Submit your photo & get a planner – enter our contest!

So you have been planning for your wedding for months, but still can’t find the time to get everything done that you need. Of course your family and friends are helping as much as possible, however you could still use some more help. Why not hire a wedding planner? Well, its not in your budget, right? Worry no more – we are here to help! All you have to do is submit a photo and win! So many brides are on a tight budget and can’t afford the help they really need. We want to help you plan your dream stress free wedding day!

This contest is designed so you, the bride, can control the votes! Get your family, friends, co workers, neighbors, whoever to vote for you! This just may be the easiest contest you could enter! It’s simple, send us an engagement picture of you and your fiance, get the most ‘likes’ on Facebook and win! The winner will receive $1,000 off a full service package or $500 off day of and an Angela MALICKI swag bag! Second place will get $500 off any service/package  including invitations and third place will have a two hour consultation to jump start your plans!

Our clients, Joyce & Andrew, had a fabulous shoot with Sweetwater Portraits. The couple is having a September wedding at the Morris House Hotel.

In order to be a contestant, send us your photo, name, address and phone number to info@angelamalickievents.com. Once we receive your entry we will post your photo on our Facebook fan page so voting can begin. In order to ‘vote (like)’ a photo, you must first ‘like’ our fan page, then you will be able to ‘like’ a photo. If you are not familiar with Facebook, just ask someone who knows  – they can explain what ‘liking’ is to you. The photo with the most ‘likes’ by August 20th at 5pm will be our winner! Good luck!

xo
Ang, Ash & Mallory

UPTOWN Magazine launches new Wedding and Travel Issue, featured Angela MALICKI events. – Philadelphia Wedding and Event Planner – Angela MALICKI events

UPTOWN Magazine, a Niche Publication, who also Publishes the uber fab Philadelphia Style Magazine, has launched their first issue of UPTOWN weddings and travel. The exclusive issue features a recognizable reality bride from a show that I can not stop watching, The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Cynthia Bailey, if everyone can remember, showcased her super modern wedding dresss and flawless decor from her wedding. We were so excited to see that we were the only single planning company featured in this special issue.

Cynthia Bailey of the Real Housewives of Atlanta

xoxo

ang

Split-skis and Wedded Bliss, Celebrity Nuptuals of 2010 – Philadelphia Wedding and Event Planner – Angela MALICKI events

2010 is coming to an end, which means it is definitely time to recap the best weddings of the year and the unfortunate splits as well. Let’s first discuss the fabulous weddings that were my favorites in 2010: The super spunky, bad-mouthing, beautiful reality star, Bethanny Frankel wed Jason Hoppy last March at the Four Seasons Hotel in NYC. Her wedding was anything but traditional, with unique modern flare as the theme. Hillary Duff was another favorite. Her wedding was elegant, traditional and tastefully decorated. She looked absolutely stunning in her ivory colored mermaid fitted dress designed by Vera Wang. There were also a few extravagant, newsworthy weddings in the past year. A few of the winners in this category were Carrie Underwood, Katy Perry, and Nicole Richie. Underwood’s wedding was totaled at over $500,000, while Katy Perry had a week-long extravaganza in India. Nicole Richie’s December wedding was hosted at her famous father’s house, but what made her part of this newsworthy category was a special guest, an elephant! The social event of the summer was Chelsea Clinton’s wedding to Marc Mezvinsky. 400 of her friends and family came to watch her walk down the aisle wearing a Vera Wang dress in Rhinebeck, N.Y. A few other celebs that got married were Alanis Morrisette and Mario Treadway, Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green, Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem, and Anna Paquin and Steven Moyer. We can confidently say that weddings in 2010 were show-stopping! A few shocking splits also happened this past year. I was saddened to hear about Courtney Cox and David Arquette. They have been together for so long and although not officially divorced, they are separated. The most famous split of 2010 was Sandra Bullock and Jesse James. She not only became a super star actress and mother in 2010, but also had the most public and humiliating divorce of the year, maybe even the decade. Jesse cheated on her with not one, but allegedly, multiple tattooed women and currently is dating Kat Von D. Sandra definitely came out on top when exiting this marriage. Christina Aguilera recently checked out of her marriage to Jordan Bratman as did Eva Longoria with husband Tony Parker. The most recent splits to end 2010 are Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson – we never really heard much about that marriage anyway! Last, but certainly not least, – attention all Dexter fans! Yes, Jennifer Carpenter and Michael C. Hall filed for divorce, eloped and were only married for two years. Tear. So to conclude, 2010 was filled with fabulous, over the top weddings, but also brought a few shocking splits. Here’s hoping 2011 will bring even more extravagant weddings and fewer splits! One wedding we will sure not miss will be The Royal Wedding! The wedding will be taken place on April 29th, 2011 at Westminster Abbey. Details have yet to be disclosed on Kate’s dress, tiara, and who will be on the guest list! Have a great New Year!

