Wedding Inspiration

The Year’s BEST Wedding Details & Ideas from Real Pittsburgh Weddings

by Burgh Brides December 19, 2019

Get that Pin It button ready because we’re about to hit you with some of the BEST wedding details we’ve seen this year. And we guarantee you’re going to want to save a few of these to inspire your own big day. We went back through all of the real Pittsburgh weddings featured on Burgh Brides in 2019 and found our favorite ideas – from favors to guests books to decor and everything in between. Take a walk down memory lane and be prepared to steal some of these ideas while you’re at it!

Wedding Ceremony Ideas

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — Go green! This farmer’s daughter said I do in her family’s greenhouse at this Simmons Farm wedding. While the rain put a damper on their original plans, the end result was even more beautiful than they had imagined! Photo by Ryan Zarichnak Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — Talk about a view! For their Blackwater Falls State Park wedding, Nicole and Matt channeled the Pacific Northwest with a ceremony overlooking a valley. Photo by Whitling Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — Exchanging vows overlooking the Allegheny River? It doesn’t get much more Pittsburgh than that! This dockside ceremony at Riverfront Weddings gets our stamp of approval! Photo by Leeann Marie Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — If you love Mother Nature, you can be surrounded by it as you say I Do. This Seven Springs wedding gave guests a glimpse into the best their grounds have to offer! Photo by Rachel Rowland Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — We never tire of The Pennsylvanian rotunda, and we bet you don’t either. This Amalfi Coast Inspired wedding kicked things up a notch when Anna and Christopher held their ceremony there. Photo by Leeann Marie Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — It was written in the stars for Lauren and Shane, so what better way to celebrate than with a wedding ceremony at the Carnegie Science Center? The Buhl Planetarium made for a picture perfect backdrop. Photo by Caitlin Thomas Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — To keep their casual boho theme to life, this couple opted for a backyard wedding at the home of the bride’s aunt. It was low-key but still absolutely to die for and filled with personal meaning. Photo by Mandy Fierens Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — The bride’s family farm provided the most meaningful backdrop for this vintage inspired fall wedding, and a lakeside ceremony was one of the best parts of the day. Photo by Talia Nelson Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — Let love grow! This Quality Gardens wedding took place in a bona fide, functioning greenhouse and we haven’t seen anything more unique since. Photo by Dawn Derbyshire Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — Want a cool way to celebrate becoming husband and wife? For their school themed ACE Hotel Wedding, this couple invited a full marching band to lead them out of the ceremony! So fun! Photo by Adam Michaels Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — Mel and Tyler wanted to start their wedding life on the right foot…together. At their Pittsburgh Opera wedding, they chose to walk down the aisle together, rather than Mel being escorted by her dad or taking the walk alone. Excuse us while we go wipe our happy tears away. Photo by Danny Gorman Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — Heck yes to more unplugged wedding ceremonies! While this trend isn’t exactly new, we’re so glad it’s catching on more and more. Invite your guests to put their phones away and truly BE PRESENT! Photo by Danny Gorman Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — Ditch the folded up piece of paper. Your wedding vows deserve to be read from something a bit more special. At their vintage inspired Schenley Plaza wedding, this bride and groom chose to read from these beautiful wedding vow books. You can find these from Book End Designs on Etsy! Photo by Levana Melamed Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — Who says you have to be young to be a flower girl? The grandmother of the bride served a very special role at this Simmons Farm fall wedding! Photo by Ryan Zarichnak Photography

Unique Wedding Guest Books

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — Alex and Matt took attendance at their school themed wedding with a vintage chalkboard that doubled as a guest book. How clever! Photo by Adam Michaels Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — The newlyweds of their Butler Country Club wedding collected their guests’ best marriage advice via these drink coasters that also allowed friends and family to leave their mark on the day. Photo by Jenna Hidinger Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — Shake it like a Polaroid picture! To go along with their artsy Andy Warhol Museum wedding, Amanda and GJ featured this photo guestbook at their reception. Photo by Caitlin’s Living Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — This couple’s greatest adventure together began on their wedding day. In true wanderlust fashion, they asked guests to sign a personalized globe at their greenhouse wedding. Photo by Ryan Zarichnak Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — This Fernstone Retreat wedding included some pretty fabulous details, like these vinyl records that doubled as a guest book. This idea is totally music to our ears! Photo by Oakwood Photo + Video

