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contents

my perfect planner

| beauty

cakes

| catering

cosmetic surgery | fitness | hair | spas | tanning

| celebrations 100

creative touches | event dĂŠcor | floral | lighting | rentals

attire | formalwear | preservation | jewelry | lingerie

| dĂŠcor 102

| fashion 106

| at home 110

| honeymoon & travel 114

announcements | bridal gifts | favors | gift baskets

| invitations & gifts 116

bands | dance instruction | disc jockeys | entertainment

| music 118

photography 120

planning 124

receptions 126

transportation 136

directory of wedding professionals 138 3

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Invitation design options are virtually limitless. Here are some things to keep in mind as you choose the perfect stationery to reflect your event. Paper: Comes in a variety of hues and paper stocks and can include embedded flowers, recycled paper or photographs. STYLE: Formal, semi-formal or casual? Your wedding venue will help determine the style of your invitations. QUALITY: Calculate the number of families, couples and singles on your guest list. Order additional invitations as back-ups and keepsakes. For more wedding bits, visit PerfectWeddingGuide.com/wedding-news 10

DANCE AWAY

20 Awesome Songs to Play at Your Wedding

Can’t Help Falling in Love

Come Rain or Come Shine

Amazed by Lonestar

All of Me by John Legend

I Only Have Eyes for You

I’m Yours by Jason Mraz

by Elvis Presley

by The Flamingos

A Thousand Years by Christina Perri Marry Me by Train Lucky by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat Then by Brad Paisley Grow Old with Me

by Mary Chapin Carpenter

Everything by Michael Buble

I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing by Aerosmith

It’s Your Love by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Faithfully by Journey Wanted by Hunter Hayes From This Moment On by Shania Twain Make You Feel My Love by Adele It Had to Be You by Harry Connick, Jr.

At Last by Etta James

by Ray Charles

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Wedding Spotlight Raegan and Garrett Breisinger

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Silverlight Photography Studios 724 708 3000 Wedding Date: July 18, 2015 Reception: The Pennsylvanian Catering & Cake: Rania’s Catering Bridal Attire: Anne Gregory For The Bride Tuxedos: Men’s Wearhouse Photographer: Scott Jones Flowers: Mount Lebanon Floral Music: MVP Band Guest Accommodations: Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh Honeymoon: Aruba Sentimental Moment: “I am very much a Daddy’s girl. During his speech at our reception, he pulled out a GI Joe toothbrush. It was a birthday gift I had bought him in Nov. of 1990. I had developed pediatric cancer (leukemia) at the age of 3. It was a few days before my Dad’s birthday when I was diagnosed. I went to the gift shop at Children’s Hospital to buy his birthday gift - a Hershey’s candy bar and a GI Joe toothbrush. He has kept this toothbrush all these years - and just spoke about how they didn’t know if they’d be able to celebrate my wedding one day. My parents were so strong during my several years of chemo & treatment. Years passed, and here we are today! They truly gave me the wedding of my dreams, right down to every little detail that my Mom planned.” - Raegan 15

“An added special touch for our wedding reception, was that my Grandmother hand-painted over 300 pretty cookie tins as favors for our guests to take home . . . lled with Cheryl’s Cookies”. - Raegan

“We had so much fun at our wedding!”

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Today’s couples aren’t afraid to stray from tradition, and they’re coming up with some exciting ways to spice up the buffet line. The most popular trend we’re seeing is the incorporation of various food bars at wedding receptions. There are tons of options that you can do, from cupcakes to candy to chips and dips. Let’s check out a few of our favorites!

Sliders. These portable little bites have ballooned in wedding popularity over the past 5-10 years. They can be made of anything from burgers to buffalo chicken to gyro meat. Serve these up with a condiment station, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re bound to delight your guests.

International themes. Think Greek by offering a food bar ďŹ lled with different kinds of olives, Greek cheeses and yogurt, and bite-size spanakopita, or a Mexican theme with a taco, salsa, or churro bar, or an Asian theme with stir fry or sushi. This is a great way to bring out your heritage! 27

Breakfast. If you’re having a brunch wedding, choose a favorite breakfast food items and feature it. Think pancakes, waffles, biscuits, omelets, or even bacon.

Milkshakes. Ice cream bars are great, but imagine having a station where guests can create their own handspun milkshakes. Talk about nostalgic, memorable, and delicious!

Carnival fare. Offer up ﬂavored popcorn, different kinds of caramel and candied apples, corn dogs, colorful cotton candy, or some other kind of carnival fare. Guests won’t be able to resist these indulgent favorites. 28

Donuts. From sweet to savory, you can’t go wrong with a donut bar. Stock this bar with ﬁlled donuts, traditional ring donuts, donut holes, and a wide variety of dipping sauces for guests to try. This is a food bar that guests will love any time of the day.

Potato bar. Almost everyone enjoys potatoes, and they’re not very expensive. Present guests with whipped potatoes, French fried potatoes, and baked potatoes along with a variety of toppings and let them create their perfect spud.

