Hi Friends! We are so glad you came to visit! Our company website is almost ready to launch……exhale!  In the meantime, we are here to get you as excited as we are. Feel free to visit our {About} page to give you an idea of what Poppy Events is all about and how we can help. SPOILER ALERT……..We love planning events!  Plain and simple. Christine brings great knowledge and expertise to the table (no pun intended) with her passion of food and wine. While she is busy perfecting your menu, you’ll find Katy designing the tablescape and dressing the walls with anything and everything to tra ..read more

Ok folks. Pinterest has been all over this trend in events; chalkboard signage. It’s a bit of a DIY feature, however, more vendors are picking up on providing it as a service, in-house. As an artist myself, I’d jump at the opportunity.  *wink* *wink* I love the informality of the whimsical fonts, often mixed with masculine fonts, not to mention the masculinity of the chalkboard itself. To me, it also screams natural, organic. Sure, one could decide to have a special quote printed on high quality paper, framed, and mounted. There is something about the gentleness of handwriting. So warm a ..read more

Speaking as a proud 15 year wedding vendor veteran I wanted to share some simple yet often overlooked DO’s and DO NOT’S that will put you straight to the top of your vendor’s GOOD list.   Wedding vendors are typically in the wedding market because of their love and passion for what they do.  When you connect and have true chemistry with your vendors they will give 150% to ensure your day is flawless.  You will find yourself surrounded and supported by true professionals that will go above and beyond to see you happy.   Creating friendships with your vendors also c ..read more

(photo credit Lindy Yemen Photography) There is no secret in finding the perfect accessories for your wedding day. You have to keep so many things in mind: the weather, dress style, YOUR style, the season. The list goes on. My advice to brides is to stay true to yourself, but don’t fight the other factors. Just like a ball gown is not meant for a beach wedding, a sparkling tiara may not be meant for a rustic wedding. Unless of course, it’s made of flowers! The wonderful thing about today’s bride, is anything goes. Flower crowns have recently become popular, just as the farm/rustic wedding has ..read more

Photo credit: Alisha + Brook Photography Fall is one of my favorite seasons and if I had a choice as to when I could have gotten married, Fall would have been it. There is nothing more warm and inviting than the mix of jewel tones with the warm, red, orange and brown scenery in western PA. For brides choosing a fall wedding, they have made it easy on themselves for the sake of decor and design, especially if they plan to head outdoors for pictures. Last year’s Pantone color of the year, Marsala, took me by surprise, and I truly believe it was meant for the fall bride. This allowed for deep re ..read more

With the end of summer quickly approaching (sigh…) I wanted to celebrate the long awaited takeover of Rosé into the wedding scene. “Rosé is a dry wine that is brighter and more refreshing than many red wines and shares some characteristics with white wine” says Napa Valley winemaker Jeff Morgan, the author of Rosé: A guide to the world’s most versatile wine.  To achieve its beautiful blush to pink (wedding worthy) palate, the grapes are lightly crushed and left to macerate with their skins on from hours to days.  The longer these grapes are left the darker the Rosé will be.  To ..read more

We were honored to be asked to work with Michael Will Photography and his team of talented vendors for a wedding styled shoot this spring.  Michael’s vision was artistic, earthy, and industrial given the edgy setting of Pittsburgh’s Carrie Furnaces. We were challenged to step outside our comfort zone to help design this shoot. With the help of all the bright colors provided by Mt. Lebanon Floral, in addition to the onsite graffitti, we were inspired to design something raw and vulnerable for the space. As a result, the tablescape became a vision of jewel tones combined with rich gold, exp ..read more

Summer sun brings out more than just warm weather. Being outside, enjoying the fresh air really helps to open our minds to new possibilities for designing our next event. We’ve come up with a few of our favorite summer wedding trends you should be sure to consider for your upcoming summer wedding. Get ready for bright colors, big leaves, unique invites and details, and a big scoop of fro-yo. Fro-Yo Nothing like a little fro-yo party at a hot summer wedding. Check out one of our local favorites who just happen to cater events!  Piccadilly Artisan Yogurt Watercolor Invitations A spla ..read more

Let’s get personal… Creating an unforgettable affair is no easy task. Cookie cutter weddings are a thing of the past. Do not be afraid to step out of the traditional something old box to create a little magic. 1. Vendor Gifts: this is one of my favorites and number #1 in my heart! In place of a traditional a thank you card try replacing it with a business card holder or wristlet. You can add a personal note or tip inside as an extra gift for those vendors who went above and beyond for your special day. 2. Favors: have always been a way to express the couples personal interest or hobbies. Small ..read more

This January we had the pleasure of celebrating one of our own. Miss Chris is getting married! Because she is so chic and also courageous for getting married in the winter months of Pittsburgh Pa, she opted for a pure, winter white bridal shower. Our friendors did not disappoint! The Planning The event was held at the atrium of the Fox Chapel Golf Club, just outside of downtown Pittsburgh. I have to acknowledge the army of women involved in planning this event; Mother and Sister of the Groom, Chris’s mom, sister, best friend, and yours truly added more than enough inspiration to get the shower ..read more