Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | 2014 Pantone Color of the Year: Radiant Orchid

By Shayla

Not a surprise that a sizzling shade of purple is the color of the year! Purple is an extremely popular wedding color. Here's what Pantone is saying about this particular hue: "Radiant orchid blooms with confidence and magical warmth that intrigues the eye and sparks the imagination. It is an expressive, creative, and embracing purple-one that draws you in with it's beguiling charm. A captivating harmony of fuschia, purple, and pink undertones. Radiant Orchid emanates great joy, love, and warmth." If you are still considering wedding colors, this is definitely one to to consider. The options for style + design are endless. Be inspired!

 

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Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | 'Tis The Season To POP The Question!

By Shayla

 

Happy New Year everyone! This is certainly the most wonderful time of the year for us! It could be the holiday cheer, being around loved ones, the warm and fuzziness of cuddle weather, or something simply in the water but it's most certainly engagement season and happening at an all time high November through February! Engagement stories never ever ever ever get old! However your guy decides to do it, that moment when he gets down on one knee and asks you to spend the rest of your lives together.....priceless! And if he plans to have it captured that is even more priceless and he is even more of a keeper! Feel free to send him this blog link as hint :) You just can not recreate the emotion, reaction, and pure happiness! Check out these beautiful proposal images from this Chicago proposal.

 

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Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Footwork Friday

By Marla
Generally, fall weather is not too cool but not too hot. So why not show off a little manicured toes? Peep toe is a definite go to look for a fall wedding. I think it's safe to say that nude is the new white when it comes to wedding shoes. It strays a little from tradition but is still classic for any style of wedding dress. These peep toe pumps can also be paired with bows, rhinestones, shoes clips, and additional straps or wraps. Be inspired.







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Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | HalloWedding

By Marla
Halloween is a perfect day for a wedding! Yes, I said it... But it's true! It's a fun night filled with the thrilling feeling of having a celebration with family and friends. Halloween is an easy decorative theme to apply in a wedding. Now, you do not have to go scary with all the decor! However, adding little hints of the holiday will do the trick and be a treat for your guests to see! A signature drink is always something guests enjoy. A halloween drink can be titled as "Witches Brew" "Fruit Bat Martini" is a way to incorporate the theme. Signature drinks are a great way to save money when on a tight budget. Stick with warm colors, not just black and orange! Have a candy table with Halloween candy and stationary This is a theme that can be chic and perfect to celebrate your day of "death do you part!" Be inspired.

 















 





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Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | D - I - Why Knot String Art

By Marla
Incorporating these string woven boards is the latest trend of decoration for weddings. This project can be done with any word, name, saying, or symbol! Most of the items needed for this DIY project can be found at your local arts and crafts store. You can choose any color yarn or string you'd like. I would recommend using your wedding color palette! The wooden planks or a hard surface board can either be found at a hardware store... depending on what you're looking for.  This can be used for the table numbers, to highlight the guest sign-in book, at the head table, and as a keepsake at the new love birds home! Be inspired.









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Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Chic Menu

By Marla
As soon as a guest of a wedding is seated at the reception they look at the menu. Now, there are many different ways to present the centerpieces and folding the napkin, so why not do something creative to the menus to WOW your guests? There are so many different formats, and folding of the menus. It's a chic way to add a touch of your wedding color palette. It's very unique to see a mix of bold colors, patters, and different printed material used to present your menu to guests. It's a memorable touch to the table setting, and is great to add into your wedding photos! Be inspired.

 



 

 



 



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Pittsburgh Wedding Planner | Footwork Friday

By Marla
Diamonds are forever! These dazzling shoes are perfect for a bride on her wedding day. Wearing a diamond pump is a great way to stand out but not stray too far from the traditional ivory wedding shoe. This also could be a great DIY project! You can personalize your shoe by using rhinestones and beads from your local craft store, and assemble them yourself. If you really want to be bold, you could use different color stones to incorporate your color palette! This is a chic way to wear a little glitz on your special day... and diamonds are a girls best friend. Be inspired.

 



 



 





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