Maura and Joe
Twelve Oaks Mansion –
Cranberry PA Wedding
How did you two meet?
“Joe and I met in high school. We had almost all of our classes together freshmen year and instantly became great friends! Our friendship continued even though we went to separate Penn State campuses. After graduating college we both returned to the Pittsburgh area and on a whim decided to take a road trip to Penn State to see a football game. From that trip on we were pretty much inseparable.”
How did he propose?
“Joe decided he wanted to go to the zoo. I did not want to go to the zoo that weekend (we had a lot going on!). Previously we had a bet about how much time Polar Bear’s spend in the water. I had told Joe they only spend 10% of their time in the water and we he questioned me I said that there was even a sign at the zoo that said so! The first time we went to the zoo as a couple there was tons of lead up to visiting the Polar Bear exhibit because Joe didn’t believe that the sign was there! It was of course and Joe in turn had to treat me to a Polar Bear stuffed animal! They are my favorite animal at the zoo! When we returned the day of the proposal he insisted that they took the sign down and that the polar bear would be in the water! When we arrived at the tunnel for the underwater viewing area on the much debated sign was a new sign that said “Will you marry me?” When I turned around Joe was on one knee! We were so excited that we immediately left the zoo (after wondering aimlessly through the petting zoo) and celebrated with our family!”
The Wedding Team:
Getting Ready Venue: Courtyard Marriott, Cranberry PA
Ceremony: Saint Kilian Parish Church
Reception Venue: Twelve Oaks Mansion
Photography: Krystal Healy Photography (Krystal, Manny & Dawn)
Dress Designer: Tara Keely – Bridal Beginning- www.bridalbeginning.com
Tux Shop: JoS A. Banks – www.josbank.com
Hairstylist/Make-up – Above All Grand Salon and Spa – www.aboveallsalon.com
Entertainment – Jeff Jimerson and Aiborne – www.entertainmentunlimited.com
Reception Coordinator- Bethany Santa – www.twelveoaksmansion.com – bethany@twelveoaksmansion.com
Officiant – Father Charles Bober – www.saintkilian.org – cbober@saintkilian.org
Bakery- Dolce Mia’s Bakery
Videographer – Kip Peters – videosbykip@gmail.com
Florist- Hearts and Flowers – www.heartsandflowersfloral.com
Shoes – Badgley Mischka
Any Advice for future brides planning their weddings?
“Go with the flow and don’t be afraid to delegate tasks to anyone willing to help! Checklists were my best friend and I loved asking people for recommendations via social media! I found out lots of great information and advice that way!”
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