The parties in Donielle Warren’s portfolio are as varied as they are spectacular: a multiday Ethiopian celebration for CNN anchor Rahel Solomon, a Japanese–Indian fusion celebration at the Bellevue Hotel, a Hindu and Jewish union at Bartram’s Garden, a Liberian American soiree at the Switch House — all lushly layered, thoughtfully designed, and expertly executed. Read More »
A maximalist tablescape that melds punchy colors, textures and patterns that shouldn’t work together but do. A place-card flower garden from which guests pluck their reception seating assignments. A cake suspended in a macramé hanger. These are a few of the ways the Chadds Ford-based boutique planning studio ensures that you (and your guests) are delighted by every aspect of your celebration. We’ve seen couples’ reactions to the results — you’ll be impressed, too. Read More »
Whether she’s transforming an Ambler coffee shop’s outdoor garden into a rustic wedding venue or staging a flamenco-filled ceremony and reception at a villa in Spain, Andi Schilawski isn’t afraid of a challenge. In fact, she prefers unconventional settings for the exchange of vows, often pulling velvet loveseats and mobile champagne carts from Collection by Musa, the event furniture rental company she opened in 2022. The East Falls planner also stands out for her graphic-design skills. Read More »
This seven-year-old planning and design firm handles just about every detail. Want someone to tackle your to-do list? No problem. Have a vision but don’t know where to start? The no-nonsense team will tell you what works (or doesn’t) and style a modern, approachable Big Day, from the stationery to the after-party. They’ve also worked COVID miracles: In about a month, they transformed a tractor-storage barn into a romantic venue for an elopement on NYE. Read More »
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