October 20, 2014 in #SEEN by The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Oakland Catholic High School presents Leading Ladies Gala XI When and Where: Thursday at the Westin Convention Center Hotel, Downtown Rock the Night Away: This year’s nostalgic ‘50s-themed event included rockin’ entertainment, a hoppin’ live auction, raffle items, a performance by the OCHS Chamber Singers and a tribute to 15 of…

The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation’s third annual fundraiser had Jergel’s Rhythm Grille in Warrendale rocking! More than 220 guests, including former Pittsburgh Steeler Charlie Batch and current Steelers Brett Keisel and Heath Miller, came out to support Ben and his wife, Ashley. DVE Morning Show’s Randy Baumann emceed the evening’s live auction, which helped raise more than $218,000 for local K-9…

Ballroom weddings and gorgeous weddings go hand in hand in my book, and this stunning soiree from Craig Photography is the perfect example. Timeless, classic, and with no detail left unturned - this wedding is like a fairytale come to life. Elegance just seems to seep out of every stunning image sitting in this gallery, and you can see what I mean right here. From Craig…

By Kate Benz Published: Sunday, June 15, 2014, 9:00 p.m. It was hard not to feel the joy radiating from every corner June 14, when two young lives were brought together in holy matrimony, surrounded by an assemblage of family and friends. Angela Anne DiGioia and Michael Paul DeVanney celebrated a nuptial Mass at St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland…

I know you come here for your daily dose of weddings, but I’m just as certain you’re here for your daily dose of happy too. Valerie Barnes Film has delivered, because the couple at the center of this wedding has both a love and a happiness that are contagious! October in Pittsburgh from Valerie Barnes Film on Vimeo. From the cinematographer… Even though…

Pittsburgh Tribune Review, October 2013 Oakland Catholic's Leading Ladies Gala X Honors 18 Oakland Catholic High School put a Parisian spin on its Leading Ladies Gala X, which also served as an excuse to toast the school's 25th anniversary. Not only did An Evening in Paris draw more than 500 into the Westin on Oct. 3, it put the spotlight…

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013 Plan your wedding to perfection with these professional tips and trends! by Nicole Barley Turn, Turn, Turn! Sheila Weiner, president of The Event Group, shares a favorite project, inspiring us with ambitious, beautiful planning. “A quick turn of a room is something planners do frequently, but the transition never ceases to be anything short of spectacular! We had the…

Pittsburgh Tribune Review – Big Ben Weds New Castle Native in Private Wedding Ben Roethlisberger got another ring on Saturday. The Steelers’ Super Bowl-winning quarterback married New Castle native Ashley Harlan in a private church ceremony in Ohio Township, then celebrated into the night at a reception Downtown. The affair was coordinated by Sheila Weiner of The Event Group. “Happy…

One Fine Day Amy Wiener & Michael Caplan The bride, Amy Weiner — my daughter, in this case — loves crystal, roses, a very pale pink color, and is very sentimental. Michael, the groom, said the magic words, “whatever makes you happy,” so we began to create her dream wedding. Amy loved the home in which she grew up, and…

CARLA CICERO AND DAVID RAMSEY Carla Cicero and David Ramsey first met while in college, but not on campus. Instead, they connected while both visiting Pittsburgh for a weekend. After this initial brief exchange, the two didn’t see each other again for five years. Eventually, Carla moved to Virginia and formed a friendship with David. The friendship quickly turned to…