Andrea Trigilio is keeping up the tradition her godmother showed her: When people expect the best, you give it to them.
CLEVELAND — Driving along the Innerbelt, it’s hard not to notice Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, famous for its Tremont Greek Festival.
But when those festivities are long gone, Andrea Trigilio jumps into to full gear at Tremont Cityside Ballroom, tucked way behind the historic house of worship.
She’s keeping up the tradition her godmother showed her: When people expect the best, you give it to them.
“We want the couple to be able to have their dream day and pick out exactly what they want,” Trigilio said.
A perfect day at a perfect venue.
Trigilo now owns the business: Her godmother, Cathy Figas, unexpectedly passed away, and the family decided to sell the ballroom to the 38-year-old. She’s only had it for three months.
“We had had conversations about me purchasing the business from her, but this untimely series of events led us to kind of a great thing,” Trigilio told 3News.
Weddings bring in about $70 billion a year across the United States. As a Latina, Trigilio wants a piece of that, and is willing to work hard. She has brought her village along for the ride.
“I have a strong Latina family,” she said. I have strong women in my life. Friends, my mom, my aunts — they’re always supporting me. My husband, my friends, and family always (are too).
It’s a business that offers you the best day of your life. And the view? That’s for free.
“We love our jobs, we love what we do, and we want to share that love with all of our customers,” Trigilio remarked.
