Teaser Tuesday

The rain cleared just in time for Laura and Emil to tie the knot Saturday in a rustic chic wedding. The day started with a ceremony at Saints Agatha and James Church in West Philly and ended at the Horticulture Center in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park. Their wedding was a blend of Laura's Panamanian heritage and Emil's Italian heritage and hosted guests from both countries and over 16 different states. Theresa Floral Design decorated the spaces with lots of vintage bud vases and antique lanterns and the tables had beautiful wood table numbers that the couple rented from us. Starr Events created a lavish spread of meats and cheeses, short ribs, salmon, and several mini desserts to choose from. The ombre cake was created by Bredenbeck's Bakery. Eventions Productions lit up the dance floor with market lights and guests danced all night to the music from Elan Artists- Rhythm Collective. At the end of the night, everyone headed back to the hotel for an afterparty! Jen Woodruff from JW Studio captured great shots throughout the day and we can't wait to see them, but for now, here are a few of our snapshots. -Caitlin

The rain faded away and the sun came out for Tara and Sean's special day. The girls started the day at Novello Salon for hair and makeup- everyone looked beautiful! They then headed back to Tara's parents home to eat and relax a bit before getting into their dresses. Once everyone was dressed, they headed over to Winterthur Museum for Tara and Sean to share their first look. The day was captured beautifully by Joel Plotkin Photography- there are so many beautiful places to take photos on the grounds at Winterthur. EBE's Imagine provided the music for the ceremony and cocktail hour and they kept everyone on the dance floor for the reception. They kept the party going and even extended the party by a half hour! Everyone enjoyed their wonderful meal prepared by Restaurant Associates and topped off with a delicious 5 tier cake by The Master's Baker. Guests were treated to a midnight snack of cider donuts and pretzels and were able to grab some candy from the candy buffet. It was a fantastic day for an extremely sweet couple and their wonderful families. Congratulations Tara and Sean- we wish you all the best! -Becky

Teaser Tuesday

Aliza and Marc were married on a picture perfect Saturday at the Horticulture Center. The girls started at The Sofitel with hair done by the bride's friend, Timothy and makeup by MACK Stylist. After being pampered, Aliza got into her stunning gown and headed off to The Continental Mid-town for her first look with Marc. Pete of 217 Photography was on hand to capture the day and helped keep the couple at ease. We continued on with family pictures and then got ready for the ceremony, performed by the couple's friend, Daniel.  Once the couple was pronounced husband and wife, the guests moved into the greenhouse for cocktail hour where they enjoyed appetizers by Stephen STARR Events and a signature cocktail called "Georgia on my mind" in honor of the couple's dog. The space was beautifully decorated by Fleur De Lis and enhanced with lighting provided by Eventions Productions. Guests were treated to post dinner entertainment by a belly dancer and the party continued all night thanks to FM Band. It was a beautiful day and we had so much fun working with Aliza and Marc. We wish you all the best! -Becky

It was an unseasonably warm day for Jenn and Ed's wedding on Sunday. They began by getting ready at Normandy Farms. The girls looked gorgeous thanks to Hair by Meghan and Cheekadee Makeup Artists. Everyone headed over to a local farm for the first look and some bridal party pictures. After photos, it was time for the ceremony. It had a personal touch as one of the groomsmen officiated! Then, it was time to party. The Silos Ballroom was transformed with candle centerpieces and uplighting from Willow and Thistle. The party truly got started when the bride and groom were introduced and led into the reception by Lion Dancers! Dynamic Crew kept the party going with a packed dance floor and photo booth. Guests enjoyed a late night snack of heart shaped pretzels and candy buffet, complete with a medical theme! Tyler Boye Photography captured the day and here is a beautiful preview picture. Congratulations Jenn and Ed! We were honored to be a part of your day! -Jen

