10 Wedding Planning Surprises

From the moment you say “yes!” and slip on that engagement ring until you exit your reception, your brain may be consumed with all things wedding planning. It’s a roller-coaster ride, with lots of surprises along the way. Check out our list of the biggest surprises you’ll learn while planning your wedding day. Lots of […]
10 Years of Wedding Cake Trends: 2007-2017

1 of 11 Wedding cakes, like just about every aspect of wedding details, have undergone some big changes since WeddingWire launched in 2007. To celebrate our anniversary, we took a look at cake trends over the years. From elaborate, detailed and story-driven cakes at the tail-end of the aughts (think Ace of Cakesand Cake Boss […]
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 […]
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 […]
Average Wedding Cost in Pittsburgh, PA (Allegheny County)

NOTE This is what real people spent and reported. The average wedding cost is based on number of guests estimated between 124 and 144. A single guest could add between $180 and $220 to the overall cost of your wedding. The best way to save money on your wedding is to control the number of […]