2010 Celebrity Weddings

Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky

Married: July 31, 2010

Rhinebeck, New York

She Wore: Vera Wang

He Wore: Custom made Tux by Burberry

Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer

Married: August 21, 2010

Malibu, California

She wore: White halter neck-gown and Brian Atwood Shoes

He wore: Dark Armani Suit

Nicole Ritchie and Joel Madden

Married: December 11, 2010

Beverly Hills, California

She Wore: Marchesa

He Wore:

Katy Perry and Russell Brand

Married: October 24,2010

Rajasthan, India

She Wore: Traditional Indian Sari

He Wore: Traditional Indian

Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie

Married: August 14, 2010

Montecito, California

She Wore: Vera Wang

He Wore: Tom Ford

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz

Married: July 31, 2010

Corsica, France

She Wore: Vera Wang

He Wore: Tom Ford

Emily Blunt and John Krasinski

Married: July 10, 2010

Como, Italy

She Wore: Custom gown by Marchesa

He Wore: Black Suit

Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green

Married: June 24, 2010

Kona, Hawaii

She Wore: Armani Prive

He Wore: Emporio Armani

Calista Flockhart and Harrison Ford (FINALLY)

Married: June 15, 2010

Sante Fe, New Mexico

She Wore: White simple sundress

He Wore: Wrangler Jeans!

Bethanny Frankel and Jason Hoppy

Married: March 28, 2010

New York, New York

She Wore: Amsale

He Wore: Tom Ford

Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher

Married: July 10,2010

Greensboro, Georgia

She Wore: Monique Lhuillier

He Wore: Armani

Mena Suvari and Simone Sestito

Married: June 29, 2010

Vatican City,  Italy

She Wore: Alice + Olivia

a few others…

Actors

Kyla Weber and Vince Vaughn (The Wedding Crashers)

Emily Deschanel and David Hornsby (Bones)

Erin Kristine Ludwig and Ian Ziering (Original 90210)

Genevieve Cortese and Jared Padalecki (Supernatural)

Danneel Harris and Jensen Ackles (Supernatural)

Isla Fischer and Sacha Baron Cohen (Borat)

Clare Grant and Seth Green (Austin Powers)

Samantha Bryant and Colin Hanks (yes, this is Tom Hanks’ son)

Lara Embry and Jane Lynch (GLEE)

Jenna Fischer and Lee Kirk (The Office)

Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom (Pirates of the Caribean)

Tameka “Tiny” Cottle and T.I. (Tiny and Tina)

Kimberly Brook and James van der Beek (Dawson’s Creek)

Athletes

Khadijah Haqq and Bobby McCray

Julie Landrum and Paul Pierce

Andrea Hernandez and Chris Duhon

Lala Vasquez and Carmelo Anthony

Julie Lesicki and Jon Dorenbos (Philadelphia Eagles player)

Reality Stars

Candice Woodcock and John Cody (Survivor Cook Islands)

Brittany Berkowitz and Jesse Lenoir (Project Runway Designer)

Molly Malancy and Jason Mesnick (The Bachlor)

Mandy Mayhall and Jason Castro (American Idol – the guy with dreads)

Crystal Bowersox and Brian Walker (American Idol – the chick with the dreads)

Bring back the Vintage Glam – Philadelphia Wedding and Event Planner – Angela MALICKI events

Winter fashion/decor trends of this season is VINTAGE! Vintage inspired looks are sophisticated, yet trendy and chic at the same time. This is the answer for brides on a small budget or that fashionista channeling old hollywood glam. Family heirlooms as staple pieces enhance the theme of this Depression Era trend. Tea length dresses are also on trend for their versatility and help brides on a tight budget.

The color palette for winter is dark and flattering, bridesmaids will look amazing in rich colors like dark chocolate, charcoal gray, brick red, amazon green, mocha, and deep orange. These colors look great for the wedding but also be fabulous for other special occasions. What bridesmaid doesn’t love hearing that? Brides will also see a lot more soft fabrics such as tulle,lace, raw silks. Texture is an upcoming popular trend for bridal wear in 2010/2011.

Designers have created looks with over exhaturated necklines,hems and embellishments. This trend will not only be shown on gowns but also seen at their receptions. Textures like added ruffles, feathers, lace and jewels enhance the layering of fabrics on table linens will give heightened depth to each table-scape. Mixing heights, shapes, and sizes of tables will also be present this coming season.

Ang and Emily xoxo

photo credits:

dollface studio

sakura photography

Cut Arts

jean bean 1909 company

Cupcake + ALOT of Wine = go figure, it’s pretty good!

