Real Pittsburgh Weddings
Get inspired by six of Pittsburgh’s most beautiful,
sophisticated, and romantic real weddings.
By Nicole Barley | Photography by Araujo Photography
At WHIRL, we dream about weddings. We have starry-eyed visions of tulle, tuxedos, and three-tiered cakes. We swoon over glittering engagement rings and their accompanying will-you-marry-me stories. In this issue, we’re featuring six seriously awesome real weddings to help you plan the ceremony and reception you’ve always wanted. We’ve got all the details on a modern bash, a DIY-filled day, a double destination celebration, a classic Pittsburgh party, a gala with gorgeous cultural components, and a formal fête. Get the particulars on these couples’ big days, everything from vendors to themes, as well as advice for planning a wedding just like theirs. Of course, we tell you their romantic stories, too. We hope you love them as much as we do.
MODERN Jennifer Woods & Joseph Carnicella
Find inspiration from this sleek, sophisticated wedding with a city theme in planning your nuptials with a modern feel.
DIY Elizabeth Hospodor & Derrick Tetlow
Venture in to the great outdoors — the Pittsburgh Zen Center — where this creative couple added handmade touches to their nature-friendly nuptials.
CULTURAL Christina Hutchison & Richard Tseng
Infuse your wedding with an Asian theme, taking inspiration from the details in this flower-filled occasion.
CLASSIC Megan Mihalcin & Anthony Narcisi
Walk down the aisle of Shadyside Presbyterian Church and party at the Carnegie Music Hall with this Pittsburgh couple, who brought classic, timeless touches to their union.
FORMAl Darlene Smith & Robert Powell
Plan a perfect day with ideas from this classy couple’s formal fête.
DESTINATION Kelly Mezyk & Sishir Mokkapati
Take notes on traveling abroad from this worldly couple, who doubled their destinations and celebrated in Charleston, S.C., and Vijayawada, India.
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Angela Johnsen & Damian Albert
Lauren Elson & Dan Bartholomae
Samantha Burnett & Brett Booth
Lauren Reynolds & Anthony Cabral
Jill Fitzgerald & Doug Calkins
Melissa Sinz & Ralph Deabrunzzo
Beth Ellyn Kury & Lenny Dipaola
Bethany Weissbart & James Emanuel
Tiffany Gleason & Derrick Fluhme
Faith Cameron & Gabriel Frazier
Anna Maria DiSalvo & Lenny Friedman
Fara-Camille Falvo & Luke Garretson
Jacki Savage & Steve Gelernter
Shannon Grenadier & Eric Goldstein
Angela Rionda & Charles Hadad
Lynn Bernatowicz & Casey Hayes
Katie Bassett & Pieter Heemstra
Joshua Markovitz & Rian Herskovitz
Jamie Rohm & Matthew Hindes
Shellie Jacobs & Joe Hipsky
Sasha Palmquist & Erik Komendant
Rebecca Whitlinger & Philip Kontul
Ellen Unger & Dr. Del Kovacevic
Katie Leahy & Christopher Lacy
Marty Hall Goldstein & Cal Landau
Sivya Steindel & Keith Leventhal
Kathleen Monkelis & Alan Majewski
Kameron Scotto & Sean McConnell
Candace Otto & Matthew McDonald
Stephanie Peters & Ted McLaughlin
Tiffany Sander & Ryan McKenzie
Jessica Lahtinen & Brad McKnighty
Amanda Pearson & Patrick Miller
Jacquie Pantelis & Michael Molinaro
Patricia Basial & Matthew Montemayor
Allison Murphy & Jack O’Malley
Jessica Zambelli & Eric Osmolinski
Danielle Caprino & Eliot Pecoraro
Stephie Kapourales & Sean Ramaley
Andrea Fisher & Aaron Richardson
Teddi Gianangeli & Hans Rieder
Michelle Woodburn & Mark Smith
Shayla Edmonds & Shawntae Spencer
Katie Kitsko & Christopher Topolewski
Shelly Bashour & Jeff Verszyla
Nicole Holloway & Ryan Vogelsong
Lindsey Carver & Kurt Whitling
Stacee Duryea & Nathaniel Wylie