Table of Contents: Philadelphia Wedding
Spring/Summer 2009

Features

You are cordially invited to be as creative as you like with your invitations.
Diana & Scott Booren, June 20, 2008, Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia, Philadelphia
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Emelia & Jay Bachman, May 18, 2008, Appleford, Villanova
The season’s sweetest confections come in fresh, baby-soft hues
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Departments

Made cool by the glamazons of the Roaring ’20s, Art Deco style is still fresh for Big Day baubles.
Montego Bay offers a honeymoon filled with white-sand beaches, spicy local cuisine and luxe resorts — meaning you’ll never have to worry about a t’ing
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Get away to this lush island resort where the thrills are built in
Tuck away on exclusive Parrot Cay for a quiet honeymoon filled with peace and luxury
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Ta-ta, terry cloth! This boho-chic ensemble is perfect for white-sand strolls and super-swanky pool scenesView the slideshow here.
A look at our favorite showstopping trends of the seasonView the 'Best Dressed' slideshow here.
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Let him show his edgy side with these modern-meets-classic accoutrements — a winning combination of formal and funView the 'Boyish Charm'...
To give your wedding a clean, modern and oh-so-French look, try the most classic color pairing we know: black and whiteView the 'Parisian Chic'...
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Take a cue from the screen sirens of the ’30s and ’40s when it comes to glamming up your wedding in Old Hollywood style Click here...
Fun, frilly, girly details like ruffles and bows will give you a wedding-day look that’s feminine and flirtyView the 'Thrilling Frills'...
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These treats from Rittenhouse’s recently opened cupcake-only bakery, Brown Betty Petite (an offshoot of NoLibs’ ever-popular Brown Betty...
 

Other

Mark Kingsdorf tells us how to ask your bridesmaid — ever-so-nicely, of course — if she can please cover up that tat.
Question: I have quite a few out-of-town guests coming in for my wedding, but I’d really like the rehearsal dinner to be just our immediate...
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Sorry, you don’t have a year. But we do have 5 smart tips for the making the job more manageable.
Now that you’ve unpacked those honeymoon bags, climbing into your brand new marital bed can reveal some discomfiting truths about your...
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Question: We’re having our reception at a big, fancy hotel in Center City — are we obligated to pay for our guests’ parking? Answer:...
The Philadelphia area is packed with gorgeous options for an outdoor wedding — here are just a few of our faves …CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE...
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Question: We're not having any young children at our wedding (except for our nieces and nephews in the bridal party), but I just got an RSVP back from...
View the “Short & Sweet” slideshow from our current issue We here at PW love, love, love, the playful, gorgeous, short frocks...
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Question: My soon-to-be brother-in-law tends to get a little rowdy at parties, especially when there's an open bar. How can I make sure he doesn't get...
Take your wedding day look to new heights with higher-hemlined frocks that are a touch flirty, a bit playful, yet completely sophisticatedPhotography...
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Required Reading  Philadelphia Wedding editor Carrie Denny offers even more nuptial advice in her new book, The Bride’s Instruction Manual:...
Van Cleve Goes BridalThe Wedding Pavilion — the months-old annex of the Main Line’s eveningwear go-to — houses a photographer,...
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When selecting the Flowers for your wedding day, choose them as you would your produce: Go for what’s in season. Your gorgeous arrangements will...
With flowing silhouettes, soft fabrics and delicate details, the goddess-like styles of the season capture all the romance of your dayView the...
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