Get to know each other poll (newbies come here!)

cgyvhu · February 2011

Since it looks like we have a lot of new girls, let's try a poll to get to know some details about each other. Regs can play too
Name?

Fiance's Name?

Wedding date?

Where are you from?

Do you currently live in Pgh or OOT?

Your job? If you are a student, what are you studying?

Wedding Colors?

Do you have a special theme to your wedding?

The detail of the wedding you're most excited for?

How did you meet FI/H?

Your favorite thing about your FI/H?

Amount of time you and FI/H have been together?

Steelers or Packers

?

Name one thing most people don't know about you.

dbpsu18 · February 2011

Name? Danielle

Fiance's Name? Craig

Wedding date? 7/9/2011

Where are you from? Monroeville

Do you currently live in Pgh or OOT? Pgh

Your job? If you are a student, what are you studying? Accountant

Wedding Colors? Sangria and peach

Do you have a special theme to your wedding? nope

The detail of the wedding you're most excited for? dancing! is that a detail? if not, my shoes

How did you meet FI/H? Internship during college

Your favorite thing about your FI/H? His sense of humor - he makes me laugh all the time!

Amount of time you and FI/H have been together? 3+ years

Steelers or Packers

? STEELERS!!

Name one thing most people don't know about you. I come across as an outgoing person, but really i'm more of a homebody and am really uncomfortable around people i dont know or new situations.

jenice95 · February 2011

Name? Jen

Fiance's Name? Steve

Wedding date? 9/17/11

Where are you from? Penn Hills

Do you currently live in Pgh or OOT? DC area

Your job? If you are a student, what are you studying? Scientist

Wedding Colors? Blue and teal

Do you have a special theme to your wedding? Not really, but I'm using peacock feathers as my color insipiration

The detail of the wedding you're most excited for? My bridal outfit and the first time FI and I will see each other at the ceremony

How did you meet FI/H? In college, at a mixer on St. Patty's Day

Your favorite thing about your FI/H? He's so sweet

Amount of time you and FI/H have been together? about 6 years

Steelers or Packers

? Is that even a question... BLACK & GOLD!

Name one thing most people don't know about you. I dream of being on HGTV one day! haha

gmc22 · February 2011

Name? Gianna

Fiance's Name? Ryan

Wedding date? May 28, 2011

Where are you from? Pittsburgh

Do you currently live in Pgh or OOT? Currently living in Philly

Your job? Architect (degree in interior architecture)

If you are a student, what are you studying? In grad school for Elementary and Special Education

Wedding Colors? Green, Pink, Gold, and Ivory

Do you have a special theme to your wedding? Vintage Garden

The detail of the wedding you're most excited for? Basically everything... I'm just excited to see all the little things come together

How did you meet FI/H? 6 years ago we met while both on an internship for Disney in Orlando Florida

Your favorite thing about your FI/H? I don't have just one favorite...

Amount of time you and FI/H have been together? 6 years

Steelers or Packers

? Lol... Steelers

Ash2985 · February 2011

Name? Ashley

Fiance's Name? Jay

Wedding date? 2/26/11... 3 weeks from tomorrow

Where are you from? Butler, blech

Do you currently live in Pgh or OOT? Pittsburgh

Your job? Recruiter

If you are a student, what are you studying? Law school, yay

Wedding Colors? I hate this question. Girls' dresses are green, flowers are mostly yellow

Do you have a special theme to your wedding? Nope

The detail of the wedding you're most excited for? Personally, my shoes & dress. Overall, the photo booth. And my present for FI.

How did you meet FI/H? Mutual friends in high school

Your favorite thing about your FI/H? His sense of humor

Amount of time you and FI/H have been together? Almost 9 years

Steelers or Packers

? Steelers!

Name one thing most people don't know about you. Apparently I come off as being super confident, and really I have basically no self esteem.

Dude, wtf is with the formatting here?

