2022 has brought us an abundance of wedding celebrations, each with their own unique style and traditions. We felt that this recent wedding, unique in every way, needed a long story & many pictures to showcase this beautiful celebration!

Vanessa and Philip were married on July 3rd, 2022 at Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral in Oakland, a gorgeous church that exudes quintessential Orthodox tradition. Elaborate iconography of saints adorn the walls and blue fresco ceiling, while stained glass windows illuminate all sides of the sanctuary.

Vanessa and Philip’s ceremony included several Syrian wedding traditions. The couple completed the lighting of the candles and the joining of the hands. This tradition symbolizes the willingness of the couple to receive Christ into their marriage. They also had a crowning, where the priest placed crowns on the bride and groom’s head. The crowns are attached with a single ribbon, crowning them King and Queen of their home and founders of a new generation.

Vanessa carried a waterfall cascade bouquet created with white garden roses, dendrobium orchids, and gold tipped eucalyptus. Following the flowing feel of the flowers, Vanessa also wore an extraordinary cathedral length veil. The bridesmaids carried smaller bouquets to match, also featuring white roses and eucalyptus.

After the ceremony, friends and family gathered at the Le Mont on Mt. Washington for a night of jubilant celebration. The centerpieces for the reception were a combination of low centerpieces with white flowers, and towering candelabras with candles, flowers, and whimsical greenery.

The head table was fully decorated with white flowers, and the towering 4′ plus cake was also topped with white flowers.

The celebration continued throughout the evening with dancing to the Zaffet drum, an instrument that commonly accompanies Arabic music, helping create an atmosphere full of joy and laughter.

Congratulations, Vanessa & Philip, on your spectacular wedding day! We were elated to play a part in such a gleeful celebration and bear witness to your love.

Photos are courtesy of Parkway Florist Inc., Divine Celebrations, and Megan Read Photography.

Two new beginnings happened today.

Katie and Shane were one of our first couples in 2020 that were forced to postpone their wedding. The wait was worth it! A beautiful wedding took place at the South Hills Country Club on the first day of spring. The club was totally bathed in lots and lots of romantic candlelight and pops of color from the flowers.

Shown here are some pictures of the ceremony,(in front of the fireplace) as well as bride & bridesmaids bouquets and two style of centerpieces. Deep burgundy flowers with pops of pink and peach was our bride’s request. We think we achieved her wishes.

Our second wedding on the first day of Spring took us south of the city, to Washington County. Jennifer and Justin held their wedding ceremony and reception at the very stately George Washington Hotel in Washington, PA. Jennifer’s beautiful ball gown was accented with a white rose and delphinium cascade. Her bridesmaids, in light sky blue gowns, carried handtied bouquets with Hydrangea, pink & lavender roses, blue delphinium and purple lisanthsis.

Tall pipe and drape provided an elegant back drop for the ceremony. The spring flowers used in the ceremony were then transferred up to the reception ballroom. Both high and low centerpieces were used in the reception ballroom.

We wish both Katie and Shane and Justin and Jennifer nothing but happiness from this day forward. Thank you for allowing Parkway Florist to be a part of your best day ever!

Looking back at some of the Dreamy bouquets we have prepared, we are hoping for many sunshiney, glorious wedding days in 2021!

While a number of our weddings postponed from 2020 to 2021 we still have some availability for new brides in 2021. Call us at412-937-1100 to check our availability and schedule a free consultation.