What's A-Head for Brides this Season

As June winds down, we are still in the midst of wedding season. Brides are finding new ways to accessorize with stylish headpieces and hairdos.

Flower Headband

Spring blooms rolled in just in time for wedding season, we are seeing flowers of all kinds in brides’ hands and hair.

Arrangement and photo attributed to Gracefully Bloomed.

Pearls

Taking a classic and stringing it into new ways with pearls for the big day. Rather than a necklace or a pair of earrings, the pearls were displayed in a headpiece.

This piece was designed and accredited to Maria Elena Bridal.

Hat

A new trend going in a different direction than a veil is a hat! This style accessory has been on the rise for many occasions especially for brides walking down the aisle.

The hat is from Lack of Color Hats and the photo is from Chelsea Medina.

Floral, Leaf Headpiece

An elegant combination of flowers, beading, and leaves into one hair accessory has also been a large trend for brides recently. This intricate piece adds a soft, delicate look to the bride’s hair.

Photo and accessory comes from Headpieceku.

What To Do After Getting Engaged

Congrats to all the newly engaged couples! You may be feeling tons of emotions, mostly excitement but maybe some anxiety too. It’s surreal, but it’s happening! There are many things to think about, but don’t be overwhelmed. You have plenty of time to plan. If you don’t know where to start, take a look at these tips. 

Take time to just be happy together. 

This may be the best thing for newly engaged couples to do. Before planning the rest of your life together, stop to take everything in. Live in the excitement and make it last forever. This is an incredibly special time, make it memorable. 

Get the word out. 

You may want to scream from the rooftops about your recent news, however, there’s no rush. Take your time and when you’re ready to tell people, start with your family. You don’t want the whole world knowing before close family and friends. Once your close inner circle knows, make that long awaited social media post. 

Go to get your ring sized and insured. 

Your partner may have picked out a ring that fits perfectly, but sometimes it doesn’t always work out that way. The last thing you want to risk is your ring falling off and losing it. Many brides take the extra step to get it insured. If your ring gets lost or stolen, insurance will replace it without having to buy a new one.   

Get inspired for your future wedding. 

Last but not least, start thinking about your future wedding. You don’t need to have a venue booked or your bridal party decided just yet. Give yourself some time before setting any plans in stone. Start by looking at some inspiration images that you like. Once you have many different ideas, you can narrow things down and start planning.  

Long Distance Bridesmaid? Here's how you can stay in the loop

It can be hard living away from your best friend, especially when she asks you to be a part of her bridal party. Becoming a bridesmaid is a fun and exciting experience that you want to be involved in every step of the way. Here are a few tips on how to support the bride, from a distance! 

Stay connected! 

Take advantage of technology. Keep in touch regularly to stay connected during the planning process. Video chat is your new best friend! You may not be able to be there physically, but you can be there virtually. 

Attend any events you can 

Decide which events are more important for you to attend. Is it more important to be there for the shower or wedding dress shopping? If you can only make it to the wedding, be sure to tell the bride in advance and send out a thoughtful gift or card to the other events. 

Use your location to your advantage

If everyone is able to travel, suggest a destination bachelorette party! Maybe you live in a fun city and would love for the bridal party to experience it. Invite everyone to crash at your place for a fun-filled weekend. 

Volunteer to help in any way possible 

Even though you are far away, you can still be a part of the planning process! One of the easiest things you can do from a distance is make calls to order or book things. Make sure you let the other bridesmaids know you are willing to help wherever you can! 

 Arrive early! 

Try to arrange your arrival a few days earlier than the wedding! You can use this time to catch up with the bride and help prepare any last-minute details. Making the effort to arrive early shows the bride how much you care for her; she will appreciate you being there for her!   

Top Pittsburgh Wedding Venues

Congrats on your recent engagement! What an exciting and important time in your life. Venue selection is an important part of planning a wedding. The perfect venue will not only make you and your guests feel comfortable, but it will help create the theme and tone you are looking for. Pittsburgh is surrounded by beauty, providing its brides with some of the most unique wedding venues. We created a list with some of our favorites, keep scrolling to check them out!

Pittsburgh Botanical Garden

Photo by Caitlin’s Living Photography

This venue is the outdoor, rustic wedding of your dreams! The Pittsburgh Botanical Garden was founded in 1988. Horticulturists who created the garden imagined a world-class outdoor garden for Pittsburgh. Their vision is to inspire people to value nature by using different plant collections and garden displays. Here, you can have your ceremony in the Peirce Celebration Garden featuring a stone wall with romantic plantings.  

