MARY BETH & PAUL | THE HAYLOFT

Woody Allen could make one great romance flick about Mary Beth and Paul. They have all the necessary qualifications for one of his foreign romance films. They are hopelessly romantic, full of love, and have spread that love all around the world with their infatuation with travel. Now when I say they like to travel the globe that is a severe understatement. They actually made me a little jealous when they started to list all the places they have seen. And that’s coming from a guy who has been to over 15 different countries. Their list is endless. I was actually surprised that Atlantis and the hidden gardens of Babylon weren’t on it by the end. I used to play a game when I was younger where I would close my eyes and spin a globe. I would randomly let my finger fall onto the spinning sphere and say that I would visit the place where my finger landed (okay… I still might do that). Now if you could win at this game Mary Beth and Paul would have the high score by a mile.  My point is that for a couple that travels around the world soaking up new cultures I don’t think there was any place they would have rather been than in Somerset, PA celebrating their love with family and friends.

Ready for a love story that could easily be the next Hollywood romantic blockbuster? Okay good. Mary Beth and Paul met in the 5^th grade. She drew a purple puppy made of crayons and he gave her a frog he found at recess. It was love at first sight. Okay the frog and the crayons might not be true but it WAS love at first site. I photographed their wedding if you don’t believe me. I think that makes it official. They attended different colleges, but that wasn’t going to stop them. During their last term they ran into each other and learned that they both would be studying abroad in Italy. They exchanged all the pertinent info and made sure they would see each other in the Tuscan countryside. Yes this is true. Yes it is romantic as heck. It was through travel that they built their foundation for their love, and what a way to do it. They adored seeing the world so much that they decided to do a little bit more after they graduated. Egypt, Australia, India, Switzerland…. you’re going to need an almanac if you want the whole list. They ended up in New Zealand where Paul got a job to save up to buy plane tickets for a trip around the world. Like I said…this is one awesome love story. Once they circled the globe they thought that they should see a little bit more of the US of A together. They both got a job that let them travel the states. They hiked the great forests, camped in the Dakotas, and partied with bikers in the Badlands. They ended up in Pittsburgh and have their own successful business in the Steel City. I’m so thrilled to share this amazing wedding. It was full of surprises including getting locked out of the cabin where all the groomsmen were staying and a full out hippie dance during the reception. I hope you enjoy this one, I know I did! Thank you Mary Beth and Paul for a fantastic evening. I wish you all the best in your never-ending love story!

Venue: The Hayloft

Flowers by: Betty Lou Svonavec (Owner of The Hayloft)

Catering: The Chuck Wagon

Dress by: Marisa Bridal

Dessert by: The Pie Shoppe