The Beginnings.

On October 28th, 2019, I announced that pretty things are coming to the High Street in Bellefonte. Though Pink Peony Bride will not officially open for a few months, 2019 laid the foundation for the salon.

Pop Up Shops

On March 2019, I had my first Pop Up Shop at the beautiful Lydia Shafer Photography Studio at 136 West High Street in Downtown Bellefonte. The studio is in one of the gorgeous buildings that Bellefonte is famous for. Lydia had just finished renovating it with crisp white walls and billowy white curtains that were perfect to showcase my sparkling bridal jewelry and headpieces. 

Photos by Lydia Shafer Photography. Vendor Collab info below.

On April 27th, 2019 I had another Pop Up shop at the Art Alliance Downtown Gallery in Downtown State College on Fraser Street. It was during the Downtown State College Pop Up Ave event. Pop Up Ave was set up in the plaza just outside the Fraser Street Shops with great music all day, plus food vendors and craft vendors from all over the area. There was an art show going on in the gallery at the time so I got to talk to some of the artists and meet the owner of Duck Donuts (yum!) who stopped by to say hello. It was a fantastic day.

Photos by Danielle Leigh Photography.

Styled Shoots

My first bridal styled shoot was in April 2019. It was at 1181 Creekside Manor. A picturesque wedding venue in Mechanicsburg, PA. The shoot was styled and coordinated by Jenna Violet Photography and set up by the creek from which the venue gets its name.  It was gorgeous to say the least. 

Photos by Jenna Violet Photography. Vendor Collab info below. 

At the end of August 2019, I had my second bridal styled shoot. This shoot was styled and coordinated by me and took place at the beautiful Harmony Forge Inn in Bellefonte. The property boasts a magnificent main house for hosting the bridal party, a large barn and extensive grounds which are beautifully kept. It was gorgeous and the shoot was just as much.

Photos by Lydia Shafer Photography. Vendor Collab info below.

My Love Affair with Bellefonte

From the first time I visited Bellefonte I fell in love with the waterfront and the gorgeous buildings. The High Street is one of my favorite streets and I am so excited to establish my business there. I always get excited when new shops open in the downtown. I remember a clothing shop right across from the Governor's Pub, Helen Foxx & Co, Dam Donuts (we loved Dam Donuts), and the Cakery among others. 

My husband and I call Bellefonte home. Before we were married I lived in an apartment on Allegheny Street close to the beautiful Curtin Street. It was in a gorgeous old house with a clawfoot tub and those huge doors that just reach all the way up to the ceiling. Oh how I loved that little place.

Some of our favorite places in Bellefonte include the Governor's Pub, the Gamble Mill (we used to love going there on Friday nights for dinner and live music), Big Spring Spirits, Helen Foxx & Co, Cool Beans Coffee & Tea (oh the scones!), Bonfatto's, Talleyrand Park (or as my kids call it - the Duck Park), the Wok and we still need to try State Burger. We love all the fairs that happen and are so excited about the addition of Bellefonte Under the Lights.

​For several years I dreamed of opening my own shop on High Street but it seemed like such a far off thing that may be one of those that just remains a dream. It's surreal that now it's so close to being a reality. This is a dream come true for me and I am so excited to help our brides make their dreams come true.

Vendor Collabs

Pop Up at Lydia Shafer Photography
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Photography & Venue – Lydia Shafer Photography
Styling – Southern Roots & Rain Boots
​Florals - Pocketful of Poses
Balloon Garland – Chalk it Up With Shianne
A special thanks to Joyce from Helen Foxx & Co for loaning us some pieces to style the space
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1181 Creekside Manor Styled Shoot

1st photographer - Jenna Violet Photography
2nd photographer - Lindsay Eileen Photography
Dress - Rent From Lael
Venue - 1181 Creekside Manor
Invitation suite - Jess Smith Designs
Furniture - On A Lark Rentals
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Harmony Forge Styled Shoot

Venue - Harmony Forge Inn - Historic Inn & Wedding Venue
Hair - Winged Beauty Studio
Floral Crown - Pocketful Of Posies
Makeup - Northeast Beauty Co.
Photography - Lydia Shafer Photography
Model - Alayni C.
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