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — Cheers to 30 years! Lauren and Julius had their guests leave messages in a bottle at their fresh yet vintage Twentieth Century Club wedding. Photo by Levana Melamed Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — Say cheese! Another photo guest book made an appearance at this Gardens of Stonebridge wedding, and we’re sure it provided hours of fun for family and friends! Photo by All Heart Photo & Video

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — A sweet guest book made of framed wooden hearts was a casual addition to this otherwise glamorous ballroom wedding at the Westin Convention Center. Photo by Madeline Jane Photography

Bridal Fashion & Accessories

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — Bridesmaids in denim jackets? Um, yes please! The ladies matched the bride’s personalized accessory bearing her new last name at this hip and modern wedding. Photo by All Heart Photo & Video

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — Funky feet FTW! The entire family got in on the matching sneaks trend at this cool and colorful surprise wedding. Photo by Caitlin’s Living Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — You’ve seen bridesmaids in white, but we think these ladies in ivory is just as gorgeous. They rocked their dresses at this luxurious Fox Chapel Golf Club wedding. Photo by Michael Will Photographers

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — With a sleek top knot, this bride looked as chic as can be for her soft Hotel Monaco wedding. We’re loving her entire look! Photo by Jeannine Bonadio Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — For her something blue, Megan had her new monogram and wedding date sewn into the lining of her wedding dress. A picture perfect detail for this timeless country club wedding! Photo by Jenna Hidinger Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — Wifey for lifey! While getting ready for her SLATE wedding, Rachel wore these adorable seersucker shorts complete with ruffle hem. Photo by Rachel Beals Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — Yes, it absolutely did! This snarky floral print handkerchief served as a funky reminder before this Smallman Galley wedding. Photo by Caitlin Thomas Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — Heck yeah, we are! These t shirts looked adorable on this bridal party prior to this wedding at The Pennsylvanian. Photo by Levana Melamed Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — Looking for a unique bridesmaid gift idea? These customized wooden hangers are sure to please just about anyone! Photo by Madeline Jane Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — On the hunt for a cute way to dress up your bridal clutch? How about some fresh florals? We love this look from Mocha Rose! Photo by Caitlin Thomas Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — Just before her rooftop wedding at Hotel Monaco, this bride let her new relationship status be known via this cute sweatshirt. Photo by Rachel Rowland Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — At this whimsical Shady Elms Farm wedding, this bridal party was a walking something blue! We love their ombre look. Photo by Dorosh Documentaries

First Dance Ideas

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — To kick off their elegant Omni William Penn Hotel wedding, Caitlin and Jarek shared their first dance on the balcony of the iconic hotel. Photo by Leeann Marie Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — A wedding at The Pennsylvanian can still be full of intimate moments, like this first dance shared in the rotunda while guests gathered around. Photo by Lauren Renee Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — How would you like to share your first dance surrounded by the Pittsburgh skyline? A Hotel Monaco rooftop wedding can help make that happen! Photo by Rachel Rowland Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — We couldn’t talk about dancing and not bring up this custom monogrammed dance floor! It looked incredible at this contemporary wedding at the Fairmont Hotel. Photo by Leeann Marie Photography

