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November 9, 2010
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I'm periodically going 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! Some songs are timeless… which means that they will be popular first dance songs until the end of time. You cannot deny the appeal of those romantic melodies and beautiful lyrics. If you are planning a unique wedding...

November 4, 2010
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Many thanks to the Knight Foundation and Canary Promotions for bringing me on board for this wonderful event! I had a blast planning the launch party for the Knight Arts Challenge: Philadelphia and am so thrilled that the Arts community will be getting such a huge influx of money. TRUST continues to be one of the coolest Center City venues, Starr Events makes the tastiest Truffled Mushroom Bruschetta, and the fine folks at Synergetic Sounds kept the flatscreens rolling all night. Thanks also to Jeremy Dyen for...

October 9, 2010
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[caption id="attachment_199" align="alignright" width="254" caption="Cake #1: Spice Cake with Caramelized Pear Filling and Cream Cheese Icing"][/caption] I'm a foodie, and last I checked you couldn't consume a wedding gown, or invitations, or even most of the flowers.  Which is why the prospect of "cake tastings" sent my heart aflutter.  (As you know, I am in the process of working with my pickiest client - myself - on my own upcoming wedding). My good friend and Philadelphia cake-baker-extraordinaire Amanda Gambier of Gambier Events and I struck a pretty "sweet" deal - for each...

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...