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Ear Popping // Statement + Chandelier Bridal Earrings

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Post earrings, or studs, have traditionally been the go-to bridal earrings worn on the wedding day.  Historically, public opinion ruled that wearing smaller jewelry was best to avoid having the accessories compete with the gown for attention.  Year over year, more brides have chosen to ignore this notion though, allowing the bridal jewelry to shine just as bright as the dress.  And in 2022, statement earrings are popping up at weddings everywhere.  We think the tiny post earring rule is gone, perhaps for good!

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June 9th, 2022

by Kristi Chapman

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All the Trimmings // Wedding Ceremony Aisle Ideas

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If you’ve booked your wedding ceremony at a location that allows you to decorate your aisle, by all means dress it up!  Adding decorative touches truly adds to the ambiance and accentuates the romance of the wedding ceremony.  And it can bring in even more formality to an already very formal, sincere event.

Your ceremony aisle décor also helps set the tone for the wedding.  The accoutrements you choose will help tie the ceremony to the reception if you coordinate them with the overall theme of your wedding, whether it be very formal, rustic, modern, whimsical, bright & colorful or neutral.  And of course, your decorations should also be Read more

March 25th, 2021

by Kristi Chapman

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Recipe for Wedding Success // Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue

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We know you’ve heard the saying, “Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue”, whenever a bride is getting ready for her wedding day.  So where did this saying come from? And, according to the adage, what does it really signify for the bride?

The full, original rhyme is actually, Read more

February 15th, 2019

by Kristi Chapman

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Happy 1st Anniversary! // Carly + Glenn

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Happy 1st Anniversary to Carly and Glenn!  They had such a wonderful wedding day, with their ceremony and reception both held at Cescaphe’s glamorous Tendenza in Philadelphia.  Their first look at the Rose Garden on the grounds of Independence National Park was so exciting and romantic.  And we loved the exciting sparkler salute provided by their venue as they entered for their reception!  Happy Anniversary, Carly and Glenn!

 

September 22nd, 2018

by Kristi Chapman

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My Only // Carly + Glenn

We were so thrilled to be able to meet this sweet couple long before their wedding day!  Most of our consultations for couples booking our services do take place over the phone for the convenience of our clients, however Carly and Glenn wanted to visit us here in New Jersey after their work day to meet with us in person.  We had such a wonderful evening with them and were so happy they chose us to film their wedding… and that we’d be seeing them again on their magical wedding day one year later!

Carly and Glenn met by chance at Morgan’s Pier one day, as mutual friends they were with recognized each other and started to catch up.  They began talking as well and truly felt an instant connection.  The couple then found out that they lived on the same street and only about 5 blocks away from each other!  Although Carly felt right away that she had found the man she wanted to spend the rest of her life with, she was on guard because he simply seemed too good to be true!  She discovered over the following weeks that he was honestly as amazing as she thought and everything that she was looking for in a partner.

Carly had suspected that Glenn’s proposal would take place when they were on vacation in Florida, but Glenn had other ideas.  He asked Carly after work one day if she wanted to go for a walk by the museum of art and then visit the AMOR sculpture for photos.  Glenn had a photographer there waiting for them, ready to document the moment in photos as he got down on one knee and asked Carly to marry him.  She said ‘yes’!

When their much anticipated wedding day arrived, the couple got ready for the day’s events in separate suites at the Hotel Monaco in Philadelphia.  Glenn’s father, who was also his best man on this special day, helped Glenn put on his monogrammed jacket and fasten those stylish new cufflinks.  The guys all enjoyed a beer as they continued to celebrate and get dressed to the nines for the occasion.

Carly also celebrated with her bridesmaids as they toasted to the couple during their time together that late morning!  After hair and makeup was professionally styled by Flawless Finish Artistry and Ashley Bohl, her bridesmaids changed out of their matching floral robes into beautiful, long flowing dusty rose gowns with coordinating necklines.  We loved the message they held on separate cards for Glenn to see via photo message: ‘…just wait until you see your bride!’.

And they weren’t kidding!  Carly was such a gorgeous bride in her Kitty Chen Couture strapless dress.  It featured a lovely lace overlay and intricate beading in the bodice.  Carly carried a beautiful bouquet from Beautiful Blooms with white flowers and lots of fresh greenery, held together with long silk ribbons in that beautiful, soft dusty rose.  With a long, lace-edged veil attached to the back of her hair for the ceremony and a dazzling hair brooch, Carly was just about ready to head outside to let Glenn see her for the first time on their wedding day!

Their exciting first look took place near the hotel at the Rose Garden on the grounds of Independence National Historical Park.  It was so romantic!  The couple hugged, kissed and gazed into each other’s eyes until it was time to pull them away and bring the bridal party over for their photo shoot!  Before the ceremony was set to begin, we traveled along and filmed as the bridal party traversed the Philadelphia cobblestone streets from the Rose Garden for their photo shoot at the Second Bank, the Merchants Exchange and at Morgan’s pier, the place where Carly and Glenn first met.  It was such a pleasure for us to film alongside, and truly so great to work with the team at Artistic Imagery!