Fruit and champagne. Consider providing a fresh and vibrant food bar with an assortment of sliced fruit served with champagne. Guests can eat or drink them separately or pair them together. You can even include some creative recipes for them to try. There are no rules when it comes to creating food bars. Consider how the theme suits your wedding and your tastes, and have fun with it! What food bar options would you suggest? 29

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away, including the Grand Prize of a Rehearsal Dinner for 20 people at the Embassy Suites. I distributed lots of copies of Pittsburghâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Perfect Wedding Guide Magazine to everyone who stopped at my table. And had some wonderful chats with brides and their moms - everyone was so friendly! THANK YOU to the awesome staff at the Embassy Suites Pittsburgh who took part in putting together this beautiful event! Perfect Wedding Guide

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Can I afford a wedding planner?

What if the music doesn’t fit the mood?

A good, professional wedding planner can save you up to 25 percent of your total wedding budget. Ex. $26000 wedding, savings up to $6500 I had a bride I am doing day of coordinating services for, recently posting on Facebook that these last minute things she had not thought of were really adding up, and were going to have to put the rest of the wedding on credit cards. I immediately reached out to her and asked what she needed and how I could help. She needed linens and to pay less for the rehearsal dinner (she and her fiance’ are paying for the whole wedding alone). Within an hour, I saved her over $1000 on both through negotiations and my past work history with my vendors. I wonder how much more I could have saved her if she would have started with me right after she said “yes”?

Your music should reflect your personality and create the ambiance you have been building up to. Take time to meet your entertainer and listen to music clips. When I am helping a couple choose a band or DJ, I first ask questions, starting with where will the ceremony be. A lot of brides and grooms are opting for same location for their ceremony and reception. This is great because with most entertainers they can accommodate for that! Instead of you spending more money to get one entertainer for the ceremony and another for the reception when they are in the same location, you can SAVE money by using the same one. A professional entertainer will sit down with you and go over what your vision is. They can give you song suggestions for the ceremony and

reception. I know one DJ that creates specialized entrance music so that each attendant can walk in to a different song! Cake cutting can be FUN or playful or solemn and an entertainer can provide that thus creating a mood that reflects both of your personalities! How about the first dance? Mother/ Son, Father/Daughter? Do you want to cry, laugh? What emotion are you looking to share with your guests? Did you know that even if you dance with your dad to “Butterfly Kisses” you can control whether or not you cry? Yes!! Here is one of my secrets…..ponder when you and your dad laughed so hard over something super funny. And when you are dancing with daddy, that is what you talk about - it really works! Same goes for you guys! Mom is going to be about ready to cry, make her laugh and keep it light. How much more fun you will have, go ahead try it! (Just remember to wear waterproof mascara, just in case - LOL). What if you go over your budget.....drastically?

It will happen before you know it, when you plan alone. You don’t want this to happen, as one of the top fights for newlyweds is money. I like to work with what I call a true budget. The more you

refuse to delude yourself, the easier this will be. So be honest, dream, write everything down that you want no matter how wild it may be. I had a bride once, who wanted 2 dolphins jumping in the background forming hearts for her ceremony! So go ahead and write down carriage ride, ice sculpture, and anything else you have seen on Pinterest. List out who all will be sharing in the financial responsibility for this wedding. Let’s say it’s his parents, your parents and both of you. Have dinner with his parents and tell them, “We are preparing a true budget and you both said you would help. We need to know how much you will be contributing and when you will be able to give it to us”. Let him do the talking to his parents while

you are holding his hand and giving him support and then have dinner with your parents. You talk while he holds your hand and supports you. Then the two of you sit down and figure out how much you can realistically afford without going into debt. Then you can let me negotiate for a carriage ride, ice sculpture, or whatever else you have been dreaming of and make sure you stay within budget. I don’t know if I can help you with dolphins, but maybe your cute doggie? What if your vendors arrive late?

Plan ahead! Put someone in charge of this. You do not want chaos and/or vendors calling your cell while you are getting your hair and make up

done! Make a spreadsheet with all your service vendors’ names, phone numbers, and arrival times. Be sure to disperse this spreadsheet to

your designated person in charge and make sure they have it handy on the wedding day - just in case it’s needed. What if the food is inedible?

Try before you buy! Before you choose a venue or caterer and before you put the deposit down, make sure you will have a food tasting. Questions, questions, questions! I cannot stress enough to keep asking until you completely understand what will be served. Don’t worry what they think. You have to get this right Ask them - Does it cost to sample your food? Will we get a full sit down dinner, buffet, or just samples from your menu? Can we select exactly what we would like to taste? Can we bring our parents who are paying for it? Is it private or will we be with other couples for our food-tasting? Most venues and caterers will more

than likely want to prepare for you to taste what you are interested in serving for your reception. What if there is a fire or other emergency?

We all think it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen to us. Be sure the venue has an exit strategy so that everyone can get out, calmly, safely, and quickly..... just in case, it is better to be prepared. Also, you may want to consider buying â&#x20AC;&#x153;wedding insuranceâ&#x20AC;?. Check your vendors first as it might be a duplicate service. I am fully insured for up to $1,000,000, and most of the vendors I work with are insured. I just love having a safety net for you and me!

