Showing posts with label germantown cricket club. Show all posts
Showing posts with label germantown cricket club. Show all posts

Thursday

Wish Upon A Wedding Philadelphia-Your chance to give back!



One of the most rewarding parts of being in the special events industry, aside from the relationships formed, is the ability to make our client's event dreams come true. As an advocate of giving back, I'm extremely proud to announce our support and involvement in Wish Upon A Wedding Philadelphia.

Wish Upon a Wedding is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization that provides weddings and vow renewals to couples facing terminal illness or other serious life-altering circumstances, regardless of sexual orientation. Often, couples facing such situations do not have the energy, time, money, or resources needed to plan their wedding. The organization takes care of all the details, offering couples a chance to relax and enjoy a very special day while surrounded by the love of their closest family and friends.

We have been extremely fortunate thus far and received a huge amount of support from our local colleagues at the Chapter launch party last month. As we continue to grow the organization, will continue to ask for your support. The best part, rather you are a wedding professional or not, there are many ways to get involved in this organization.

Since there were many people who did not get to join us for the launch party, we are having a meet and greet at Germantown Cricket Club, next Tuesday March 1st, so you can learn more about the organization and how you can get involved!

The Club is located at 411 West Manheim Street Philadelphia, PA 19144 and is truly a remarkable space to tour if you have never been.

This informal meet and greet will be a great time for you to chat with the board members one-on-one to discuss and address any questions you may have. A brief presentation will also be made highlighting some of the work done by other chapters across the country.

Please RSVP to this event posting on Facebook or to our Chapter President at: philadelphiapresident@wishuponawedding.org so we know how many to expect!

Hope to see you there!

Wednesday

Germantown Cricket Club

Last week I had the privilege of being invited for a private tour of Germantown Cricket Club in Philadelphia. My 10/16 groom Kerry, insisted that I come and see the space as he knew that I would be wowed, and I must say, he did not disappoint.

Founded in 1854, the country club boasts many activities including tennis, squash, swimming, bowling, cricket and fitness, situated on 14 acres in Germantown. On the drive up, I kept saying to myself, there's no way there's anything back here, and then I saw it. A fabulously gated country club, tucked away like a gem in a box. Awesome find.

The Director of Catering & Banquet Services, Chris, took me on a tour of the Clubhouse which accommodates up to 230 people,as well as the Clarke, Manheim and Executive rooms which are perfect for more intimate affairs. The ballroom has an amazing stage and an enclosed brick porch which overlooks the grounds. They also have a little secret tucked away on the lower level-a bowling alley. Bowling!

My favorite part of the tour, the poolside area, where the Club hosts private parties as well. Well, that and the bowling alley. I also had the opportunity to meet the chef personally and sample the menu, which is amazing.

If you're looking for a unique venue in the Philadelphia area, with the feel of the city and the privacy of the suburbs, I'd definitely recommend the club. They have somehow mastered the art of catering to the more intimate side of events and eliminating the cookie cutter feel of many of the local venue.

And because posts are better with pictures, feast your eyes on these...

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Ballroom
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Centerpieces (included in the package)
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View from the covered patio


Happy Wednesday