Hanging out: Pierce says outdoor weddings are becoming more popular.
Pierce has planned events such as Skyblast for the Pittsburgh Pirates and fundraisers for the Salvation Army throughout the past 15 years. Last year, the planner founded his own company, Pierce Events, which produces events for corporations and non-profits, as well as personal events such as weddings. “Weddings are a part of our business, which allows us to bring an interesting perspective to them,” Pierce says. “Sometimes we pull ideas from other events, things that planners who only do weddings might not think of.”
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The great outdoors is calling more and more couples, and Pierce has seen an uptick in weddings held in a family backyard. “They are budget-friendly and often provide a more relaxed atmosphere because they are familiar surroundings for family and friends,” Pierce says. It works particularly well for smaller weddings, but Pierce suggests considering the
parking and the seating carefully, to accommodate your number of guests. He also recommends carrying the décor throughout the home and the yard, and to “be a good neighbor,” letting surrounding homeowners know the plans, too. Pierce Events, 96 Kendall Ave., Bellevue. 724.986.6939. pierceevents.net.
