From Wedding Planner, Danielle Pasternak
Wedding planning tips, resources, and inspiration
More of my Favorite Pennsylvania Wedding Venues
These are my personal favorites and at the top of my list for many different reasons. I have to note that there are HUNDREDS of venues throughout the Eastern Pennsylvania region, but these are the ones that the DPNAK team has recently worked at and loved.
Burying the Bourbon: An Interesting Wedding Tradition, To Say The Least
A few months ago, we celebrated Amy and Joe’s Brookside Country Club wedding on a lovely spring day in the Lehigh Valley. Alison Conklin Photography was there to capture every amazing moment, including when our bride and groom “unburied” their bottle of bourbon.
“Why did they do this?” you might ask. Well, let me tell you.
How To: 5 Event Details That Will Make A Big Impact
As a wedding planner, I believe there are ways to incorporate details into your day that will make a big impact with your guests and add to the overall experience of your event. Some are small and inexpensive and others are a bit bigger, but all of these items can be done to some capacity on most wedding budgets.
Venue Coordinators vs. Wedding Coordinators: There IS a difference
There is a common misconception that if your wedding venue provides a venue coordinator, then you do not need to hire you own wedding coordinator. Well, in 95% of cases, I have to say that this is false. A venue coordinator is the NOT the same as a wedding coordinator.
What To Wear: The Morning Of Your Wedding
I’m willing to bet that you’re putting a LOT of thought into what you’re going to be wearing on your wedding day. But chances are, you might not have considered what you’re going to be wearing BEFORE jumping into that outfit. And while you’re more than welcome to wear whatever feels most “you” on your wedding day, I wanted to share two great options for you and your wedding party to look super-chic and function appropriately.
Wedding Vendor Tips: An Easy Guide of Who To Tip, How Much and When
Figuring out your wedding vendor tips will be one of the last to-do’s on your wedding planning checklist, but a tricky task to figure out nonetheless. Use this Wedding Vendor Tips guide to determine who you need to tip, how much and when you should give them a tip. Complete with some helpful, expert tips below.
What I’m Loving: First Looks with Dad
“First Looks” is a term in the wedding industry when you see and take photos with your partner before your ceremony on the wedding day. Many couples opt to do this to shake out some nerves, spend more time together, and maximize photo time.
Getting Ready On Your Wedding Day: 6 Things To Remember
Getting ready on your wedding day is going to be one of the craziest times of your life. And I want to share some tips with you to start your day off right. Most of these tips are for the gals that will be busy getting hair and makeup done, but there’s also some tips in here for the dudes that (trust me) you do NOT want to forget.
How to be a Great Host: 4 Ways to Knock Your Wedding Guests Socks Off
You will always hear me say that your wedding is the first time you officially host an event as “married partners”. So it’s important to keep your guests in mind when you are planning your wedding weekend events.
Top 5 Favorite Pennsylvania Wedding Venues from 2015
Each year, we have the pleasure of working at some awesome places. For 2015, I wanted to share my top five favorite Pennsylvania wedding venues with you.
How To: Make a Great First Impression in your Inquiry
When you’re searching for your team of wedding professionals (photographer, florist, baker, DJ, caterer, etc.) and you finally find that person or company who feels like they may be a good fit for what you need, it’s then time to send them a message.
The Biggest Wedding Planning Mistakes You Can Make
Obviously, LIFE is about making mistakes and learning from them, but you probably don’t plan on having another wedding any time soon, so it’s best to learn from other people’s wedding planning mistakes in this case.
Two Uncommon, Ridiculously Adorable and Alternative Ceremony Readings
If you’re having a non-traditional wedding, but still want to incorporate a reading into your ceremony, there are some heartfelt and amazing alternative ceremony readings out there. We’ve heard poems, song lyrics, and short stories. Everything from Dr. Seuss to Shakespeare.
Wedding Budget: Why the Guest List is “EVERYTHING”
Just about anywhere you look, when it comes to planning your wedding budget, every one will tell you that your guest list is EVERYTHING. While it certainly doesn’t affect every single aspect of your wedding, it does play a major role in your bottom line.
Top Tips for Giving a Wedding Toast from Wedding Pros
Giving a toast can be an honor, but absolutely terrifying. These wedding toast tips from fellow pros are a great starting point.
Dealing with Parents and Wedding Planning
Today, I want to talk about something a little different. Something that’s a hard thing to talk about. But something that I see most of my clients work through in some capacity: Parents.
Wedding RSVPs: Three Ways To Ensure A Quick Response From Your Guests
We know how exciting it is to plan a wedding. And we know the rush you get when you officially send out your invitations. And then we also know the utter frustration you feel when some people JUST. DON’T. RSVP.
Four Tips for Busy Brides
Let’s face it. We don’t really know any brides that aren’t “busy brides”, but alliteration is fun. And we love talking about ways to make the whole wedding planning process a lot more fun, simple, easy to navigate and memorable (but in a good way).
