They found love in the State College Target. As Steph recalled, "Sam was the tall and cute cart boy". and as Sam remembered, "Steph was the cute, blonde and friendly cashier that was friendly and outgoing, that I always enjoyed talking to". In the fall of 2009, Sam and Steph officially began dating. Steph shared their engagement story with us. "I was on clinical rotation's in Kentucky and Sam was planning to visit and explore Kentucky with me. We planed to visit the bourbon trail, the Kentucky Derby, Mammoth Caves and Louisville. When we went to Louisville, Sam took me to a nice dinner and then wanted to go for a walk on the bridge that connects Kentucky to Indiana. At night, it lights up an
Like many State College couples, these two met while attending college at Penn State. Unlike other couples, their story begins on the other side of the bar! Both Ben and Andrea worked in downtown State College at Levels Nightclub. Ben was the "bad boy" bouncer, while Andrea was the lovely VIP waitress. At first, Andrea thought Ben was a jerk, like all the other bouncers, and Ben thought Andrea was "pretty cool". At their reception, a few of their closest friends recalled moments of the two getting to know each other. Taylor, Andrea's Maid of Honor, approval approved of Ben, on the night of her 21st birthday. "I knew Ben was a keeper, when after working until 3am and dealing with drunks all n
Right before our move to Bridgeville, we had the opportunity to spend a Saturday celebrating Ben and Andrea's State College, PA wedding. The weather, as it usually is in State College, was unpredictable, calling for storms, and then clear skies, and then storms again... Upon walking into The General Potter Farm, I noticed a pile of white-handled, clear umbrellas, Andrea was prepared for anything! Not wanting to chance a downpour, the ceremony was had inside, but we were lucky enough to take advantage of the sun while it lasted! We loved working alongside our friends, Sarah and Brittany of Sarah Canning Photography! See more of their photos here. Ben and Andrea began dating in college. While
Before telling you about our trip to California, we wanted to send our thoughts and prayers to those who were and are currently being affected by the wildfires. To those brave men and women fighting these fires, thank you, and to those dealing with the aftermath, we are thinking of you and you are in our prayers. Here is list of ways you can help those affected by the Northern California fires. The first time my father opened a bottle of wine for me was after my First Holy Communion. At 25, I can still remember second grade Catherine coming home in a little white dress and ruffled white socks to a house full of family and friends who traveled to celebrate this special occasion. Dad pulled me
