The Pittsburgh Wedding Tipping Guide 2027
2027 Pittsburgh Wedding Tipping Guide How much should you tip? If you search for this, you are likely to find many opinions on the correct tipping etiquette for a wedding. Most query searches will return percentages similar to those you would use in a restaurant. While we believe in tipping our servers in restaurants, you would hardly tip the manager or owner unless they did something extraordinary. Here lies the dilemma with the wedding tipping culture. Let’s explore that. Ask yourself this: Am I tipping the person or a percentage? Tipping any invoice total for catering, bar, or...
Community Rallies for One Special Couple
The Wedding Love Built By Dawn Takacs, Founder & CEO, Pittsburgh Brides Photos of the couple: Kaitlyn Logan Photography There are moments that remind us why we chose this industry. Not because of breathtaking venues, elaborate floral installations, beautiful gowns,...
When Strangers Become Angels
Pittsburgh Brides Community Rallies Around Young Couple Facing Uncertainty Photos of the couple: Kaitlyn Logan Photography PITTSBURGH, PA – Sometimes the most beautiful love stories are born not from perfect circumstances, but from the moments that remind us what...
What is an Angel Wedding?
What is an ‘Angel wedding’, one might ask? Created by our founder, Dawn Takacs, the ‘Angel Wedding Program’ helps families facing uncertain or life-threatening health issues plan their wedding ceremony or experience in a shorter time frame. The Pittsburgh Brides Community joins forces to donate goods, services, products, and spaces to help these families host some of life’s most precious moments.
The name ‘Angel Wedding’ comes from the goodwill of the volunteers; to us, they are all ‘wedding angels!’
10 Ways to Save THOUSANDS on Your Pittsburgh Wedding
Hiring a makeup artist for your wedding day is a smart investment so you can feel calm, confident, and photo-ready. Here are 9 key questions brides should ask before booking the right beauty professional.
Here Are Ten Interesting Facts About Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Here are ten interesting facts about Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: The City of Bridges: Pittsburgh is known as the "City of Bridges" because it has 446 bridges, more than any other city in the world, surpassing even Venice, Italy. Three Rivers: The city is uniquely...
Eight Secrets To Great Wedding Photos From A Local Photographer
1. Prepare what you can, and on the day of, let other people, ideally a planner or day-of coordinator, keep you to it. Have a point person so that when the venue needs a last-minute decision, you have someone they can contact besides you. Emotions run high, and it is...
Keeping Mothers Engaged: Assigning Wedding Plannings To-Dos!
Planning a wedding is a joyous yet demanding endeavor. Amidst the whirlwind of preparations, the involvement of close family members, especially the Mother of the bride and the future mother-in-law, can be both a blessing and a challenge. Their enthusiasm and desire...
11 Tips For Great Wedding Day Hair
Photo Credits Kristen Wynn Photography Helping your hair stylist on your wedding day can ensure everything runs smoothly and that you look your best. Here are some tips to make the process easier for both you and your stylist: Schedule a Trial Run: Arrange a trial...
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