Lola and Andre are Married!

On a beautiful day in May, Lola and Andre were married at Heinz Chapel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was a picture perfect day with many family and friends on hand to celebrate. Guests came from as far away as Jamaica and Nigeria! Andre is serving in the military and because of this, Lola received her […]

Shelby and Matt

In an intimate holiday setting at the Parador Inn, Shelby and Matt were married on December 11, 2021. So many sweet touches marked this wedding day. The Parador Inn was beautifully decorated for Christmas, and the couple said their vows in front of the holiday tree. The bride’s Aunt Cindi designed the wedding flowers of […]

Outdoor Wedding? Here’s What to Consider.

Photography by Wild Native.  Thinking of an outdoor wedding? There are many factors to take into consideration if you are choosing a barn or nature type setting vs. a hotel or banquet hall location. From our experience, here are the questions you need to ask yourself. 1. What time of year do you want to […]

Why You Need a Wedding Day Timeline

The creation of a timeline is one of the key components of a perfect wedding day. A well thought out timeline can lead the way to a day of less stress for family, bridal party, and vendors alike. A timeline looks something like this: 10:00am- Hair and make up stylists arrive at bride’s house. 12:00pm- […]

Best Wedding Ideas From Our Brides!

We had a great season and of course, learned many things from our weddings. Whether you choose a small or large event for your wedding day, we have some new tips to help you along. These come from our own brides so they’re tried and true. Do your ceremony and reception in the same place. […]

Great Ideas From Our Wedding Couples

We say it often- we love our couples! Especially when a couple brings us on board early, we become like family. It’s often hard to say good bye to a Mr. and Mrs. on their wedding day for this very reason. So, we’d like to honor our couples by sharing a few of their good […]

Alyssa and Kase

Alyssa and Kase were married on January 11, 2020, at Grace Anglican Church, Mt. Washington, PA. It was a beautiful day, filled with magic and just a hint of Christmas splendor. Poinsettias lined the altar of the historic church, red lanterns graced the aisles, and pine sprigs with white bows and small pine cones adorned […]

The Latest Invites from Paperless Post!

When Paperless Post sends us an invitation, we stand up and take notice! We are absolutely in love with their beautiful designs for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, you name it! Having the option of sending an email or a traditional paper invitation is up to you. Their choices are available either way and will add a […]

Joan and Mark

There is something to be said for a spring wedding. Beautiful trees, sunny days, and pink peonies. Of course, it’s even better when you have a gorgeous wedding to celebrate. Joan and Mark were married on May 25, 2019 at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, Pittsburgh, PA. The reception was afterwards at Kimpton Hotel Monaco […]

Tracey + Jake

What happens when two wonderful people you already know get engaged? You offer to help them of course! It was this way when Tracey and Jake announced their engagement. Of course, Joanne (owner of KDE) was happy to oblige two of her most favorite friends! Tracey and Jake were very proactive in their search for […]