Who should I tip?

Anyone who served you. Especially those who did outstanding work. It is nice to be appreciated. Caterers and limos usually include a gratuity, so check first unless you want to double tip! Should you get married in a church, the standard is a donation to the church for $100. Make-up/hair, bartenders, and chauffeurs usually get 10% of the bill. Planners, Photographers, and DJ/Band anywhere from $50-$100 Another train of thought is to not tip the owner of a business. Can I just say that I personally feel that not tipping someone just because they own their

own business is rude. I tip my hairdresser because she makes me look like Farrah Faucet and I LOVE it. I can’t do that, so I tip her because I am super happy with her work!!

So I say use personal judgment, definitely put it in your budget so you do not go over, but make your own decisions. If someone helps your day run smoother, makes you look like a movie star, or keeps your guests having FUN and entertained all night, say Thank You and pay it forward. Good karma will come to you! What is a great way to end the wedding night?

Plan for a wedding suite so you are well rested for your honeymoon. You may qualify for a FREE room when enough of your guests stay at the same hotel. A lot of times if your wedding venue is at a hotel, they can throw that in complimentary! Maybe elaborate on how some hotels will give you a wedding suite ‘for free’ if enough of rooms are blocked for your guests - or - give you a ‘free’ wedding suite as part of the wedding reception package when booked, if the reception is held at the hotel.

A good, professional wedding planner can save you up to 25 percent of your total wedding budget. Tonya Edinger Weddings of Pittsburgh Weddingsofpittsburgh.com

Honeymoon Checklist Things you definitely don’t want to forget on your honeymoon. • Digital camera • Camcorder • Batteries • Cosmetics • Deodorant • Hair dryer • Q-tips

• Corkscrew or bottle opener • Shampoo & Conditioner • Toothbrushes & Toothpaste • Disposable razors • Nail clippers/scissors

The Snow

The Beach • Bathing suits • Sandals • Coverups • Sunglasses

• First-aid kit • Feminine hygiene products • Aspirin • Antacids • Extra souvenir bag • Hairbrush

• Sunscreen & Tanning lotion • Beach bag • Magazines

• Winter jacket • Hat • Boots • Gloves

• Sweaters & Sweatshirts • Thick socks • Thermal underwear

Keep all important items in a carry-on bag • Tickets • Traveler’s checks/Cash • Jewelry • Identification (Driver’s licenses, Passports, Visas)

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• Eyewear/Contact lens • Any medication • List of luggage contents (for insurance, if lost or stolen.)

• List of lodging and transportation details • Emergency contact • Travel size hand sanitizer

Email yourself all important information in case of lost or stolen.

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Most couples think of the big expenses when it comes to planning a wedding: food and beverage, the ﬂowers, the photographer, and so on. Many couples fail to budget for the smaller or unexpected expenses, which can really add up and send you into a budget crisis. Here are some wedding costs that you may not know about, but should: PHOTOS AND VIDEO Reprints and Duplication: Photographers and videographers have various ways of structuring their packages. Some charge for time only and surrender a high resolution DVD of the images. Others have a package that includes their time and an album. There are also some who charge for their time and then give a credit towards purchasing products. Make sure you know what end result you want when choosing your vendors. Overtime: Pay careful attention to the amount of time the photographers and videographers include with their packages. I’ve found that six hours of coverage is usually sufficient for a ceremony and reception that takes place in one location. Eight hours is better if the ceremony and reception are in different locations or if you would like photos and video of you and your wedding party while you are getting ready. Be mindful of the time that’s included and be sure to include overtime in the original budget if necessary. FORMAL WEAR Wedding Gown: The most overlooked expense in wedding gowns is alterations. Alteration fees can add up very quickly. Plan to add $150-$300 for wedding gown alterations. Accessories: Don’t forget about jewelry, veil, shape wear, and the bride’s shoes. These can add on another $300-$800, depending on the bride’s taste. Tuxedo Rentals: Late return fees. Make sure you know when your tuxedos need to be returned. Keeping them extra days can cost you a lot of money. Find someone trustworthy to return them in a timely manner or offer that service yourself. To read more, visit HeadOverHeelsWeddingBlog (search: 13 Hidden Wedding Costs) 45

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Weddings can take more than a year to plan. In the process, couples can lose sight of what is arguably supposed to be the most romantic night of your lives . . . your ďŹ rst night as a married couple. We thought weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d share some tips to make sure your wedding night is everything you hope it will be!

