10.15.11 - Concourse Of Union Station - Erie, PA

Lisa and Nate's story of love is a 9 year journey in patience and timing. Having first met at Baldwin Wallace in Cleveland, They've always cared about each other, and when the timing was exactly right, they knew it was time to spend the rest of their lives together as a married couple. Nate had carefully planned in detail the engagement, asking Lisa for her hand in marriage on the rooftop of the 10 story building for United Church Of Christ's National Office in Downtown Cleveland, right next to Quicken Loans Arena and Progressive Field. RAD Photography, who also photographed the ceremony and reception, were also present at the engagement to capture the big moment!

On Saturday, more than 300 family members and friends gathered at Erie's beautiful Concourse of Union Station for Lisa and Nate's wedding reception. The themed decor included signs indicating the cities and states that some guests traveled from, a massive cookie table and movie style, hot popcorn. Tables were decorated with various engagement photos of the happy couple. As guests began to arrive, everyone enjoyed hand picked musical selections from Lisa and Nate. Once the family members and bridal party members were officially introduced, everyone took their seats and enjoyed toasts from Lisa's sister and Maid of Honor, Katie, and from Nate's Best Man, Brad. Earlier in the day, Brad had 'borrowed' Nate's iPhone, with a couple humorous Facebook updates, one of which was completely untrue that Nate had 'cold feet."

Tables were then released to the delicious buffet. The staff of Concourse of Union Station not only had prepared a mouth watering meal, but moved all 300+ guests through the buffet in record time! My compliments to Marty Pituch and everyone at Union Station! Once dinner was complete, Lisa and Nate cut their beautiful wedding cake and guests enjoyed sweet cupcakes, all baked by Nate's friends, Karen and Mary. The first dance, Garret Hedlund's "Timing Is Everything", couldn't have been more perfect for this occasion. Once the Anniversary Dance, dedicated to Nate's Mom, was completed, the dance floor filled up immediately and was packed for 2 1/2 hours or more! A simply amazing time was had by all!

Kudos go out to another dream team of professionals! Marty and the staff from Concourse of Union Station and RAD Photography and Video, who traveled from Cleveland for this rockin' reception! And, of course, thanks to you, Lisa and Nate, it was such a pleasure to be a part of this fun, fun event! I am so pleased to have met you, your family members and friends. We definitely rocked out for sure! All my best and enjoy your honeymoon in the Caribbean!