If you are from Pittsburgh, I am sure you have been to a wedding where the bride and groom have provided dozens and dozens of cookies for their guests. What you may not realize is that this tradition does not occur in most other areas of the country. IT’S A BURGH THING! Below is an article from the New York Times, written by Ron Lieber, about the Pittsburgh cookie table... [Read more]
As Wedding professionals, we have seen many changes occur in the wedding industry during 2009. Difficult economic times have changed the way couples plan, budget and pay for their wedding. Many of the trends we saw develop in 2009 appear to be continuing into 2010. This prediction is based on a report released today from a leading Wedding Statistics and Market Research company.... [Read more]
One of the trends that grew in the 2009 wedding season (and appears to be continuing in 2010) is couples attempting to save money on their wedding by taking a DIY (Do It Yourself) approach. More and more couples are attempting services that in previous years, they would have relied on professionals to provide. Wedding Florists in Butler Pennsylvania Just a week ago, I had a... [Read more]
Every day we receive phones calls from couples looking to hire a disc jockey for their wedding. Many of these people are shocked to find out that we have no Saturdays available for up to a year and the popular dates are taken up to two years in advance. We are asked all the time; how far in advance should I book your services? The answer is simple “as soon as possible”... [Read more]
Average cost of a wedding increases 34% According to a national wedding statistics and market research organization, the average cost of a wedding unexpectedly increased by 34% from $16,546 in the second quarter of 2009 to $22,121 in the third quarter of 2009. These results were based on survey samples of both couples and wedding vendors across the United States. You may recall... [Read more]
A couple of weeks ago I received an email from Jamie Tate who lives in Cary, North Carolina. Jamie just released a new song which was created specifically for a Father Daughter Dance at weddings. Jamie’s story is pretty unique and her song just might be the perfect song for the father daughter dance at your wedding. You can listen to the song below and view the lyrics at... [Read more]
Yes, you read it right… FREE. Several days ago Mike Vereb from the Foxburg Inn announced that they would offer their outdoor facilities to couples free for their wedding. There are several locations that brides & grooms can choose from. There is the river deck that faces the Allegheny River, the small bridge between the Allegheny Grille and the Foxburg Inn Hotel, as well... [Read more]
Average cost of a wedding down another 14% According to a national wedding statistics and market research organization, the average cost of a wedding dropped another 14% from $19,212 in the first quarter of 2009 to $16,546 in the second quarter of 2009. These results were based on survey samples of both couples and wedding vendors across the US. Despite the additional slide... [Read more]
When talking with future bride & grooms, I routinely hear the comment; “we are looking for something unique for our wedding” or “we want guests to remember our wedding for years to come”. Well today I came across something that has not been done in the 1200+ weddings that I have provided entertainment for. It’s called a Wedding Wish Lantern... [Read more]
Cupcake Trees at Wedding Receptions If you read my previous post “Wedding Trends For 2009” you may remember seeing that one the hottest new trends at weddings are “cupcakes”. Cupcake wedding cakes can add a conversational touch to an already enjoyable event. Your guests will appreciate the originality and if the bride chooses, the various flavors to... [Read more]
