The ceremony begins promptly at 1:00 p.m. at Duquesne University Chapel of the Holy Spirit. Please plan to arrive at the church no later than 12:45 p.m.
Ceremony: Guests should park in the Forbes Parking Garage. There will be validated parking tickets available at the chapel. If you choose to drive, please calculate parking into your timeline and plan accordingly. How to get from Forbes Parking Garage to the Duquesne University Chapel of the Holy Spirit: 1. Park at the Forbes Parking Garage (1180 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219) 2. Take the Elevator to Level 8, which connects to campus via the Sklar Skywalk near Gumberg Library and Duquesne University Union 3. Once on campus, follow signs that direct you toward the Administration Building (Old Main) at 600 Forbes Avenue 4. The Duquesne University Chapel of the Holy Spirit is attached to the Administration Building Reception: If you will be driving to our reception, there will be complimentary valet parking at Westmoreland Country Club. For guests staying at Hotel Monaco, there will be a shuttle to and from the reception. The shuttle will pick up in front of Hotel Monaco at 3:15pm and return to the front of Hotel Monaco after the conclusion of the reception at 10:00pm. If you plan to use the provided shuttle service, please let us know when you RSVP. This will help us ensure there’s enough space for everyone and keep things running smoothly on the big day!
We kindly ask that guests dress in formal / black tie optional attire. Think suits, tuxes, gowns, cocktail dresses or jumpsuits —whatever helps you feel your best and ready to celebrate in style!
If you are looking for something to do during your down time, we would love for you to explore some of our favorite spots in the city! Our favorite spots and recommendations are listed in the “Things To Do” tab. Feel free to also use this time to check in to the hotel, relax in your hotel room, or grab a drink at nearby bar. Shuttle service to the reception will pick up at Hotel Monaco at 3:15pm, so enjoy your day as you please!
There will be transportation provided from Elite Coach Transportation running guests from Hotel Monaco (pick-up at 3:15pm) to WCC (reception) and back to Hotel Monaco (once reception ends at 10:00pm). If you plan to use the provided shuttle service, please let us know when you RSVP. This will help us ensure there’s enough space for everyone and keep things running smoothly on the big day! For those of you who prefer to drive, there will be complimentary parking at Duquesne University in the Forbes Parking Garage and there will be complimentary valet parking at Westmoreland Country Club. Please see above for details on how to navigate Duquesne University (Forbes Parking Garage to Chapel of the Holy Spirit).
Get ready for an evening of celebration! The cocktail hour & reception will be held at the Westmoreland Country Club. There will be a full open bar throughout the evening, so come ready to raise a glass and celebrate with us. Cheers!
If your guest’s name or “plus one” is listed on your invite and when you RSVP, then yes! Otherwise, we would love to keep the wedding as an intimate event with close family and friends.
This is going to be an adults only event, with the exception of children in the wedding party and close family. Invitations will be specific and will include the names of all invited to the wedding. We hope you understand and enjoy the night off!
Please RSVP by Sunday, April 12, 2026. Due to vendor deadlines, responses not yet received by 4/12 will be marked as declined and we will certainly miss you on the big day!
Yes! The Pittsburgh Marathon will be taking place the weekend of our wedding (Sunday, May 3), so be aware that some roads may be closed or congested, especially in downtown Pgh. There may also be a Pirates game that weekend, which could affect traffic and hotel availability. We recommend booking accommodations early and planning extra travel time if you'll be driving or navigating the city! Please see the "Travel" tab for hotel block information.