June 28, 2010
There’s just something about these sweet photographs that really bring to mind just how important it is to make time for “couple shots” in your busy wedding day schedule. Before you set the timeline, we suggest you speak at length with your photographer on what they NEED to get the photos you’ve hired them for! For instance, some photographers request an hour or 90 minutes of time to shoot the bride and groom interacting together – once they’re dressed! Not after the ceremony. Other photographers may ask for two solid hours of time or a fast 45 minutes. Point it, ASK. The photographs of the two of you are personal, intimate photographs that are crucial in telling the story of your wedding day. Just like the wedding in general, YOU determine the style and mood of how the day is portrayed. If posed and formal photography is your thing, by all means, embrace it with gusto! If you prefer an edgy, fashion-based photographic style, we’re certain there’s a photographer out there for you. Like most couples, Jennifer and Andrew understood that storytelling might cross over into every imaginable style to reflect the various aspects of the weddng day as it unfolded. The ending result was an accurate depiction of where they came from and who they are as a couple - playful, loving and passionate.
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September 18, 2009
One of our TOTALLY COOL clients came to us looking for creative and interesting ideas on where and how to throw their SUPER COOL son Austin’s Bar Mitzvah. What could they do that was completely fresh and unheard of? Have we heard this request before? OF COURSE. In fact, we heard it from this very client when they came to us to plan their daughter Sydney’s Bat Mitzvah two years ago! (but that’s another story).
NOW, WHAT CAN WE DO FOR AUSTIN? After talking to Austin it was clear that he wanted to share quality TIME with his family and friends over many days, not just for a few hours at a party. Who would have thought he’d come up with a five day CRUISE the week before Christmas? That Austin, he’s a clever one. One of his favorite TV shows is “LOST” and he’s invited 100 of his friends and family to “Get Lost with Austin” for a week in the Western Caribbean. The cruise ship, the Navigator of the Seas, is an unbelievable vessel that includes a rock-climbing wall, a basketball court, an ice-skating rink and an in-line skating track. Dare we say there’s more? What about a five-story theatre, a casino, a miniature golf course and a spectacular three-story dining room? The 138,000-ton nautical wonder has it all and will sail to Jamaica, Haiti and Miami. Austin’s guests will enjoy family-style dinners, private cocktail parties, basketball tournaments, a private disco club as well sandy beaches, rain forests, waterfalls and fun-filled days in the surf. Bring on the SUNSCREEN!
Take a look at the fantastic Save the Date below that includes a wooden box burned with his custom logo, a message-in-a-bottle containing a detailed map of the cruise and a “passport” containing all the relevant travel information.
There are countless surprises, favors and thematic “Get Lost” mysteries planned for the trip! Shhhhhhh. When we get back, we’ll make sure to share more info and photos on the celebration!
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July 24, 2009
To Tent or Not to Tent? That is the question we get so often! Tents ensure that your outdoor event will be a success, come rain or come shine. (Or snow and sleet! ) In the sweltering summer months, we love to create fabulous tented parties and outdoor air-conditioned rooms (if preferred) that provide your guests and our flowers with hours of comfort! But, every so often, Mother Nature offers up the gift of a perfect summer evening. On those rare occasions, when we are lucky enough not to tent, magic can happen under the stars!
Below are a few beautiful photos of a wedding we planned and decorated for a client along the Delaware beaches where the decision was made not to tent. You can almost smell the salt water and honeysuckle….
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May 28, 2009
We’ve noticed over the past year that finding the perfect location for a wedding rehearsal dinner gets harder and harder. The economy isn’t helping either.
The real challenge is finding a location that is large enough to accommodate your guests, priced in a way you can afford, savory enough to satisfy your palette and close enough to make it convenient. A tough list indeed for many places across the country, including Philadelphia. On the other hand, because we have formed relationships over the years with so many chefs and owners, we have a great working knowledge of what is available and what works. Some of our favorite places for rehearsal dinners are:
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