There are so many options when it comes to planning your perfect wedding in Philadelphia. Your wedding –and every detail of it—should reflect the two of you and your personalities, styles and preferences.

When deciding on your wedding ceremony site, keep in mind the overall feel you want your wedding to have. The lavish Talamore Country Club, the award-winning formal gardens of The Radnor Hotel, the natural elegance of The French Manor or the outdoor simplicity of The Wedding Chapel are all great venues, but which one has the atmosphere you desire on your wedding day?

The same is true for caterers. With so many amazing caterers in Philly, you have a great variety to choose from to find one that suits your needs, wants and your budget. Make appointments to meet with the caterers and taste their food to determine which one is right for you.

Choosing the right Philadelphia photographer for your wedding is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. When making inquiries about wedding packages, ask for references of others who have used their services—and contact them! Was the photographer and staff easy to work with? Did they listen to their client’s wants and needs or just do their own thing? Did the client feel they got great service and great wedding photos? These are important questions to ask in determining who will record in pictures this most special occasion in your life.

Ask the Celebration Advisor: I am about to have a wedding in Philadelphia, PA where my fiancé's parents live. My parents are from India and I was wondering if caterers can prepare authentic foods from my country. -Maureen

The Celebration Advisor: Caterers specialize in meeting the specific wishes of their customers. Finding a wedding caterer from Philadelphia wont be a chore and you will discover that most will make special dishes on request.

On first meeting with a caterer, you all will discuss a menu plan and other special services that one may provide. In your case, I would bring in some recipes for dishes synonymous with India and simply ask the caterer if he is able to prepare them. If there are any other specific procedures to prepare the food, as sometimes governed by religion, then disclosing this information would be in your best interest. Philadelphia caterers are perfectly qualified to take any and all requests and see through that each one is addressed.

Once a menu is decided upon, a chef will prepare a list of ingredients to buy freshly from the market. If there is a kitchen at the site of the wedding reception then you may choose to have wedding caterers prepare the food on location or have it delivered before guests arrive. Please note that some catering services will only prepare food in their own kitchens as to ensure the cleanliness of your food.

Nothing would be better than for your parents to be welcomed to the reception by the familiar smells of their favorite foods prepared by creative Philadelphia caterers. If there was any hesitance before, maybe with a touch of home at your wedding, your parents can feel comfortable to finally give your hand away in marriage.

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