Wedding Day

Barron's Red Silo

Ceremony

Bell's Banquets & Catering

Reception

Spring

Our Wedding

Our Story 

Our story begins like most modern day love stories, on the internet. One sunny August day, two then strangers caught each other’s eye on Bumble and it was a match! We messaged almost nonstop for a few days before we decided that a real life date was in order. We met up for dinner and then decided to walk it off at Brady’s Run Park. We walked around for a while before finding a park bench that we occupied for hours. Our conversation lasted well after dark and only decided we should call it a night once the wind picked up as a storm rolled in. We parted ways but both knew we had met someone special that night. From that night on, we were inseparable. We quickly made it official and have been each other’s person ever since. Fast forward to Valentine’s Day 2023. We had decided to skip the love festivities this year but being an unseasonably warm night, decided to go for a walk instead. We ended up at Riverview Park, one of our favorite spots to hike and explore. At the top of the hill at the base of the Observatory but overlooking the lights of Pittsburgh, Brian got down on one knee to “get a rock out of his shoe” but ended up pulling out a much shinier rock than expected! Of course, it was a big yes! Brian is a native of Knoxville Tennessee and moved to Pennsylvania in 2016 for his job. He is an avid Hot Wheels collector and loves all things mechanical. In his free time, he enjoys exploring the great outdoors, kayaking and hiking. Anyone who knows him will say he is one of the friendliest guys you will ever meet. Jen is a Yinzer but loves to travel, evident by her long career in the travel industry. She loves road trips, hiking, live music and cooking. Most of all she loves spending time with her friends and family and doing her best to make people laugh. Together, Jen &amp; Brian enjoy spending time with Jen’s son Logan and their 2 kitties. We look forward to celebrating the next chapter in our story with all of our friends and family. See you in May!&nbsp;

Our Story

Photos

Jen first met Ashley one chilly March night in 2019 at The Beacon in Renfrew through mutual friends. Ashley and Jen talked nonstop that night and have been joined at the hip ever since. Ashley is one of Jen's biggest cheerleaders, her concert buddy, shoulder to cry on and most importantly, best friend. 

Ashley is a Dental Assistant by day but has a passion for photography and videography. Ashley is also a music enthusiast and our resident party DJ. You'll be sure to find her on the dance floor, especially if anything from The Weeknd comes on! 


Ashley Pistachio 

Sarah and Jen became fast friends one St. Patty's day over their shared loved of pickles! Since that day, they chat almost daily and constantly send each other pictures of their cats. They share a love of all things silly and weird. 

Sarah is a Paralegal in the Burgh by day. She loves all things horror and true crime. If there is a haunted house within a hundred miles, she will be there! She also loves kayaking and traveling to new places! 

Sarah Thompson - Cooney

So you thought there could only be one Jennifer Stanifer? Wrong, there is a legend who has come before the bride to be! The Stanifer brothers have great taste in women and apparently really love the name Jennifer! 
Jen and Jennifer became fast friends over snapchat after meeting at their wedding in November of 2021. Most of the time they are sending each other pictures of each others pets, food or trying out the newest filter for laughs. Jennifer is in the Insurance Field by day but loves hiking, going to the gym or snuggling up with a book and her cute pupper Django! 

Jennifer Stanifer 

Best Buds since birth, Mark is Brian's brother and OG partner in crime. Mark resides in the Knoxville area with his wife Jennifer and what is possibly the cutest dog ever! Mark works in IT for the Knoxville Sheriff Department. He loves playing video games in his free time and also likes hiking and going to the Gym. 

Mark Stanifer 

Brian was introduced to Ryan shortly after he met Jen and these two hit it off immediately. Ryan brought Brian into his inner circle and it quickly felt like he had always been there. Ryan is a Client Service Specialist by day but is an avid football fan, brew enthusiast and animal lover in his free time. 

Ryan Pistachio 

Jesse and Ryan opened their bromance to Brian as soon as they met, and since then our group of friends has become one big family. They love to hang out around the campfire, have some beers and chat about life. 

Jesse is a plumber from New Castle, PA. He likes to spend his time outdoors and traveling to cool places. He’s a horror junkie, fellow cat dad, and has a cool motorcycle. He also makes his own mead! 

Jesse Cooney

Wedding Party

Q + A

Preferred Hotel - Group Rate $149 plus tax, per night **IHG Members will receive an extra $10 off the group rate! To book, please call <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=holiday+inn+donegal&amp;rlz=1C1GCEA_enCA997CA998&amp;oq=holiday+inn+done&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyFggBEC4YrwEYxwEYgAQYmAUYmQUYngUyBggCEEUYOTIHCAMQABiABDIWCAQQLhivARjHARiABBiYBRiZBRieBTIHCAUQABiABDIICAYQABgWGB4yCggHEAAYDxgWGB4yCAgIEAAYFhgeMggICRAAGBYYHqgCALACAA&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(724) 593-1881</a> and reference code SSW or the Skeehan-Stanifer Wedding. You can also reserve online at https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/donegal/donpa/hoteldetail using group code SSW. Please reserve your room no later than March 22, 2024. A guest shuttle will be provided after the ceremony from this hotel to the reception venue.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Donegal an IHG Hotel

Secondary Hotel - Group Rate $109 plus tax, per night To book, please call 724-547- 2095 and reference code SSW or the Skeehan-Stanifer Wedding. Please reserve your room no later than April 5, 2024.

Holiday Inn Express Mount Pleasant Scottdale an IHG Hotel

25 Minute Drive from Reception Venue

Seven Springs Mountain Resort

A shuttle will be provided for guests from the preferred hotel to the reception venue following the ceremony. Times will be posted closer to the date.

Jennifer & Brian

Jennifer & Brian

Q + A

WHAT’S THE DRESS CODE?

WHERE WILL THE CEREMONY BE HELD?

HOW DO I GET THERE?

IS THERE AN OPEN BAR?

CAN I BRING A DATE?

CAN I BRING MY KIDS?

HOW DO I RSVP?

HAVE YOU RESERVED A BLOCK OF HOTEL ROOMS?

AM I ALLOWED TO TAKE PHOTOS AT YOUR WEDDING?