Olivia and Austin’s sophisticated and romantic August wedding at The Ridge at Maiolatesi in Scott, PA was one for the memory books! The air was full of excitement and anticipation as these two highschool sweethearts were able to celebrate their commitment together. Their wedding date was just a few days shy of their 11th anniversary together as a couple! There is something special about the relationship when couples have “grown up” together and Olivia and Austin perfectly embodied that sentiment.
The Engagement
It’s always fun to hear engagement stories because it helps you get to know couples and see how they interact. Since Olivia and Austin have known each other for so long, she knew Austin was acting a little off before he actually proposed! Here’s how she describes the proposal, “Austin is a huge fisherman and loves to take me to Lake Wallenpaupack to fish over the years. There are some cute summer restaurants by the lake that I always told him I want to try. He also has told me in the past that when he proposes he wants to do it on the lake. So it was the day before our 10 year anniversary, August 18th, 2023, and we also had our friends wedding the very next day (so I was not expecting a proposal the day before our friends wedding LOL), and Austin said he made a reservation at a restaurant but he would not tell me where. I had an inkling it was at one of the lake restaurants that I have been telling him about.
Also, him making a reservation on his own was not normal without talking to me first so I knew something was up. We drove to the lake restaurant and he wanted to take a walk by the lake first to “check out the water.” We walked down by the lake and found a big rock to stand on. I could tell he was nervous. He finally got down on his knee and asked me to marry him! I said yes and it was amazing. Little did I know my cousins were hiding in the trees taking pictures of the whole thing! It was beautiful!”
The Wedding Day is Here!
On the morning of the big day arrived, Olivia and her bridesmaids got ready at Lavish Hair Salon in Scranton, PA. Hairspray and champagne flew through the air to kick start the celebrations for the romantic August wedding day. Meanwhile, Austin and his groomsmen were getting ready at his childhood home. This group of guys had such a special comradery and bond that is rare. Most of them had been friends since elementary school and were truly like brothers. It was so fun to witness the banter they shared throughout the day. After everyone was ready, it was time to head over to The Ridge at Maiolatesi for the ceremony and reception.
The Ridge at Maiolatesi is a new addition to the vendor list for the Scranton area but is an extension of the beloved Constantino’s venue so the service and food is always top tier. To see a blog post from a wedding at Constantino’s, click here! The new venue is set up high on the mountain so you get a birds eye view of the breathtaking sunsets and surrounding area. It’s quickly become a new favorite venue of ours!
For Olivia and Austin’s wedding we decided to try out having one of our team members be a content creator! If you would like a behind the scenes reel from the day check out our instagram reel here. We are looking to add content creation (candid phone videos and photos that are delivered to you within 24 hours) to our wedding packages, so if this is something you would like to have please note that in your booking with us!
The Nuptials
Olivia and Austin opted for a private first look before the ceremony so we chose a secluded part of the woods so they could enjoy the moment alone before the craziness began! After exchanging sweet words and some tears, the bridal party and parents joined us for family photos. Up next, the ceremony! While overlooking the treetops, Olivia and Austin became one in front of 200 beloved guests and sealed it all with a kiss. Cocktail hour was full of laughter, delicious drinks and delectable appetizers as guests got to mingle and congratulate the newlyweds.
The bridal party kicked off the reception with EPIC entrances which included fishing gear, bridesmaid backflips (!!), and coordinated dances! They didn’t stop bringing their best with the entrances, the best man and maid of honor speeches didn’t leave a dry eye in the house. The best man even had me crying during his speech. He said, “One day in middle school we were riding our bikes home from seeing Olivia and her friend group and Austin was riding in front of me. He turned around and looked at me and said, ‘I’m going to marry Olivia one day.’” Truly a fairytale kind of love!
After dinner and the cake cutting, the DJ opened the dance floor and everyone was ready to party with the Bride and Groom! Austin and some of his guys were able to enjoy the outdoor space offered by The Ridge at Maiolatesi and celebrate with cigars. It was such a romantic August wedding day and we wish the newlyweds nothing but the best!!
Congratulations Olivia & Austin!!
Photo & Content Creation: Seneca Ryan Co.
Bridal Attire: Anne Barge from Kleinfeld Bridal
Bridesmaid Attire: Birdy Grey
Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Tuxedo by Sarno
Ceremony & Reception Venue: The Ridge at Maiolatesi
Caterer: Constantino’s Catering
Invitations & Florist: Parti
Videography: JR Videography
DJ: Mike Walton
Cake: Minooka Bakery
To book with Seneca Ryan Co., click here!