Where Chic Details Meet Youngstown Traditions
Emma and Santino's wedding day was the perfect blend of curated details, chic touches and modern elegance.
The couple exchanged vows inside the historic Christman Hall at Stambaugh Auditorium before celebrating with family and friends at Mount Carmel in Youngstown, Ohio. Their vision encompassed a moody color palette, starting with a chic black foundation, layered with white hues and gold accents featuring lush florals, candlelight, and elevated elements that reflected both their style and story.
What made this celebration especially stand apart was how personal it felt. Emma, a children's therapist, and Santino, owner of Tino's Kitchen, first met while working together at Gia's Pizzeria in Boardman. Years later, surrounded by the people they love most, they celebrated the next chapter of their journey together with a day that felt unmistakably theirs.
One of the most memorable design elements was the ceremony focal installation. Layered with white florals, greenery, and candlelight, it created a romantic backdrop while complementing the architectural beauty of Christman Hall at stambaugh Auditorium.
The reception design carried the same modern elegance aesthetic into Mount Carmel. Black linens, gold chairs, candlelight, and abundant white florals transformed the space while maintaining an elevated and balanced look. Tall centerpieces paired with low floral arrangements and candelabras created dimension throughout the room and helped bring the design vision to life.
The wedding cake continued the sophisticated black, white, and gold design story, while the traditional Youngstown cookie table added a meaningful labor of love touch that guests thoroughly enjoyed throughout the evening.
From the historic ceremony venue to the candlelit reception and family traditions woven throughout the day, every detail reflected Emma and Santino's love story in a way that felt both elegant and personal.
Creative Partners
Planning + Designer: Lorenda Howell Events
Floral Designer: Blossom Cleveland (Blossom Flower Bar)
Photography: Third Eye Imagery
Videographer: Bentley Studios
Hair + Makeup: Sin Pretty Beauty
Officiant: Cailan Toohey (freelance)
Band: RDNA
Sound + Lighting: D&R Audio Entertainment
Rentals + Draping: TR Tents & Events
Linens: L’Nique Specialty Linens
Catering: Station Square Ristorante
Cake: PR Luxury Sweets
Transportation: Rockstar Limo
BTS Branding Content Creator: The Brunette Chick
Ceremony Venue: Stambaugh Auditorium (Christman Hall)
Reception Venue: Mount Carmel of Youngstown
