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  • Something Old, or Something New?
  • Working with Wedding Vendors: Questions, Tips, and Etiquette
  • What if it rains on my wedding day?
  • The Hottest Bachelorette Themes for 2025
  • Ringing in Spring
  • Hosting a Galentine's Party
  • 2025 Wedding Trends

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Tips for the Perfect Philadelphia Wedding

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, Continue reading "Tips for the Perfect Philadelphia Wedding" »

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Wedding Ceremony: Seating Divorced Parents and Grandparents

Wedding Etiquette Question: My parents are divorced and remarried and have been for the past 15 years. This means I have 4 sets of grandparents on my side of the family alone. I am getting married on 8/15/09 and need to know the proper wedding etiquette and traditional ways of walking down the isle. Who walks first…the grooms parents or the brides and in what order? Should grandparents walk the isle and in what order? Last year my brother got married and because of the order of walking down the isle some people were offended and have not spoken to each other since then. I do not want this to happen at my wedding. I have read many articles none of which coincide with my dilemma. Please help!! Luvetta

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Wedding Receptions and Children: How To Make It Work

Wedding Dilemma: My Fiance and I are on a tight budget, i have a 4 yr old and and a much much much younger brother (8) who are part of my wedding party, we are only in our early and mid twenties and trying to make a go of things with out a substantial amount of debt however my family has a habit of overly reproducing, i know that probably sounds harsh but 13 kids on one side of my family are under the age of 10!!! and honestly at $15 a head that's an extra $150 plus tip we cant afford.. to top it off its my first cousins kids and some of them are great kids but i have several (4-5) Continue reading "Wedding Receptions and Children: How To Make It Work" »

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5 Great Costume Party Ideas

Throwing a costume party for your friends and family? Making this party memorable enough to be discussed well into the new year requires the help of great costume party ideas.  Throwing a costume party is a great way to celebrate Halloween but can also be used to spice up boring weekends throughtout the year. Regardless of the season or celebration, these great tips will keep your costume party the talked about event of the year! Continue reading "5 Great Costume Party Ideas" »

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Score Big With A Football Themed Party

If you missed the first kickoff of the official football season, don’t worry! You can still kick off the next big game with a fun football themed party. Grab your team colors and have a blast. Bring on the face paints and team jerseys. Warm up the foosball table. Practice your dart throwing abilities. Warm up your vocal chords and practice your cheerleading moves. These are some tips for a great game day blowout. Below are some great ideas to match your team colors. Just pick your team, invite your guests with party invitations shaped like footballs, rustle up some snacks and get the party started!

Red, White, Blue (Patriots, Giants, Texans, Titans, Bills)

These are probably the easiest colors with which to decorate for an event. Recycle some of the old Fourth of July decorations for a festive event. Check with the city before setting off any fireworks Continue reading "Score Big With A Football Themed Party" »

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Ideas For Illinois Party And Wedding Planning

Party planning in the great state of Illinois is easier than you think!

Illinois has venues for planning a party or wedding.  Despite is "Middle America" reputation, Illinois has deep roots in the fine arts, as well as many beautiful locations for your wedding or party.  Party planning in this beautiful state can be a success no matter what tone you choose.  Black tie or backyard, you can throw the perfect event in Illinois!

Go upscale!  Fantasy wedding planning is an effortless undertaking in Illinois!

Do you envision yourself getting married on a yacht? In a mansion?  Have your dream wedding take place in one of Illinois’ fantasy locations.  Charter a yacht in Chicago for a whimsical ceremony on the water surrounded by one of America’s most famous skylines.  Upon your return, you and guests can enjoy one of Chicago’s many fine dining Continue reading "Ideas For Illinois Party And Wedding Planning" »

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How To Throw A Fun-tastic Gamer Party

There is a gamer in all of us, regardless of age. Whether starting on Atari™ or introduced to gaming via a Nintendo Wii™, gaming is a widespread phenomenon with staying power. For some couples or even close friends, a great way to share some extra time together is to throw a gamer party. Ditch the traditional dinner and a movie gig for something worth talking about the next day. Watch out, though. Personal experience has shown that some couples just are not meant to compete against one another. If you think your relationship is up to the challenge, let the gaming begin!

