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Your Perfect Central Pennsylvania Wedding
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items I got married in 2023 to the love of my life! We planned our wedding to be in the Central Pennsylvania area, and had to include our dogs. We wanted everything perfect for us, but not break our bank. These are some of the items that we used to make ou...
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Inspiration
I wanted a wedding that was both on brand for me and my husband and within budget. I DIY'd a lot so that I could have my dream wedding without blowing money on things I felt like we “had to have.” Here's some of the inspiration I took!
We absolutely thrifted for our wedding so we could focus our money on the things that mattered most to us. Was I overly worried about centerpieces? Nope. Did I feel obligated to have them? Yup. With a little bit of time and effort you can put togethe...
Wedding experts share the best and worst things to thrift for your wedding
What makes a wedding memorable is something that will be unique to you and your guests. We had many video game elements in ours which resonated with many of our guests. But that may not be you! Here are some ideas to get the creative juices flowing!
17 Unique Ideas to Make Your Wedding Memorable
Weddings are EXPENSIVE. I DIY'd a lot of stuff for ours where I wanted the nice touch, but not the associated cost. I also asked friends to help make things that were their specialty in lieu of a gift. My friend's mom, a former seamstress, made my we...
65 Smart Wedding Budget Tips to Save Money on Your Big Day
We were apparently ahead of the curve in 2023. We didn't number our tables because who wants to be at table 6 right? Instead we themed all of our tables based on the guests sitting at them. From Disney, to Sugoi Boys, everyone was fighting over takin...
The 2025 Wedding Trends That'll Be *All* Over Your FYP
A guest book is boring. We have this cute sign I picked up at Walmart and customized with some cheap paint from – you guessed it – Walmrt. Now we hang this next to the knot we tied at our wedding instead of having a guest book collecting dust. I also...
65 DIY Wedding Decoration Ideas for Every Wedding Style
Venues and Vendors
Picking a vendor is so difficult. This is the group we landed on. We had exactly 0 issues and everyone was positively LOVELY to work with.
I have strong opinions on photography and Scott checked all the boxes. He does artistic shots, emotional shots, and of course the necessities. He is a bona-fide professional that strives to capture your special day exactly as you remembered it.
Scott Josuweit is THE Best Photographer in Pennsylvania - No Contest
Moonstone checked so many boxes for me. It has SEVERAL outdoor wedding locations that checkmark traditional church vibes (plus cover from rain), historic ruins, beautiful architecture, a stream backdrop, and floral galore. It's also wheelchair access...
Your Perfect Wedding, Reception, and Bed & Breakfast All in One
I've mentioned this but having our dogs with us on our big day was a non-negotiable for me. But I also didn't want to leave family or friends in charge of all of my dogs (we have 3). We hired Furever and Fur Always to take care of our dogs during all...
Furever and Fur Always- Wedding Day Dog Care
Eric did an absolutely lovely job DJing our wedding. We had some VERY niche music requests from video games that he was able to seamlessly add to our wedding, and reception, with no issues at all!
Wedding DJ Eric Godfrey, 1 Of Most Experienced DJs In USA
Tasteful occasions was AMAZING to work with. Their team was willing to put together some very custom menu options for us that was not normally on the menu. I -NEEDED- to have poutine at my wedding because I am Canadian! And they were happy to deliver...
Tasteful Occasions - Amazing Food and Staff
Decorations & Favors
Etsy and Alibaba were the real MVPs when it came to our decor. We wanted custom, and we also didn't want completely overpriced.
I wanted something simple and elegant in lieu of a little figurine of me and my husband. This affordable and customizable option worked perfectly for us!
A Personalized Wedding Cake Topper that Isn't Tacky
I was not about to spend a fortune on flowers. So we got artificial bouquets for the bridesmaids, tables, and myself as the bride. Bridesmaids were all at different tables too so we left their centerpiece empty so they could place their bouquet in th...
Real Touch Artificial Bouquets - Keep your Bouquet Forever!
I wanted something affordable but cute to give my bridesmaids in a thank you box for being there for our big day. These were an absolutely hit so we could get ready in comfort and have this cute photo opportunity!
Fluffy Slippers are a Must for Getting Ready!
Again I wanted me and the girls to feel more like a squad on the big day without breaking the bank completely. These robes were so cute and made doing our hair and getting changed so much easier! - Photo credit to SMJ Photography
Personalized Bridesmaid Robes to Get Ready In
It's cute when I see one of my friend pull out their wedding favor they got form us years after our wedding. We got these from Alibaba because I didn't want to break the bank on a favor that no one wants. Buy in bulk, buy something useful! A friend w...
Reusable Lint Rollers - The Favors our Guests are Still Using
I am all for functional wedding favors that are affordable. These wooden fans look luxurious but the price tag says otherwise. Your guests will thank you when the heat hits this summer.
Affordable Relief in a Summer Wedding
Clothing and Accessories
Me and the dogs both wanted to be pretty that day! Here's some of the accessories we used to make our day on brand and unique to us.
I had a very specific vision for my veil and I have some very specific veil photos that I wanted. This called for an extra long veil which was just epic to tote around! - Photo credit to SMJ PHotography!
Absolutely MASSIVE Wedding Veil With Cute Flower Details
We are both video game fans and we did not hesitate to bring our authentic selves to our wedding. Definitely more of a splurge in the cost department but that photo was worth it! - Photo by SMJ Photography
Why Have a Basic B Cake Cutting - Use a Sword!
Our dogs being in the wedding was a non-negotiable for me. And that meant that I wanted them to feel pretty too. So we got them flower collars with faux flowers that we use for photoshoots to this day!
Dog Faux Baby's Breath Collar - Because Pets are Pretty Too