Wedding Day

St. Mary of the Mount Church

Ceremony

Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Late Night Bites

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Carly Herbine

Samuel Kiesel

Catherine Dragon

Levi DeBlase

Hannah Flynn

Conor Flynn

Lyndi Giangrasso

Karl Herbine

Alexandra Lugares

Matthew Rozic

Emma McDonnell

Alec Spehar

Caitlyn Nolan

Genevieve Skaryak 

Kathleen Lyon

Judith Kiesel

John W. Lyon, III

James Kiesel

Wedding Party

Q + A

A block of rooms is reserved at the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel in the historic Fulton Building. When making a reservation, please use <a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1737746945382&amp;key=GRP&amp;guestreslink2=true&amp;app=resvlink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this link</a> or mention that you are with the Lyon-Kiesel wedding to receive the discounted rate. The deadline to book is Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Conveniently located near the excitement of downtown, amenities include an on-site bar and restaurant, free WiFi, a fitness center, parking, and pet-friendly accommodations. While we have limited rooms available at this time, other hotels such as the <a href="https://www.fairmont.com/en/hotels/pittsburgh/fairmont-pittsburgh.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fairmount Pittsburgh</a>, <a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/pitcy-courtyard-pittsburgh-downtown/overview/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Courtyard by Marriott,</a> <a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/pitns-springhill-suites-pittsburgh-north-shore/overview/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Springhill Suites by Marriott</a>, and <a href="https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham-grand/pittsburgh-pennsylvania/wyndham-grand-pittsburgh-downtown/overview" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wyndham Grand</a> are located nearby. Additionally, <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Airbnb</a> and <a href="https://www.vrbo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VRBO</a> offer rental options in the vicinity of downtown Pittsburgh.

Accommodations

One of the few remaining inclines in the country, ride in a century-old cable car to see the best views of downtown Pittsburgh. Cash only.

Duquesne Incline

A narrow strip of land between the Allegheny River and a mountain of a hill, this shopping district features an assortment of restaurants, boutique shops, international grocery stores and retailers, and independent merchants.

The Strip

A long-running Pittsburgh-born chain, Primanti Bros. is known for the Primanti sandwich, which is piled high with coleslaw and french fries.

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

Voted by USA Today as the #1 History Museum in America, the Heinz History Center is the Smithsonian's home in Pittsburgh.

Senator John Heinz History Center

This was the location of Julia and DJ's first date! A laid-back brewpub, it offers tacos, pub steaks, and burgers alongside beers and happy-hour drafts.

Coughlin's Law Kitchen and Ale House

Point State Park, a National Historic Landmark, is located at the junction of three rivers at the tip of Pittsburgh’s “Golden Triangle.” The park commemorates and preserves the heritage of the area during the French and Indian War.

Point State Park

Things to Do

Registry

The dress code is formal attire. We request suits with ties (tuxedos not necessary); ankle or floor-length dresses; elevated jumpsuits/dressy separates; or equivalent elegant attire that makes you feel your best!Please refrain from wearing jeans, khakis, or white dresses.We appreciate you dressing up with us to celebrate!

Dress Code

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Wedding Day

12:30 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM–6:00 PM

Cocktail Hour

6:00 PM–10:00 PM

Reception

10:00 PM–12:00 AM

Late Night Bites