After being forced to cancel their weddings due to COVID-19, anxious brides-to-be can still proceed with their dream wedding. Just on a much smaller scale. In fact, Philadelphia micro-weddings are a hot trend for modern brides. The days of large weddings are over, at least for the foreseeable future. Event planners across the country predict […]
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3 Reasons to Schedule Your Engagement Session Early
Masks, physical distancing and government restrictions are not especially romantic. But guess what’s not only romantic but fits perfectly into today’s environment? Engagement sessions. You can capture these special moments with ease even right now. All you need is your photographer, your fiancé and a few favorite locations as your background. So, […]
Philly Restaurants Open & Available
Now, more than ever, it is important to EAT LOCAL! Here are some of the restaurant venues and caterers in the Greater Philadelphia serving meals for pickup or to-go and some other great ways to support your favorite restaurant venues and their staff. Restaurants Anthony’s at Paxon Hollow Fine Italian Cuisine Take-out […]
The Spring 2020 Event Season in the Age of Social Distancing – One Venue’s Perspective
When Governor Wolf announced a shutdown of all “event venues” in Montgomery County last Thursday in the first of many such announcements intended to slow the contagion of the COVID-19 virus, I watched his announcement on Facebook Live, waiting for the client and caterer to arrive for the event that was planned at the Merion […]
Wedding Day Dos and Don’ts for the Happy Couple
How many times have you heard, “It’s your day!”? Yet, somehow you feel … responsible? … for others’ wishes…? We get it. News flash: It is your day! You have the absolute right to make it all about you and your other half. As a couple, you’re in control of your wedding day. Here are a few […]
PartySpace’s Best of Venues Award highlights the year’s most sought-after venues. From Delaware County to the Baltimore harbor and the beaches of Key West, these were the most popular wedding and events venues of 2019. Philadelphia The Gables at Chadds Ford PineCrest Country Club Colonial Dames Photo by Mason Photography John James Audobon Center APPLEFORD […]
How to Announce Your Engagement Over the Holidays
Photo by Jonathan Daniels on Unsplash Your new fiancé (or fiancée) plus holiday gatherings, plus distant aunts, great-greats, half and twice-removed cousins equals the perfect opportunity to announce your engagement. It also equals a huge potential for awkward moments. But you can shake off any awkwardness and make the announcement a highlight of the holiday season […]
Just Engaged! A Surprise Proposal in Fitler Square
“One Sunday morning, Kristen and I decided to go look at rings and a month later, we were engaged!” Even before they were engaged, Kristen and Graeme had many friends in common. However, their initial connection hinged on a dating app. Kristen liked a photo on Graeme’s Hinge profile and then, it was Graeme’s […]
Planning A Proposal? Here’s How to ‘Capture Yes Forever’
Proposal planning can be hard. With engagement season kicking off, we thought we’d bring in a proposal pro. That’s why our guest contributor this week is Lori, a surprise proposal professional at RingShot Photography. Their business is 100% proposal and engagement shoots in the Philadelphia area. Read on for expert proposal planning advice. Congratulations, […]
6 Inspiring Philadelphia Wedding Venues for a Halloween Reception
If wedding planning makes you batty, we’ve curated a list of Philadelphia wedding venues to consider for you and your boo’s Halloween wedding. Here are some unique event spaces to scream about. Keep reading if you dare But beware, you won’t be able to resist these Philadelphia wedding venues for a Halloween reception. I know […]