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0126 Janfeb Fc

Beyond the Cookie Table

Taking the Guesswork Out of Your Guest List

Figuring out who to invite — and not to invite — to your wedding can be tough. To make those hard decisions a little easier, we asked experienced wedding planners for their advice.
Shaune Marx,
Beyond the Cookie Table

7 Great Ways for Pittsburgh Brides to Sweat Before the Dress

We’ve compiled seven fantastic workout options for local brides who want to look and feel their best on the big day.
Shaune Marx,
Beyond the Cookie Table

Here Comes the Groom: Terrific Wedding Style Ideas for Him

How can grooms show their personalities on their wedding days when they’re usually confined to two choices: tuxes or suits? We rounded up some stylish Pittsburgh grooms for inspiration.
Shaune Marx,
Beyond the Cookie Table

Veteran Pittsburgh-Area Couple Wins Free Dream Wedding

The couple are the winners of the Hotel Monaco's Warrior Wedding Contest.
PM Staff,
Beyond the Cookie Table

Three Veteran Love Stories, One Free Dream Wedding

Wedding dreams are about to come true for one military couple, but first they need your vote.
Shaune Marx,
Beyond the Cookie Table

Four Expert Tips for Choosing The Perfect Wedding Flowers

Even the smallest details of a wedding affect what flower a couple should choose. These florists are here to help you decide.
Lauren Rosenblatt,
Beyond the Cookie Table

Why This Bride Chose Him to be Her Maid of Honor

Two Pittsburgh brides tossed “conventional” out the window by inviting nontraditional family members to be their Maid/Matron of Honor.
Lauren Rosenblatt,
Beyond the Cookie Table

The Best Rain-On-Your-Wedding-Day Photos in Pittsburgh

Rain on your wedding day doesn’t have to be a curse — or an annoying song. It can produce some of the most romantic and photogenic scenes you could hope for on your day. See out how these couples embraced the ever-unpredictable Pittsburgh weather.
Lauren Davidson,
Beyond the Cookie Table

Live Band or DJ? - Experts Weigh in on Which Best for Your Wedding

A live band or a DJ can define the atmosphere of your wedding reception — but done right, either can provide enough entertainment to keep everyone happy all night long.
Lauren Rosenblatt,
Beyond the Cookie Table

7 Pinterest-Worthy Ideas from Real Pittsburgh Weddings

From dressing up the reception to sweetening the walk down the aisle, these ideas are sure to wow your guests.
Lauren Rosenblatt,
Beyond the Cookie Table

Expert Tips So You Can Find The Perfect Wedding Dress

We talked to the experts of five Pittsburgh bridal shops to get their best advice for brides on the hunt for the ultimate dress.
Lauren Rosenblatt,
Beyond the Cookie Table

5 Great Pieces of Advice If You Want a Vegan Wedding

Planning an unconventional wedding can be difficult. To help you, this Pittsburgh bride is sharing what she learned from her personal experience.
Lauren Rosenblatt,
Beyond the Cookie Table

Forget Paris, Why Pittsburgh is the Real City of Love

These three couples found love at locations unique to the Steel City.
Lauren Rosenblatt,
Beyond the Cookie Table

How to Make Your Wedding Seating Charts Stand Out

Seating charts are a wedding staple, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with them.
Lauren Rosenblatt,
Beyond the Cookie Table

Planning the Perfect Wedding, No Matter the Weather

With a little creativity, you can have a beautiful celebration in any season.
Lauren Davidson,
Beyond the Cookie Table

The Special Ways Pittsburgh Brides Honor Their Fathers

A father’s role in his daughter's nuptials is a sacred thing. These brides used their wedding day to remember and thank the men who raised them.
Lauren Rosenblatt,
Beyond the Cookie Table

Make Your Bridal Party Shine: 9 Great Options for Bridesmaids

From dresses to shoes to accessories, our favorite ideas from real Pittsburgh brides.
Lauren Rosenblatt,
Beyond the Cookie Table

What to Do on the Day You Say ‘I Do’

Before walking down the aisle, Pittsburgh couples try all kinds of things to calm their nerves and pass the time.
Lauren Rosenblatt,
Beyond the Cookie Table

From Blushing Brides to Innovative Brides in Business

These Pittsburgh-area brides were so good at designing their own wedding stationery, they're now making money doing it for others.
Elaina Zachos,
Beyond the Cookie Table

7 Off-the-Beaten Path Wedding Photo Spots (That We LOVE!)

These spots still scream Pittsburgh but they do so subtly and elegantly, just what you want on your wedding day.
Lauren Davidson,
Beyond the Cookie Table

Pittsburgh's 5 Most Popular Spots for Perfect Wedding Photos

So why do brides and grooms tend to flock to these spots?
Lauren Davidson,
Beyond the Cookie Table

Mobile Food Vendors for the Perfect Pittsburgh Wedding

From waffle cones stuffed with pulled pork and slaw to genuine Penn State ice cream, these vendors can make your wedding meal stand out.
Kristina Martin,
Beyond the Cookie Table

7 Things Your Photographer Wants You to Know (But May Not Tell You)

Your wedding photographer may able to provide better advice than your mother, your maid of honor or even your wedding planner.
Lauren Davidson,
Beyond the Cookie Table

Real Pittsburgh Couples Share Stories Behind Their First Dances

For their wedding-day dances, these 10 couples chose songs ranging from highlights of the queen of pop’s repertoire to British-Invasion classics.
Kathleen Fennell,
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