In lieu of a wedding cake, we will have a Pittsburgh Cookie Table! The Pittsburgh Cookie Table is thought to have begun during the Great Depression as a way to save on the cost of a wedding cake. In true Pittsburgh fashion, family and friends came together to bake cookies for the wedding using recipes passed down through generations. Decades later, this has become a cherished tradition among Pittsburgh weddings - it is as much of Pittsburgh culture as Heinz Ketchup and Primanti Brothers. In Pittsburgh, people don't ask "How was the wedding?" they ask "How were the cookies?" We invite everyone to join us in continuing this tradition at our wedding! If you are interested in contributing cookies, please indicate that on your RSVP and/or contact the mother of the bride, Cristen Fiffik @ 412-491-9118.
We are calling our dress code "beachy semi-formal!" Ladies, we recommend maxi dresses or skirts, flowy jumpsuits, and sundresses. Gentlemen, we recommend lightweight suits, linen pants, button-down shirts, and polos. (No denim, shorts, or beachwear!)
The ceremony will begin promptly at 5:30 pm. Please arrive by 5:00 pm to allow time for parking and finding a seat.
Both the wedding and reception will take place outdoors. We are having a barefoot ceremony on the beach, and encourage everyone to leave their shoes with the shoe valet. The cocktail hour and reception will be partially in the sand and partially on solid ground - you are welcome to put your shoes back on or remain barefoot for the entirety of the night!
Yes, and please do! We are subscribed to Wedibox, which is a "digital guestbook" where everyone can upload the pictures they take. We will have QR codes posted at our wedding and reception that you can scan, or you can follow this link: https://my.wedibox.com/recm7meRLkH7wOfIr
Your invitation will be made to “{Your Name} & Guest” if a plus one has been extended to you. Due to limited capacity, we unfortunately cannot accommodate additional guests and would like to keep the wedding as an intimate event with close friends and family.
We have decided to keep our wedding as an adults-only event. We hope you enjoy a night off!
The Hilton offers valet parking for $29.00 per car per day. Event parking is based on availability. Self-parking is not available.