“Oh, let me help you with that!” Becca said to me as I was moving the hotel room’s coffee table, attempting to make more room as I was taking pictures. Here she was, on the biggest day of her life, and instead of popping open a bottle of champagne and celebrating, Becca wanted to help me move the hotel room furniture around. That’s just a small example of Becca’s big heart.
And, she was marrying a guy with an equally big heart. When the toasts that evening focused on Andrew being a hero to his brothers, and Becca’s sister looking up to her because she always puts other people before herself, you fully understand that Becca and Andrew are the type of people who better your life just by being in it.
The enamor that Becca and Andrew have for one another is undeniable. They decided to do a first look, and the second that Andrew turned around, he literally doubled over because he was so amazed at his beautiful bride. As the rain lightly misted, Becca and Andrew sat on a park bench and read private vows to each other, laughing, crying, and squeezing each other’s hand. Alongside the sweet emotions these two express towards one another, they also have a laid-back and goofy side, one that was entertaining to watch throughout their day. Take a look at how they greeted their guests at the beginning of their ceremony to see what I mean!
Lastly, I don’t know who was more excited to see Becca walking down the aisle; either Andrew or their dog Snoop, who sat with anticipation at the front.
As you scroll through the story of their wedding day, look closely to see some of the below unique details (it’s like Where’s Waldo!)
-Antique artifacts in the bouquets and reception decor
-Customized suits, including the interior of the coats.
-A Steelers vs. Bengals football rivalry.
-A photo-bombing pigeon.
-Items handmade by Becca’s sister, Rachel:
- Cookies that were created to replicate the exact dresses and suits worn by Becca and the bridal party.
- The wedding cake with a Snoop Dogg appearance.
- The paper crane wall with 1,000 hand-folded paper cranes, and paper cranes sprinkled throughout the reception venue.
Cake: Rachel VanRyzin
Caterer: Common Plea Catering
Ceremony Music: Kyle Hackett and Bachelor Boys
Ceremony and Reception Venue: Heinz History Center
Cookies: Rachel VanRyzin (Wedding Dress/ Bridal Party Cookies) and friends/ family of the bride
Event Coordinator: Olive + Rose Event Planning and Designs
Florals: Julie James Design
Hair Artistry: Simply Captivating Salon
Invitation Provider: Zola
Makeup Artistry: JL Makeup Studio and Boutique
Photographer: Lavender Leigh
Reception Entertainment: Bachelor Boys
Videographer: Bachelor Boys
Wedding Dress: Bridal Beginning