Pittsburgh, PA

We traveled to Pittsburgh for our friend (and old roommate) Kelly's wedding but also had some time to explore all Pittsburgh had to offer.

Upon arrival we were greeted at our gate by friends Jill and Sam who had just landed from Boston. We checked into our luxurious hotel (see pics later in blog) and headed out for some food.

Entering Pitt...yes there really is steel EVERYWHERE!

We hit up Max and Erma's for some...you guessed it...burgers!

Then a quick change and off to Kelly's wedding we went. The place was still all decorated for Christmas so it was really pretty inside.

walking down the isle...she was BEAUTIFUL!

her mother giving her away

Mr. & Mrs. JACKSON!

the reception begins with a bang!

The Boston Crew...Sam, Jill, Kelly, Laurie, Sam

Since we had all lived in the Purple Palace (see pic below) at one point we came up with our best replica to put her gifts in...

and maybe a few bonus gifts...who doesn't want lots of pictures of STING?! We are obsessed with Sting and have been for some time as he has made his way into a few weddings, some birthdays, and many many times into daily life! He is EVERYWHERE!

the REAL purple palace!!

Jill and I deciding what items needed to be picked off for our pic...

us with said items...like a life size PURSE!

Time to say goodbye...love the coat she had!

Which leaves us SATURDAY in Pittsburgh...oh what to do?!?!

We could buy some Steelers items since they were EVERYWHERE!

Even bedazzled versions!

When in Pittsburgh one must ride the Incline.

so we did

one must also admire Heinz Field...so we did

on top of the incline

it was COLD

it truly is the STEEL city

We got some lunch at the grill..

that used to be a gas station!

Then it was time to enjoy or REALLY nice rooms...BLAH! The beds were horrible. One seemed like it was missing a leg it wobbled so much and the other had permanent indents!

then the nice view out of our balcony of the spit/cigarette jar
and the rusty tissue dispenser RIGHT next to the toilet...lovely!!

It was so great to get to see Kelly on her big day and to spend time with Jill and Sam!