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July 22, 2013
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I am always bragging about how I have the coolest clients (is it bragging if it's true?), but Carolyn and Brian really take the (wedding) cake.  I met this lovely couple before they even started dating - way back in my days in the newspaper biz.  I was the Events Manager (natch), Carolyn was the Arts and Copy Editor, and Brian was a Senior Editor (he later become Editor in Chief - fancy!).  Their mutual love of Philadelphia, homebrew, and being awesome brought them together, until one day they found...

July 19, 2013
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Ever wonder what wedding or party planning advice your favorite fictional characters would give?  Or what advice they should have taken?  As a huge sci fi/fantasy geek and wedding planner, I only wish they could have hired me to plan their affair! Reference Material: Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring...

July 15, 2013
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[caption id="attachment_817" align="alignright" width="300"] Sassy succulents by the lovely and talented Judith Campbell[/caption] In late March I had the pleasure of helping a  colleague of mine and his lovely lady down the aisle.  Not only was it a thrill to work with Matt and Alyse, but both sets of parents were awesome!  I was so excited when I saw this review from Alyse's mom: "My daughter recently got married and we used the services of Natalie Diener. I cannot praise her enough for her efficiency in planning this momentous event. Natalie took...

July 12, 2013
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Ever wonder what wedding or party planning advice your favorite fictional characters would give?  Or what advice they should have taken?  As a huge sci fi/fantasy geek and wedding planner, I only wish they could have hired me to plan their affair! Reference Material: Star Trek (Original Series), Season 1, Episode 8...

July 12, 2013
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[caption id="attachment_747" align="alignright" width="300"] My first clients were, unsurprisingly, actors. They even got married on an outdoor stage! (Photo by Chrissy K Photography)[/caption] The music starts and all the heads in the room turn to watch your grand entrance.  The outfit you are wearing instantly signifies your role in this event, and your co-star is standing in front of the audience, waiting to exchange the vows that you've written, rehearsed, and memorized.  At the end of the ceremony, your kiss sends the audience into a standing ovation.  Now, is it any...

July 5, 2013
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Ever wonder what wedding or party planning advice your favorite fictional characters would give?  Or what advice they should have taken?  As a huge sci fi/fantasy geek and wedding planner, I only wish they could have hired me to plan their affair! Reference Material: Doctor Who, Series 6, Episode 13...

March 4, 2013
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Last night I had the pleasure of being invited to an open house for wedding and event planners at Philadelphia's lovely Water Works Restaurant.  I have visited Water Works a number of times with clients, but haven't yet had the good fortune to have an event there (maybe 2013 is the year my luck changes?) If you're not familiar with Water Works, you've clearly never driven 76 East or Kelly Drive.  Water Works is a landmark venue, nestled in between Center City and Boathouse Row, in...

February 1, 2013
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Gosh - they really aren't kidding when they say "time flies when you're having fun."  It is already the second month of 2013 and I haven't even caught you up on 2012 yet! I joked around in 2012 that I went 8 straight months without more than a couple days off, but I now realize that wasn't really a joke!  I had the honor of coordinating some really fantastic weddings and events in 2012 and I'll give you just a quick rundown...

January 18, 2013
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TO DO VENUE: Home Stock toilet paper, paper towels/hand towels, trash cans, guest toiletries (hand soap, lotion, sunscreen, bug spray, etc) Move furniture CEREMONY OFFICIANT: Rabbi Packer Confirm Rabbi's arrival time CATERER/RENTALS: Birchtree Catering Alcohol - schedule for delivery PRE-CEREMONY MUSIC: Steel Drum Band Natalie - Confirm processional song with Ian CEREMONY AND RECEPTION MUSIC: East Coast Event Group Confirm horah song selection Confirm song selections PHOTOGRAPHY: Romina Hendlin Portrait list - what combination of family/friends do you want to pose for portraits? FLORIST: Falls Flowers Schedule delivery/set up times for Friday, July 31 CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT Confirm deposit TENT/EQUIPMENT - EventQuip Noon on 7/29 - confirm rain plan VALET Overflow parking location -...

May 21, 2012
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[caption id="attachment_562" align="alignright" width="300"] The lovely couple as photographed by the talented Lora Reehling[/caption] I am humbled and thankful to receive such nice compliments from such a nice couple! Anne and Mike were literally the sweetest people I've met in recent memory and helping them bring their wedding day to life was an honor. We had a beautiful day at the College of Physicians in Philadelphia. Thanks, newlyweds! "If I had to give one piece of advice to brides-to-be, it would be this: Hire a wedding planner. No wait, let me clarify:...