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/

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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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The saying goes, “There’s more than one way to skin a cat”. As a wedding and event planner I can tell you that there’s more than one way to have an elegant wedding. Let’s talk about dinner service. When the term “elegant” is paired with “dinner service” many people think of 4 or 5 diamond service at the most exclusive venues; personalized French Style service and having your dinner plated table side by servers of the highest standard. Can dinner service by any other standard be considered elegant as well? Better yet, what if the bridal couple’s vision is an elegant sit down dinner but the bride desires Continental cuisine and the groom wishes to have Indian cuisine (which may not work well with plating because of the sauciness of the cuisine)? Is there a middle ground? Faced with this dilemma your wedding planner should be able to offer some viable suggestions that meet the needs of both the bride and groom. Here are some options consider. Ask your wedding planner how to get it done! Have your wedding planner ask the caterer to modify an Indian dish so that it isn’t so saucy yet retain its flavor, making the cuisine conducive to plating. Now, you can offer your guests a choice of a pre-plated Continental meal, Indian meal or Vegetarian. WOW! During the cocktail hour, serve Indian Cuisine in an elaborate buffet presentation. Ask your planner how to take this suggestion up a notch or two and for dinner treat your guests to a pre-plated Continental Cuisine sit down dinner. Your wedding planner should also offer other suggestions such as a family style dinner service and if your budget allows, a table side plating service. After all wedding planners are cookie cutter mold breakers offering clients wedding services customized to their personal tastes and needs. Don’t stress…this is why we are here!