As we await the full wedding season to kick off here in 2023, wedding experts are telling us to expect to find some more surprises in bridal fashion. Tried and true, traditional gowns are always abundant, however more brides are ready and willing to wear something a little more one of a kind. And one of the ways many brides have been expressing their uniqueness the past couple of years is with asymmetry in their wedding gown structure and appearance. Perhaps nothing makes

The strapless wedding gown has always been a top choice for brides. But in 2023, it will be taking on a retro look! Instead of the tried and true sweetheart neckline, brides are choosing straight or square neckline wedding gowns for the big day. This style was really hot in the 1990's and we're happy to see that it's been slowly reintroducing itself to the modern bridal gown market over the past couple of years. But this neckline fashion is not just trending in strapless

We know your wedding day is made up of so many very important moments, from the time you get into your wedding gown or tux to your walk down the aisle to your thrilling grand entrance at your reception. You'll remember all these things for years and years to come. But we just want to focus right now on a tiny few seconds that perhaps will be more significant and more memorable than you might think... your first kiss! In this case, obviously the “first kiss” is not the first

We absolutely couldn't wait for this wedding event to arrive! Lauren and Hunter were already officially married, actually... they had an amazing private wedding ceremony in the Maldives a couple of years ago. But now, they wanted the big celebration with their friends and family to go with it! We were over the moon to be asked to film not only their wedding reception, but also the rehearsal beforehand and brunch afterwards, all in celebration of their union in marriage. A

Gianna and AJ are a sweet couple who held their ceremony earlier in the year, then gathered all their friends and family on a later date for the big celebration at their reception! The team at Cord 3 Films has known AJ and Gianna for several years and it was such a pleasure to film this wonderful occasion for them. And it was so wonderful to meet their two cute little girls, too! What sweethearts! The Lucy in center city Philadelphia, one of the newest venues for Cescaphe E

We were looking forward so much to visiting the Hamptons again for this wedding day. And even though the weather wasn't ideal, the falling rain didn't damper the spirits of the couple and their guests celebrating this wonderful early fall wedding event! Leah and Noble met like so many do, through mutual friends. Their close friends are a married couple, so the connection for Leah and Noble was simply natural. Everything about Leah and Noble, truly, seems so natural, cheerf

We’re once again in the midst of the wonderful holiday season! It’s a very special time of year for so many who are celebrating Christmas… and even more exciting and wonderful for couples with those lovely, intimate holiday weddings scheduled in the next few weeks! There are actually quite a few advantages to having a wedding during the holidays or to creating a winter wonderland theme when in the lane, snow is glistening. And with so many simple and effortless ways to ad

Shannon and Drew met in New York City, but Drew 'popped the question' in when they were out in California! The couple had traveled to the West Coast for their good friend's birthday celebration. On the afternoon following the party, Shannon and Drew went out to enjoy lunch in Malibu. The plan was to meet up with Drew's sister and her friends, just a short walk along the beach from the restaurant. But as the two strolled along the beach, Shannon noticed Drew had stopped and t

Our pets have always held such meaningful places in our hearts. And if you’re a dog lover, you know just how important these furry friends are in every part of our lives. You’ve probably noticed too that it’s becoming increasingly acceptable for dogs to join in at more public places and special events, including weddings. In fact, bringing your dog to your wedding (especially if you have a cute outfit picked out) is definitely trending for today's weddings. So if you want

Casey and Michael met in a fun and unusual way! Their first encounter happened when she was working in retail and Michael came to her store to buy a suit. They didn't exchange numbers then, but met again online just a few weeks later. Their relationship grew and when the time came for Michael to pop the question, he made sure to keep it a secret, proposing to Casey at her family's lake house in the Poconos. So romantic! Casey and Michael chose The Palace at Somerset Park

Many brides love the idea of wearing two separate looks on the wedding day. So choosing two wedding gowns, perhaps even with completely contrasting styles, is a terrific option for those who want to mix it up... or just can't choose between two favorite dresses! But convertible options, like detachable trains, overskirts or capes also allow brides to wear one look for the ceremony and a totally different one for the reception in a way that's more convenient and less costly

Laura and Chris met the way so many couples meet today, through an online dating site. And as fate would have it, it was Chris's very first time on the site! It just goes to show that often, the 'first time's a charm'! That wasn't the case with Chris's proposal, however. He had been attempting to propose to Laura for many weeks, but the weather just wasn't cooperating with his plans as it rained almost every weekend. Finally, Father's Day weekend's weather was looking gre

Voluminous and cascading wedding bouquets will probably always be the top choice for brides on their wedding day. They're gorgeous, so very dramatic and always guaranteed to be show-stoppers! But for the past two years, another bouquet has been steadily gaining in popularity, the posy. Also known as nosegays, these arrangements are much smaller and are usually fairly compact and round in shape. Often, they contain only 4-5 stems hand-tied together with a beautiful little r

Chelsea and Dylan almost missed their connection... not once or twice, but three times! But thankfully, love always finds a way in the end. The two met originally when Chelsea agreed to an evening out with a coworker at a historic bar in New York, but actually found herself as a third wheel on her coworker's date. As it turns out, Dylan was that coworker's date! The two had a great time that night at the bar, playing darts and talking, but then that was it. A year went by

A wedding formality that gets more popular each year is a beautiful custom called the unity sand or blending sands ceremony. It’s also known simply as the sand ceremony. It’s a meaningful gesture during the marriage ceremony, similar to the unity candle, that conveys so much symbolism relating to the joining of two people in the bond of marriage. And more couples are embracing it over the unity candle because it can be a safer, more predictable choice. Unlike the unity can

Theirs was such a wonderful June wedding day! Kate and JJ have actually been married for a few years now and the couple has two beautiful children together. This very special day was lovingly planned to re-affirm their vows and to celebrate their marriage, and their enduring love for each other. JJ's family flew in from Europe to be there to celebrate this splendid event. And lots more family and friends joined in the celebration as well! Kate's best friend Vanessa and he

Ashley and Frank met through family while she was vacationing in California. Their relationship developed and soon, the two knew they had found their one and only. And Frank's proposal to Ashley sounds nothing short of magical! He asked her to be his forever in Barbados under the moonlight. Ashley, happily, said 'yes'! This sweet couple decided to have an all-in-one wedding event, as they got ready, held their ceremony and reception all at the Crystal Plaza in Livingston,

We were so looking forward to this wedding event! Not only is it always wonderful to film ‘down the shore’ in June, but we were also really looking forward to meeting this couple and their family… and their chosen reception venue, Congress Hall, is such a beautiful, historic gem! Katie and Gus certainly are world travelers! The two met in college while they were studying abroad in Venice, Italy. We understand that Katie actually slipped and fell into the Grand Canal shortl

Joanna and Matthew are such a fun couple and how they got together and engaged were such fantastic stories! The two met when they worked at the Wells Fargo Center, and although Joanna knew Matthew liked her, he just wouldn’t take the next step. So in order to keep other women away from him while she waited, she told a story about him to ensure they wouldn’t take an interest! Two months later, he finally asked for Joanna’s phone number. The rest, as they say, is history! M

Marianella and Kevin met back in June 2013 after she returned to Philadelphia from college. She was just one internship away from graduating from her university. Kevin was a student at another university, but they had been in the same places several times with mutual friends. Then, one evening at a friend’s apartment, Kevin saw Marianella dancing alone to a bachata song, “Corazón Sin Cara,” which translates to “heart without a face”, and asked her to dance. Their summer r