The Greater Canonsburg Chamber of Commerce has found a couple to wed at this year's Oktoberfest celebration and you are invited!!!!

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Oktoberfest Wedding Winners Announced

Jamie Penderville of McDonald, PA, daughter of Rosemary and James Penderville, and Charles Harn of Fredericktown, PA, son of Laura Smith and Clifford Harn read about an essay contest in the online Observer-Reporter.  Jamie never dreamed that an essay telling her love story would lead to an all-expense paid wedding with a guest list of 10,000, the expected turn-out for the 2011 Pennsylvania Bavarian Oktoberfest in Canonsburg, PA.

On September 18th at 2:30 PM at the Street Stage on Central Avenue and Pike Street in downtown Canonsburg, the winning couple will be married by Judge John DiSalle.

Jamie and Charles will be the first couple to begin this tradition at the Pennsylvania Bavarian Oktoberfest.  They are happy to share this special day with the community.  Jamie and Charles both have strong ties to the Canonsburg area.  Jamie is a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School and is finishing her degree in Criminal Justice at California University.  Charles attended Beth Center High School and Penn Commercial.

 

The wedding is made possible by the Pennsylvania Bavarian Oktoberfest and their partners:  Carrie Ann’s Bridal Boutique, Chapel of Dance, Chartiers Lodge #297 F&AM, Courtyard Catering & Specialties, DANK Chapter #58-Pittsburgh,Frankie I’s, i,simon, Judge John DiSalle, DLS Designs, L’Affaire Event Coordinating, L&M Flower Shop, Malone Flower Shop, Mirisciotti Photography, Pastries by Marcus, Sorelle Bridal Salon, Southpointe Limousine, VenueQuest, and Washington Jazz Society.

 

A special message from Jamie and Charles:

 

"Thank you to Ludwig and Therese (the original bride and groom in 1810) and the Canonsburg Chamber of Commerce.  Save the date, September 18, 2:30 P.M.   You're all invited!"