Wedding Seating Charts & Escort Cards

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — At this literary themed wedding, guests found their table assignments on the back of a book mark tucked sweetly into a vintage card catalog drawer. Photo by Levana Melamed Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — Nothing makes more sense for a music themed wedding at Mr. Smalls Theatre then a will call escort card table, don’t you think? Photo by Ryan Zarichnak Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — Talk about farm fresh. All of the pumpkins – including these tiny white ones bearing the escort cards – at the Simmons Farm wedding were homegrown right on the farm by the bride’s family. Photo by Ryan Zarichnak Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — Guests hit up the “registration table” before entering this ACE Hotel wedding with a youthful school theme. Photo by Adam Michaels Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — Glass bottles of Coca Cola with hand-written tags made for sweet escort cards at this poppy red Eden Hall wedding. Photo by Talia Nelson Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — Potted succulents doubled as escort cards and wedding favors at this wedding at SLATE. We’re all about more bang for your buck! Photo by Rachel Beals Photography

Wedding Favors

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — To celebrate their Italian heritage, Anna and Christopher gave guests miniature bottles of olive oil at their Amalfi Coast inspired wedding. Photo by Leeann Marie Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — A music themed wedding totally calls for custom wristbands bearing the day’s official “name” – Greggfest! Photo by Ryan Zarichnak Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — Guests were treated to custom wooden laser cut versions of their name at this romantic forest wedding. Photo by Abbie Tyler Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — Sweet as can BEE! Julie and Spencer’s guests were treated to jars of local honey at their tented wedding. Edible favors are always a good idea! Photo by Mandy Fierens Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — A DIY screen printing station at this Andy Warhol Museum wedding was one part entertainment and one part wedding favor, but all parts fun! Photo by Caitlin’s Living Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — Looking for a photo booth alternative? This surprise wedding included a live caricature artist, and he was a huge hit with guests. Photo by Caitlin’s Living Photography

Wedding Decor & Other Ideas

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — A gorgeous backdrop for a romantic sweetheart table! This greenhouse wedding featured a greenery wall with a custom message and tons of fresh foliage. Photo by Ryan Zarichnak Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — Raise the bar with a custom bar! This one at this Riverfront Weddings celebration featured a dark and dramatic floral print, matching the rest of the day’s decor. Photo by Leeann Marie Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — A photo booth backdrop made of antique lockers, pennant banners, and a vintage desk was perfect for this school themed ACE Hotel wedding. Photo by Adam Michaels Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — This DIY sign at this Quality Gardens wedding lets guests know where all of the important stuff is…like the vows and the bar! Photo by Dawn Derbyshire Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — Mr. Smalls Theatre was the absolute perfect wedding venue for this fun music themed affair, don’t you think? Photo by Ryan Zarichnak Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — Glam meets industrial chic with these wooden tables, crystal chairs, and tall taper candles at this wedding at HIP at the Flashlight Factory. Photo by Kristi Telnov Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — With a new last name like Testa, this “Testafied” backdrop was a unique and personal addition to this wedding at the Gardens of Stonebridge. Photo by All Heart Photo & Video

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — If there’s anything we love more than a sweetheart table, it’s one decorated to the nine. Here’s a prime example from a navy, burgundy, and gold wedding at SLATE. Photo by Rachel Beals Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — A hanging canopy of fresh florals over the sweetheart table? We’ll never turn down that offer! See more of this one at this Shady Elms Farm wedding. Photo by Dorosh Documentaries

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — Guests at this flawless Fox Chapel Golf Club wedding let loose with a late night snack courtesy of Pittsburgh Pizza Truck! Photo by Michael Will Photographers

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — This concert inspired wedding at Mr. Smalls featured a custom concert-style poster bearing the couple’s names and wedding date. Photo by Ryan Zarichnak Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — Even though this Smallman Galley wedding was intimate, the decor still packed a punch. We love this 3-D, custom printed welcome sign. Photo by Caitlin Thomas Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — Wow doesn’t even begin to describe this Riverfront Weddings dance floor. Custom printing, gold details, and velvet lounge furniture made jaws drop all night long! Photo by Leeann Marie Photography

The Year's BEST Wedding Details & Ideas. For more Pittsburgh wedding ideas, visit burghbrides.com! — For the ultimate in Pittsburgh wedding details, this Fairmont Hotel wedding include Yinzer-inspired cocktail napkins. Photo by Leeann Marie Photography

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