Edible Allegheny
Eat, Drink, & Be Married: Your Guide To An Outdoor Wedding In Pittsburgh
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Homemade jam by Breadspreads by Susan in flavors Peach Vanilla, Blackberry & Blueberry, and Strawberry Lemonade were given as sweet favors. The jars’ custom labels were designed by GersonCurse on Etsy.
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“The setting itself naturally incorporated lots of lush green from the surrounding shrubs and trees,” says Ariel, who donned the “Willow” gown by designer Jenny Packham.
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Jimmy Lohr of greenSinner crafted “soft and natural” centerpieces using 100-percent local and in-season blooms. “I love all flowers and wasn’t particular about having a certain color,” says Ariel. “Jimmy nailed it.”
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The 115 guests sipped on Round Corner Cantina mocktails, craft cocktails, such as the Angelita — Espolón Tequila Blanco, Chartreuse, basil, lemon, lime, sugar, and soda — and wine and beer.
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Open seating and farm tables were simple, casual touches.
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Taco options included Korean braised beef short rib with kimchi, shrimp with pineapple and sweet chili sauce, and spicy jerked chicken with fresh avocado cream, just to name a few. Guacamole, truck-made tomato salsa, onion, cilantro, and lime, and organic Basmati rice and pinto beans were a tasty finish.
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Guests chose from four burger selections, including the King Salmon and the Shrooms burger, stacked with forest mushrooms, caramelized onions, Brie cheese, and mustard aioli. Each burger — turkey and veggie, too! — was plated with Parmesan-and-herb-tossed fries and a chopped salad with goddess dressing.
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“To me, one of the most stand-out features was the magical lighting that gradually appeared over the course of the evening in gorgeous and unexpected ways, thanks to Martin of LUXE Lighting & Atmospheres,” says Ariel.
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Ariel and Brandon strung their guests’ RSVP cards, designed by Golden Rectangle Press on Etsy, for all to see. Locally, they commissioned Sapling Press to create day-of programs.
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Dinner featured an ample menu of handcrafted burgers and tacos from the BRGR Food Truck and the PGH Taco Truck.
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Photo by Craig Photography
BRGR served appetizers, like grilled cheese bites, bacon-wrapped meatballs, and Thai fresh rolls — the bride and groom’s favorite.
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Bella Christie and Lil’ Z’s Sweet Boutique impressed with a mix of traditional Pittsburgh cookie table offerings and delicious mini donuts.
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The former Dozen Bake Shop whipped up a “naked” cake, flavored Cookies and Cream, which the couple topped with wooden peg dolls that resembled them and their two pets, Olive and Cass, found on the Knottingwood Etsy shop.