Teaser Tuesday

Friday was a gorgeous day with perfect autumn weather for Colleen and Bill's wedding! They started their day at the Union League with the ladies being pampered with hair by Amanda D'Andrea Hair and makeup from Duette Hair and Makeup Design. The couple was married in the beautiful St. Rita's of Cascia Church. The ceremony was conducted by Colleen's family's close friend, Father John Stack, which made for a lot of personal touches. They headed out for pictures after being pronounced husband and wife, and then headed back to the Union League to join their guests for cocktail hour. Beautiful Blooms did an incredible job decorating the ballroom with tall arrangements filled with faux cherry blossoms and low arrangements featuring a lot of candlelight. Chico's Vibe got the party started and kept everyone on the dance floor all night long while Life Images Videography captured all of the fun! The biggest hit of the night was when the groom and his band, Banana Monkeys, took the stage for a 2 song set- everyone was singing right along with them! We can't wait to see the images from Shawn May Photography and share them with you all. Congratulations Colleen and Bill! We wish you years of health and happiness! -Lisa

The sun was shining for Beth and Jon's wedding day on Saturday! Beth and her girls started their day by getting ready at the Hyatt Regency Penn's Landing with the help of Jen from the Jason Matthew Salon and one of her bridesmaids, Danielle. Their traditional ceremony took place at St. Peter the Apostle, complete with a bagpiper performing "Amazing Grace" right before Beth walked down the aisle. After the ceremony, the happy couple headed over to the Horticulture Center to take advantage of their beautiful grounds for pictures. The space was transformed with beautiful centerpieces from Beautiful Blooms and lighting from Synergetic Sound and Lighting. Guests enjoyed amazing food courtesy of Stephen STARR Events and a delicious cake from Stock's Bakery. The dance floor was packed all night thanks to Dan from No Macarena. Their fantastic photographer, Gary, from Gary Nevitt Photography was on hand to capture all of the special moments and provided a photobooth, which was a ton of fun! Here a few teasers from Gary! Congratulations Beth and Jon! -Jen

Teaser Tuesday

Caitlin and Rishi had picture perfect weather for their Horticulture Center wedding this past Saturday. The bride got ready with her mom at The Rittenhouse Hotel and stylists from Adolf Biecker Salon were on hand for hair and makeup. Caitlin looked stunning in her Reem Acra gown and Rishi was handsome in his navy suit. Steve and Sara of Langdon Photography were there to capture the day and EBE Dreamtime kept the party going. Guests enjoyed delicious food from Starr Events and a midnight snack of soft pretzels. The ceremony and reception space were beautifully decorated by Beautiful Blooms and enhanced with lighting by Eventions. The couple also hired performance artists, The Bumby's, to entertain their guests- they were a huge hit with everyone! It was a beautiful day filled with love, congratulations Caitlin and Rishi! -Becky

Carolyn and Brian's Wedding

Carolyn and Brian's wedding was the first wedding for us in 2013! On a seasonably warm day in early March they exchanged their I Do's in front of their family and friends. Before walking down the aisle, Carolyn and her bridesmaids started their day at General Warren Inn with hair and makeup before getting dressed. Carolyn's maids wore floor length beige dresses in different styles and Carolyn wore a simple and beautiful mermaid gown and finished off her look with gorgeous jacquard print shoes. I loved that Carolyn wore her hair the way she normally styles it- such a great look! They held their traditional Catholic ceremony at St. Patrick's Church in Malvern and after being pronounced husband and wife, headed out with their bridal party for fun photos all around Malvern before heading to the reception. Carolyn and her friends DIY'ed almost all of the decor and they did a fabulous job! The programs were placed in a kraft paper sleeve that was finished off with the couple's name and a band of lace. Hot pink escort cards were placed on top of trays of moss and when guests arrived at their seats they found a hot pink and black and white chevron menu wrapped in a black bow! It added the perfect amount of color to the space! The kids table was treated to an extra surprise of their own gift bags filled with lots of goodies that kept them entertained all night. Guests were able to enjoy cornhole and other games when they weren't out on the dance floor and on their way out they grabbed a "Sweet Dreams" bag that was filled with snacks for them! Tons of great detail put into this awesome wedding for a great couple!

Congratulations Carolyn and Brian!

Ceremony: St. Patrick Catholic Church

Reception: Fairmount Park Horticulture Center

Catering: Stephen Starr Catering

Photography: 217 Photography

Entertainment: EBE Miami

Florist: Autumn Snow Floral Design

Hair: Tantra Salon

Coordinators: Lisa, Jen, and Amanda