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July 29, 2010
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Arguably the biggest, baddest, fanciest fete to take place in the 20th century, this royal wedding set the bar on just about every wedding of the 80's.  Think you're having trouble with your guest list?  This bride and groom had to move their wedding from Westminster Abbey to St. Paul's Cathedral because the Abbey wasn't big enough (which was big enough for all 8200 guests at Queen Elizabeth's coronation in 1953). Chances are that despite what your father may have told you when you were still in diapers, you are not...

June 22, 2010
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Next time someone gives you gruff for getting engaged too soon, you can say "At least I didn't elope with a magician after only knowing him for 3 weeks!"  For Wilhemina Beatrice Rahner, the same could not be said.  After a brief, magical courtship in 1894, she and her carnival companion tied the knot on Coney Island. For some, the idea of saying your eternal vows under the glowing light of the Cyclone might not seem traditional enough for you.  Where's your sense of adventure?  I don't know that I'd want...

June 21, 2010
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I'm sorry I didn't post this sooner - all my Philadelphia brides will have to wait until the next time around (April, I think) to visit this awesome event. This weekend I volunteered at Brides Against Breast Cancer, a gown sale and charity event for Making Memories.  The sale of donated gowns goes towards granting wishes for breast cancer patients (sustainable AND charitable), and you can't help feel good about making that happen.  The gowns range from simple sheath dresses to full out ball gowns and you can find anything from...

June 14, 2010
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This past Saturday, June 12, 2010, two of the most beautiful people I know followed their path down the aisle.  Janice and Allen looked a.m.a.z.i.n.g. and happy and (from all reports) their vows blew everyone away (I was prepping the reception site during the ceremony - an unfortunate drawback to this career!) I was able to snag a few pics from lovely guest (and talented Marketing Director for the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe), Ms. Robin Barnes.  I can't wait until the photos come back to share the whole...

June 7, 2010
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Fill in the blanks. (Blank) is a many splendored thing, (Blank) lifts us up where we belong, All you need is (blank). If you are a fan of LOVE (or Moulin Rouge), then you knew the answer to the quiz.  As I am a fan of both of those things, I am also a fan of this cake topper from Blue Butterfly Design.  As an iconic Philadelphia image, you don't get much better than Robert Indiana's LOVE statue.  Are you planning a Philadelphia wedding - serving cheesesteak egg rolls as hors d'oeuvres and having...

May 13, 2010
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This past Saturday Azuka Theatre celebrated their 10th Anniversary - quite a feat for a small theatre company.  As I mentioned in my previous post, I got to decorate the digs and stretch the budget in ways that would make a contortionist wince. With assistance from fellow board member Andrea Sheaffer and Azuka's host for the evening, Keith Conallen, it's amazing what some dollar store vases, local farm-fresh, seasonal flowers, and colorful linens can do to an empty space!  (Plus the beautiful, custom lamp shades didn't hurt, either!) ...

May 7, 2010
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This weekend I am very excited to be a part of Azuka Theatre Company's 10th Anniversary celebration.  I recently joined the Board of Directors, just in time to honor local arts advocate extraordinaire Michael Norris. As a Wedding Consultant, it's great to be a part of a celebration of love of a whole different kind - the philanthropic, local hero, keeping-art-alive kind of love!  What's it going to look like?  We have custom-made lamps with production photos from past years, so we're starting there: The bright orange, blue, red, and green cables...

April 15, 2010
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Planning a wedding is an extremely personal affair - the wedding should always be representative of the engaged couple. Which is why it's so awesome that Kim Pacini and the ladies of Unbridaled have created an alternative wedding brand that focuses on sustainable, hand crafted, and local bridal goods for the sustainable, hand crafted, locally-minded couples! If you get a chance, please join them on April 25th for the Unbridaled Style Expo and Sample Wedding Gown Sale at The Wardrobe Boutique (1822 Spring Garden St, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia). Event Includes: 10-12 vendors...