MRads · February 2011

Name? Mandie

Fiance's Name? Mike

Wedding date? 9.24.11

Where are you from? All over, but graduated from Penn Trafford

Do you currently live in Pgh or OOT? Pgh

Your job? If you are a student, what are you studying? Outreach specialist

Wedding Colors? Navy, black, chartreuse and probably random other colors
Do you have a special theme to your wedding? No, though we're incorporating the cityscape quite a bit

The detail of the wedding you're most excited for? Having my best friends from college all together in Pgh...well, just having everybody I love in one place

How did you meet FI/H? Young professionals organization

Your favorite thing about your FI/H? He just lets me be me

Amount of time you and FI/H have been together? 1.5 years

Steelers or Packers

? Steelers, obviously

Name one thing most people don't know about you. I think being a mascot would be the coolest job in the world

Janiceb2010 · February 2011

Name?   Janice

Fiance's Name?  Rob

Wedding date? 10/22/2011

Where are you from? Originally, Long Island, but I have lived all over the world and San Antonio, TX was my last home.

Do you currently live in Pgh or OOT? In da’ Burgh

Your job? If you are a student, what are you studying?   General Ledger Accountant

Wedding Colors? Sapphire Blue

Do you have a special theme to your wedding?  Not really a theme, but we are branding everything with sunflowers.

The detail of the wedding you're most excited for? My Dad passed away a little over a year ago, we are planning a different way for me to walk down the aisle. So, the special entrance I will make at the church. I have friends who read this, so I can’t say now, we want it to be a surprise, but after the wedding, I spill the beans.

How did you meet FI/H? Originally in high school, but reconnected on Facebook after a reunion. I moved here to be with him. Gave up an amazing job and left friends/family behind…best decision of my life!!!

Your favorite thing about your FI/H?   His kindness, sense of humor and faith in God.

Amount of time you and FI/H have been together? Just over 2 years

Steelers or Packers ? Steelers

Name one thing most people don't know about you. I used to sing in the Army. For 6 months, I toured around the country singing and dancing.

cgyvhu · February 2011

Name? Marci

Fiance's Name? T

Wedding date? 4/14/12

Where are you from? near Philly
Do you currently live in Pgh or OOT? OOT (Boston)
If you are a student, what are you studying? Ph.D in infectious disease
Wedding Colors? using lavendar, sage, and white... so basically easter throwing up on my wedding

Do you have a special theme to your wedding? Not really

The detail of the wedding you're most excited for? LOVE my dress. And I think the first look is going to be great.

How did you meet FI/H? Lived on my floor jr. year of college

Your favorite thing about your FI/H? His rational calmness

Amount of time you and FI/H have been together? 5 years in April
Steelers or Packers

? Steelers!
Name one thing most people don't know about you. I'm biracial (african/hispanic), but don't look it at all.

lindsaystewart6 · February 2011

Name? Lindsay

Fiance's Name? Mike

Wedding date? 6/2/12

Where are you from? Leechburg

Do you currently live in Pgh or OOT? Pittsburgh

Your job? If you are a student, what are you studying? I'm working as a Nurse's Aide while going to Nursing school.. and planning a wedding, ugh!

Wedding Colors? Pink & Black

Do you have a special theme to your wedding? No

The detail of the wedding you're most excited for? Just seeing all of the planning and details come together!!

How did you meet FI/H? Through mutual friends

Your favorite thing about your FI/H? He is always there for me and can make me smile, no matter what!

Amount of time you and FI/H have been together? 3 years in April

Steelers or Packers

? STEELERS!!

Name one thing most people don't know about you. I love to sing!

pantherRN · February 2011

Name? Barbie

Fiance's Name? Chuck

Wedding date? 5/12/12

Where are you from? Born and raised in the 'Burgh

Do you currently live in Pgh or OOT? Pittsburgh

Your job? If you are a student, what are you studying? Currently, I work at Target, but I just graduated from nursing school in December and am looking for a RN position.

Wedding Colors? Purple, blue, and gray. Think crayon purple and crayon blue.

Do you have a special theme to your wedding? Not really, we are branding a lot of things with birds though.

The detail of the wedding you're most excited for? Probably our photographer (Randi Voss). That may change when I get my dress.

How did you meet FI/H? At a bar in Shadyside, we were introduced by one of my sorority sisters.

Your favorite thing about your FI/H? His sense of humor and the fact that he is patient with me.

