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Philadelphia Bridal Blog Rhonda: Getting Our Hairs Did
I am so happy to say that I have officially made it through my first semester of teaching – finals are this week. Woo-hoo! Now I feel like I can return to wedding planning…and not a moment too soon as Steve and I are now at the two month mark. The end of June will [...]
Tips & Trends: FYI… The Rehearsal Dinner
WHEN: Even though most people have their rehearsal dinner the evening before their Philadelphia wedding, immediately following the ceremony run-through, you can have it whenever you want. WHO PAYS: Traditionally, the groom’s parents plan and pay for the rehearsal dinner. These days, however, many Philadelphia couples shell out for the shindig themselves or ask both [...]
Rhonda: Something Old, Something New…
Every wedding is unique. They reflect the style of couple getting married, their culture and their families’ beliefs. Of all the weddings that I’ve been to, no two were alike – not even remotely. And I’ve been to a lot of weddings…everything from your traditional Protestant church wedding to casual outdoor affairs to a Jewish/Catholic ceremony [...]
Kate: With invitations out, it’s starting to feel real!
Our invitations are out and RSVPs are rolling in! My mom is a graphic designer and after a crash course in InDesign, created our invitations. She managed to work with my requests for something modern, including bold colors but also lace. (I also really wanted belly belts.) She began with all the necessary info on [...]
Tips and Trends: How to Use Social Media to Plan Your Wedding
1. Facebook Facebook is the original social network! Almost every wedding professional/ business has a Facebook page. Check out the pages of different vendors you might be interested in hiring, vendors usually give tons of advice or link to inspiration from around the Internet through their Facebook pages. You can check out their most recent work too, [...]
Rhonda: I Have a (Wedding) Shoe Fetish
I am on the hunt – the hunt for wedding shoes. And to be honest, I’m not having much luck. I love shoes. I love to go shopping for shoes. I love to drool over shoes while shopping. I love planning my outfits around my shoes. But for some reason, that perfect shoe eludes me. [...]
Sarah: Floral “Porn”
So, a couple of weekends ago, my Maid of Honor, Lynda and I went to South Jersey Florist, near Atlantic City, NJ from Philly. ROAD TRIP! It was a fun road trip and we got lost only a little bit. We should have planned better, packing and bringing our own lunch, snacks and drinks. When we [...]
Tips & Trends: Kids or no Kids? That is the Question…
Your ‘Save the Dates’ are mailed with perfect calligraphy and beautiful postage. Next thing you know you receive a phone call from your dear friend asking, “I know I won’t be able to find a sitter for the night of the wedding…can I just bring my three year old along with me?” Now you have to open the can of [...]
Sarah: Scrap it & Elope!?
When did I go from “fiancée” to “bride?” And am I a bride or a bride-to-be? I don’t know. I do know I’m stressed out. I need a vacation. Maybe we’ll elope? Forget the stress, the money and the drama? Just the two of us, on a much needed and well earned vay-cay? Without the [...]
Sarah: Dancing Around Schedules
We began our dance lessons with Tim and Grace Ewing, of Ewing Entertainment, which are scheduled for every Friday until the wedding. Our first lesson went well, we were sent home with instructions to practice, practice, practice! As well as to watch Beauty and The Beast and practice some more. We practiced when we had [...]
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