TO PLAN YOUR ROMANTIC WEDDING NIGHT: Wrap things up at a reasonable time. If you don’t want to be so exhausted that you head to bed and immediately fall asleep, get a full night’s sleep the night before and end your reception at a reasonable time. Remember, you and your spouse can leave a little before everyone else if you want. You’re the guests of honor! Curb the alcohol intake. Many couples want to celebrate their nuptials with champagne and/ or cocktails, and that’s okay. It’s a celebration, after all! But know your limits, and keep the coming wedding night in mind. You want to be clear-headed and alert to focus on your new spouse. Get away from it all. Consider booking a room somewhere away from where your guests are staying. If you stay near everyone else, you run the risk of getting disturbed by well-wishers, or even thinking more about whether your guests are comfortable than about your new spouse. Stay somewhere sumptuous (or at least nicer than usual). It’s your wedding night…of course you should indulge! Even if you can’t aﬀord the honeymoon suite, spring for something nicer than you usually would. It will help to set the mood if you’re feeling like royalty. Have a late-night snack. Many couples get so caught up with making the rounds to thank their guests and dancing the night away that they neglect to eat much of their reception food. Arrange for a light snack of cheese and crackers, chocolate-covered strawberries, or something similar that the two of you can enjoy while you relax and revisit the wedding day together. Exchange gifts. Some couples exchange tokens of aﬀection before the wedding, but it’s also perfectly acceptable to exchange them after the wedding. In fact, we think it’s a lovely way to begin your new life together! Yes, your wedding night is meant to be romantic, but be realistic. It will come at the end of an exciting and exhausting day. Don’t put too much pressure on yourselves to make it “perfect.” Just celebrate your love for each other and prepare for a very happy marriage to come! 47

EN WAYS V E S TO KEEP COOL THROUGH THE

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I’ve worked with a lot of couples over the years, and I’ve seen many brides and grooms lose their cool in the course of planning their weddings. It’s an easy thing to do considering it’s going to be one of the most important days of your lives. Take it from me, though…you’ll both be happier on your big day if you make every effort to avoid reaching your breaking point!

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HERE ARE SOME SUGGESTIONS ON

How to Make Your Planning AS STRESS-FREE AS POSSIBLE:

Give yourself time. The more time you have between your engagement and the wedding day, the more you can pace yourself on the planning. For instance, it’s much less stressful (on you and your budget) to interview and hire vendors over a few months than to try and fit it all into a few weeks.

Hire a wedding planner. If your budget permits it, hire a wedding planner. He or she will take the lead in your planning, guiding you throughout the process and serving as your voice of reason in times of stress.

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Go on “plan-free” dates. As often as possible, take time with your future spouse to do something you both enjoy. Make that time “plan-free,” and maybe even impose a fun consequence like having to give out a kiss - if they slip up and mention the wedding plans. Keep it simple. I encourage couples to simplify as much as possible as they plan their weddings. Rather than try to book a separate ceremony and reception space, you might consider booking everything in one location. Rather than pay for two different floral setups, repurpose some of your ceremony floral.

Nail down your vision. Many brides get bogged down in the details. Using photos for inspiration, put together a scrapbook or Pinterest board with images that inspire you. Share these with your wedding vendors and rely on their expertise to help guide you into bringing that vision to life. Until you decide what you really want, however, it’s hard for your plans to progress…so make your decision and stick to it!

Get organized. Make use of planning checklists such as those found on Perfect Wedding Guide, use a spreadsheet (such as Excel or Google docs) to manage your guest list, and set up reminders for yourself when payments are due. The more organized you are, the less stress you’ll have as the big day nears.

When it doubt, try it out. If you’re anxious because you’re not sure what your reception centerpieces will look like or whether your hair and makeup stylist can achieve the look you want or if your cake will taste as decadent as promised, ask for a preview. While there might be a charge, you can request a sample centerpiece from the florist, a trial-run of hair and makeup, and a tasting

These are just a few ways to help keep your cool during the planning process. Remember, it’s likely that little things won’t go as planned along the way, but nothing is as important as you and your future spouse finally saying “I Do!”

Wedding favors are a classic wedding tradition, but they’re often something couples don’t think about until near the end of their wedding planning. By that time, the budget can be greatly depleted or nonexistent. What can you do if you want to give your guests something nice as a thank-you without going broke? Below are some fantastic budget-friendly wedding favor ideas. The best part is that guests can keep for as long as they’d like (as opposed to food). Try these out or come up with your own: Luggage Tags. Destination weddings are popular in Florida, and some couples have given their guests personalized luggage tags as favors. There are many options out there, many for less than $1.50 each! Sunglasses. If you’re having an outdoor wedding, sunglasses are a must! Sites like Etsy customize sunglasses with your names and the wedding date, making them great wedding favors. Each pair is less than two dollars. Personalized Lip Balm. Not only is this an inexpensive gift (pricing out at less than 50 cents each on many sites), but it’s practical too. You could place it in a pretty bag with a travel-sized hand lotion and small packs of tissues and make wonderful care packages as your favors! Lottery Tickets. This one may seem odd, but it can actually be a lot of fun for your guests. Place each ticket in a specially-designed holder. Each personalized favor will end up less than three dollars.

