First, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN6A3uBLhKQ Key detail - to fit additional people on the dance floor, make multiple concentric circles instead of just 1 giant circle on the outside.
Cocktail attire. The perfect balance between elegant and chic. This typically means: suits or blazers with dress trousers, dress shirts and ties, knee-length or midi dresses, dressy jumpsuits, dress shoes, heels, or dressy flats.
Although we adore your young children, we regretfully cannot accommodate them at the venue.
Nope! We are asking all of our guests to power off their devices and keep them hidden during the ceremony. Not only will this help us achieve the best and unobstructed photos, but will allow you to really enjoy our special moment without distractions!
The venue has a parking lot that we are able to use for our event, which is a <5 minute walk to the ceremony and reception spaces. For friends and family with mobility concerns, there is a traffic circle that is accessible for dropping off (but not for parking!). Those staying in our hotel blocks can opt in to a shuttle service when we mail invitations.
The Pittsburgh Cookie Table originated from Eastern European and Italian immigrant communities that settled in Pittsburgh during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These communities brought with them a rich tradition of baking and sharing homemade cookies during special occasions like weddings. As the practice spread throughout Pittsburgh, it became a beloved and distinctive tradition in the region, notably during the Great Depression when couples sought to save money by asking their families and friends to contribute homemade cookies. The Cookie Table is a symbol of love, community, and the joy of coming together to create sweet memories. Although Matt and Emily were not born in Pittsburgh, it's where their story began and is where they call home. It only feels right to include a taste of Pittsburgh on their wedding night!
We encourage all guests to complete at-home COVID tests prior to our wedding. If you are experiencing any flu or COVID symptoms (e.g. congestion, cough, body aches, sore throat, fever) we ask that you please stay home to avoid infecting others. If you are experiencing cold symptoms without fever or aches, please complete at-home COVID testing before deciding to attend the wedding. We want you all there, but not at the cost of the health of others! Masks are not required, but feel free to wear one if it makes you feel more comfortable.
The ArtsQuest at Bethlehem SteelStacks is nestled in the heart of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on the grounds of the former Bethlehem Steel plant, which played a crucial role in shaping America's industrial history. Bethlehem Steel was founded in 1857 as the Bethlehem Iron Company. Over the years, it expanded and modernized, becoming one of the largest and most technologically advanced steel producers in the United States. Bethlehem Steel was at the forefront of steelmaking innovations, producing steel for some of the most iconic structures in the United States including the Golden Gate Bridge and Rockefeller Center. They were a major employer in Bethlehem and elsewhere, including Matt's grandfather, Dushane. In the early 2000s, the site of the former Bethlehem Steel plant underwent a transformation into the SteelStacks campus, a cultural and arts complex. This revitalization project aimed to preserve the industrial heritage of the area while repurposing it for artistic, cultural, and recreational purposes. The industrial stacks are reminiscent of the city of Pittsburgh, the place where Matt and Emily fell in love.