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I am so excited to exhibit my wedding planning services at tomorrow's LGBT "Same Love, Same Rights" Wedding Expo.  Since 2003 this organization has been hosting same-sex centered expos all over the country and the Philadelphia area gets one of their own tomorrow at the Homewood Suites by Hilton (110 Pheasant Run, Newtown, PA).  I can't wait to meet the boundary breaking couples who aren't waiting for the government to get it's act together and instead pledging vows of commitment between each other and whatever higher authority they believe in. If...

As you know, I am a wedding planner with a serious love for music.  Celebrate YOUR love, your upcoming wedding, and last night's Grammy winners with these love songs: The Arcade Fire (Congrats indie faves!  Let's hope your fans can still afford your concert tickets!) [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5ZenaNpN4g&w=425&h=349] Muse (I already can't get tickets to see these guys, but my love with this band is an everlasting love.) [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMQuOkQyezU&w=425&h=349] And last but not least, Philadelphia's favorite son, John Legend! (When he's talking about "the park" in this song, do you think he means Rittenhouse or Washington Square?) [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwbNesQeods&w=560&h=349] These...

I periodically like to write about alternative wedding songs – new, independent artists, forgotten gems, lesser known cover songs, and quite a bit of Springsteen. If you’re an alternative bride and music aficionado and have suggestions, please e-mail me at natalie (at) nataliediener.com. I’m always looking for new music! Wonderful Tonight Eric Clapton, 1977 The original really has it all – Clapton’s guitar prowess, beautiful lyrics, and a tempo that anyone can dance to, even if you have two left feet. If you love this song, but would like an...

[caption id="attachment_378" align="alignright" width="300" caption="flickr"][/caption] Oh the weather outside is frightful (if you aren't prepared). Tomorrow morning I will leaving Philadelphia for a quick 2 day jaunt up to Rickett's Glen State Park to cabin-camp in the snowy, silent landscape, take in a frozen waterfall or two, and have some good, clean outdoor fun. In honor of my wintry getaway, here are a few tips to consider from a Philadelphia wedding planner with cold nose/toes/fingers/feet syndrome! How to Stay Warm for your Winter Wedding 1) Layers: Not Just For Cake! There is plenty...

This past Sunday was the Lovesick Wedding Expo.  Tom and Jon from Hi-Society Entertainment promised a fun, bridal show extravaganza like no other, and boy, did they deliver!  Venue host, World Cafe Live, was full to the brim with alternative vendors, young upstart companies, unique ideas, beautiful displays, and - best of all - the raffle produced over $800 for the local non-profit Children Can Shape the Future. The theme for my little 4-foot space was "Recycled Music Thrift" - playing off the rock and roll location and the day's ecofriendly...

UPDATE: I have had the pleasure of seeing four couples down the aisle at the Horticulture Center.  Here you can see a beautiful video of this awesome venue in action (Courtesy of the brilliant CinemaCake Filmmakers), and here is a gorgeous wedding and the gorgeous photos taken by Nadine at Love Me Do Photography. Below is my posting after seeing the venue for the first time.  I think you would agree - it's pretty spectacularly pretty. I am so taken with this venue, I had to post the pictures I just...

[caption id="attachment_345" align="alignright" width="263" caption="Photo by Chrissy K Photography"][/caption] Thanks, thanks, and ever thanks for a wonderful review from New Jersey summer bride, Janice. "Natalie was an amazing wedding coordinator. She helped us create a completely unique day...

This weekend I will be shaking hands and handing out swag at the Lovesick Wedding Expo at World Cafe Live. This alternative wedding Expo promises to be "for the cool at heart" and feature wedding vendors who are nontraditional, handmade, ecofriendly, gay friendly, and just plain friendly. I am thrilled to be a part of this event and can't wait to meet all the recently engaged Philadelphia brides and grooms. I know it's a super exciting time and I'd love to take some of the burden off their shoulders....