Personalized Tea Bags and Tea Infusers. If you’re having a garden wedding, you can find some absolutely lovely tea-inspired wedding favors such as the ones on Beau-Coup.com. Personalized tea bags placed in each teacup would be a nice touch, as would a personalized tea infuser. Together, they cost less than five dollars. Cookie Cutters. Some brides love the idea of gifting your guests with cookie cutters attached to beautiful recipe cards featuring your favorite cookie recipes. If you’re not into baking, you could just gift cookie cutters personalized with your names and the wedding date. Personalized Mason Jars. Rustic-chic is still popular, and Mason jars cost less than a dollar each. You can create personalized labels in your wedding colors and tie them around the jars, or use etching tools to personalize the jars themselves. For a little extra money, you could even include something in the jars, like the ingredients for grown-up hot cocoa. Donations. If you and your future spouse are more into philanthropy than favors, consider making a donation in your guests’ names to a charity of your choice. Place personalized note cards at each guest’s seat letting them know about the donation. You’d be surprised how many guests appreciate this type of gift! There are also plenty of food-based wedding favors that wouldn’t cost much, but many guests like to keep their favors as keepsakes. To find the perfect favors for your wedding, visit ShopPWG.com 55

While there is no shortage of happiness on a couple’s wedding day, your parents will likely experience some bittersweet feelings. It’s a beautiful celebration, but also an end of an era – it’s not easy “giving away” your daughter or son. Consider these ideas to sneak into your wedding planning to show your mom and groom’s mom some extra love on your wedding day. Make her feel included by tying in her wedding look with yours. We just got married on Mother’s Day weekend, so my husband and I really wanted our moms to feel special on our wedding day. As our color palette included soft pinks with my bridesmaids in blush, we decided it would be fitting for our moms to be in shades of pink as well. I went with both our moms to pick out their dresses, ensuring each had an element that tied into my dress. My mom’s dress had a beaded neckline to match my beaded sash, and my mother-in-law’s dress tied in the lace element of my dress with a beautiful lace overlay. Grooms, customize your mother-son dance song. There are countless blogs and articles naming the most popular mother-son dance songs, but if none of those seem to represent your relationship with your mom, have your band or wedding singer customize lyrics to make them better fit. For example, my husband changed the words to “The Best Day” by Taylor Swift to say: I have an excellent [mother]. [Her] strength is making me stronger. God smiles on my little [sister]. Brides, give her your bouquet instead of tossing it. Rather than having your bouquet ripped apart by a handful of hopeful girls wanting to get their hands on it for good luck, consider presenting your bouquet to your mom. What woman doesn’t like receiving flowers, especially when they’re from your daughter’s most special day? It’s a nod to your mom for all she’s done and a symbol of your appreciation for her. For more ideas, visit HeadOverHeelsWeddingBlog.com 57

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Most people know the primary wedding budget “hotspots.” Food and beverage, ceremony and/or reception space fees, floral and décor, photography, videography, etc. I’ve provided wedding budgeting tips in the past, but sometimes things can sneak up on you in the course of planning your wedding, and they can blow your budget out of the water. To read this article in its entirety, visit HeadOverHeelsWeddingBlog.com (search: wedding budget busters)

HERE ARE TEN OF THE BIGGEST CULPRITS AND HOW TO AVOID GETTING TAKEN BY SURPRISE:

1 POSTAGE.

It can be hard to know exactly how much the postage for your wedding invitations will cost. Wedding invitations come in many shapes and sizes, and the contents will weigh differently depending on what you include . . . then there’s the postage for the RSVPs. Ask the stationer if they can estimate postage costs before you make your invitation decisions. On average, you’ll want to budget at least $150 to mail about 100 wedding invitations.

ACCESSORIES.

Couples don’t always think about necklaces, earrings, bracelets, belts, tie pins, cufflinks, socks, shoes, or watches when they set their wardrobe budget. To cut down on unexpected expenses, consider borrowing some of these items from friends or family members. It will make for nice sentiment. 66

3 BUFFETS.

By nature, a buffet offers guests the option of eating as much food as they want. If they don’t fill up on their first visit to the buffet, they can go back a second or third time, potentially making your food costs skyrocket. To avoid unexpected expenses, ask the catering manager to closely monitor food consumption, and ask if you can cap items once they run out.

WARDROBE ALTERATIONS.

You’ve heard this before, but it bears repeating. Wedding gown alterations aren’t cheap, and many brides and bridesmaids forget to include them in their wardrobe budget. Depending on the style of the gown and how much work needs to be done, brides can easily expect to pay several hundred dollars in alterations.

