11.11.11 - Nick's Place - Edinboro, PA

Rachel and Allen, as you can tell, chose 11-11-11 as their wedding date. According to Rachel, every time she looks at the clock and it says 11:11, she makes a wish. Marrying Allen on Friday night, you can tell that all of her wishes have come true! Besides, how could Allen ever forget his anniversary date?

Rachel and Allen first met while attending Penn State together. They have to thank a mutual friend at college, Reilly, for introducing them. After meeting, they spent alot of time together, eating out together as much as possible. The engagement showed off Allen's romantic side, as he proposed in New York City in Central Park after a horse drawn carriage ride by a gazebo down by the water.

A small group of family members and friends traveled from destinations all over to Nick's Place in Edinboro for Rachel and Allen's wedding ceremony and reception. The service, performed by Pastor Jerry Alsdorf, featured Rachel and Allen's favorite scripture reading and a live performance of a special song. The cocktail hour took place immediately following the reception, with guests even being treated to hot chocolate on a cold November night. The night before, Edinboro had received about 2 inches of snow. A delicious buffet meal was enjoyed by all, followed by the first dance and the rest of the formalities. Even though it was a small group, everyone had so much fun on the dance floor! I love seeing people dance and have a GREAT time!

My thanks to Sara, Katie, Mary Ann and the staff at Nick's Place. They have such a wonderful, family run venue and always achieve perfection at every event! It was also a pleasure to work with Rachel and Allen's photographer, Chuck Fong, who traveled in from State College to capture all the moments of the big day. And, of course, my thanks to you, Rachel and Allen! It was such a pleasure and honor to have been chosen as your entertainment and to have hosted your 11-11-11 wedding reception! All the very best to you both and enjoy your road trip honeymoon on the way to your new home in Connecticut!