Looking to hold your intimate wedding in Pittsburgh, PA? Let’s take you through the wedding day of nature-loving couple, Val and John, who held their intimate eco-friendly wedding near Pittsburgh in September of 2023. Val and John were very eco-conscious and hired me for full-service planning of their micro-wedding. It was awesome to be able to work with them from Day 1 and guide them through every eco-friendly choice they made throughout the planning process. (Related Post: What Does a Wedding Planner Actually Do?) Check out the photos from this sustainable, nature-inspired wedding below! T ..read more

Succop Nature Park Greenhouse - Butler, PA If you love flowers or nature, then a greenhouse wedding may be the perfect fit for you! A greenhouse wedding can offer the best of both worlds, allowing you to achieve your garden wedding vision while reducing the need to stress over an inclement weather plan, which is a huge factor when planning a wedding in Pittsburgh!  Greenhouses look so magical at nighttime when the ambient lighting reflects off the glass windows. But while greenhouses are all around, it can be a bit tricky finding greenhouse wedding venues, especially ones that fit your w ..read more

Photo Credit: Linnea Marie Photography Planning a wedding can be an exciting journey, but as you start thinking about all the details, decisions, and research involved, it can quickly become overwhelming. With a full-time job or other commitments, finding time and energy to plan a wedding can be challenging, even with a helpful family member.  But what happens when a family member’s opinions become too much or the wedding weekend arrives and they want to enjoy the fun? This is where a wedding planner can step in and alleviate the stress, guide you through the decision-making process, and ..read more

Thinking of hosting a sustainable event in Pittsburgh? In recent years, Pittsburgh has been making great strides in terms of sustainability, but there is still a ton of work to be done in the wedding and events industry. Whether you’re planning a corporate event or holiday party or a social event like a baby shower, anniversary party, or birthday party, chances are…  Your event is going to leave an ecological footprint. If you’re new to the idea of eco-friendly events, you might be thinking, “It’s only one day, so it can’t be that harmful to the environment, right?” But the truth is that ..read more

Wondering if there are places to elope in Pittsburgh? If you’re like many other non-traditional couples, you’re probably considering eloping or having a micro wedding instead of a big, fancy wedding. But figuring out where to elope in Pittsburgh can be tricky, as there may not appear to be many options at first glance. But I’m here to share with you some of the best places to elope in Pittsburgh (and just outside of Pittsburgh), whether you’re a local looking for at-home elopement ideas or someone from out-of-town wanting to do a getaway elopement.  How to Elope in Pittsburgh Before we ..read more

As an eco-friendly wedding planner, I enjoy working with couples who are less traditional and who are searching for unique wedding venues in Pittsburgh, PA to hold their wedding. While many eco-conscious couples want a wedding venue that celebrates nature, others want something more eccentric. Needless to say, a traditional ballroom or banquet hall is not going to cut it. You’re probably already aware of the tried and true venues that you see on most unique Pittsburgh wedding venues lists, including The Andy Warhol Museum, The Mattress Factory, and The Pittsburgh Opera House, to name a few ..read more

If you’re a non-traditional or eco-conscious couple, you might be wondering how your wedding can produce less waste and involve LESS STUFF. Foregoing a wedding registry might seem like a logical way to accomplish this, but it’s unfortunately not that easy.  Your friends, family, and coworkers need to be considered in the wedding gifting process. Read on to learn how to handle wedding registries and to discover some great eco-friendly wedding registry ideas that will align with your sustainable values. Should I Create a Wedding Registry for My Eco-Friendly Wedding? If you’re having an ec ..read more

As we head out of COVID-19 (at least in the wedding world), finding micro wedding venues in Pittsburgh can be somewhat of a challenge.  Many couples cannot wait to celebrate with as many people as possible, so a lot of wedding venues are ditching their micro wedding packages and going back to large-scale events. (They make more money that way, so you can’t really blame them). BUT… as a micro wedding planner, I’ve put together a list of micro wedding venues in Pittsburgh for you to consider for your big day. Why Have a Micro Wedding? First, cutting down on your guest list can greatly redu ..read more

Photo Credit: @photos_by_lanty Congratulations on your engagement! I am beyond excited for you to celebrate your love as a couple! And if you're even considering hiring an eco-friendly wedding planner, you'll be celebrating in a way that shows you care about the earth and the greater good as well. As someone who has gotten married before, my biggest regret was not setting aside part of my budget for wedding planning services. I mean, don't get me wrong, I love designing and planning weddings! But trying to do it on top of working a full-time job was stressful. And a planner would have helped ..read more

Wedding coordinator helping with the wedding dress Thinking about hiring a “day of” wedding coordinator to help run everything on your special day? As a wedding planner and day of wedding coordinator in Pittsburgh, I notice that a lot of couples aren’t quite sure what a wedding coordinator does and, therefore, don’t understand the immense value of hiring a wedding coordinator. In this post, you’ll learn what to expect from wedding coordination, including the cost for wedding coordinators and what to expect from a wedding coordinator before and on the day of your wedding. BUT first things fi ..read more