FAQs
Talk to me about COVID.
We ask that all eligible guests be fully vaccinated. This event is being planned in an indoor space. The capacity of the space is 200 and we expect 100-120 guests. We’ll have the very large windows open if we can. We will be closely monitoring the state and national COVID situation and we will abide by Pennsylvania’s rules and guidelines on the day of our wedding. We’re actively working with our planner and the venue to keep everyone as safe as possible.
What is the dress code for your wedding?
“West Coast Formal.” Dresses, suits, tuxes, whatever feels good and glamorous. The event is a Saturday evening cocktail party (with a full meal included. You’ll be well fed). We are aiming for a step or two above dark jeans and khakis. Heck, if you want to break out your old wedding duds, by all means do so. The bride isn’t wearing white.
Who can I bring?
Any and all members of your household are included in the invitation. This includes spouses, significant others, kids, live in relatives, etc. If you have questions, ask. Just make sure to give us the right number when you RSVP.
If you live alone, you get a plus one.
Will there be vegan/vegetarian/gluten-free food options?
Yes, and please let us know of food restrictions or allergies you may have when you RSVP.
Is there someone I can contact if I have any other questions about the wedding?
Of course.
halloran.parry@gmail.com/610-247-3082
jforaker@gmail.com/412-901-4280
Why is this site password-protected?
Because we don’t want to show off our wedding details to the entire internet. It’s a nightmare out there.
I don’t see a registry?
Your presence and well wishes are all the gift we could ask for. Seriously, you’re trekking to Pittsburgh for this, and we are grateful.
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The bride has confessed that she’d be interested in a family recipe or two if you’re willing to share.
We support the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (https://themmrf.org) and the Nature Conservancy (https://www.nature.org/en-us/ ).
Will there be a cookie table?
We wouldn’t dare throw a wedding in Pittsburgh and miss the chance to have a cookie table. If you’re familiar with this tradition and have been waiting breathlessly for the chance to bake a few dozen cookies, you can contact Ginny Parry (the bride’s mom, aka Wedding MVP) at ginnyparry (at) gmail (dot) com or text 610 220 6827.
Wait, what’s a cookie table?
The best Pittsburgh wedding tradition. It gives the various family factions a chance to show off their heirloom cookie recipes and the guests get to nibble on all sorts of wonderful things. It also gives interested parties the “opportunity” and “privilege” to bake 5 dozen cookies. It’s like a cookie pot luck.
Look, if we were all from Pittsburgh we’d all have a decent shared understanding of the cookie table etiquette. As it happens, most of us are from somewhere else. There are people — possibly even on our very own guest list — who would be ever so miffed if they were denied the chance to participate in this tradition. So the preceding info is for them. There are plenty of other people, including the vast majority of our guest list (we think), who are traveling great distances and living their own lives and have other things that demand their time. To which we say: “Show up, have fun, eat cookies.”