In a Jewish wedding ceremony, the bride and groom as well as their parents, stand under a chuppah, or wedding canopy, while the ceremony is performed. The chuah is generally interpreted as a symbol of the home that the bride and groom are …
PLANNING
A tried and true start to a successful wedding reception is to have the bride and groom introduced and then head straight to the dance floor for their first dance! Better to have the guests’ full attention early in the evening, …
REAL STORIES: A Summer Bridal Shower with Modern Architecture, Bright Colors and Stylish Foods
June 7, 2011
A sensational creekside home just outside of Philadelphia marries modern architecture with vibrant color and stylish foods for this sophisticated bridal shower. [Photos: David Mielcarek]
We pride ourselves on serving as a creative melting pot that blends art and function into engaging experiences. But, what’s in the secret sauce? An amazing idea for an event can come from anywhere, take any shape or form – but making that …
Some bride and groom’s find the label “classic” off-putting in relation to their wedding, as they believe it implies severity or an old-fashioned styling that doesn’t reflect a modern lifestyle. Of course, none of that is true! Erica and Jeremy’s wedding at the Four …
Bridal Bouquet of the Week: Vibrant Summer Flowers in Tangerine, Orange, Coral, Cerise and Magenta
April 18, 2011
:: VIBRANT TEXTURAL BRIDAL BOUQUETS THAT ARE DESIGNED FOR EACH BRIDESMAID :: Combining different types of flowers adds texture to the look of a hand-tied bouquet. For instance, using large-headed flowers with smaller blooms nestled in between at different depths successfully creates visual impact, …
The Greater Philadelphia area, including Wilmington, Delaware, Southern New Jersey, the Main Line suburbs and, of course, Center City, is rich in historic houses of worship of every denomination. If you are considering holding your wedding ceremony in one of the area’s churches, …
Ketubah (pronounced “keh-TOO-buh”) is a traditional Hebrew marriage covenant dating back to the Talmudic Era. According to the Jewish faith, marriage is a contractual agreement between two people with legal rights and obligations set forth in a marriage contract or Ketubah. Written in …
Over the past 30 years of producing events in Philadelphia there’s one thing we’ve learned here at Evantine Design – you have to give back to the community that supports YOU! Aside from whatever charitable organizations we might support personally, and there are many, …
Sometimes the ugly eyesore in the event space can become the party FAVORite. In this case, an empty shelving unit became an interactive Beauty Bar at a hip baby shower. [Photos courtesy of Marie Labbancz]
