Splurge vs. Save: How to Prioritize to Create Your Wedding Budget
We’ve all seen those weddings where it looks like the couple had absolutely no budget and spent a ton on every single detail. But that’s not reality for most of us. Creating a wedding budget is all about prioritizing what’s most important to you and your future spouse—and it’s different for everyone. But if there’s […]
7 Wedding Expenses You Might Forget
When you’re creating your budget, of course you’ll factor in the big expenses – your venue, catering, flowers, etc. But there are lots of smaller expenses that you might not initially consider that can cost a bundle. Check out our list of wedding expenses that you’ll need to consider. Postage Depending on the size, weight […]
6 Things to Consider When Picking Your Wedding Colors
Coordinating all the different elements of your wedding decor can prove to be a daunting task. From flowers that compliment your tablescapes to bridesmaid dresses that look good with the groomsmen outfits, building a coherent aesthetic takes requires careful consideration—and a whole lot of planning. The first step: picking a color scheme. Here’s 6 important […]
9 Things to Consider To Set Your Wedding Date
Picking a wedding day isn’t as simple as just picking a date out of a hat. You’ll need to do a little (or a lot) of research before choosing that big day. Here are the most important things to consider when you’re deciding on a wedding date. Time to PlanYou’ll want to make sure that […]
5 Ways to Cut Your Guest List
You may have to cut your guest list for a variety of reasons, from sticking to your budget to your venue’s capacity. Here are a few groups of people that you don’t have to invite. Kids Yes, children can be lively additions to weddings, but they’re also quite unpredictable. And most of the time, your […]
Otto Productions, Pittsburgh #1 Wedding DJ
We are proud to announce that we have been named Pittsburgh’s #1 Wedding DJ again this year! Our MC and DJ team has over twenty years of experience in helping satisfied customers and loyal friends with their celebration needs. Otto Productions has an onsite Personal, Professional Assistant that works to coordinate with other […]
The Maid of Honor Checklist
It’s a huge honor to be picked as someone’s MOH, so congrats! You’re likely the bride’s BFF or sister, a valued confidant, and someone who the bride wants standing beside her when she gets hitched. Here are a few surefire things you need to do as the bride’s go-to gal. Give your opinion (when asked). […]
Top 20 Autumn Wedding Songs
Throw on a cuddly sweater, make a mug of tea, and hit play on this playlist while you narrow down your wedding music wish list and make any other plans for your big day. We have a feeling you might find a new favorite! Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September” is a wedding classic, while “Autumn […]
Prom Night Ideas That Make You Geek Out
While most schools still take formal Prom photos of each couple, it’s becoming more and more popular to provide a selfie station where teens can have hours of fun taking photos of themselves and each other. Teens who get bored at Prom are more likely to leave. To get Prom guests to stick around until […]
Chicken, Fish or How About Pizza | Which Will You Decide?
Chicken, Fish or How about Pizza? Not a typical question that most brides and grooms think of in regards to their wedding…unless they’re 8 years old! However, I wrote this particular blog piece because there’s a benefit or two to this idea that you may not be considering… Deciding on the menu can be a […]