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Brittany & Justin

Brittany and Justin married in Lake Como on one of the most beautiful corners of the lake at Villa La Cassinella. 60 guests joined them for a threeday aďŹ&#x20AC;air. The festivities started with a family style welcome dinner at the intimate Al Veluu overlooking the lake, which featured the Milan symphony orchestra. The wedding day started with guests being picked up by private boat and delivered to the Villa. The head mixologist from the Bvlgari Hotel Milan curated the cocktails for the special day and attendees were welcomed with imported champagne from France and fresh barriers, selected by the bride. The bride was preceded by her 3lb maltipoo and her mother as a string quartet serenaded her down the aisle. Dinner was held in a magical tent featuring endless candles, silk tablecloths and gold-rimmed china and crystal. The bride and groom performed a choreographed tango for their ďŹ rst dance complete with lunges, jumps and dips. After the tango, the live band erupted into dance music and the crowd danced the night away and concluded with ďŹ reworks. 73

Venue: Villa la Cassinella Planner: Becky Mathews Weddings & Events Dress Shop: Panache bridals Flowers/Lighting/Decor: Figli dei Fiori Photographer: White Fashion Photographer Videography: Marco Abba Videography 74

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Banquets Unlimited has been creating magic and memories for over 25 years! Two beautiful banquet facilities - with a wide variety of menus - to choose from for your rehearsal dinner, shower, reception, banquet or any event. Our Wilmerding facility can accommodate up to 200 guests (2 rooms available) and our Irwin facility can accommodate up to 250 guests, with gorgeous landscaped gardens and gazebo for your ceremony. 412-823-6550 â&#x20AC;˘ 724-864-1646 200 Bridge St â&#x20AC;˘ Wilmerding, PA 15148 www.banquetsunlimitedinc.com banqunli@aol.com 127

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON PITTSBURGH - MEADOW LANDS

Feel confident your dream wedding will come to life at the DoubleTree Meadow Lands, where the little things mean everything! Our professional wedding planner will help you plan the perfect wedding and our first class staff will ensure your guests are in good hands from start to finish. Take your pick of our outdoor Gazebo Ceremony space and Covered Patio or three unique and customizable Ballrooms suited for an unforgettable wedding reception. 724-531-6103 340 Racetrack Rd. • Washington, PA 15301 www.grandeoccasioncatering.com Melissa.Bunn@Hilton.com 128

LONE PINE COUNTRY CLUB

Lone Pine Country Club can accommodate parties for any occasion. Our Ballroom, which seats up to 200 guests, features floor to ceiling windows overlooking the rolling vistas of our championship golf course and offers many scenic areas for wedding pictures. Our Wing Room is also available for more intimate occasions. We customize each event with professionalism in order to provide you with an exceptional experience. 724-222-4700 2755 Park Avenue â&#x20AC;˘ Washington, PA 15301 www.lonepinecc.com mary.mcbride@lonepinecc.com 129

MCCORMICK & SCHMICK’S SEAFOOD & STEAKS

Now that you’ve landed your perfect catch, McCormick & Schmick’s is the perfect place to celebrate. Whether a casual bridal lunch, memorable rehearsal dinner or intimate reception, our staff will ensure that every detail is perfect. Our ﬂexible dining spaces can accommodate groups of many sizes and our culinary team will help you design the perfect menu from our broad selection of seafood, steak, chicken and more.

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MORNING GLORY INN

The most romantic of all wedding venues in Pittsburgh, Morning Glory is not the “mainstream” of traditional wedding reception venues. The candlelit garden courtyard, sandwiched between the Main Inn and the French-doored Pergola Room (once three 1875 row houses), makes possible a ﬂowing indoor-outdoor celebration that’s a “smashing” success. It is simply impossible for two families not to experience a successful ﬁrst step in merging into one larger family. 412-721-9174 / 412-431-1707 2119 Sarah Street Pittsburgh, PA 15203 www.gloryinn.com dave@gloryinn.com 131

SHERATON PITTSBURGH AIRPORT HOTEL

Three simple words best tell our story: Warm, Connected, Community. But when it comes to your special day we have one goal; to make sure that everything is beautiful, magical and truly reďŹ&#x201A;ective of your unique personality. Our distinctive wedding packages will ensure that every detail surrounding your wedding will be as special as you.

412-262-2400 1160 Thorn Run Rd â&#x20AC;˘ Coraopolis, PA 15108 www.sheratonpittsburghairport.com nrogers@sheratonpittsburghairport.com 132

SPRINGWOOD

The breathtaking natural setting of Springwood’s century-old stone manor and magniﬁcent glass atrium, surrounded by majestic trees, creates a premier meeting and reception site…only minutes from Pittsburgh. Springwood offers elegant indoor reception dining and multiple outdoor ceremony sites (with vaulted ceiling pavilion rain plan), along with a 3-tiered deck with stone patio, gardens, pond and gazebos. And, who can resist the winter wonder of a wedding and/or reception in Springwood’s glass atrium? 412-793-7453 1000 Indiana Road • Verona, PA 15147 www.springwood.org info@springwood.org 133

WYNDHAM PITTSBURGH UNIVERSITY CENTER

It’s All About You! Newly transformed and waiting for you. From your ﬁrst consultation, to your last day, we are with you every step of the way. From the most intimate affair for 50 of your ﬁnest guests, to a wonderful celebration for 250, it’s your day, done your way.