Then it was on to Tendenza for their ceremony and reception!  This glamorous, industrial chic venue by Cescaphe Event Group features exposed brick, stainless steel, modern chandeliers, spectacular uplighting and lots of high-style urban appeal! Glenn was awe-struck as he watched Carly walk up the aisle to meet him with her parents by her side.  The couple wrote their own wonderfully personalized vows, their sincere promises to each other, and recited them before their family and friends.  It was such an emotional and touching ceremony.  At the conclusion, Rev. Bob Devine made it official and pronounced Carly and Glenn ‘husband and wife’!

The reception continued there at Tendenza, where Carly and Glenn’s arrival was announced to the cheers of their guests and an exciting sparkler salute!  The couple proceeded then to the center of the room for their first lively and romantic dance together.  Later in the evening, we were glad to capture the heartfelt moments when Carly and Glenn shared lovely dances with their parents before dinner was served.  Then, the dance floor opened again to all their guests who were eager to get out there and dance the night away!  DJ Jason Roy definitely rocked the house that night!

It was so wonderful to have the opportunity to film this beautiful couple and to share in their magical wedding day!  Congratulations to Carly and Glenn!

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Photographer:  Artistic Imagery – Fairless Hills, PA

Floral Design:  Beautiful Blooms – Philadelphia, PA

Hair Stylist:  Flawless Finish Artistry – Philadelphia, PA

Makeup Artist:  Ashley Marie Makeup Artistry – Ashley Bohl – Blackwood, NJ

Wedding Dress:  Kitty Chen Couture

Entertainment:  DJ Jason Roy – Philadelphia, PA

Cake:  Cescaphe Event Group – Philadelphia, PA

Officiant:  Reverend Bob Devine – West Chester, PA

Venue:  Tendenza – Philadelphia, PA

Accommodations:  Hotel Monaco – Philadelphia, PA

 

January 19th, 2018

by Kristi Chapman

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Classic Cakes // Tall, Traditional Wedding Cakes

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After quite a few years of seeing unique dessert offerings such as doughnuts, cupcakes and pies substituted for the wedding cake, the traditional cake is back in! Experts are saying we should expect to see a return to the prototypical wedding cake for many more weddings in 2017.

Cakes stacked in three or four tiers (or even more to serve the largest guest lists!) mainly in classic white buttercream with just the right amount of refined embellishment are what this year’s brides and grooms are requesting.  And it’s easy to see why… these wedding cakes are time-honored and appreciated by everyone, fit perfectly with every style of wedding and are easy to dress up with subtle hints of your wedding theme or colors.

Tall, tiered white cakes also are the perfect medium for adding very imaginative, dramatic touches to a wedding reception. Everything from fresh flowers to fondant lace appliqués to jewelry or even feathers are stunning when graced along multiple tiers and make breathtaking statements on display.

In addition to so many wonderful bakeries in our area, we’re lucky to have two local wedding venues who always craft such gorgeous classic cakes!  The Merion and all the venues owned and managed by Cescaphe Event Group have renowned pastry chef teams that create the highest quality and most beautiful custom wedding cakes around.  Need examples?  Be sure to check out Sarina and Richard’s elegant wedding event at the Merion, Olivia and Justin’s beautiful wedding at Tendenza and Kaitlyn and Michael’s glamorous Down Town Club wedding for just a few of these delightful and delectable desserts!

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February 17th, 2017

by Kristi Chapman

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The Finishing Touch // Wedding Ceremony Aisle Décor

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We know that the powers that be at some ceremony locations simply do not allow couples using their facility to adorn their ceremony aisle with decorations.  They have their own very valid reasons for setting strict rules and restrictions.  However if you’ve booked your wedding ceremony at a location that does, by all means dress it up!  Adding decorative touches truly adds to the ambiance and accentuates the romance of the wedding ceremony.  It brings in even more formality to a very formal, solemn event.

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January 27th, 2017

by Kristi Chapman

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Happy 1st Anniversary! // Olivia + Justin

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It’s unbelievable that it’s been a year already since Olivia and Justin were married!  Their beautiful wedding took place at Cescaphe Event Group’s Tendenza in Philadelphia.  We were so happy to travel with the wedding party around the streets of Philadelphia to the city’s historic sites to capture video before their ceremony began.  And we just love how Cescaphe provides a wonderful sparkler salute as their couples enter the reception!  It was an elegant and romantic wedding never to be forgotten.  Happy 1st Anniversary to Olivia and Justin!

 

June 12th, 2016

by Kristi Chapman

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Put it in Neutral // Neutral Wedding Colors

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If you follow interior design trends, you might have noticed that in the last few years, neutral tones have taken over.  While still a beautiful design choice, pops of very bright colors have taken a back seat to an overall white, ivory, taupe or soft, silvery gray palette.  Well, this design trend isn’t Read more

April 12th, 2016

by Kristi Chapman

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The Naked Truth // Three Wedding Cake Trends

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Today’s wedding cakes are true standouts.  While a white multi-tiered cake is still one of the most popular choices for brides and grooms, modern bakeries are catering to more unique interests in cake shapes, sizes, colors and adornments.  Check out our past posts on projection mapping, ice cream wedding cakes or even wedding cupcakes for a taste of some of the more interesting and uncommon options.  Whatever style you choose, you can’t really go wrong with your wedding cake or dessert choice!

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March 22nd, 2016

by Kristi Chapman

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