A Planner Plans: The Venue

Picking a venue was one of the easiest decisions in the planning process thus far. Shortly after "I will" and realizing we were not leaving the states, I knew the location.

Last Memorial Day weekend I had the honor of planning the wedding of Jennifer & Colby . As I stood in the room and watched the couple do their first dance as husband and wife, I whispered to my Assistants "If I ever get married, this is where it will be". Fast forward 19 months from that date and that wish will come true.

As a planner, you're exposed to so many phenominal venues in the area. From large to small, extravagent to modern and chic. You know the ins and outs of every single location down to the state of the restrooms. How's a girl to choose?

The feel we are going for with our wedding is more relaxed, more contemporary and more us. I am by no means a traditional bride and I definitely struggle with incorporating the traditional elements with a more modern twist, as do many of my couples. The Hyatt offers the perfect compromise for a chic and convenient location accessible to many of our guests, 70% who will be travelling for the event.

More than anything, I want our wedding to be honest. An honest reflection of our love. Honest reflection of our committment and an honest portrayal of who we are as individuals and who we aspire to be as a couple. I enjoy understated sophistication. I love anything from bcbg, a good pair of jeans and a comfy pair of uggs. Mr. Charming is definitely laid back. He's an athlete by nature and just a very genuine "good guy". Stuffy is not us, neither is overstated and over the top.



This is the actual ballroom where our wedding ceremony and reception will take place. I can't WAIT to incorporate POSH "touches" in the space!


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Its Pefect.

The ever so talented Tim Sudall of Video One Productions put together a video of some weddings at our venue, feast your eyes on this:

Hyatt Regency Penns Landing Philadelphia by Tim Sudall Video One Productions from Video One - Tim Sudall on Vimeo.

Riverfront hotel, amazing food (more on that to come), and a view of the most spectacular fireworks show in the city-yes please!

babycakes love!

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Someone pinch me. I must be dreaming!

Refined sugar free, gluten free, soy free, vegan...desserts. Not just any desserts, I'm talking cupcakes,cookies,brownies and pies that look as delectable as they taste!

Babycakes NYC, the brainchild of Erin Mckenna, is a full service bakery specializing in gluten, wheat, dairy, egg and soy free products. Featured in the media in magazines such as "O, Elegant Bride,InStyle, Modern Bride and House & Garden" these sweet treats have pleasured the taste buds of vegans and non-vegans alike.

Best of all, we're fortunate enough to have the bakery right here in our backyard in my hometown of New York City. If you're not local however, no worries, they do deliver.

Menu planning is often a challenge when you have a couple where one of the partners follows a strict eating regime. As a relative of a strict vegan, and a Coordinator who has had her fair share of the "food talk" with our couples, I certainly understand. What a wonderful way to infuse a vegan aspect into your special event and show your better half that you are making an effort to recognize how important their beliefs are to you. Compromising over brownies, gotta love it!

I'm Back!

I'm back!!! Back to blogging, back to normal and BACK TO WORK!!!! Taking leave was great as I truly got to bond with the baby, however, it was not all "play" and no work.

My first order of business today was a meeting with my Bride for September 8th, whose is planning an amazing dessert reception at the Trenton War Memorial in Trenton, New Jersey.

If you want an unbelievable Venue in the heart of New Jersey, this space is definitely one for consideration. Typically used as a Concert Hall, the Venue offers a 4,000 (yes, 4,000) square foot ballroom with the option to rent the adjacent stage to expand your seating area inside. My favorite part of this unique find...the gorgeous stairwell at the front of the building which can be used for hosting your cocktail hour or even a romantic outdoor ceremony.

I've attached a few pictures of the stairwell as well as the view from the top of the stairs (imagine minus the cars in the parking lot...)