The Crow’s Nest

Rehearsal Dinner

Westside Bowl

Brunch & Bowling

Stambaugh Auditorium

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Accommodations: For your convenience, a block of rooms has been reserved at The Doubletree by Hilton in Downtown Youngstown. When calling to make your reservation, please mention the LaRocca/Baker wedding in order to receive a discounted rate.

Our Wedding

Nick and Maria met at the very beginning of the 2020 COVID Pandemic.  Maria was living in Pittsburgh, and Nick was living in Brooklyn, they were both bunkering down at their parents homes in Youngstown, mindlessly scrolling through online dating apps to find conversation when they found each other. With the uncertainty of the world and meeting new people and after a month of chatting online, Nick planned a picnic in Mill Creek Park.  He unknowingly packed Marias favorite bottle of Rosé and they chatted for hours. They were pretty much inseparable from there.    Before Maria knew it, Nick was packing up his things in Brooklyn and moving to Pittsburgh to be closer to her and his family.  In that first year they were together, they experienced a lot of joy, loss, and ultimately contracted COVID together and were quarantined.  They both quickly realized through lifes ups and downs, together, they could face anything.  They now live together in a red rowhouse in Pittsburgh, with their best fur friend Artie and a lifetime of memories to make laying before them.  They are madly in love and cannot wait to share their special day with you all in June!

Ready, Set, Go! 

Our Story

Photos

Cristina LaRocca

Charlie Baker 

Erica LaRocca

Michael Stein

Rachel Sinistro

Justin Reese

Celeste Sinistro

Alex Myers

Alexis Kepford

Michael Kalapos

Gianna Murray

Mario Murray

Wedding Party

DoubleTree by Hilton Youngstown Downtown

Travel

Truly a gem in the Youngstown area, and Maria's favorite place to hang out during her days at YSU. This museum is "free" but please donate a few bucks if you visit. It is very close to our venue, and a great thing to do during your weekend stay in Youngstown.

The Butler Institute of American Art

Stop here for a drink before the wedding... we're serious! We love the owners Marcy &amp; Ira and they brew a hell of a good beer. Their dog-friendly patio is a great place to spend a sunny June day.

Noble Creature Wild Ales & Lagers

Pizza, Bowling, Booze, and Good Music! What more could you ask for?? This is another favorite spot of ours in the Youngstown Area. Say Hi to the owner, our friend, Nate Offerdahl and get a pizza with pickles on it, you won't be sorry!

A pizza a day keeps the bad vibes away, at least that's what we say in Youngstown. Maria's favorite pizza in Youngstown is Avalon's Brier Hill. It's a style you can only find in our little city. 10/10 would recommend.

Avalon Downtown Pizzeria

Things to Do

Registry

Maria & Nicholas

Maria & Nicholas

M&N

Brunch & Bowling

Wedding Day

4:00 PM–4:30 PM

Ceremony

4:30 PM–5:30 PM

Cocktail Hour

5:30 PM–11:00 PM

Reception