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Celebrating Love, Family, and One Adorable Pup: Amy & Kevin’s Wedding at The Grand Hall

Some weddings are beautiful. Some are fun. And then there are weddings like Amy and Kevin’s—where every moment feels like an unforgettable celebration of love, family, and joy. Held at the stunning Grand Hall at the Priory, their wedding was the kind of event that leaves you smiling long after the last song has played.

For starters, can we talk about the Grand Hall? This venue is simply breathtaking, with its cathedral ceilings, historic charm, and intimate ambiance. Everything about the decor—from the elegant lighting to the tasteful seasonal touches—was a testament to Amy’s incredible attention to detail.

But what truly made the day magical were all the special touches that reflected Amy and Kevin’s personalities and the people they love most. One of the sweetest surprises was the appearance of their fur baby, Reggie. After the ceremony, Reggie made a grand entrance! He was even featured on their wedding cake! Talk about a show-stealing pup.

Amy and Kevin also shared their love with those closest to them in other special ways. During their first dance to “Don’t Fade” by Vance Joy, they invited two couples who were celebrating anniversaries to join them on the dance floor. It was a touching moment that perfectly captured their thoughtfulness and generosity. Later in the evening, they included a sisters’ dance where Amy and Kevin danced with their sisters, encouraging everyone else to grab theirs and join in the dance.

The dance floor saw everything from the throwback swagger of “Return of the Mack” to the high-energy beats of Rihanna’s “We Found Love”. There were singalongs, some serious dance moves, and plenty of laughter.

When the night wound down with Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s “Murder on the Dancefloor” and (of course) N’Sync’s “Bye Bye Bye,” the whole room was buzzing with joy. Watching Amy and Kevin surrounded by their favorite people, you couldn’t help but feel the love that brought them all together.

Amy and Kevin’s wedding was a celebration of all the things that matter most: family, friends, and the memories we make with the people we love. It was an honor to be a part of their big day, and I’m so grateful to have witnessed all the moments that made it so special.

Here’s to a lifetime of love, laughter, and puppy cuddles for Amy, Kevin, and Reggie!

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Jessica and Ryan (Grand Hall at the Priory Reception)

I believe one of the hardest things for a couple do to on their wedding day is to be able to relax, enjoy themselves, and actually live in the moment.  It’s entirely too easy to get caught up in all the action, worry about the details and stress about the scheduled events and miss out on just having a good time.  Jessica and Ryan did an amazing job avoiding this problem and were able to make the most of every second during their wonderful celebration held at the Grand Hall at the Priory.

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The Grand Hall is probably one of the most appropriately named venues in all of Pittsburgh.  Everything looked incredibly stunning and was the perfect location for Jess and Ryan’s guests to enjoy an evening of fun and dancing.  All of their guests had plenty of time and lots of room for an amazing dance party!

Jess and Ryan made some super smart decisions regarding their events and timeline throughout the night that allowed them more time to spend with all of their favorite people.  I was impressed by their flexibility and it resulted in a fabulous night that I’m sure none of their guests will soon forget.  The newlyweds now get to go and enjoy every moment of their well-deserved honeymoon in Hawaii!


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Brittany + Michael (Pittsburgh’s Grand Hall Wedding)

Finding the right venue for your reception can be very challenging.  Pittsburgh offers many uniquely styled locations based on your tastes and style.  I believe Brittany and Michael made the perfect choice for their elegant celebration held at Pittsburgh’s Grand Hall at the Priory.  Their friends and family gathered on a beautiful spring day to spend time and party with the newlyweds.

The Grand Hall was beautifully decorated and mother nature provided a wonderful amount of natural light, which made the room look even more stunning than usual.

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Brittany and Michael (along with some help from their families) provided great selections for songs to include throughout the reception.  The music was a great mix of everything from Frank Sinatra to Pitbull.  As the sun went down, guests of every age crowded the floor to sing, dance and get crazy.  Brittany and Michael made all the right choices and created a wedding day like no other.

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Paige and Evan (Pittsburgh’s Grand Hall)

I’m always very excited to play my first wedding of every year.  I can’t imagine a more perfect couple to kick off 2014 than Paige and Evan.  Their fun, relaxed attitude made for a fantastic and elegant reception at Pittsburgh’s Grand Hall at the Priory.

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The Grand Hall is one of Pittsburgh’s most stunning venues and it was a fantastic choice for Paige and Evan’s reception.  There was plenty of room for everyone to enjoy themselves throughout the entire celebration.

The newlyweds allowed lots of flexibility when it came to the music for the evening.  This made it possible to include a wide variety of music for all of their guests to enjoy.  After a full evening of dancing and celebrating, Paige and Evan are now headed off for their honeymoon in sunny California.

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Joelle and Jamie (Grand Hall at the Priory)

One of my favorite parts of every wedding is getting to meet the couple and their families.  It’s fun to see how family members join in to help make the day perfect.  Joelle and Jamie were sure to include special elements at their reception that would be memorable for everyone.

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Pittsburgh’s Grand Hall at the Priory looked amazing as guests enjoyed an evening of celebration.  The newlyweds chose many unique and fun songs to be included throughout the evening, including a collection of Haitian songs which were a big hit with all the guests.

Not only were Joelle and Jamie a fantastically fun couple to work with, they are genuinely sweet people who come from wonderful families.  After the newlyweds takes a couple of weeks to enjoy the success of their wedding day, they’ll be heading off on a unique honeymoon, traveling to various locations up and down the East Coast.

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Bailey and Tom (Grand Hall at the Priory Wedding)

I’ll start this post by stating the obvious.  I love music.  I’m sure one of the main things that have kept me loving my job as a PIttsburgh DJ is how much I enjoy listening to and playing new music.  Since I welcome input from every couple to make sure the music for their celebration is a reflection of their tastes, I’m fortunate to be exposed to new music that I may have never discovered on my own.  I was pointed towards tons of great music for the reception of Bailey Flask and Tom Kapfer, held on a beautiful November Saturday at the Grand Hall at the Priory in Pittsburgh, PA

The Grand Hall is a stunning venue that is hard to beat.  Not only did the ballroom look amazing as usual, but Bailey and Tom also had added some special touches that you’d never see anywhere else.  The newlyweds provided song suggestions for cocktails and dinner that were fresh and unique.  I had a great time pulling together their playlist and hearing some new music that I know I’ll be keeping in my repetoire.

The end of the evening always comes too soon, and this celebration was no exception.  Bailey and Tom were able to exit their reception with the knowledge that their input on the music helped make the day a perfect match for their friends, family and themselves.  Their guests sent them off with a sparkler farewell as the newlyweds began their honeymoon in San Francisco.

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