Teaser Tuesday

A perfect fall day for Colette and Angelo's wedding in Philadelphia this past Saturday. Colette and her maids started the day at her parents home with hair and makeup by Your Day Your Way before everyone slipped into their dresses. Colette and Angelo saw each other for the first time as Colette made her down the aisle of St. Monica Church. They took their family photos at the church after the ceremony before heading out to their family's first established South Philadelphia Primo's store and then to City Hall for more bridal party photos. They then headed to Tendenza and enjoyed a delicious menu for cocktail hour and their signature cocktail that they named "Sunset in Mexico" created by Cescaphe Event Group. Beautiful Blooms lit up the ballroom with lilac sachet lighting, projected a custom monogram on the dance floor, while also providing the beautiful ivory rose bouquets and white calla lily centerpieces. Gus from A&A Celebrations had the dance floor packed all night. Pete from First Floor Films and Jenn from Jennifer Childress Photography were on hand to capture all of the day's special moments. Thank you Jenn for sharing these teaser images with us! We can't wait to see the rest! Congratulations Colette and Angelo! -Amanda

Staying true to their Indian heritage, Samata and Roshin started Saturday with a traditional Indian wedding ceremony at the Hindu Temple of Delaware. After Roshin was paraded into the ceremony and Samata joined him in front of the beautiful mandap created by Nirali Decor, they had their ceremony on the stage in front of their family and friends. After the ceremony, guests enjoyed a luncheon at the temple before heading to Deerfield Country Club later that evening for the reception. After taking photos in their wedding attire, Samata and Roshin changed into their reception clothes, a suit for Roshin and another beautiful sari for Samata. The reception room at Deerfield was decorated in hues of pinks and gold and Nirali also provided tall branch and floral centerpieces for the guests' tables. Guests were treated to a traditional Indian buffet by Palace of Asia followed by cake from Desserts by Dana. DJ Jassi from Dhol Fusion Entertainment played Indian and American music all night and kept the dance floor packed. Josh from JHC Videography and Danny from Daniel Bostwick Photography captured all the fun on film and we can't wait to share more with you! Congrats to Samata and Roshin! -Caitlin

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Thank goodness for the rain's departure on Saturday afternoon for Greg and Andrea's wedding! The couple started their day at the Westin Mount Laurel. Gloss Salon was on hand to pamper the girls with hair and makeup. After hair and makeup was complete, the bride put on her beautiful dress, complete with pieces of Greg's mother's wedding dress sewn onto her dress. She also made herself a clutch using material from her mom's wedding gown! After everyone was dressed and ready, we headed to St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church where Father Joyce led the ceremony. They were announced husband and wife and then headed out for some great photos with Studio K Photography. Guests were so excited to see the new Mr. and Mrs. and showed their excitement by dancing all night long with the help of Illusions DJ. The ballroom was decorated with beautiful, tall white orchids by Leigh Florist, and we can't forget the yummy cake by Diane's La Patisserie! Overall the day was simply beautiful and included so many personal touches from the bride and groom. Congratulations Greg and Andrea! -Annemarie

Cate and Keith were married on Sunday with their closest friends and family in attendance, and even though it was a small guest list, it was a HUGE event and one of the most fun and beautiful that we've ever been a part of! Their photographer, Jennifer Childress, recommended our services to the couple when they were considering hosting a wedding in a barn on their property. The minute I got onsite and saw the space and met the couple, I knew it was a perfect match! Cate's a big Pinterest fan and wanted the wedding day to show off all the fun details she had been compiling on her wedding boards. We went with a rustic theme, complete with lots of burlap, lace, candlelight, vintage touches, great food, and organic floral designs. Our friends from Starr Events put together a delicious menu consisting of an amazing raw bar, seasonal salad, yummy entrees, and a dessert display of pies, cakes, and even a Coldstone Creamery sundae bar! Then, the AMAZING guys from Synergetic Sound and Lighting draped the barn in fabric and string  lights to create an unbelievable look! Our go-to gang for all vintage accessories, Maggpie Vintage Rentals, helped us select furniture and a bar for our vintage lounge, which looked beyond perfect in the space. Party Rental's farm and picnic tables were the perfect foundation for gorgeous floral design by Miss Fancy Plants, and we brought in a ton of rental items to fill in the centerpieces and decor. An intimate lakeside ceremony was conducted by Judge John Murray, and then following dinner, we were treated to a spectacular fireworks display, courtesy of the couple! Once the fireworks ended, the whole party moved into their tavern to cheer on the Eagles on their shut-out against the NY Giants! It was an unforgettable event with fantastic vendors and an awesome couple and I'm so honored we were a part of it. Congrats Cate and Keith! -Erin

Sunday was a wonderful day for Sara and Jared's wedding! Sara and her closest ladies started their day in a suite at the Omni Hotel with hair and makeup done by the staff at the hotel's salon. In between getting their hair and makeup they relaxed and enjoyed a catered breakfast. Sara then headed over to Hotel Monaco to get into her stunning lace gown. She wore a bolero during the ceremony and cocktail hour and then took it off for the reception- it was beautiful! Ron, from Faith West Photography, was on hand to capture their first look and the 2nd Bank Building and then headed out into the gardens for photos with their bridal party, while Damon, also from Faith West, captured all of the fun they had on video! Everyone then headed to the National Museum of American Jewish History for the ketubah signing and then the ceremony. Their ceremony was held on the 5th floor of the museum and once the coupled exited the space, we escorted guests down to the concourse for a delicious cocktail hour. The dinner and dancing portion of the evening was held back up on the 5th floor and was filled with lovely and touching speeches from the couple's parents and family. Tables were topped with pretty florals done by Nature's Gallery Florist. When it was time to kick the party into high gear, the Ken Ulansey Band turned up the tempo of songs and got the guests out onto the dance floor. It was a perfect day from start to finish and we were so happy to be there to help! Mazel Tov Sara and Jared! -Lisa