About a month a go I was invited to a great networking event hosted by Drexelbrook Catering, Cupcake Gourmet and Frank’s Wine Mart held at The Chestnut Club. At first I thought “Cupcakes and wine- this is a strange combo”. Much to my surprise, the pair were a match made in heaven! With cupcakes on the brain, I had to have this duo for my get together. I designed the dessert menu with five different flavors, paired beautifully with the perfect wine. I whipped out the pink KitchenAid and started baking, two days into the cupcakeapalooza – my kitchen looked as if Betty Crocker exploded everywhere! Viola! Perfectly decorated mini cupcakes placed beautifully on dessert trays and antique plates.

I first started with the yummy red velvet, my secret (ok not really) to a moist cupcake, I add a box of vanilla pudding. That really makes a difference in the consistency. I topped the cupcake with my own cream cheese frosting, then I added red sugar sprinkles.

For anyone that has been to one of my dinner parties, I always set the table with chargers, china and crystal. With the amount of guests, its easy to set up and break down.  If you do not have china or crystal, you can set your table up with what you already might have in your cabinet. Stick with a theme, mine was a Marie Antoinette inspired look.  Damask printed napkins pulled through a giant silk rose placed on top of the Wedgwood blue and baroque trim plate. Neatly placed on the gold textured charger. Each setting had a handwritten place card with my guests name.


Even though this GTG took place in November, I wanted to have flowers that reflected the theme. Pink garden roses and green filler placed in between tall taper candles on crystal holders

The pictures do not do these pretties justice. There were five different flavors including vanilla, chocolate, carrot cake, red velvet and lemon. Each flavor had a handwritten sign in front of the display. This is a nice touch for your guests to know, what kind are you serving.

This was a nice time to catch up with friends and enjoy a few cupcakes with wine!

ang xoxo

Wine that worked with the following cupcakes were

Sauvinon Blanc paired with Lemon cupcake w/ lemon frosting
Pinot Grigio paried with Carrot Cake w/cream cheese frosting topped with raisin
Chardonnay paired with Vanilla cupcake w/creamy vanilla frosting and semi glaze
Pinot Noir or Red Velvet paired with Red Velvet w/cream cheese frosting
Cabernet  paired with Chocolate cupcake w/ creamy milk chocolate frosting and semi glaze

Cream Cheese Frosting that will make you go MMMM….

1 stick of unsalted sweetcream butter

2 cups of powder sugar

2 – 3 tbs of milk

1 tsp of vanilla extract

In mixer or handheld mixer, whip butter until white and creamy, add milk and vanilla, mix together theroughly, add powder sugar. Mix well until frosty. Place in plastic container and cover until use.

For lemon frosting:

Same recipe as above just add 2 tbs of lemon juice

For Cream Cheese Frosting:

1 block of Philadelphia Cream Cheese

1 stick of unsalted sweetcream butter

2 cups of powder sugar

2 – 3 tbs of milk

1 tsp of vanilla extract

In mixer or handheld mixer, soften cream cheese until completely smooth,whip butter , add milk and vanilla, mix together theroughly, add powder sugar. Mix well until frosty. Place in plastic container and cover until use.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

Ahh Thanksgiving, the early rise of cooking the famous bird, setting the table with the “Good Stuff”, family coming over reminiscing about the good ol’days and the all the non-stop football games on the T.V. Memories. Most importantly, Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what matters to most – Being Thankful! We would like to thank all of our past and future clients for letting us be part of their special day and  ”their” memories. I, would like to thank my FABULOUS team, without them I could not do what I do with out them. The hours and dedication that they put into the designing and coordination, words can not describe my gratitude. Also, AME’s new addition, Zeke, our graphic design assistant has been a blessing with his talent and patience. I can not thank you enough. To all the talented and amazing professionals that we have worked with and will be working with, you have made our job exciting and fun, most important of all, the friendship that was gained afterwards.Lastly, my husband and family. You have been a great support through the years with advice and business succession. You constantly keep me focused on doing what I do best-designing.

To everyone  - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!

PS Happy Birthday to the other love of my life, titus ,our miniature schnauzer xoxo

AHHH , Letterpress!

As a graphic designer I love many things, and of them is fabulous paper. Especially heavy cardstock –  with a letterpress print. I finally have the chance to post a few images of my cards that I designed myself and printed by one of my business partners that I love – my secret! Since starting my company, I have gone through several cards and colors. Every time I had a networking event I always had some new card, “OMG Ang another card” I just wasn’t happy. Finally, enough was enough. For our clients, we offer a variety of printing services including Letterpress, Therm,Flat and Metal printed materials. I know metal, crazy right. So think of us for your printing needs, including invites.

Cards were printed both sides with my custom colors. I totally fell in love when I saw them. Once you go letterpress, you’ll never go back- to what you had that is!

My cards had to be different and the thickness had to be like no other. So I selected a 220 Lb Crane stock in Solar White – Yum