PNC Park

Photo by Krystal Healy Photography

Now I know what you’re thinking, how can you have a wedding ceremony in a baseball park? Believe it or not it’s possible. This nontraditional venue may not be for everyone but it’s perfect for someone looking for that unique wedding experience. PNC Park has captivating views offering home plate and dugout ceremonies. If you and your significant other met through your love of baseball, this venue is for you! 

Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh

Photo by Carnegie Museums

The Carnegie Museum was first started in 1895. Today, there are now four museums you can visit and hold events in. This allows brides to have more options and be creative when it comes to which venue they select. One of the museums, Carnegie Science Center, provides great views of the Point and Pittsburgh’s three rivers. Each of these four museums will certainly give you and your guests a night to remember!

Fox Chapel Golf Club

Photo by Palermo Photography

This sophisticated, traditional wedding venue gives off the perfect classic feel. The Fox Chapel Golf Club is a place to enjoy friendships while receiving social, recreational, and dining experiences. They also provide staff to help you plan your event and make sure it meets all your expectations. However, Fox Chapel Golf Club is a private facility and you will need a member to sponsor your event. 

Was Your Wedding Postponed Due to COVID-19? Here's what you can do to stay positive

It is no secret that the pandemic has changed everyone’s plans this year, especially those planning a wedding. Couples all over the world are faced with the challenge of finding new venues and vendors, making it seem impossible. Here are a few tips on how to reduce stress and stay positive during this time. 

Take Time to Write Everything Down

In the midst of the all chaos, it can be easy to let your emotions get the best of you. Creating a journal during this time is a great way to reduce stress by getting rid of all your negative thoughts and feelings. Whenever you feel yourself becoming overwhelmed, grab that piece of notebook paper and let it all go. 

Celebrate Your Original Wedding Date

Your dream wedding may have to be postponed but it does not change the importance of your original date. This day can be a celebration of the love and commitment you made to each other. Having a nice dinner, getting dressed up, and taking a trip down memory lane are just a few things you can do. Remember that when your day comes, it will be just as magical was you dreamed it would be. 

Photo by Cody Black

 Focus on The Good

It can be difficult to keep things in perspective during a time like this. Thinking about how this situation benefits you can offer a feeling of relief. One way of doing this is finding the positive aspects to having a longer engagement. Take comfort in the fact that you more time to invest into the relationship, only making it stronger before your big day.

Start Those DIY Projects

Never got around to working on those DIY projects for your wedding? Now is the perfect time to get started. Not only this is a great way to distract you from all the stress, it’s the perfect opportunity to make your wedding more personal and meaningful to the both of you. 

Photo by Lanty

Learn to Be Open and Flexible

Change is expected, even without COVID-19. It is important to understand some things are beyond your control. Remain positive by only focusing on the things that directly affect you. After postponing your wedding, you may not be able to have everything you originally planned. Learn to let go of the small things and prioritize what’s important to you. 

You’re not alone, you got this!

The Perfect Way to ask your Bestie to be your Bridesmaid

Bridesmaid Boxes. The newest trend in the Wedding World! What is it exactly you might ask? Well, a Bridesmaid Box is a small gift or collection of gifts along with a note asking if the recipient will be in your wedding party. It's a small, whimsical gesture that kicks off the journey to “I Do” and brings extra excitement.

Here are some ideas for Bridesmaid Boxes for every type of friend you have! 

Flora & Fauna Box 

This cute gift box includes a gold necklace, candle, compact mirror, diamond pen, and a white ring dish, plus it includes free customization! Perfect for any bridesmaid that enjoys gold and glitter! Find the gift box here-

Flora & Fauna Box

Spa Day Box 

This adorable Bridesmaid Box is perfect for any bridesmaid that enjoys a relaxing spa day. Show her how grateful you are that she’s standing by you on your big day with this pampering box. The set is completely customizable with a small message or note, and includes a bathbomb, scented candle and match box, lip balm, and a compact mirror! Find this box here- 

Spa Day Box

Confetti Box 

The perfect box for a fun bridesmaid! This Bridesmaid Box will get your bridesmaid excited to celebrate with you on your big day with the included bottle opener, fortune cookie, baroque frame, stemless champagne flute and paper straw, candle, and confetti push pop! Plus, you can customize the box with any message or with your bridesmaid’s name! Find this box here-

Confetti Box

Luxe Box

Looking to go the extra mile by really pampering your bridesmaid-to-be? Pick this luxe Bridesmaid Box that includes a pashmina, 14K gold plated earrings, a stemless wine glass, and a custom candle! This box really goes above and beyond to show your bridesmaid how much you appreciate her! Find this box here- 

Luxe Box

Now that you have your perfect bridal party, check out these Dress Haute favorites that are the perfect bridesmaid dresses! 

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DHCJ526

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