Heather & Scott | A Betsy's Barn Wedding | Pittsburgh, PA

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Written by Kathryn Hyslop

Heather and Scott got married at Betsy's Barn, a gorgeous, rustic venue near McConnells Mill.  Their friends and family were all smiles throughout the evening; I think many of them had been waiting on this day for a long time!  Heather and Scott met for the first time in 1st grade!  They dated for a while in middle school, but Scott broke her heart with a folded note (tsk tsk).  However, they remained friends, and began dating again towards the end of high school.  When Scott proposed, they had been together for 10 years!!! 

Their wedding had many little details, including hand-lettered place cards, unique succulent bouquets, creative signs, and a sparkler exit.  Thank you to the amazing vendors who helped create their day, and congratulations to Heather & Scott!!!

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