wedding planning Tag

[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...

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...

[caption id="attachment_99" align="alignright" width="203" caption="Photo: Netherlands Flower Bulb Info"][/caption] I'm not a florist, but I wanted to spend a little time this spring getting to know my flowery friends a little better.  After a quick stop to the Produce Junction in Darby, PA, I walked home with a 10-stem bunch of my newest playmates. Reader, let me introduce you to Gladiolus communis, affectionately known in my family as the "Sword Lily" (which IS one of its proper nicknames, but also because my fiance is a theatre fight choreographer and he just loved...

[caption id="attachment_90" align="alignright" width="226" caption="The idea is growing on me."][/caption] A rolling stone gathers no moss.  But a clever designer does. I'm tossing around some moss ideas for a woodland wedding theme, and stumbled upon a few noteworthy mossterpieces: Ms. Martha Stewart herself grabbed some inspiration from the grounds around her estate in Maine and employee Kevin cobbled together a really cool "mini-landscape" featuring multiple kinds of moss. Tulsa, OK-based Simple Sweet Design offers custom mossy monograms.  Not only can you order your own married initials (perhaps to decorate a mantel at your...

In case anyone needs a break from wedding stress, I haven't seen anything as cute as this. Ever.  I invite anyone who can find something cuter than a PUG marrying a FRENCH BULLDOG to please send it to me. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seVvR6O_kPk]...

Today's issue of the Philadelphia Metro Newspaper included Jonathan Alpert's weekly column "No More Drama."  This week, Jonathan tackled the topic of peer-wedding-pressure - what to do when "all" your friends are married or engaged and you feel like you're trying to catch up.  My favorite sound bite, however, was this: "If you're in love with someone and talking next steps, then step away from the idea of a fairy tale wedding and focus on marriage and a life together." Trust me - planning a fairy tale wedding is going to be...

[caption id="attachment_52" align="alignright" width="220" caption="Thumbs up!"][/caption] A palm reader can tell whether you want to get swept up in the romance of your wedding or whether you'd prefer to be in control of every detail, just from reading your fingerprints.  What better way to share these secret details about yourself than to seal your vows with a custom designed Fingerprint ring from Jessica and Brent Williams.  Based out of Maine, this team hand makes each ring with your most personal imprint. I just love the idea of "holding hands" with my fiance...