Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

#SEEN Wedding: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

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7:18 p.m.: During the cocktail hour guests enjoyed nibblers such as crimini feta caps and sirloin crostini while the Rosewood Quartet string ensemble played. F. Dok Harris, business partner of Ms. Wukich (who is keeping her maiden name), said he “couldn’t be happier for them!” Godard Abel, a longtime friend of Mr. Nocito’s, added “It’s wonderful. I’ve known Joe since the ninth grade. They make a great couple.” 8:36 p.m.: Dancing before dinner? Yes, please! The 13,000-square-foot tent transporte­d guests into an enchanted forest complete with lush green ferns, white roses, creamy hydrangeas and delicate orchids. Studio E performed such hits as Pharrell’s “Happy,” which had the crowd on its feet immediatel­y. As the bride and groom entered to “Signed, Sealed, Delivered,” the dance floor became the place to be. “I’ve never been happier in my whole life, I absolutely adore my wife,” said a beaming Mr. Nocito. His bride took a look around the room and gushed, “I’m the girl who never wanted a wedding, but Bill Chisnell created a fantasy for us.” Mr. Chisnell was the floral designer and stylist who worked closely with event planner Diana Rua (who called this the wedding of the year on Twitter). 9:26 p.m.: Guests tasted top-shelf liquor as well as a variety of wines with their filet mignon, jumbo lump crab with a lobster sherry cream sauce and asparagus wrapped in lemon grass, courtesy of Olde Stonewall. They sat amid the twinkling “fireflies” (thanks to LUXE Lighting & Atmosphere­s of Lawrencevi­lle) settled among the flowers. The cream and gold colored linens were provided by Mosaic Linens and the rustic table settings by All Occasions. “This is unbelievab­ly beautiful,” said Debbie Henzes (in Vera Wang) with husband, Mark. Sweet treats provided by Bella Christie & Lil’ Z’s Sweet Boutique in Aspinwall and Lawrencevi­lle kept mouths happy while the whimsical wedding cake was only for the bride and groom’s families to share. 11:06 p.m.: Rain couldn’t stop the Zambelli fireworks from lighting up the night sky. Meanwhile guests snapped pictures in the Shutterboo­th photo booths and enjoyed the Goodfellow cigar bar and slushies from the liquid nitrogen station while D.J. Enn Era kept the party going. 12:14 p.m.: Coffee and doughnuts awaited guests as they bid goodnight to the bride and groom with parting gifts of golf balls and golf tees inside their tote bag, all with the Wukich crest emblazed on them. #SEEN: Joe Sr. and Judi Nocito (in St. John’s), Dr. Dane and Beverly Wukich, Mark and Catherine Loevner (in Herve Leger), Jim and Ruby Kang, Laura Kronk, Tim McVay and David Bush (in coordinate­d Ralph Lauren), Kate Colligan, Karalyn Emrich (in Rebecca Taylor), Remie Ferreira and Randi Robertson, Kat Katawczik (#SEENBestDr­essedGuest in Donna Karan) with husband Dennis, Evan Michaelson, Jonathan and Jennifer D’Antonio, Rob and Mary Goldberg, Stephanie Marcione, Shawn Knight, Jayme Burke and Barbara Burge (both in Herve Leger), Dr. Dekarlos Dial with Tasha Dial, Mark Rush, Chris Ivey, Sandee Kozel (in Chanel), John and Judy Woffington, Julie Coletti and Giovanni Mineo. Dr. Dekarlos Dial

 ?? Bill Wade/Post-Gazette photos ?? Joseph Nocito Jr. places the ring on Alexis Wukich’s finger during their wedding with Luke Ravenstahl officiatin­g. Mr. Nocito’s children Haley, 12, Will, 14, and Skylar, 7 (behind her father) and the bride’s parents Dane and Beverly Wukich, brother Nicholas, and Olivia Kosanovich.
Bill Wade/Post-Gazette photos Joseph Nocito Jr. places the ring on Alexis Wukich’s finger during their wedding with Luke Ravenstahl officiatin­g. Mr. Nocito’s children Haley, 12, Will, 14, and Skylar, 7 (behind her father) and the bride’s parents Dane and Beverly Wukich, brother Nicholas, and Olivia Kosanovich.
 ??  ?? Mark and Catherine Loevner with and Debbie and Mark Henzes
Mark and Catherine Loevner with and Debbie and Mark Henzes
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A guest looks for his table assignment via library cards.
 ??  ?? Karalyn Emrich and F. Dok Harris
Karalyn Emrich and F. Dok Harris
 ??  ?? Judi Nocito and Michelle Lynam
Judi Nocito and Michelle Lynam
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