James and Elsie Rodgers, of Cranberry Township, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 4. Over the years, James said that he has mentioned to his wife how nice it is that so many people celebrate their anniversary with parades, fireworks and picnics. The couple has three children, Gary, (wife Mary Lou), Karen, (husband, Christopher), and David, (wife, Lori), and eight grandchildren, Keegan, Jillian, Mackenzie, William, Eva, Abbey, Claudia and Benjamin. (7/7/2009)

Marie Anna Schroff Schmidt has seen many hardships in her 100 years. (7/7/2009)

Ray Lang, 25, of Moon Township, and Nicole Buzzelli, 25, of Shaler Township, wed on October 25, 2008 at St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church in the North Hills. (6/30/2009)

Michael Sortwell, 26, of Green Tree, and Stephanie Page, 24, of Pleasant Hills, wed on May 1 at St. Germaine's Church in Bethel Park and honeymooned in Maui, Hawaii. They now reside in Bethel Park. (6/23/2009)

Hard work comes naturally to Marie Eckert. (6/23/2009)

Ed and Estelle Lanetz of Bethel Park celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 10 with a family dinner on Mt. Washington. (6/16/2009)

Although she was born in Florence, Italy, Adriana Stofko spent the better part of the past century in the North Hills. She was born on June 17, 1909. (6/16/2009)

You want exotic fare for your wedding, but your budget is more plain-jane? Here's how to get the effect you want for a fraction of the cost: (6/15/2009)

From fabrics to fitting, here's what one bride learned about walking the aisle in eco-friendly fashion: (6/15/2009)

Q. My groom wants a groom's cake, but I don't think we can fit it in our budget. What other ways can we compromise? (6/15/2009)

Fred Rihn, 30, and Laura Capps, 27, wed on August 29, 2008 at Saint Malachy Roman Catholic Church in Kennedy. (6/9/2009)

Few people live to celebrate a 100th birthday. At 109 years old, longtime baseball fan Flossie Carter already is into the second half of the doubleheader. And she's up for more. (6/9/2009)

The engagement period is all about the ring. Go bold on the big day with earrings, necklaces and bracelets: (6/8/2009)

Unique ideas that will have your guest not just marking their calendars but anxiously awaiting your big day: (6/8/2009)

Q. I don't want everyone to just be sitting around staring at me as I open up presents at my bridal shower. What other ways can I make it fun and entertaining? (6/8/2009)

It wasn't a set up. The relationship that developed between Jason McKim and Sharon Baumgartner occurred naturally -- with a little help, of course, from a mutual friend and a Pearl Jam song. (6/2/2009)