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Friday, June 13, 2014

Feature Friday : Inviting Your Dog to Your Wedding

Introducing Feature Friday!!! Every Friday check on our Blog for our newest post featuring recent weddings, local vendors and venues and much, much more!

For our first Feature Friday we have decided to do a post about two of our favorite things! DOGS AND WEDDINGS!

A dog is a person’s best friend. For those of you who love your furry friends just as much as we do, this blog post is for you! There are many ways to include your dog in to your wedding day. You can add them to your engagement pictures, wedding day photos, or even have them in your wedding! Although there are things to consider when including your canine friend in your big day. A huge thing to check out before deciding to include your pet in the wedding is if the venue permits dogs on their property.

Check out these Venues that we've worked at in the past that love dogs too :)

TheDuportail House
The Barn on Bridge
Rosebank Winery

Another thing to consider is your pet’s personality and how they are around other people. It is great to have a friendly dog but if they will be participating in your big day, you have to make sure they won’t become overwhelmed. A great suggestion would be to have a familiar family member or friend who is able to watch your dog before and after the ceremony. Having someone take him or her home early is a good idea too, they will be wiped out!! That way, you can enjoy your big day!

This cutie was a recent bride's dog that snuck into a few
photos while the bride was getting ready sporting an adorable bow tie!(Brad Ross Photography)

Check out a few other ideas we found on Pinterest!

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You may choose not to include your pet in your wedding day, but you can still include them in your engagement or wedding photos!

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Including your dog on your wedding day can be something unique and special at your wedding. Don’t forget to bring your pet to the groomer so they can look almost as great as you on your wedding day!

Happy Planning!!
The Team at Something Blu Weddings and Events

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Thursday, September 19, 2013

Alexis + Chris :: June 7th, 2013

The Happy Couple

They say rain on your wedding day is good luck for the bride and groom, right? Well Alexis and Chris couldn’t have been luckier… Not only did it pour the entire day of their wedding, they were clearly the happiest two people in the world that day. From the moment you set eyes on Alexis and Chris you could tell they were great, easy-going people. Most brides would be devastated over an outdoor wedding that got poured on and had to be moved inside but Alexis was so relaxed about the whole situation.

The Rosebank Winery was a beautiful venue with a gorgeous ballroom for the ceremony and reception. JPG Photography captured the entire evening so magnificently, from the endless smiles on the bride and groom’s faces to the little details of the wedding party and the night spent dancing away with friends and family.

The gorgeous ballroom at the Rosebank Winery

Because the wedding had to be held completely inside, Plan B was in place so there were reception tables lined up on the sides of the ceremony space, which would then be transformed into the reception. But even with all these other tables all eyes were on the happy bride and groom as they said “I do.” But how could you take your eyes off them? Alexis’ dress was a gorgeous, all lace dress and Chris couldn’t stop smiling at his new wife.

Alexis' stunning, lace dress

When the ceremony had ended and cocktail hour began we rushed around to change over the ceremony space to the reception space but not before we got the bride

and groom drinks. Upon delivering Alexis the drink her husband had requested for her she replied “Oh yea, a husband. I have one of those now!”

The pile of umbrellas to keep the guests dry

It was quite a fast-paced switch from ceremony to reception while the caterers helped us set up the 23 guest tables with milk glass vases with beautiful flowers from Ye Old Yardley Florist, candles, table numbers, and, of course, table settings. The room transformed as the rain continued to pour outside but the inside was so cozy and full of laughter from the guests and wedding party that no one seemed to notice the dreary, gray day outside or the pile of umbrellas at the door.

The reception began with speeches from the groom’s two brothers, Ron and Shawn, and the bride’s best friend, Liz. The guests laughed along with them and then the tears started when the bride danced with her father while her brother, Craig sang their father-daughter dance. As the announcements and introductions were ending the buffet dinner provided by Sweet Lucy’s Smokehouse BBQ opened and the food was delicious. There was pulled pork, beef brisket, smoked salmon, macaroni and cheese, and some of the best mashed potatoes we’ve ever had. Along with the yummy food, there were drinks served at the bar with paper straws in the wedding colors that were almost too cute for words.

The dance floor was always full of guests having a great time!

The night was danced away by all the guests and the DJ, Mitch from Pure Energy Productions, had everyone up on their feet to join the happy bride and groom to celebrate their day. Being able to be a part of such a fun, close knit wedding was an amazing experience and what the day lacked in sunshine, the bride and groom made up for in smiles and laughter.

There was not a time we looked at Alexis and Chris that they weren’t smiling from ear to ear. These two were clearly happy to be together forever in rain or shine, all that mattered to them was each other and the people they loved around them having a good time celebrating. Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs.!

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Lauren + Tim :: March 23rd, 2013

Lauren + Tim :: March 23rd, 2013

Let's start off by saying I had an instant connection with this couple. With the Bride's name also being Lauren but the Groom's last name being the same as mine too!! What are the odds!?

Spring had graced us with an absolute perfect day for Lauren and Tim's wedding day. With her mom and bridesmaids by her side, Lauren prepared for the day at Omni Hotel in downtown Philadelphia. Then amongst lots of laughs and a few tears the soon to be newlywed’s exchanged gifts before setting out for the ceremony at Old St. Joseph’s Church a few blocks away.

With the ceremony in one of the oldest churches in Philadelphia there was no doubt beauty abound. Vows were exchanged, first kisses were bestowed, and joy filled the air.

So when you think of a Center City Philly wedding you immediately think of all the logistics that go into getting everyone from one location to the next but the bride and groom were incredible and thought of this well in advance…the ceremony, pictures, reception, and hotel were all within, get ready for it…walking distance!!! Oh yeah, and since it was such a beautiful day we did just that!

Pictures were taken at Second Bank Park before heading to The Ballroom at the Ben where the bride and groom actually live – oh yeah forgot to mention that part; so clean up at the end of the evening was a breeze! As always we were right on time and the bride and groom arrived at cocktail hour with plenty of time to enjoy the scrumptious food and their delightful guests. They looked on as many complemented them on their unique guestbook puzzle that Tim’s aunt made!

The fantastic homemade guestbook puzzle!

The Ballroom was done up to the nines with beautiful floral provided by An Enchanted Florist at Skippack Village. The tables were adorned with favor cards by Little Women Design informing guests that a donation had been made in their honor to the American Cancer Society – so selfless!

The reception was held inside the beautiful Ballroom at the Ben Franklin House

Introductions were made, speeches were given and first dances followed – not a dry eye was to be found. Then before we knew it the party was in full swing and the 9 piece band, Second Vision, made sure of it, they were rocking!

The cake by Termini Bakery alone was beautiful but Lauren and Tim went above and beyond and had not just a dessert bar but a full on dessert room! Debi Parker Photography and Blossom Productions were able to capture every magnificent second of it in both stills and video.

We were able to pull together all the details of this awesome fete with having only been hired two weeks prior with the help an amazingly organized Bride! The stress alleviations that we were able to provide were thoroughly appreciated and we were more than happy to just be a part of their day!

The happy couple. Congratulations Lauren and Tim!

Check out this amazing highlight from Blossom Productions!

Here is what Lauren had to say about working with us!

"The problem with this review is that there are no words to describe how incredibly thankful I am for Lauren and the Something Blu team. I decided to hire a day-of coordinator two weeks before my wedding

(if I could find someone willing to take the job so quickly).continue reading.."