Amount of time you and FI/H have been together? 2.5 years.

Steelers or Packers

? M, did you really have to ask this question?

Name one thing most people don't know about you. I will not eat applesauce or cottage cheese. I am also deathly afraid of being one of those ladies on "I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant".

bgfst1 · February 2011

Name? Nicole

Fiance's Name? Brian

Wedding date? 3.17.2012

Where are you from? Pittsburgh

Do you currently live in Pgh or OOT? OOT

Your job? If you are a student, what are you studying? Accountant for the government down in DC

Wedding Colors? Red, black, and white

Do you have a special theme to your wedding? No

The detail of the wedding you're most excited for? Our venues! They're exactly the places we both wanted! So glad it worked out!

How did you meet FI/H? At work. We're both accountants and worked in different departments in the same CPA firm. He asked me out for the first time on St. Patty's Day

Your favorite thing about your FI/H? We're so much alike - it's freaky. He's like a male me.

Amount of time you and FI/H have been together? Almost 2 years.

Steelers or Packers

? Steelers.

Name one thing most people don't know about you: I have always wanted to wear a red dress on my wedding day. And I'm totally doing it.

jlbaxter33 · February 2011

Name? Jamie

Fiance's Name? Rob

Wedding date? May 7, 2011 (oy)

Where are you from? Lower Burrell, PA
Do you currently live in Pgh or OOT? OOT (DC)
Your job? If you are a student, what are you studying? education/workforce lobbyist

Wedding Colors? lavender with green and peach accents

Do you have a special theme to your wedding? tulips/Spring Garden

The detail of the wedding you're most excited for? My bouquet

How did you meet FI/H? At a friend's going away party

Your favorite thing about your FI/H? His sense of humor and the fact that he is ridiculously smart. he knows a little bit about everything.

Amount of time you and FI/H have been together? 5 1/2 years
Steelers or Packers

? GO STEELERS!
Name one thing most people don't know about you. In work I can be sort of mean and blunt, but I am the most sensitive person and cry at the drop of a hat.

lover326 · February 2011

Name? Kara

Fiance's Name? Rob

Wedding date? June 24, 2011

Where are you from? So. IL
Do you currently live in Pgh or OOT? Biloxi, MS
Your job? If you are a student, what are you studying? Social Worker in the USAF

Wedding Colors? Royal blue and yellow

Do you have a special theme to your wedding? Looking at incorporating lemons and Pittsburgh into our wedding theme

The detail of the wedding you're most excited for? Seeing Rob's face when I walk down the aisle

How did you meet FI/H? At a New Year's party

Your favorite thing about your FI/H? Rob is the sweetest guy I've ever met. And he followed me to MS so I could pursue an AF career, so that counts for a lot!

Amount of time you and FI/H have been together? 3+ years
Steelers or Packers

? STEELERS!
Name one thing most people don't know about you. Rob and I just found out will be moving to Germany in September.

lseemiller · February 2011

Name? Laina

Fiance's Name? Micah

Wedding date? September 17, 2011

Where are you from? Pittsburgh (South Hils)

Do you currently live in Pgh or OOT? Live in Pittsburgh

Your job? If you are a student, what are you studying? Accountant, but also getting my Masters in Accountancy

Wedding Colors? Truffle Brown and Champange, with a splash of fall orange

Do you have a special theme to your wedding? Nope

The detail of the wedding you're most excited for? My dress, and our reception

How did you meet FI/H? We both worked (and still do) at Sandcastle in the summer

Your favorite thing about your FI/H? His ambition and the way he follows his dreams.

Amount of time you and FI/H have been together? 3 years

Steelers or Packers

? Steelers, of course!

Name one thing most people don't know about you. I want to be a stay at home mom when we have kids. Its my dream job.

lseemiller · February 2011

BTW: a lot of us are accountants on here!

Pirata13 · February 2011

I'm married but I will play anyway! Love to see everyone's upcoming dates--so exciting!!

Name? Lynn

Fiance's Name? (Husband) Jody

Wedding date? August 14, 2010

Where are you from? Pittsburgh

Do you currently live in Pgh or OOT? Pittsburgh (South Side)

Your job? If you are a student, what are you studying? I work at a bank in operations, just put in for a promotion today. Interviews should be next week!

