Cettina and Bill – Wedding Date: July 3, 2009

Since launching Taylor Nicole Events, I've had the pleasure of being a part of many unique weddings. But Bill and Cettina's wedding was by far one of the most culturally authentic weddings that I've experienced to date.

The Italian themed wedding reception, held at the Aldie Mansion in Doylestown PA, honored the bride's heritage and ultimately her parents. From the ceremony to the reception there were many special touches reflecting the couples past, present and a glimpse of their future.

The following video features highlights from Bill and Cettina's wedding day provided by Therese Farrow of Therese Farrow Films in Egg Harbor Township, NJ captures the essence of this marriage and celebration better than any words on a page. It is also a reflection of two great people who are absolute joys to work with. I am so happy that I had the pleasure to meet them. Enjoy!

Therese Farrow Films: http://www.tfarrowfilms.com/

Whitney and Craig’s Wedding Date: May 23, 2009

Taylor Nicole Events was blessed to share and be a part of this lovely couple’s special day. Whitney and Craig were married on May 23, 2009 in Center City and were blessed to have family and friends travel from every corner of the US as well as Canada to attend. This pair of doctors chose the beautiful Church of Holy Trinity in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square for their wedding ceremony. The 150 year old church features beautiful semicircular archways, intricate wood working and a beautiful skylight in a gilded dome. Whitney and Craig exchanged vows in front of family and friends during a uniquely personal service. The bride’s only sister who was also the maid of honor, belted out a beautiful solo while the mother of the bride followed by mother of the groom were escorted down the aisle; joined hands and approached the altar to light the unity candles. Pint sized ushers greeted arriving guests and the ring bearer, who did an amazing job, barely reached the tops of the church pews. Whitney, a beautiful woman and stunning bride, was escorted down the aisle by her father, Dickie Daniels, as her groom waited anxiously. And in all of his anticipation, the groom tried to take her hand before the pastor could say, “Who gives this woman to be married”. Paying homage to Craig’s Jamaican upbringing, guests watched as the couple signed the marriage contract as part of the wedding ceremony. This couple’s choice of church not only provided a beautiful ceremony location but a unique Philadelphia setting for photos. The groom was able to share quality time in Rittenhouse Square prior to the wedding ceremony with his brothers who were co- best men and his groomsmen. We congratulate Whitney and Craig on their marriage and wish them many successful years to come!

Don’t Count on the Flake List!

Whether you are planning a grand event such as a wedding or something on a much smaller scale…don’t count on the flake list! The most important criteria to establish when planning an event are the budget and the guest list. After these are defined, they will influence countless decisions to come which include the event venue size and type, dinner menu selections, beverage service, rentals, entertainment and even dinner service. So you may be asking yourself, “What is the flake list?” and “How is it connected to these very important decisions?” The flake list is the term lovingly applied to the group of invitees that you’ve already assumed will decline. Most people comfortably embrace the idea that 10-20% of invited guests will decline with regrets due to a variety of reasons such as previous obligations or location. I believe that it is safe to expect that a flake list will begin to establish itself soon after the invitations have been mailed. However, it is extremely important not to make costly decisions based on a “flake” list overestimation. At the end of the planning journey and the commencing of an event, as the host, it would be very stressful to be forced to make last minute changes, if possible, and if not last minute bank runs as a result of decisions made based on a “flake” list overestimation. Be sure to have an open dialogue with your event planner regarding your “flake” list estimates, details such as holidays and travel costs do and will have an affect on the number of guests that respond with pleasure or decline regret. Plan smart and efficiently and don’t count on the flake list to make decisions that you couldn’t otherwise afford.

What is the true cost of an event planner?

All things being equal, in many cases hiring an event planner and/or wedding consultant will result in a net savings benefit for the host or hostess, furthermore, these savings are often significant enough to offset the consultant service fees. How is this possible you ask? The answer comes in the form of industry knowledge (florals [wholesale accounts], venues and vendors [procedures and fees], professional discounts [rentals and invitations] and bulk purchasing. Savings start in the low range of 10% and can go as high as 30% depending on the product. I pass each along to my contracted clients. For example, invitations can be a costly expense but it gives your guests insight into the type of affair they can expect to attend so as the host, you will want to put your best foot forward when choosing them. Check out the invitation selection on the Taylor Nicole Events website and as always they are discounted for our contracted clients. In addition to the monetary savings hiring a planner will eliminate wasted time and effort, alleviate stress and significantly increase the likelihood of you hosting a successful event. Give Taylor Nicole Events a call to see how we can help you host your next successful party and save you time and money in the process!!!

What is your Wedding Style…Does it compliment your Budget?

After the question has been popped and the answer given, the tears shed and the phone calls placed, what is the next step? Brides begin to envision their big day in its totality, Grooms envision the party and Parents envision celebrating with happy guests. How does one begin the process of marrying all of these ideas and thoughts together? It starts with your budget. Unquestionably, the budget is a crucial part of the planning process but after deciding on that magical number, how does one know if it will support your dream wedding? I advise couples on the financial realities of creating their big day and what their budget will support. I understand the costs related to a bride and groom’s selections and can also provide additional viable options that are well suited to “The Dream”. Listening to my clients and clearly understanding what’s most important to them allows me to properly allocate the funds within their budget. Additionally, my education, experience and knowledge of the planning process serve to avoid making costly mistakes while maximizing the budget throughout the entire planning process. Budget Creation & Management is included in some of our offered packages but can also be a stand alone service. Contact us today to see how we can help you have your dream wedding.

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