2008 Woodie Awards
Wedding bells ring on campus
By Lexxie Shiring
Rocket Contributor
Issue date: 3/30/07 Section: News
Did your dormitory romance flourish into something bigger? Do you hear the sound of wedding bells in your future?
The possibility for alumni holding wedding ceremonies on campus is becoming more of a reality as AVI Food Systems held its first Wedding Showcase event Tuesday afternoon to explain to students how to handle planning the Big Day.
The expo featured 37 venders from around the area. There were displays of photography, jewelry, shoes, tuxedos and centerpieces. Fruit, hors d'oeuvres, two different dinner samples, wedding cakes and cookies were also available to anyone who was interested.
"We are absolutely thrilled with the turnout," said Amanda Gartner, operations manager for AVI Food Systems and the Bridal Concierge. "There have always been weddings and receptions on campus, but they have never really been promoted. We are hoping to spread the word and inform students of the possibility of getting married on campus."
Weddings are held in the Russell Wright Alumni House and Conference Center, and the courtyard of North Hall is available for outside events.
Dining services on campus have also partnered together in order to cater wedding receptions.
"Weddings that take place on campus are not just for students. Alumni have also come back to Slippery Rock to have their wedding because they met their fiancé here," Gartner said.
There are a few policies and procedures that must be followed in order to start planning a wedding on campus. There is a 25 percent deposit required when the contract is prepared with a cost estimate of the event, and the final payment is due 30 days prior to the wedding.
Decorations must be approved in advanced. Banners and any other hanging items cannot be hung or taped to the walls, windows, staircases, banisters or railings, but can only be hung on free-standing poles, on dowel rods attached to the pillars or on easels.
A 10 percent discount will be given to any valid annual, life or associate member of the SRU Alumni Association.
"Our services are offered to brides to help plan their wedding, bridal shower and wedding reception," Gartner said.
There are mixed reactions about getting married on campus among the student body.
"If it was a really special way (I met my fiancé) then I would get married on campus," said Mark Brandebura, a junior criminal justice major.
Casey Hogenmiller, a sophomore exercise science major, agreed.
"School is school and it's not romantic unless this is where I meet my future husband, then it could be a possibility," Hogenmiller said.
Harry Delaney, a senior communication major, said the idea of getting married on campus is absurd.
"That's the most ridiculous thing I ever heard," he said. "Most people want to get married in a church or a beautiful setting."
The possibility for alumni holding wedding ceremonies on campus is becoming more of a reality as AVI Food Systems held its first Wedding Showcase event Tuesday afternoon to explain to students how to handle planning the Big Day.
The expo featured 37 venders from around the area. There were displays of photography, jewelry, shoes, tuxedos and centerpieces. Fruit, hors d'oeuvres, two different dinner samples, wedding cakes and cookies were also available to anyone who was interested.
"We are absolutely thrilled with the turnout," said Amanda Gartner, operations manager for AVI Food Systems and the Bridal Concierge. "There have always been weddings and receptions on campus, but they have never really been promoted. We are hoping to spread the word and inform students of the possibility of getting married on campus."
Weddings are held in the Russell Wright Alumni House and Conference Center, and the courtyard of North Hall is available for outside events.
Dining services on campus have also partnered together in order to cater wedding receptions.
"Weddings that take place on campus are not just for students. Alumni have also come back to Slippery Rock to have their wedding because they met their fiancé here," Gartner said.
There are a few policies and procedures that must be followed in order to start planning a wedding on campus. There is a 25 percent deposit required when the contract is prepared with a cost estimate of the event, and the final payment is due 30 days prior to the wedding.
Decorations must be approved in advanced. Banners and any other hanging items cannot be hung or taped to the walls, windows, staircases, banisters or railings, but can only be hung on free-standing poles, on dowel rods attached to the pillars or on easels.
A 10 percent discount will be given to any valid annual, life or associate member of the SRU Alumni Association.
"Our services are offered to brides to help plan their wedding, bridal shower and wedding reception," Gartner said.
There are mixed reactions about getting married on campus among the student body.
"If it was a really special way (I met my fiancé) then I would get married on campus," said Mark Brandebura, a junior criminal justice major.
Casey Hogenmiller, a sophomore exercise science major, agreed.
"School is school and it's not romantic unless this is where I meet my future husband, then it could be a possibility," Hogenmiller said.
Harry Delaney, a senior communication major, said the idea of getting married on campus is absurd.
"That's the most ridiculous thing I ever heard," he said. "Most people want to get married in a church or a beautiful setting."
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