Being engaged in Philadelphia is exciting. After all the romance, daydreaming and gathering with friends and family to share the big news, the real wedding planning begins. And the first important step is your wedding budget. So, how do you plan your wedding budget and what’s the best way to have these finance conversations? […]
Are you going through low-key withdrawal following the culmination of Philadelphia restaurant week? Still craving those tasty multi-course menus, vibrant atmosphere and favorite house-made beverage? If so, you may want to consider hosting your wedding at one of these iconic Philadelphia area restaurants. From gastronomic offerings in Philadelphia’s historic Society Hill and BYOB restaurants in […]
Rooftop wedding venues offer a unique wedding venue option and captivating vantage point-making it a special destination for your milestone celebration. This elevated position allows for panoramic views of the city for your wedding ceremony or reception—all while enjoying fresh air and starry skies. In a time when outdoor wedding venues are in high demand, […]
Outdoor weddings are one of the biggest trends in 2020 and for good reason. So whether your event is being held at a park, in your backyard, or an outdoor venue, advanced planning is especially important. So what exactly are the essentials for planning your outdoor wedding? We reached out to Melani Kodikian, CERP, Owner […]
While arboretums, country clubs, and other similar venues are widely known for their beauty and lush greenery, we found quite a few inconspicuous Philadelphia garden wedding venues that you may not be aware of. Here are some of our favorites! John F. Collins Park John F. Collins Park is a hushed, landscaped hideaway tucked within […]
After being forced to cancel their weddings due to COVID-19, anxious brides-to-be can still proceed with their dream weddings—just on a much smaller scale. The days of large weddings are over, at least for the foreseeable future. Event planners across the country predict the top trend for contemporary brides will be “Micro-weddings,” a combined intimate […]
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, […]
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 […]
“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 […]
If wedding planning is making 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. I know what you’re thinking… C’mon, Buck’s County’s Fonthill […]
