Karen Elizabeth Kurey and Jeremy Ryan Rocco

August 1, 2009

Family

Joe and Carol Kurey; Jim and Cindy Rocco

Ceremony

A trumpeter supplied the music as Karen walked down the aisle of Mount Lebanon Christian Church (367 Cedar Blvd., Mount Lebanon; 412/531-8554). The Rev. Sarah Webb officiated.

Reception

A perfect view of the city was the backdrop for a stunning reception at the Sheraton Station Square (300 W. Station Square Drive, Station Square, South Side; 412/261-2000, starwoodhotels.com). Fireworks, courtesy of that evening’s Pirates game, added flair to the event. At the reception, the couple provided a photo booth from Fairytale Videography (805 12th St., New Brighton; 866/591-2797, fairytalevideography.com). Guests took home photo strips as favors while the couple enjoys candid copies of their friends and family. After dinner, the party enjoyed a full-service ice-cream-sundae bar from Page Dairy Mart (4600 E. Carson St., South Side; 412/431-0600), complete with personalized M&Ms.

Flowers

The bride carried an all-white bouquet of roses and orchids. Splashes of vibrant pinks were also carried through to reception centerpieces by Reed & Petals Florist (10339 Perry Highway, Wexford; reedandpetals.com, 724/940-2200).

Photographer

Heather Lahtinen (724/462-0407, weddingsbyheather.com).

On the Bride

Karen’s gown, created in silk by designer Marisa, was a traditional A-line style with modern bustling details on the skirt from Anne Gregory for the Bride (695 Washington Road, Mount Lebanon; 412/531-3160, annegregorybrides.com).

On the Groom

Jeremy wore a black Calvin Klein tuxedo with white accents from Valotta’s Tuxedo (5241 Brownsville Road, Pleasant Hills; 412/655-6792, valottastuxedo.com).

Cake

A simple yet elegant cake iced in buttercream was from Bethel Bakery (5200 Brightwood Road, Bethel Park; 412/835-6658, bethelbakery.com).

Music

DJ Eric Schiemer (Schiemer Entertainment Services, Moon Township; 412/436-3445, schiemerentertainment.com).