Elevate Your Philly Wedding with the Perfect Cocktail Hour

Cocktail hour at Edelman Fossil Park & Museum

How to Create a Seamless and Stylish Cocktail Hour for Your Philly Wedding Your Philly wedding cocktail hour is more than just a pause between the ceremony and reception—it’s your guests’ first taste of the celebration to come. Cocktail hour is the perfect bridge between your ceremony and reception—a time for guests to mingle, sip, […]

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How to Build the Perfect Wedding Guest List

Wedding reception table cards.

Overwhelmed by your wedding guest list? You have friends. He has friends. Together, you have mutual friends. Add in work friends, family friends, and, oh—don’t forget—your parents’ friends. And their work friends too! And suddenly, your guest list is spiraling. Sound familiar? Creating a Wedding Guest List Without the Overwhelm Crafting your guest list can […]

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Holiday Weekend Weddings: Pros and Cons

Holiday Weekend Weddings Pros and Cons

Thinking About Holiday Weekend Weddings? Holiday weekend weddings can be a great way to extend the celebration and spend more quality time with loved ones—especially if many guests are traveling from out of town. However, choosing a holiday weekend comes with its own set of considerations. If you’re weighing whether this option is right for […]

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Say “I Do” with Mimosas Too: Philly Brunch Weddings

Why More Engaged Couples Are Saying “I Do” to Philly Brunch Weddings Philly brunch weddings are having a moment. There’s something undeniably romantic about starting your forever with golden sunlight, fresh coffee, and clinking mimosas. Brunch weddings are gaining popularity among Philadelphia couples—and for good reason. They offer a relaxed vibe, beautiful morning light, and […]

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4 Steps Toward a Greener Philly Wedding

Tablescape at Terrain at Devon Yard for your Philadelphia wedding on the Main Line.

Eco-Friendly Ideas for a Sustainable Philly Wedding For a Philly wedding, more and more engaged couples are embracing sustainability and seeking ways to reduce their environmental footprint on their big day. If you’re planning a Philadelphia wedding and want to make it more eco-friendly, here are four meaningful ways to go green—without sacrificing style or […]

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5 Ways to Enjoy Wedding Planning With Your Partner

Music showcases like with BVTLive is a fun way to enjoy wedding planning together for your Philadelphia reception.

Discover Ideas to Make Wedding Planning a Team Effort, Fun and a Reflection of You Both Let’s face it—some partners don’t light up at the mention of color palettes or floral arrangements. But that doesn’t mean wedding planning has to be a one-person show. Whether your partner secretly loves ranunculus or couldn’t tell it apart […]

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6 Reasons You Shouldn’t Skip Videography for Your Philly Wedding

Wedding couple posing but nothing compares to Videography for Your Philly Wedding

Videography for Your Philly Wedding: The Memory Preserver You Didn’t Know You Needed Every weekend at bridal shows, I chat with newly engaged couples about their wedding plans. And time after time, I hear the same thing—there’s one key vendor they’re still unsure about. When I ask couples, “Are you hiring a videographer?” the answer […]

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5 Reasons to Host an April Wedding in Philadelphia

Brides at the wedding ceremony at Terrain at Styer's in Delaware County.

Why April Is the Perfect Month for Your Wedding in Philadelphia An April wedding in Philadelphia offers the perfect blend of blooming beauty, milder temps, and fresh seasonal energy. As the city comes alive with color and warmth, it sets the stage for unforgettable “I do” moments. Here are just a few reasons why April […]

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How to Pull Off a Surprise Wedding in Philadelphia

Wedding on board Moshulu on the Delaware River.

How to Plan a Surprise Wedding in Philadelphia Without Giving It Away Surprise weddings are having a moment. Yes, you read that correctly…a surprise wedding, as in unexpected for the guests. So how do you pull off an event of this magnitude and keep it a surprise? We contacted Wedding and Event Planner Olivia Lee […]

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6 Reasons To Consider A Sunday Wedding

More Couples Are Choosing Sunday Weddings in Philadelphia. Bride and groom at Brandywine Manor House.

Why a Sunday Wedding Might Be the Best Decision You Make Let the start of a new week be the start of married life for you and your new spouse. For surprising perks of a Sunday wedding, we reached out to Aimee Farrell of Brandywine Manor House to find out. Here’s Why More Couples Are […]

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