Roses are a wedding favorite because they are romantic, dramatic and, thankfully, available year round! We blended luscious ivory roses with Lily of the Valley’s tiny bell-shaped blossoms and sweet perfume; Stephanotis, with it’s star-shaped white flowers; and velvety Gardenias that evoked luxury and …
WEDDINGS
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]
Beloved for their star-shaped waxy white blooms and strong tropical perfume, Stephanotis is a traditional ingredient in wedding bouquets and bridal party flowers. One of our absolute favorite flowers to work with, these sweet little blooms are fragile to some extent but …
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, …
Hillary & Matt Celebrate Their Turks & Caicos Wedding at the Loews Hotel in Philadelphia
March 9, 2011
Having known each other since 9th grade, Hillary and Matt have shared many summer vacations on the beaches from New Jersey to the British Virgin Islands. So many in fact, it’s no wonder that Matt chose to pop the question during one …
REAL STORIES: A Sophisticated White Hotel Wedding at The Rittenhouse Hotel in Philadelphia
March 1, 2011
For many bride’s and groom’s the decision on WHERE to get married is the hardest they’ll face in the entire wedding planning process. But it should be challenging! It’s an important element that dictates EVERYTHING: the size, formality and style of the wedding to …
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 …
