Real Talk
Live! Casino’s Wardrobe Manager on New York Fashion Week and Making Her Own Wedding Dress
Susie Benitez — the wardrobe manager at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia — has been very busy. Not only does she and her staff of […]
Real Talk: Here’s What I’ve Learned in the Year Since Saying “I Do”
Here at Philadelphia Wedding, we spend a lot of time talking about the months leading up to your Big Day — the planning, the venue, […]
Real Talk: Philly Bridal Designer Jovan O’Connor on What She’ll Wear to Her Wedding
Your attire is one of the most memorable parts of your wedding, so it’s only natural that many marriers choose to imbue it with a […]
Real Talk: I Was 36 Weeks Pregnant at Our Postponed Pandemic Reception
Last year, we shared with you the intimate Queen Village block-party wedding of Alicia Mucci and Kevin Montminy, who were forced to scrap their original […]
We Took Sunrise Photos at Philly Landmarks Then Self-United in Washington Square
Philly, we have to hand it to you. This city does a darn good job of showing up and looking sharp — despite it’s rep […]
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. […]