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June 15, 2011
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[caption id="attachment_614" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo by Philip Gabriel Photography[/caption] Friends and followers - hello again!  Since my last update in March, I wrapped up a couple big ol' events.  Sorry for being away for so long! I'll post a longer story about Jacob and Nehama's spring wedding once the beautiful photos come back from the genius photographer, but until that moment comes you can enjoy the video below. Take note of how the couple just glows and how the vendors really pulled out all the stops on this one...

March 18, 2011
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[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Photo: delish.com"][/caption] Last week I had the pleasure of hearing Lori Hill - queen of green events - speak at the ISES Regional Events Conference.  Her topic - saving money while greening your event.  Her thesis - “green” does not mean “more expensive” and money woes should not be a deterrent from doing right by our future generations. I was happy to learn that I’m already on the right path and already implementing many of these ecofriendly ideas for my current clients: “Reuse” - I am working with a...

March 5, 2011
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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...

February 14, 2011
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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...

February 3, 2011
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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...

January 29, 2011
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[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...

January 12, 2011
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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...

January 12, 2011
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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...