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Andrea & Kevin: An Urban Wedding in Pittsburgh, PA

When Andrea Colecchia was a 16-year-old high school junior, she let it be known to a network of gossipy pals that she had a crush on senior Kevin Kora

When Andrea Colecchia was a 16-year-old high school junior, she let it be known to a network of gossipy pals that she had a crush on senior Kevin Korade. Word reached Kevin through mutual friends, and the first time the two ever spoke was when he called her for a date. It was October 8, 1994; and seven years (less two days) later they were married. THE BRIDE Andrea Colecchia, an interior designer THE GROOM Kevin Korade, an elementary school teacher THE DATE October 6 Kevin proposed while both were college students in Pittsburgh. He suggested they watch a videotape of one of his practice lesson plans for school. At the end of the tape, the lesson plan switched off and Kevin suddenly appeared at home talking wonderful mushy stuff to the camera. He then said, The guy sitting next to you has something he wants to ask you. Andrea turned to the guy sitting next to her to find Kevin with flowers and an engagement ring in hand.

Kevin and the groomsmen wore simple tuxedos. One feature that was very nice, says Andrea, was that the pants did not have pleats, and they were straight-legged, not tapered. The bridesmaids looked elegant in steel-gray tea-length ensembles.
The Formalwear
The Bridesmaid Bouquets
The wedding day began early for Andrea, who had an 8:30 a.m. makeup appointment. Her hairstyle was inspired by the 1930's feel of her glamorous wedding gown, which Andrea had had altered so that it was backless.
The Accessories
The Programs
The Exit
The Cake