Here are a few things to keep in mind when planning a party for gamers: Continue reading "How To Throw A Fun-tastic Gamer Party" »

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What's The Difference Between A Wedding Coordinator And Planner?

Ask The Expert:

Jackie in Bushnell, Florida asks:

  • Not sure what the difference is between a coordinator and a planner is?
  • Is the fee for the coordinator/planner included in the budget?
  • What is the going rate for that?

Wedding and Party Network:

The difference between a wedding coordinator and wedding planner/consultant is more involved than you might think. Typically a consultant/planner is involved in Continue reading "What's The Difference Between A Wedding Coordinator And Planner?" »

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Pennsylvania Weddings and Parties

Going wild in Pennsylvania with wedding planning in the Poconos!

With its colonial charm, major cities, and universities, one of the best and most surprising places to have a wedding in Pennsylvania is in the Pocono Mountain Range in the northeastern portion of the state, which is home to 80 percent of the state’s resorts.

Imagine a wedding rehearsal dinner with a fire crackling in the background, local wine being passed around, and snow falling outside the window. Then, the next morning, the bride’s white dress hanging in a window dusted with fresh snow as she readies herself for the ceremony.  Who wouldn’t feel the romance with candles burning, snow falling, and vows being said in this a magical setting?

Party planning ideas come just as easy, thanks to the numerous outdoors activities available to Continue reading "Pennsylvania Weddings and Parties" »

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Wedding Shower Etiquette

Wedding Shower Etiquette: Keeping The Love

What could be better than being in love, surrounded by your closest friends and family, and receiving beautiful gifts from those who know you best? A wedding shower is a lovely event full of both tradition and creativity that is only rivaled by the wedding ceremony itself. Just like a wedding, a shower is an intimate celebration of the beginning of a life together. Good food, gifts, and loved ones–what’s not to like?!

Wedding Shower Gifts
Nevertheless, being the honoree at a wedding shower has its responsibilities. Wedding shower etiquette is something many brides-to-be find intimidating and sometimes a little outdated. However, by adhering to a few tried-and-true rules and suggestions you can ensure that everyone (including you) will have a wonderful time at this special event!

The first thing you need to consider is that, although someone else is planning the party, you as the bride need to have a say in a few key areas such as the guest lists. By keeping a master list for yourself no one will be invited to more than one shower and certainly only those on your wedding invitation list will be in attendance at your showers. Programs like Microsoft Excel are ideal for keeping track of your guests, their contact information, and what shower they attended. You can also add what gift they gave you to make writing thank-you cards a breeze!

When it comes to inviting people to your wedding shower they must first be invited to your wedding and Continue reading "Wedding Shower Etiquette" »

Aesthetics Over Everything: Niche Party Themes

You may have already heard these terms and can bring to mind the aesthetic that comes with them. These niche parties are the latest go-to for a theme, perfect for bachelorette weekends, dinner parties, family brunches, birthdays, friend getaways, wedding receptions, and babymoons. The following themes have made their way from online to in-house!

Standing Beside the Bride & Groom

Being included in a wedding party is a great honor and can be a wonderful experience. But if you’ve never done it before or it’s been a while, it can feel daunting or like you’re missing something. Here is a comprehensive list of what is typically expected and tips for maneuvering dress shopping with the bride, finding your own attire, ensuring a smooth rehearsal, and navigating expenses. 

Something Old, or Something New?

Is the return to “timeless, chic, and nostalgic” just a trend in and of itself? Is this turning back of the clock and attention to traditional sophistication really timeless or just another aesthetic?…