These are the floor plans for the first and second floors. The main entry way is on the right side of the house. The circle inside the square represents a spiral staircase to the basement. We will have fireplaces on both floors. The third floor has 2 bedrooms and a bath and the basement will be used for storage. The best part of the house is that it has a view of downtown Pittsburgh! We are excited to see the house this weekend and how construction has progressed.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Chapter 4: Our Future Home
Here are the floor plans of our house that is being remodeled up on Mount Washington. In all, the house is almost 3,000 square feet and has a basement, first floor, second (master level) floor and third floor.
These are the floor plans for the first and second floors. The main entry way is on the right side of the house. The circle inside the square represents a spiral staircase to the basement. We will have fireplaces on both floors. The third floor has 2 bedrooms and a bath and the basement will be used for storage. The best part of the house is that it has a view of downtown Pittsburgh! We are excited to see the house this weekend and how construction has progressed.
These are the floor plans for the first and second floors. The main entry way is on the right side of the house. The circle inside the square represents a spiral staircase to the basement. We will have fireplaces on both floors. The third floor has 2 bedrooms and a bath and the basement will be used for storage. The best part of the house is that it has a view of downtown Pittsburgh! We are excited to see the house this weekend and how construction has progressed.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Chapter 3: Looking Back
We have created a photo album to depict a timeline of our relationship. Some events have been better documented than others. The link is Shutterfly, and it can also be found on the lower, right column of the blog. We will try to continually add to these photos...
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Chapter 2: Perseverance
After thinking about the venues we saw last weekend, we have decided that none of the locations are exactly what we are looking for. Although we liked Phipps a lot, there would not be a center aisle for the ceremony which is something we are not willing to compromise. It has been frustrating to find a venue especially since we are 2 and a half hours away from Pittsburgh. We are going to return to Pittsburgh next weekend to look at the Grand Hall and the Grand Concourse as well as a few other locations that my mother suggested. Hopefully our second trip will result in finding the perfect venue!
Next weekend we will also be visiting Joe's house on Mount Washington (the one I will eventually move into). On our last trip to Pittsburgh, we walked through with the contractor and electrician to map out lighting, TV mounts and electrical outlet placement. It's fun to build a house from the ground up and I think Joe and I will have a good time with it.
Next weekend we will also be visiting Joe's house on Mount Washington (the one I will eventually move into). On our last trip to Pittsburgh, we walked through with the contractor and electrician to map out lighting, TV mounts and electrical outlet placement. It's fun to build a house from the ground up and I think Joe and I will have a good time with it.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Chapter 1: Finding a venue
The most important part of planning a wedding is finding the perfect venue. Today, we scoured Pittsburgh in search of the ideal location(s) for our ceremony and reception.
Omni William Penn Hotel:
We were only interested in one of their 36 banquet/meeting rooms. The Urban Room is on the top floor and has a high-vaulted ceiling which added to the grandeur of the room. The size and overall ambiance were in line with our needs/wants but the price tag was too steep.
Pittsburgh's Grand Hall:
We did not have an appointment to see this venue but decided to drive by for an impromptu visit. From the outside, the facade was picturesque and we wish we could have seen the interior. The neighborhood seemed a little sketchy which may deter us from pursuing this location.
The National Aviary
This was one of our potential ceremony sites. Although the bird exhibits were fascinating and would make for a memorable wedding, the neon colored walls were too informal for our taste. However, I thought Joe was going to book the site immediately after he heard that a penguin could be used as a greeter as guests came to the reception. He now wants a penguin no matter where the venue may be...
The Grand Concourse
Again, we did not have an appointment but decided to stop by. We briefly walked through the restaurant and really liked the atmosphere. Unfortunately the restaurant was closed and we were unable to get any specific information. We may consider setting up an appointment and returning.
Phipps Conservatory
We saved the best for last. Although it is winter, we were still able to imagine the outdoor gardens in bloom and alive with color. We believe this would be a wonderful place for a wedding and reception; however, we are not the only ones with this vision. Phipps is in high demand and is booked almost entirely. We hope we can work something out!
Decisions, decisions...
Omni William Penn Hotel:
We were only interested in one of their 36 banquet/meeting rooms. The Urban Room is on the top floor and has a high-vaulted ceiling which added to the grandeur of the room. The size and overall ambiance were in line with our needs/wants but the price tag was too steep.
Pittsburgh's Grand Hall:
We did not have an appointment to see this venue but decided to drive by for an impromptu visit. From the outside, the facade was picturesque and we wish we could have seen the interior. The neighborhood seemed a little sketchy which may deter us from pursuing this location.
The National Aviary
This was one of our potential ceremony sites. Although the bird exhibits were fascinating and would make for a memorable wedding, the neon colored walls were too informal for our taste. However, I thought Joe was going to book the site immediately after he heard that a penguin could be used as a greeter as guests came to the reception. He now wants a penguin no matter where the venue may be...
The Grand Concourse
Again, we did not have an appointment but decided to stop by. We briefly walked through the restaurant and really liked the atmosphere. Unfortunately the restaurant was closed and we were unable to get any specific information. We may consider setting up an appointment and returning.
Phipps Conservatory
We saved the best for last. Although it is winter, we were still able to imagine the outdoor gardens in bloom and alive with color. We believe this would be a wonderful place for a wedding and reception; however, we are not the only ones with this vision. Phipps is in high demand and is booked almost entirely. We hope we can work something out!
Decisions, decisions...
Friday, January 18, 2008
Prelude
We're getting married!
On January 6, 2008 (Paradise Island, Bahamas) Joe proposed under the stars on the balcony of our Atlantis hotel room. The day started out with a couples massage at the Mandara Spa and ended with a romantic dinner at Nobu. We spent the day together floating along the lazy river and relaxing by the pool. After eating sushi and tempura, we strolled along the Village Marina admiring the yachts and enjoying the island atmosphere. We returned to the hotel room and went to the balcony to stargaze. Joe wrapped his arms around me and subtly presented me with a small box. I turned around and he was on one knee and now here we are almost two weeks into our engagement, planning our wedding.
That's where this blog comes in. It will provide others with updates of the wedding plans, act as a memoir to look back on, and will help to organize our thoughts.
On January 6, 2008 (Paradise Island, Bahamas) Joe proposed under the stars on the balcony of our Atlantis hotel room. The day started out with a couples massage at the Mandara Spa and ended with a romantic dinner at Nobu. We spent the day together floating along the lazy river and relaxing by the pool. After eating sushi and tempura, we strolled along the Village Marina admiring the yachts and enjoying the island atmosphere. We returned to the hotel room and went to the balcony to stargaze. Joe wrapped his arms around me and subtly presented me with a small box. I turned around and he was on one knee and now here we are almost two weeks into our engagement, planning our wedding.
That's where this blog comes in. It will provide others with updates of the wedding plans, act as a memoir to look back on, and will help to organize our thoughts.
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