Wedding Colors? Black, ivory, splash of red

Do you have a special theme to your wedding? we did an Old Hollywood theme for our reception

The detail of the wedding you're most excited for? I loved making my bouquet, and walking down the aisle and seeing J's reaction!

How did you meet FI/H? I was hosting a play festival, he was an actor in one of the plays, and we finally talked a little at the banquet. Then I drunk facebooked him when I got home, asked him out a couple weeks later and that was it!

Your favorite thing about your FI/H? Calm and understanding

Amount of time you and FI/H have been together? A little over 2 years. First date was Oct. 15, 2008!

Steelers or Packers

? Steelers!

Name one thing most people don't know about you. That I have 6 tattoos and some of them are fairly big and colorful!

amianne420 · February 2011

Name? Amianne

Fiance's Name? Ricky

Wedding date? 7.30.11

Where are you from? Scottdale

Do you currently live in Pgh or OOT? Baltimore

Your job? If you are a student, what are you studying? Special Ed Teacher

Wedding Colors? pink, orange, green

Do you have a special theme to your wedding? daisies/picnic

The detail of the wedding you're most excited for? my dress!

How did you meet FI/H? through a mutual friend

Your favorite thing about your FI/H? his sense of humor and the way we can be stupid together.

Amount of time you and FI/H have been together? almost 5 years

Steelers or Packers

? STEELERS all the way...and I live in the heart of Ravens country. YIKES!

Name one thing most people don't know about you. I was Pluto in Disney World.

Y I Oughta · February 2011

Name? Mandi

Fiance's Name? Sung

Wedding date? 6/18/11

Where are you from? Originally Michigan, I moved here with my family in 5th grade and went to Penn Hills. FI is from Korea but has been here since he was four. He grew up in LA

Do you currently live in Pgh or OOT? Monroeville

Your job? If you are a student, what are you studying? Business

Wedding Colors? Black ,white, red, lime, teal, orange, yellow, purple, fuschia, Basically every color but blue, lol

Do you have a special theme to your wedding? Oh shnit none of this stuff goes together but I like it and I don't care what anyone says so blah, or country elegant. Whichever you want to call it.

The detail of the wedding you're most excited for? Spending the weekend at the farm

How did you meet FI/H?I was at Matrix with my friend on my birthday and he told me to dance with his friends. I didn't want to dance with them and he came back to talk to me. Turned out both of his friends were engaged and he was the only one that was single.

Your favorite thing about your FI/H? He will do anything for me or my daughter. He is very concerned about our happiness and he makes me laugh a lot.

Amount of time you and FI/H have been together? Since November of 2007

Steelers or Packers

? Do you have to ask? STEELERS BABY

Name one thing most people don't know about you. The lady I was named after, who was my moms best friend, is married to an ax murderer. She married him while he was in prison for killing his first fiance with an ax in front of her mother.

lindsayzeleznik · February 2011

Name? Lindsay

Fiance's Name? Mike

Wedding date? 6/2/12

Where are you from? Pittsburgh

Do you currently live in Pgh or OOT? Pgh

Your job? If you are a student, what are you studying? Physician Assistant, cardiothoracic & vascular surgery

Wedding Colors? Pink and Grey for now - but still deciding

Do you have a special theme to your wedding? No

The detail of the wedding you're most excited for? So far the photobooth and also our photographers - but I think this will change as we plan more. I just want to have a lot of special aspects that make the night memorable

Your favorite thing about your FI/H? He's my best friend.

Amount of time you and FI/H have been together? 1 1/2 yrs.

Steelers or Packers

? Pens!

Name one thing most people don't know about you. I never thought I would get married! I was always a work centered single girl -I feel so blessed to have Mike and so excited to spend my life with him!

carlyanne05 · February 2011

Name? Carly

Fiance's Name? David

Wedding date? 9.24.2011

Where are you from? Washington

Do you currently live in Pgh or OOT? DC (Northern Virginia)

Your job? If you are a student, what are you studying? Supervising support coordinator for people with ID/DD

Wedding Colors? Charcoal gray/light peach/ivory

Do you have a special theme to your wedding? Vintage/shabby chic-ish

The detail of the wedding you're most excited for? All of it! And just having fun after all the hard work!

