Exactly How Much To Tip Wedding Vendors: A Complete List

Written by Kim Forrest • Photo: Joseph Lin Photography Figuring out how much to tip wedding vendors can be tricky, but wedding tipping is an important way to show your appreciation for your pros’ hard work. To avoid scrambling on the day of, we recommend creating a list of who to tip at your wedding […]
20 Secrets to a Fun Wedding Reception

Okay, they’re not really secrets—just awesome ideas we encourage you to steal. by The Knot While your wedding ceremony is both special and crucial (it’s when you’ll actually get married!), the reception is probably what you and your guests are most looking forward to—who doesn’t want to eat, drink and dance? The best celebrations incorporate […]
Unique Bachelorette Party Ideas

Determined to make the bride-to-be’s bachelorette party as memorable and distinctive as possible? Find out how much time you all have together (a night, a full day, an entire weekend) and when everyone is free, then choose from this list of unique ideas. Insider tip: While it’s tradition for the maid of honor and the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wedding Reception Music Bootcamp

There’s a time and a place for everything, they say… …it goes double for your wedding reception music choices! Below are some in-depth tips and insight for the best music choices and way! Dinner. Many couples transition straight from their grand entrance to the first dance; you also have the option to kick off the […]
10 Ways to Thank Mom & Dad for an Amazing Wedding

You’ve probably already realized this, but your wedding day is just as big of a milestone for your parents as it is for you. While your parents are very likely thrilled to be celebrating this special occasion, there may be an element of sadness that their child is now grown and “leaving the nest,” so […]
Personalizing Your Wedding Music

The dinner and dance music, we were also providing music and microphones for the Ceremony. It’s always a good idea to have music, and if you’re not having the wedding in a church, the DJ is the most obvious choice to provide the music. The music was more than just your average classical or instrumental […]