Fall weddings have become more and more popular in recent years, and one of the main reasons is because of the dramatic colors of the leaves at this time of year.  This is one of the better years for leaf-watchers in terms of splendor--brilliant golds, blazing reds and oranges, all brought on by a hot and dry August.  Sadly, the weather these past two weeks has been miserable.  Mid 40's and raining, and this weekend (when it seems the leaves are at their peal) doesn't look any better.  We're located about 35 miles north of Pittsburgh; we saw our first frost last week, and had some sort of sleet/slush on the lawn and cars this morning.  That's a shame, because dramatic foliage is one of the things wedding photographers salivate over, and we florists love because the bouquets are so much more striking.  Moral of the story: have a "Plan B" for wedding photographs and anything involving the outdoors at this time of year.  You just never know.

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Record snowfall today in areas east and south of Pittsburgh, thousands without power.  And Halloween isn't even here yet.  More at http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05298/594632.stm.