While they may not be standing on the altar during the wedding ceremony itself, Beth & Tony would not be here were it not for their parents. As such, allow them to recognize those individuals who shaped them into the people they are today.
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Parents of the Bride |
Parents of the Groom |
Peggy Waggoner
Relationship - Mother of the Bride
Beth’s mother, Peggy, is a New Englander at heart – born and raised in Massachusetts. Peggy moved to the DC area in the 1960s as a newlywed and raised her five children there. Peggy has traveled extensively and lived in Africa & Asia during the 1980s. These days find Peggy living in historic Annapolis in a pre-Civil War house with her dog Sophie and her amazing garden.
Daniel Taft
Relationship - Father of the Bride
Beth’s father, Dan Taft, originally hails from Newton Center, MA. Dan moved to the DC area in the 1960s but continues to be a devoted Celtics and Red Sox fan. Now retired, Dan and his wife, Barbara, live in Arlington, VA where Dan fills his time gardening, swimming, and hanging out with their energetic dog, Kerry.
Barbara Taft
Relationship - Stepmother of the Bride
Barbara took the big leap and married into the wild Taft clan in the late 1980s. She is definitely a brave woman – she inherited five almost-grown children. Barbara is busy enjoying retirement these days – with busy being the key word. Barbara devotes much of her time to a local dog rescue organization and can often be found traveling to the far corners of Virginia to rescue an animal. Barbara’s free time is spent with her husband, Dan, and their wild & wonderful dog, Kerry.
Peg DiPasquale
Relationship - Mother of the Groom
Peg DiPasquale is a lifelong Pittsburgh resident, born and raised in the small town of Aspinwall and currently residing in the neighboring township of O'Hara. Peg teaches math and social studies to middle school students at Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy, the same school she and her four sons once attended. When she isn't encouraging her youngest son, coaching cross-country, walking, or preparing ways to inspire her legions of students, Peg has been known to read "historical romances."
Tony DiPasquale
Relationship - Father of the Groom
Tony DiPasquale is also a lifelong Pittsburgh resident, having been raised in the small borough of Sharpsburg. Raised mere miles from Peg, the two began dating in high school and were married in November of 1970. Tony, who began his career with the American Red Cross, currently works in Human Resources for Dominion. A former marathon runner, little league, basketball, and soccer coach, Tony spends his free time firing up his backyard grill, walking, and watching strange and unusual television programs with his sons.
"Look at the stars, look how they shine for you"
[ Beth & Tony ]