412-682-6200 100 Lytton Ave • Pittsburgh, PA 15213 www.wyndham.com/hotels/47154 Renee O’Brien: robrien@wyndham.com 134

EDGEWOOD COUNTRY CLUB We offer a graceful, yet relaxed environment overlooking our picturesque course, but we also boast a variety of room options to ﬁt within your budget. Whether you are seeking a locale for a stylish reception, intimate rehearsal dinner, or shower, we offer unparalleled service and accommodations for any size event. 412-823-7300 100 Churchill Road • Pittsburgh, PA 15235 Eccgolf.com ginah@eccgolf.com

LEMONT RESTAURANT Your wedding dreams will come true. LeMont brides love the attention to detail and behind-thescenes style of Banquet Manager Bill Laughlin who has over 30 years of experience with weddings. We’ve celebrated over 5,000 weddings, showers and rehearsal dinners. The memories of your wedding will be as grand as the view. 412-431-3100 1114 Grandview Ave • Pittsburgh, PA 15211 www.LeMontPittsburgh.com Bill.Laughlin@LeMontPittsburgh.com 135

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BROADWAY LIMOUSINE

Your wedding package includes complimentary champagne and a stocked bar. You’ll also receive special rates for your bachelor and bachelorette parties. We work with you to ensure all your needs are met from coordinating logistics to extra special touches. Special rates for Friday and Sunday weddings. We serve all of PA and we’re fully insured. Stop in to see our beautiful ﬂeet of limousines, luxury limo bus, H2 Hummer, Excursion SUV and more! 412-262-9422 940 First Avenue • Coraopolis, PA 15108 www.callbroadwaylimo.net joe@callbroadwaylimo.net 137

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BACHELOR & BACHELORETTE PARTIES Painting with a Twist 5994 Suite G Steubenville Pike Pittsburgh 412-787-7928 www.paintingwithatwist.com/ pittsburgh-west see ad on page 101 Painting with a Twist 250 Mount Lebanon Blvd. Pittsburgh 412-787-7928 www.paintingwithatwist.com/ pittsburgh-south see ad on page 101 BEAUTY / HAIR / MAKEUP Bellezza. Fiori. and THP Pittsburgh 412-789-4215 www.bellezza-fiori.com see ad on page 105 BRIDAL ATTIRE Clarissa Boutique 1700 East Carson Street Pittsburgh 412-432-3299 www.clarissaboutique.com see ad on page 107

Little Black Dress 809 Ivy Street Pittsburgh 412-363-6442 www.dianamisetic.com see ad on page 108 BRIDAL CONSULTANTS Weddings of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 724-968-7135 www.weddingsofpittsburgh.com see ad on page 125 BRIDAL SHOWERS Morning Glory Inn 2119 Sarah Street Pittsburgh 412-721-9174 / 412-431-1707 www.gloryinn.com see ad on page 9, 131 Skyvue Restaurant & Lounge 3230 Lebanon Church Road West Mifflin 412-469-1119 www.skyvuerestaurant.com

Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center 100 Lytton Avenue Pittsburgh 412-682-6200 www.wyndham.com/hotels/47154 see ad on page 134 CAKES Barton's Flowers & Bake Shop, LLC 311 Second Street Elizabeth 412-384-9370 / 412-384-6710 www.bartonsbakeshop.com see ad on page 96, 104 Moio's Italian Pastry Shop 4209 William Penn Highway Monroeville 412-372-6700 www.moios.com see ad on page 7, 97, Inside Back Cover CATERING Regional Flavors Catering, LLC 3350 Buffalo Creek Road Taylorstown 724-223-1865 www.regionalflavorscatering.com see ad on page 99

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FLORAL DESIGN / DECORATIONS Bellezza. Fiori. and THP Pittsburgh 412-789-4215 www.bellezza-fiori.com see ad on page 105 Barton's Flowers & Bake Shop, LLC 311 Second Street Elizabeth 412-384-9370 / 412-384-6710 www.bartonsflowers.net see ad on page 96, 104 GIFT REGISTRY Bridal Registry 800-831-0693 www.bridalregistryevents.com see ad on page 112 In The Kitchen 1725 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh 412-261-5513 www.shopinthekitchen.com see ad on page 113 Macy's 800-289-6229 macys.com

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GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Meadow Lands 340 Racetrack Road Washington 724-222-6200 www.doubletreebyhilton.com see ad on Inside Front Cover, 128

HISTORIC MANSIONS / LOCATIONS Morning Glory Inn 2119 Sarah Street Pittsburgh 412-721-9174 / 412-431-1707 www.gloryinn.com see ad on page 9, 131

Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport Hotel 1160 Thorn Run Road Coraopolis 412-262-2400 www.sheratonpittsburghairport.com see ad on page 132

Springwood 1000 Indiana Road Verona 412-793-7453 www.springwood.org see ad on page 1, 133, Back Cover

Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center 100 Lytton Avenue Pittsburgh 412-682-6200 www.wyndham.com/hotels/47154 see ad on page 134

HONEYMOON & TRAVEL You've Arrived! Pittsburgh 724-986-6739 www.youve-arrived.com see ad on page 115