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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

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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

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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

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Lizzy and Dan were married on Saturday and after Lizzy and her bridesmaids got their hair done at Follicles, they headed to Lizzy and Dan's home to get their makeup done by Cheekadee. The guys got ready at Chestnut Hill Hotel before heading to Our Mother of Consolation Church for their ceremony. After the ceremony, the couple and their bridal party headed out for photos in town before heading over to the Philadelphia Cricket Club to enjoy cocktail hour and the reception. Though the rain stopped their guests from enjoying all the lawn games they had planned, guests were still able to enjoy the outdoor patio area and the popular slider bar! Robertson's Flowers provided the bouquets, boutonnieres, and ivy wreaths that went on the tables on which we placed silver lanterns provided by the bride and groom. Synergetic Sound and Lighting took the room to a whole new level with uplighting, a dance floor wash, and a ceiling wash in a leaf pattern to match the garden themed wedding. Dinner was served buffet style and was filled with fall favorites like butternut squash ravioli. Bredenbeck's created a great ice cream cake and cupcakes in five different flavors. They danced the night away to Sunday James Band and on their way out, they were able to grab heart shaped soft pretzels by Taste of Philly. Thank you to Danette Pascarella for these teaser images, we can't wait to see the rest! -Caitlin

Kat and Corty weren't about to let a little rain damper the amazing plans for their big day! Kat started the day with her bridesmaids at the Four Seasons with hair done by Sarah from Amanda D'Andrea Hair and makeup by Cheryl from Cheekadee. They then headed off to St. John the Evangelist to get married! Kat walked down the aisle in a stunning gown accented by an understated belt to her groom who was in a navy suit and a pink bow tie! They were married by Father Kerns, who is a family friend of Kat's parents making for a special and personal ceremony. After being pronounced husband and wife, they headed out of the church and jumped on the shuttle to head to Corty's family's farm in Perkiomenville, PA. They were troopers and headed out for pictures on the land with Lauren and Matt from The More We See and right as cocktail hour begun, the sun came out in full force bringing huge smiles to the couple's faces! The tent, that was provided by EventQuip looked like a dream after An Enchanted Florist at Skippack Village came by to top the tables with vintage bottles filled with wild blooms. Divine Dining created a delicious cocktail hour and dinner menu and guests were raving about the food all night! Contagious got all of the guest on their feet and onto the dance floor and they danced the night away. After the reception was over, guests headed over to the bonfire afterparty! It was a fantastic day from start to finish and we couldn't be happier for the couple! -Lisa

Sarah and Marc had a beautiful, personal wedding at the Yellow House of Willowdale. The weather kept us on our toes, but didn't stop us. The girls started the day early with hair and makeup by Gloss Salon. After a leisurely morning of getting ready in their personalized robes, the girls got into their navy dresses of their own choosing and Sarah stepped into a beautiful lace gown. She traded her ivory wedges for navy rainboots and she and Marc shared their first look in the barn- complete with umbrellas- which was captured beautifully by Artful I Photography. Their ceremony was performed by Marc's uncle- it was sweet, personal, and intimate. Sarah's dad made the arch that the couple was married under and it was beautifully decorated by Sarah's aunts with hanging mason jars. Guests enjoyed the music from Blue Label and packed the dance floor all night long. The delicious menu was created by Michael and his staff at Triple Fresh and guests were treated to a midnight snack from Marc's family's food truck. It was a wonderful day filled with a ton of love and laughter. Sarah and Marc, we wish you all of the best and are so thankful we were able to witness your special day. -Becky

Meredith and Dave's Wedding

Meredith and Dave's wedding this past January was our first of 2014 and what a gorgeous day they had! Prep for the day began in the morning at Hotel Monaco where Meredith and her bridesmaids were pampered and spent the morning relaxing. While Dave spent the morning getting ready at the home with his groomsmen. Meredith asked her bridesmaids to choose a black dress in their own choice of style which looked great with their wildflower bouquets. The bride's gown was a stunning 3/4 length sleeve lace gown that Meredith finished off with a simple veil and cute red shoes- she looked incredible! The couple chose to have a first look and it was so romantic and they were so happy to see each other. After a few photos it was time to make things official! The couple's personal and touching ceremony was officiated by a Reverend that had also married several of the bride's family members, including the bride's parents! After recessing down the aisle and getting ready to head over to cocktail hour, Dave asked Meredith to share in some alone time and the couple walked over to the reception by themselves. Over at The Down Town Club, tables were topped with different groups of flowers that featured curly willow, branches, and green and dark pink flowers. The table numbers were a floral design placed in gold frames to match the gold vessels that contained the centerpieces. Guests favors were chocolate truffles and were placed at each place setting to add to the decor of the room. As guests entered the ballroom, you could really start to feel the love in the room and see how happy all of the guests were for the newlyweds! Everyone packed onto the dance floor and danced the night away and right after the bouquet toss, the couple left the party to head back to the hotel on their own. Such a wonderful wedding from start to finish! 

Congratulations Meredith and Dave!

Ceremony: Old St. Joe's Church

Reception: The Down Town Club

Catering: Cescaphe Event Group

Photography: Shea Roggio

Entertainment: Jellyroll

Florist: Beautiful Blooms

Coordinators: Amanda, Jen, and Laura