Just give a girl her dog and her Choos and she can conquer the dreadful COVID realities to still magically marry the man of her dreams! After a year of planning what was set to be a detail-crazed, over the top, NYE wedding with over 300 guests, Elena + Ramy had a wedding for two---yes two! No family, no friends, just the priest and their planners as witnesses. Knowing they had to downsize significantly, the first change of plans initially was a dinner party for 50 of their closest friends and family at The Hotel Monaco. However, just two weeks prior to their holiday wedding, The City of Pittsburgh shut down through January 4 making it impossible for any venue to have indoor dining or gatherings of any kind on NYE. The couple was not entering the New Year without being husband and wife and made a bold decision to safely get married their way!
After walking down the historic aisles of one of the city's oldest churches to say 'I do' to frolicking through the city streets as Mr. & Mrs. with the best photographer, the fabulous Nubanis went back to their condo for a fine dining experience with a private chef and table scape styled to perfection. Looking back they both agree that after the rollercoaster of emotions, unknowns, heartbreak, and disappointment of having to drastically change their plans and vision, it may not of been what they thought they wanted but it was exactly what they needed and wouldn't change a thing.
Wedding Planning + Design: Shayla Hawkins Events
Ceremony: St. Stanislaus Church
Reception: Couple’s Condo
Photography: Hot Metal Studio
Caterer: Private Chef Jamilka Borges
String Duo: Steve Vance Entertainment
Floral Design: Hens + Chicks
Linens: Mosaic
Wedding Dress: Anne Gregory
Tuxedo: Tom Ford
Stationary Design: Handmade Highlights
Makeup: Janneth Avila
Hair: Jennie Sample