Private Ceremony

Ceremony

Blinns Barn and Pond 

Reception

Cocktail Hour

Dinner/Reception 

Fall

The Bride And Groom Will Be Having a Private Ceremony

Our Wedding

The bride and groom began dating in 2013 when they were 15 years old. The loving couple met each other in their younger years when they swam for Hopewell Area Aqua Club in the 5th grade. Although if you ask the Bride she will say they met in 4th grade during Monday night CCD class which resulted in the groom “allegedly” breaking her nose with a history book. The pair made it official on September 13th, 2013 when the groom asked the bride to be his girlfriend on the back of his quad and the rest is history. The couple has attended three semi formals and two proms together!

September 13th, 2013

After completing high school together the loving couple graduated from Penn State together. The groom earning his degree in Mechanical Engineering and the Bride earning her degree in Criminal Justice! 

Penn State Days 

After graduating college the couple moved in together in a little apartment in Aliquippa and rescued their newest member of the family, Pepper Paff. 

Post College 

Our Story

Photos

Melina is the adoring younger sister and best friend to the bride! Melina and the bride share a mutual obsession with Disney World and have been there numerous times together. Melina is the calm to everyone's storm. She is always there to provide hugs, a good snack, and a laugh.  She is a true ray of sunshine. 
Stay tuned for her wedding speech! 

Fun Fact: Melina has known the groom since she was 6 years old! 

Melina Bufalini

Nicole and the bride became fast friends and soon became inseparable while working at Juvenile Services Division at the courthouse! Nicole and the bride can often be found sitting in the sunshine, planning their next fun adventure, or discussing how they are going to change the world for the better. 
Fun Fact: One of the judges put on the record that the pair shall be known as the "Dynamic Duo" 

Nicole Miller 

Tara is the loving cousin of the bride! Tara and the bride have been each other's life line for the past two years leading up to their proposals two weeks apart.  Whether it was crying on the phone, thinking of engagement theories, or outright wedding planning the pair was always on the phone together lending a listening ear. 
 Tara is the queen of .5 photos, dancing, thrifting, make-up and making others laugh! Don’t be surprised if she gets a photo of you! 

Tara Davidson 

Ashley is one of the bride and groom’s longest friends! They all started swimming together in the 5th grade! Ashley has been by the bride and grooms side through all major milestones. Ashley was the first person to know that the bride had a crush on the groom when she was 12 years old. Just three years later the trio attended swim competitions, family parties, semi formals, prom, and high school graduations together.  
Fun Fact: The bride and Ashley have matching Dagger Tattoos on their arms

Ashley Kennedy

Alena and the bride became friends several years ago when she entered the friend group with open arms, love, and her amazing song playlist. Alena never fails to set the mood at any event! Don’t be surprised if the songs you’re listening to at the wedding were hand picked by this girl right here!  

Alena Hineman

Bailey and the bride became friends when Bailey moved to Hopewell in High School. Now in their adult life the pair continue their high school traditions, whether it’s talking about the latest gossip, or just venting about work Bailey is always willing to offer advice, love, and compassion. 

Bailey Panzino

Kate and the bride met when Kate started dating the best man/the grooms brother Zack. The pair quickly formed a bond over baking/cooking and their love for wine. Their bond only grew over the years through various trips, holidays, and girls nights, turning this friendship into a life long sisterhood. 

Katelyn Luther 

The bride and Maria became friends during their time at Penn State Beaver. The pair quickly realized how similar their Italian families were and bonded over home made wines, wedding soup, reading, and their love for yapping. You’ll most likely find the pair snuggled up on the couch hashing out their newest book theories.

Maria Rizilli 

Petra and the bride became friends when she got introduced into the friend group several years ago. The pair now spends their time bullying the boys in the friend group (Brian this is about you), crafting, and planning their next Nashville trip. Petra is the type of friend who will keep you on your toes and tell you as it is. Don’t be surprised if she’s the one who “spills” the red wine if you wear white to a wedding! 

Petra Zibalia 

Michelle and the bride became friends through Ashley! The two realized that their love for dancing, music, and having a good time was the glue to an amazing friendship. The pair have been on several rollercoasters over the past two years and the bride was Michelle’s co-maid of honor with Ashley in October of 2024! 

Michelle Charles 

Taja is the adoring flower gal who will kick off the wedding with her award winning smile and electric personality. Taja and the bride met at Penn State Beaver, and the pair have been laughing ever since. Taja and the bride enjoy playing Mario cart, eating sushi, and reading books together to pass the time. 

Taja Finley

Zack Paff

Tyler Gehringer

Hunter Paff

Brian Rohm 

Ian Senior

Shae Conley

Jimmy Lutz 

Jake Ratkovich

Devin Vorderbrueggen

Kyle David

Wedding Party

We will be exchanging vows in a small, intimate ceremony, followed by a reception where we'd love to celebrate with all our loved ones

Marissa & Lucas

Marissa & Lucas

M&L

Cocktail Hour

Dinner/Reception

The Bride And Groom Will Be Having a Private Ceremony