Your favorite thing about your FI/H? his goofiness

Amount of time you and FI/H have been together? a little short of 2 years

Steelers or Packers

? Go Packers! J/K!! LET'S GO STEELERS!!!

Name one thing most people don't know about you. I LOVE to shop and if it weren't for FI checking in each month to see how much is going to savings, I'd prob be tempted to spend it all! Thank goodness he keeps me in check!

AshleyM212 · February 2011

Name? Ashley

Fiances Name? Chris

Wedding Date? June 3, 2011

Where are ya from? Ellwood City

Do you currently live in PGH or OOT? PGH!

Your Job? Hairstylist

Wedding Colors? Tiffany Blue, Black and Silver

The detail of the wedding your most excited for? Being in my dress and having Chris see me for the first time!! I can not wait to see his face

How did you meet your FI/H? Mutual friends when I was in my Sr. year of High school

Your fav. thing about your FI/H? That he IS my best friend

Amount of time you and your FI/H have been together? 3 1/2 years

Steelers or Packers? "STILLLLERS"

Name One thing most people don't know about you? I am more sensitive than people think I am.

abbys0420 · February 2011

Name? Abby

Fiance's Name? JC

Wedding date? 7/16/2011

Where are you from? Wheeling, WV (FI is from Highland Park, near the zoo)
Do you currently live in Pgh or OOT? OOT (Northern VA)
Your job? If you are a student, what are you studying? Elementary School teacher (4th grade)

Wedding Colors? Navy, Pink and Green

Do you have a special theme to your wedding? Nope

The detail of the wedding you're most excited for? Just the whole party and having all my friends and family together

How did you meet FI/H? Through mutual friends while I was in grad school at Duquesne

Your favorite thing about your FI/H? He is comfortable in any situation and calms me down when I am stressed

Amount of time you and FI/H have been together? About 5 years
Steelers or Packers

? Here we go, Steelers!
Name one thing most people don't know about you. I am the worst wedding planner ever, it intimidates the heck out of me!

milichal · February 2011

Name? Amanda

Fiance's Name? Dave

Wedding date? 6.22.13

Where are you from? Greenville (aka the boonies)

Do you currently live in Pgh or OOT? still in Greenville

Your job? If you are a student, what are you studying? Substitute teacher

Wedding Colors? fuchsia and silver

Do you have a special theme to your wedding? Not yet

The detail of the wedding you're most excited for? My shoes...even though I don't have them yet

How did you meet FI/H? Through a friend at his frat house

Your favorite thing about your FI/H? His ability to be silly and serious at the same time

Amount of time you and FI/H have been together? met 5 years ago...officailly dating 5 years in September

Steelers or Packers ? GASP---I'm not a football fan--GO PENS!!

Name one thing most people don't know about you. Former state champ in Tae Kwon Do. Don't believe me look it up on ataonline.com---girls color belt 2002, womens color and black belt 2003 and 2004.

kila816 · February 2011

Wedding date? 9/17/2011Where are you from? Near St. Louis

Do you currently live in Pgh or OOT? Pittsburgh area

Your job? Marketing for a construction company   Wedding Colors? Fall colors J

Do you have a special theme to your wedding?  Nope.

The detail of the wedding you're most excited for? Seeing my family together and becoming Mrs. Kila816How did you meet FI/H? We were friends in high school but didn’t start dating until a couple years laterYour favorite thing about your FI/H?  He has an incredible caring heart

Amount of time you and FI/H have been together? 4 years Steelers or Packers ? STEELERS!!! J

Name one thing most people don't know about you. I am shy, but when I’m quiet around people its more because I really enjoy listening and observing. If I have something to contribute I will speak up

stahlja · February 2011

Name? Jess

Fiance's Name? Mike

Wedding date? September 7, 2012

Where are you from? Perryopolis, PA

Do you currently live in Pgh or OOT? Pittsburgh--Bloomfield to be exact!