HEALTH & FITNESS Health Excellence by Michele Pasula, B.S., LDN, CPT Pittsburgh 412-429-8010 www.michelepasula.com see ad on page 93

INVITATIONS Scribe Fine Papers 731 1/2 Filbert Street Pittsburgh 412-682-1644 www.scribepgh.com see ad on page 117

JEWELRY Jewelers pittsburgh.pwg.com/distributors KITCHEN & COOKWARE In The Kitchen 1725 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh 412-261-5513 www.shopinthekitchen.com see ad on page 113

Chris Lane Studios 3247 Elderwood Drive Bethel Park 412-352-0875 www.chrislanestudios.com see ad on page 121 Darla Photography Pittsburgh 301-535-2744 www.darlaphotography.com see ad on page 122

DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Meadow Lands 340 Racetrack Road Washington 724-222-6200 www.doubletreebyhilton.com see ad on Inside Front Cover, 128 Edgewood Country Club 100 Churchill Road Pittsburgh 412-829-2776 www.eccgolf.com see ad on page 135

LIMOUSINES & TRANSPORTATION Broadway Limousine 940 First Avenue Coraopolis 412-262-9422 www.callbroadwaylimo.net see ad on page 137

Silverlight Photography Studios 736 Bellefonte Street Pittsburgh 724-708-3000 www.silverlightstudios.com see ad on page 123

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT / LIVE BANDS The In Transit Band 501A McKnight Park Drive Pittsburgh 412-443-5539 www.intransitband.com

RECEPTIONS Banquets Unlimited 200 Bridge Street Wilmerding 412-823-6550 www.banquetsunlimitedinc.com see ad on page 127

LeMont Restaurant 1114 Grandview Avenue Pittsburgh 412-431-3100 ext. 211 www.LeMontPittsburgh.com see ad on page 135

PHOTOGRAPHY Bellezza. Fiori. and THP Pittsburgh 412-789-4215 www.bellezza-fiori.com see ad on page 105

Banquets Unlimited 544 Caruthers Lane Irwin 724-864-1646 www.banquetsunlimitedinc.com see ad on page 127

Lone Pine Country Club 2755 Park Avenue Washington 724-222-4700 www.lonepinecc.com see ad on page 129

Embassy Suites Pittsburgh Airport 550 Cherrington Parkway Coraopolis 412-329-2605 www.embassysuites.com

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McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks 2667 Sidney Street Southside Works Pittsburgh 412-432-3259 www.mccormickandschmicks.com/ pittsburgh see ad on page 130 McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks Piatt Place Pittsburgh 412-201-1156 www.mccormickandschmicks.com/ pittsburgh see ad on page 130 Morning Glory Inn 2119 Sarah Street Pittsburgh 412-721-9174 / 412-431-1707 www.gloryinn.com see ad on page 9, 131 Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport Hotel 1160 Thorn Run Road Coraopolis 412-262-2400 www.sheratonpittsburghairport.com see ad on page 132

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Springwood 1000 Indiana Road Verona 412-793-7453 www.springwood.org see ad on page 1, 133, Back Cover The Johnston House 7041 Crider Road Mars 724-625-2636 www.thejohnstonhouse.com The Villa at Springwood 1000 Indiana Road Verona 412-793-7453 www.springwood.org/villa3.html see ad on page 1, 133, Back Cover Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center 100 Lytton Avenue Pittsburgh 412-682-6200 www.wyndham.com/hotels/47154 see ad on page 134 REHEARSAL DINNERS Buca di Beppo, Italian Restaurant 3 Station Square Pittsburgh 412-471-9463 www.bucadibeppo.com

Buca di Beppo, Italian Restaurant 6600 Robinson Centre Drive Pittsburgh 412-788-8444 www.bucadibeppo.com McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks 2667 Sidney Street Southside Works Pittsburgh 412-432-3259 www.mccormickandschmicks.com/ pittsburgh see ad on page 130 McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks Piatt Place Pittsburgh 412-201-1156 www.mccormickandschmicks.com/ pittsburgh see ad on page 130 Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport Hotel 1160 Thorn Run Road Coraopolis 412-262-2400 www.sheratonpittsburghairport.com see ad on page 132

Skyvue Restaurant & Lounge 3230 Lebanon Church Road West Mifflin 412-469-1119 www.skyvuerestaurant.com The Villa at Springwood 1000 Indiana Road Verona 412-793-7453 www.springwood.org/villa3.html see ad on page 1, 133, Back Cover Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center 100 Lytton Avenue Pittsburgh 412-682-6200 www.wyndham.com/hotels/47154 see ad on page 134 TUXEDOS Michelangelo's Tailoring and Tuxedo Rentals Penn Hills Shopping Center 11659 Penn Hills Drive Pittsburgh 412-242-5446 michelangelostailoringandtuxs.com see ad on page 109

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Moio’s I talian Pastry Shop

412.372.6700 • moios.com 4209 William Penn Highway Monroeville, PA

Creating Delicious Wedding Cakes & Pastries For Over 75 Years