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From Wedding Planner, Danielle Pasternak
Wedding planning tips, resources, and inspiration
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Friedman Farms Wedding | Jaime and Jon
Jaime and Jon came to me with less than two months to go before their Friedman Farms wedding. I am SO beyond grateful that Jaime and Jon trusted me with every aspect of their day. Their wedding included a huge room flip because with their guest list size and pending rain storm, we knew we needed to have a solid rain plan for their outdoor ceremony.
![Vie Cescaphe Wedding | Anjali and Christophe](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a40a118a6182273e2c4d3f/1648837936242-VKHQP2254KN47288KF3O/Philadelphia-Wedding-Vie-Indian-Ceremony.jpeg)
Vie Cescaphe Wedding | Anjali and Christophe
Anjali and Christophe’s Vie Cescaphe Wedding in Philadelphia couple brought together a mix of Indian, French and Japanese traditions to create a day that was a perfect reflection of themselves for their guests.
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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.
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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.
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Podcast Co-Hosting, Bridal Shows and Award Season
Hi friends! 2016 is here and I’ve got some exciting updates to share from DPNAK HQ.
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Introducing: Put A Ring On It Podcast
Put A Ring On It Podcast is a podcast that will guide anyone planning a wedding through the decision-making process in a fun and conversational way.
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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.
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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.
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Montage Mountain Wedding: Wedding Film by Monelli Films
This beautiful film from Monelli Films was truly perfect for these two. Al managed to capture the spirit of the day, the beauty of Katelyn, and even had a very cool drone to capture all of those overhead shots.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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NEPA Wedding Planner Review: From Bethany and Sean’s Fiddle Lake Farm Wedding
Bethany and Sean’s Fiddle Lake Farm Wedding was full of nothing but love, friends and family members. Oh, and some AH-MAZING food. The DPNAK team had the utmost pleasure being part of their day last August and we are so honored/thrilled/ecstatic/humbled to share their kind words.
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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.