Your job? If you are a student, what are you studying?

Nurse

Wedding Colors?
Sangria & Grey

Do you have a special theme to your wedding? Not really, just want to use the colors. And tie in some of our interests!

The detail of the wedding you're most excited for? Photobooth and Photography

How did you meet FI/H? When I first moved to Pittsburgh, we lived across the street from one another.

Your favorite thing about your FI/H? He is the smartest man I know and keeps me grounded!

Amount of time you and FI/H have been together? 2 years

Steelers or Packers

? So sad about our loss.

Name one thing most people don't know about you. I'm pretty much an open book!

sarilynnep · February 2011

Name? Sarah

Fiance's Name? Kirk

Wedding date? Hopefully 3/10/12

Where are you from? Louisville Ky orginally, moved to Pittsburgh last July

Do you currently live in Pgh or OOT? Pgh

Your job? If you are a student, what are you studying? CPA

Wedding Colors? Dark Turquoise/Teal, Red

Do you have a special theme to your wedding? Travel, History

The detail of the wedding you're most excited for? Seeing Kirk's face when he sees me in my gown

How did you meet FI/H? Work

Your favorite thing about your FI/H? His unconditional love for people in his life and the fact that he is the most unselfish person you'll ever meet ;-)

Amount of time you and FI/H have been together? 3 years

Steelers or Packers ? Is this really a question? STEELERS!

Name one thing most people don't know about you. I think everyone knows everything about me lol...

pittRN412 · February 2011

Name? Mandy

Fiance's Name? Keith

Wedding date? shooting for April or May 2012..but we haven't set one yet!

Where are you from? I grew up in O'Hara Township

Do you currently live in Pgh or OOT? Pgh...right in Oakmont!

Your job? RN

Wedding Colors? Undecided....I'm thinking either white, gray, and bright yellow.

Do you have a special theme to your wedding? Vintage garden party... love the idea of a rustic venue with a garden theme!

The detail of the wedding you're most excited for? Getting all our friends and family together for a really great party.

How did you meet FI/H? Short story is that we met at work...longer story is that I was being chased and he saved me. (We both worked at Western Psych at the time!)

Your favorite thing about your FI/H? He's my best friend

Amount of time you and FI/H have been together? Five years

Steelers or Packers

? STEELERS!

Name one thing most people don't know about you: I secretly long to be tattooed like Kat Von D!

natnicholas · February 2011

Name? Natalie

Fiance's Name? Steve

Wedding date? 5/27/11

Where are you from? Both from Pittsburgh

Do you currently live in Pgh or OOT? Pittsburgh

Your job? If you are a student, what are you studying? Product Manager for a bank

Wedding Colors? Dusty purple, gray, and blue

Do you have a special theme to your wedding? outdoors (Succop Conservancy), vintage, comfy

The detail of the wedding you're most excited for? Everything really, but my countdown is for the honeymoon in St. John!

How did you meet FI/H? match.com

Your favorite thing about your FI/H? We want the same things out of life, we support each other in everything, he's my rock.

Amount of time you and FI/H have been together? 2 years

Steelers or Packers ? Um, Steelers.

Name one thing most people don't know about you. I totally agree with whoever posted about wanting to be a mascot. I seriously wanted to be one so bad in high school and college! Was just talking about it the day...

elizajane519 · April 2011

Name? Eliza

Fiance's Name? John

Wedding date? 5/19/2012

Where are you from? McKeesport, Pa

Do you currently live in Pgh or OOT? one of the many in Arlington, Va- outside DC

Your job? If you are a student, what are you studying? Attorney

Wedding Colors? Blue/Green/Silver

Do you have a special theme to your wedding? Spring/ Elegant with some Celtic touches

The detail of the wedding you're most excited for? I am hoping for good food and dancing until my feet hurt

How did you meet FI/H? At work

Your favorite thing about your FI/H? He always stays calm

Amount of time you and FI/H have been together? almost 2 years

Steelers or Packers

? Yoi! Stillers of course.

Name one thing most people don't know about you. Although I think it is a lot of money to spend in one day, I am excited about my wedding.

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