day". Shannon and Jeff managed to survive undergraduate schooling, and ended up graduating college in the same year. Jeff graduated in May of 2020, and Shannon followed in his footsteps in December of 2020, neither of them managing to have an in-person ceremony or celebration. After college, Jeff moved back home (a whopping 20 minutes from Greensburg) to start work and adulting with a math degree, while Shannon ended up attending medical school at LECOM in Greensburg, beginning in fall of 2021. Amidst the schooling, the two of them found a love of traveling, even if it was just to visit Shannon's family scattered around the country. Shannon and Jeff adopted their first (fur) child in April of 2022, Ruger. By the time wedding day rolls around, Ruger will be about 3.5 years old and ready for another furry sibling. Jeff proposed to Shannon on the top of Rich Mountain Fire Tower in NC on July 17th, 2022. Surrounded by family, it was easily one of the best days of their lives. They both knew they wanted to get married surrounded by the Smokey Mountain range, to celebrate the day that has been in the making since they were 18 and 19 years old.

Our Story

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Lauren grew up just outside of Philadelphia, her dad's house was only 5 houses down the street from mine. Lauren and I have been best friends since meeting at a lemonade stand in the summer of 2009, just before starting 5th grade. Over the past 15 years, the two of us have grown up together and we've become apart of each other's families. Lauren has been by my side through every major (and minor) life event. Lauren currently works in marketing in Conshohocken, PA. 

Lauren Burns

Seth has been my best friend since elementary school. Seth lived three streets up from me in our small town of Wyano, PA. Seth currently lives in New Stanton, Pa. Seth is a jack of all trades and has always been there for me. He is newly single and ready to mingle, so ladies please run away if he tries to talk to you! 

Seth Bieranowski

Kelsey is Shannon's big sister. Ever since Kelsey got two little sisters, she has claimed both me (and our little sister Tina) as her 'babies'. From pushing me around in her doll stroller to giving Tina and I the BEST hand-me downs any girl could ask for. Kelsey has proven to be an incredible role model and friend. She is the older sister, wife, and mother that I only aspire to be one day. Kelsey currently works at Denver Health in CO as a Management Supervisor on the Social Work Team. She has two boys, Colton (12) and Carter (2) who make up half of my nephew crew. 

Kelsey Wirtz

Jamie has had the ability to know me for all my life as he is my older brother. Jamie and I are often hanging out with each other doing everything from construction projects, to firefighting, and hunting. Jamie currently lives in Turkeytown, PA with his wife Ashley. Jamie works as a safety consultant for multiple businesses. 


Jamie Pergola

Ally grew up in Mt. Pleasant, PA (about an hour from Pittsburgh). Ally and I met in our freshman year of college. Ally and I lived together intermittently throughout our undergraduate and graduate medical schooling. She is my fellow runner, walker, hiker and exercise friend. She always see's the goodness in everyone, even when she shouldn't! Ally currently works as a neurology physician assistant in Greensburg, PA. 

Ally Kaputa

Ben came into my life when he began dating Shannon's older sister, Kelsey, about 7 years ago. Ben and I quickly became great friends through our mutual love for construction work, skiing, and just hanging out. Ben is an awesome dad to his two sons, Colton and Carter. Ben currently lives in the outskirts of Denver, CO where he manages a construction company with one of his best friends. 

Ben Wirtz

Morgan grew up in the tiny town of Berlin, PA (truly in the middle of nowhere). Morgan and I met during the first semester of our freshman year of college. Since then, we have also lived together intermittently throughout our undergraduate and graduate schooling. She is the only person who cleans and organizes as much as I do. I will always miss the days living under the same roof with her. Morgan currently works as an emergency department physician assistant at Cleveland Clinic in OH. 

Morgan Yost

Logan and I had a great friendship growing up because we are cousins and traveled through school in the same grade. Logan and I have continued to be close friends as we grew up because we are always finding projects to work on. Logan currently lives outside of Smithton, PA and is operating his own HVAC business.

Logan Aaron

Morgan grew up in La Plata, MD and ended up coming to Seton Hill for her undergraduate studies. Morgan and I met during our sophomore year of college. We lived together through the rest of college. Being the only one in our college friend group that wasn't studying medicine, she was always up for a trip to the mall and ready for a night out. She currently works as a Destination Sales Executive at the Gaylord National Resort in MD. 

Morgan Fitch

Nick became one of my best friends when we were introduced to each other in college. Nick and I often found ourselves encouraging each other to do crazy things and enjoyed going out to the bars together in college. Nick currently lives outside of East Stroudsburg, PA where he is a Physician Assistant in Cardiology.

Nick Prosper

Sammi grew up just outside of Philly, but didn't meet me until we both traveled to Pittsburgh, PA for college. We were college roommates from our freshman semester in 2017 through most of their graduate medical schooling! Sammi was my first friend in college and we shared a mutual love of Wawa, football and chocolate. She has been there for me through every step of adulthood. Sammi currently works as a hematology/oncology physician assistant at Hershey Medical Center! 

Sammi Arbiz

Andrew is my little cousin but has always been like a little brother to me. We often spend a bunch of our time together working on construction projects, skiing, and hunting. Andrew lives in Turkeytown, PA and currently works as a carpenter in the union.

Andrew Roth

Wedding Party

Q + A

We will not be getting a room block at any specific hotel. Guests are welcome to stay wherever they please! There are tons of great options on AirBnB and VRBO as well. The closest airport to the venue is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS in Knoxville). There is another smaller airport called Tri-Cities Airport (TRI) that is close to the venue as well.

About 1.9 miles from the venue!A 2-star hotel with 4.1 star reviews.

Comfort Suites Kodak Sevierville

About 2.0 miles from the venue!A 3-star hotel with 4.3 star reviews.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kodak East-Sevierville, an IHG Hotel

About 2.1 miles from the venue!A 2-star hotel with 4.0 star reviews.

Best Western Sevierville/Kodak Inn

About 2.2 miles from the venue!A 2-star hotel with 4.5 star reviews.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Sevierville Kodak

Only about 2.5 miles away from the venue!A 3-star hotel with 4.5 star reviews.

Hampton Inn & Suites Sevierville @ Stadium Drive

About 7.7 miles from the venue, but located in the heart of Sevierville with close proximity to many attractions. A 3-star hotel with 4.2 star reviews.

Hampton Inn Sevierville

About 9.9 miles from the venue, but located in Pigeon Forge, near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Dollywood. A 3-star hotel with 4.3 star reviews.

The Resort at Governor's Crossing

About 11.5 miles from the venue, but located in Pigeon Forge, near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Dollywood. A 3-star hotel with 4.7 star reviews.

Jeffrey & Shannon

Jeffrey & Shannon

Things to Do

Gatlinburg, TN

Dollywood Park & Resort

Sevierville Moonshine Tours

Smoky Mountain Knife Works

Scenic Helicopter Tour

Smokey Mountain Hiking Trails

Sweetwater Valley Farm