Real Talk
Real Talk: After My Breakthrough COVID Case, I Decided to Require Vaccination Proof at My Wedding
Back in July, we gave you the second update from Allie Beik of Polka Dot Events as she prepped for her sustainably driven Globe Dye […]
How Influencer Dani Maiale Spotlighted Her Bridesmaids at Her Tropical-Paradise-Themed Shower
Like weddings, bridal showers can take many different forms depending on your personal style. In the case of fashion influencer and bride-to-be Danielle Maiale’s Pink […]
Real Talk: Now That COVID Restrictions Are Lifted, Everyone Is RSVPing “Yes!”
In February, we chatted with Philly wedding planner Allie Beik of Polka Dot Events about her own Big Day as she preps for the October […]
We Exchanged Vows at Home Then Rented Out Vernick Wine for a Private Dinner for Two
Since March of last year, weddings throughout Philly have been upended by the COVID-19 pandemic as countless couples have had to rethink their journeys to […]
We Got Vaccinated on Our 31st Wedding Anniversary
On February 24th, 1990, Suzanne, now 59, and Karl (a.k.a. Kip) Salus, 66, were married at St. John’s Catholic Church in Elkins Park. It was […]
How One Philly Wedding Planner Is Prepping for Her Own Big Day Amid COVID-19
When it comes to planning a wedding, Allie Beik of Polka Dot Events has a system. She knows what comes first. She knows what […]
Real Talk: We Chose Diamond Engagement Bands Because Rings Have No Gender
What’s in a ring? Quite a bit, but you knew that already. Engagement bands and wedding rings symbolize your lasting commitment to your partner, and […]
Real Talk: How We Pulled Off Our Festive Parade to Our Block-Party Reception in West Philly
Kate Steiker-Ginzberg and Lucas Iberico Lozada may have met in Brazil, but their hearts are in Philadelphia. So they chose to bring a bit of the […]
We Self-United With a Small Group in Fairmount Park, Then Held a Traditional Ceremony in California Later
Viet-Thi Ta and Brian Chan might have met in San Francisco, but Philly is where their heart is — and where it made most sense […]
Real Talk: We Traded a Big Wedding for a 15-Day Adventure Elopement on Vancouver Island
Northern Liberties couple Keenan Corrigan and Matt Leonard knew they wanted to get married, but they didn’t want to have a “wedding,” so to speak. […]
Coronavirus Wedding Diaries: We Planned Our Independence Park Ceremony in Under 15 Minutes
The coronavirus crisis has upended life in Philly (and across the country) in more ways than we can count. With the strictest guidelines focused on […]
This Blogger’s “Will You Be My Bridesmaid?” Brunch Is Very Pretty—And Very Extra
We love it when a bride throws a party for her bridesmaids. It shows that she cares, and appreciates how much work being a bridesmaid […]
I’m the Bride, But I Threw a Bridal Shower for My Friends
Sarah Alderman, owner and photographer at AGP Collective, knew she didn’t want to have a typical bridal shower — so she invented her own. Her […]
I Had Major Brain Surgery Before My Wedding. Here’s How I Handled Everything.
Katrina Schmidt and Colin Preston met as students at Villanova. Theirs is a powerful love story of resilience while facing a critical illness. The bride needed several brain […]
My Husband is Legally Blind. Here’s How That Changed How We Planned Our Wedding
Here at Philadelphia Wedding, we’re sharing “Real Talk” wedding planning stories — tales from real Philadelphians on the unique ways they planned their weddings. Up today: Brandon Moore, 34, […]