For Roberta and Allen’s April wedding invitations, they chose a layered pocketfold in smoke gray with a metallic purple punch backing. Included in the pocketfold were cards for directions, reservations to their hotel of choice and an RSVP card. The belly band, envelopes and invitation faces were all featured in a cream. Both the invitation and monogram […]
Groom’s Cakes
Although the groom’s cake may seem like a somewhat recent wedding tradition, it actually dates back to the 17th century, and even though it was lost along the way, it’s back on the wedding bandwagon to stay. Back in the 17th century, grooms cakes were traditionally darker un-iced cakes that often included fruits or nuts […]
No Need to Panic!
Ellenmarie and Anthony’s Wedding…coming soon!Photo courtesy of Clair Pruett We’ve been getting a lot of inquiries from brides and grooms who are in the final stages of planning or are weeks away from their wedding and are frazzled and feeling like they need a little bit of help. Whether it be to tie up loose ends […]
End of the Night Send-Offs
The night is over and you want to end it memorably. You want to make it exciting, something that your guests will talk about for years to come! There are quite a few things that you can do to include your guests in sending you off as a newlywed couple. Sparklers This is a really […]
Sparkles=Love…Creating a Custom Wedding Ring
Finding the right engagement or wedding ring can be like finding the right guy. You have to look at all the bad ones before you find the good, some will have nicks, some will have rough edges, and some just plain don’t fit. Sometime though, you have to take matters into your own hands to […]
Involving Your Pets
Including pets in your wedding day has become increasingly popular. As pet owners we often get very attached to our pets and when we get married we want to make sure everything that’s important to us is reflected in our wedding day. There are many ways to include those special pets in your wedding day. […]
10 Reasons to Hire a Professional Wedding Planner
A few weeks ago, our good friends at Synergetic Sound and Lighting, asked Erin for some insider tips on why you should hire a professional wedding planner. You can head over to their blog to see the top 10 reasons or read on below. If you head over to Synergetic’s blog, be sure to check out […]
Non-Traditional Bridal Showers
Bridal showers have come a long way from a simple party “showering” the bride with presents. Today we see a lot of non-traditional themes for Bridal Showers. Here are a few ideas for your next bridal shower. Lingerie Party If your bride-to-be didn’t register for a lot of household items, why not give her something […]
Get to Know Proud to Plan: Erin
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Childress Photography Tell us about yourself: I’m Erin Proud, owner and principal consultant of Proud to Plan. I started this business in 2007, and have seen it develop into something way more than I could have ever imagined! I have been married to my husband, TJ, (that I’m lucky to have […]
Wedding Wire Bride’s Choice Winner 2012
We’re thrilled to announce that for the fourth year in a row, we’ve received WeddingWire’s Bride’s Choice award! Thank you to all of our past and present couples who have reviewed us so well! You will find the official press release below. Philadelphia, PA – January 26, 2012 – WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding Marketplace, […]