Hey girls! Hope this helps you! Our wedding day absolutely exceeded our expectations, and I think that was 90% due to the fact that we lucked out with the most talented, detail-oriented, and caring wedding vendors. I hope you take our advice, because these people rocked! Check out the photographer's link and videographer's link to see images...
Venue: The Edgeworth Club. Sewickley, PA
http://www.edgeworthclub.com/This is actually a private club, so many people do not consider it for a wedding venue. It is the perfect mix of elegance and class, while still catering to a young, party atmosphere. It is an old stone building, with elegant archways, unique flooring, and a large ballroom. The seating they offer consists of chiavari chairs! The food here was absolutely OUTSTANDING. Our guests were raving. On top of that, the coordinator at the club, Jason Ciccone, has impeccable attention to detail, and took care of every last detail we might have forgotten. He did everything and more that we asked of him. He is not always easy to get a hold of during the planning process, as he works part time, but he pulled the event together effortlessly. The pricing here is pretty reasonable for the area, and we were able to have what may have looked like a very expensive wedding, for a more average budget.
DJ: Eric Schiemer
This guy was awesome! Our wedding was not huge, so we were worried about getting people out on the floor, but he certainly did his job. He is for the couple that loves music, and is not looking for the typical 'western PA dj'. He boasts a completely interactive website, allowing you to customize every detail of your wedding, and organize everything in one place. Again, his pricing was really reasonable and customizable. He was a joy to work with, and made sure we were up to date and on the same page with all wedding details. Also, he took a TON of his own pictures, and even gave us a CD of images
He offers extras like floor lighting monograms (so worth it!) and is willing to stay as late as you would like, at no extra charge. He is a DJ first, not a wedding 'personality' that will try to take over your reception!
http://schiemerentertainment.com/wpblog/2012/05/edgeworth_club_dj/Photographer: Jenni Grace
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3143375105098.2127153.1286588618&type=1https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3143375105098.2127153.1286588618&type=1#!/media/set/?set=a.2766553244787.2119633.1286588618&type=3This girl was my splurge (for our budget, at least) but still very reasonable. She was willing to negotiate on price a little bit, and our e pics blew me away. Definitely loved the wedding photos as well, and she even put together a fb slideshow for us. She offered a 2nd photographer (her hubby!). Did I mention she did all of this with a newborn at home? Mad props, girl.
Videgrapher: Megan @ Pictory Productions
Best. Wedding. Decision. Ever. I was not planning to have a videographer, due to budget constraints. However, when someone recommended Megan, and sent me the link to her page, I just had to check it out. She specializes in story-telling, not just setting up a camcorder in the back of your church, and walking away. She is ridiculously affordable, and worth EVERY PENNY. She caught moments I didn't even remember, and I felt like I hardly saw her (very sneaky!). She was the first vendor to arrive, and the last to leave, and she is as sweet and thorough as can be. Our wedding trailer will be an absolute treasured keepsake.
http://pictoryproductions.com/2012/05/24/stephanie-jonathan/Glam Squad
I had two separate groups of professionals come to our house the morning of for beauty prep. I had SO MUCH fun getting ready with my girls and families, and it was very relaxing to not have to worry about running back and forth to salons, etc. These girls were amazing, creative, talented, etc... the list goes on. I definitely recommend this!
Makeup: Julie Marckisotto of Pittsburgh Makeup. Absolute miracle worker. Proof? This pic...
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3143375105098.2127153.1286588618&type=1#!/photo.php?fbid=10150894490822427&set=a.10150714564642427.420985.557107426&type=1&theaterHair: Shari Tuminello @ Tease Salon. SO much fun, and really creative. She will not give you the typical 'prom' wedding hair. Everyone's hair held all night!