A couple hailing from neighboring cities in Ohio and Pennsylvania, Nicolette and Alex met in 2020 after Alex returned from traveling. The couple, both of Italian descent and traditional when it comes to family, bonded over their shared love for old family stories and Sunday sauce.
Fast forward to Nicolette’s 30th birthday trip to Italy: The couple visited the town of San Arsenio, Salerno, Italy, where Nicolette’s grandparents were from. They wanted to visit the church her grandparents were married in, and they spent hours looking for it. They later learned that they had actually found it during their search, but they didn’t recognize it because it was remodeled after an earthquake. Alex still wanted to make a special memory together, so it was then that he decided to take Nicolette up to the top of the mountain overlooking the town and propose.
The theme of Nicolette and Alex’s wedding was a mix of simple and timeless that featured modern details and a black and white color palette. At the same time, they also infused many touches from their Italian heritage and traditions into their day. Nicolette and Alex each had two maids of honor and two best men, but 32 friends and loved ones played special roles in their wedding day. As a result, the speeches shared at their celebration were particularly special. One of the highlights of the day came from the bride’s younger brother, Anthony, who gifted the couple his rendition of Pavarotti’s “Nessun Dorma” from the Italian opera “Turandot” at the ceremony, as well as Elvis’ “Can’t Help Falling in Love” during the reception.
Our Advice: Take your time, and give yourself enough time to enjoy your engagement. There is going to be stress, but it can still be fun! Remember, you are the guests of honor not the hosts. I would recommend an amazing day-of coordinator. Make sure you do a full walk through with them so everything goes to your liking. If something does get overlooked, don’t panic, only you noticed! Promise.
“My husband and I had both lost special people in our lives. We got to honor our groomsmen and my father, who have passed, with custom pins of their football numbers and a police pin for my father. It was a very special; yet small, detail we both loved.”
Their vendors
Photographer | mariah treiber photography
videographer | Pittsburgh Entertainment Co.
ceremony | St Columba Church
Reception | Woodland estate
planning | Fallison Events
floral design | Greens Floral Shop
cake | Moio’s Italian Pastry Shop
hmua | icon studio
dress boutique | Bridal Beginning
Dress designer | berta
menswear | The Suit Shop
bridesmaids | Camila Coelho via revolve
dJ | DJ Spillz
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