Proud to Plan: stephen starr catering

While we're keeping toasty on this snowy day, I can't help but smile thinking about what a fabulous wedding we coordinated on Saturday, before all this snow came to town! Beth and Tim are a special couple to me, since I met them both at her sister's wedding 18 months ago. Planning with this family is a blast and I knew we were going to have a fun time creating this celebration! Bonus was the stellar lineup of professionals they brought on board! The ceremony was held at St. John the Evangelist and Father Larry conducted the most touching homily- it was quite personal and unique and I think nearly everyone in the church got teary-eyed! Following the ceremony, the bridal party headed to City Hall for photos captured by Inna and Brae of Tyler Boye Photography, and Jon from Martin's Video made sure to get it all on film, too. Once they were done, they arrived to the reception at Arts Ballroom, where Dan and his staff from Starr Events prepared the most amazing meal and made the event spaces look spectacular! Tables were draped in gray with silver chivari chairs and blue accents, flowers by Terry Orsini were shades of blue and white, and were flanked with Proud to Plan's rental mercury glass votive candles. No Macarena DJs got the party started and I don't think the folks ever got off the dance floor! It was a party, straight til the end, and I'm so thrilled we were a part of it! Congrats to Beth and Tim- so glad your day was as fun as you had dreamed! -Erin

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