Katrina + Scott – Crystal Tea Room – Philadelphia Wedding and Event Planner – Angela MALICKI events

Back in May, Trina and Scott wed on the perfect Saturday afternoon. We met the couple last year over the summer and we were excited to assist them with their planning process. The wedding day started out at the Downtown Marriott, with Trina and the girls fresh from Ettore with hair and make up completed, sipping on champagne and ready to slip into their dresses. The bridemaids wore beautiful purple Bill Levkoff dresses that matched perfectly with the wedding color palette.

Ashley and the bridesmaid’s assisted Trina, as she stepped into her stunning Maggie Sottero Gown. (After purchasing her gown, Trina handed Scott a bridal magazine and had him choose a gown that he might like, and ironically, he chose that very one – it was meant to be!)  Her look was completed with her something borrowed, her mothers diamonds. Absolutely fabulous!

Kevin York, owner of Kevin York Photography and his team documented their entire event and captured many special moments. My favorite, the reveal. The couple met in the lobby at the Marriott by the escalators, it was such a touching moment seeing their reaction to each other for the first time.  Kevin and the couple decided to head to the Art Museum for group pictures. They rented a few buses from Philadelphia Trolley Works to take them around the city – a wedding party bus of their own!

After portraits, we headed to Tenth Presbyterian Church for the ceremony. Trina had a surprise for all - a horse and carriage brought her and her father to the church which later the new couple rode in. The ceremony took place in this gorgeous church which was filled with family and friends. It was smooth sailing from here. The bridal party looked amazing walking down the aisle, the moment we all been waiting for. Trina and her dad walking down the aisle, she looked like a princess!

Once ceremony was over, the buses shuttled all guests to the Wanamaker Building, where the reception took place in the breath-taking Crystal Tea Room. If you never have been to this venue, please make your way down there during the holidays. You will LOVE it! The room looked spectacular, Carl Alan designed all the centerpieces consisting of orchids, roses, hydrangea and other seasonal flowers. Something that I loved with their seating was the two large family tables that seated sixteen. This is a great idea especially for those larger families that you don’t want to break up.

Cocktail hour was kicking, Jason, owner of Synergetic Sounds, kept the music at a perfect tempo while guests enjoyed the delicious hor’dorves and sipping on the couples signature drink.

Professionals that took part in this fabulous wedding:

Planner – Angela MALICKI events - Ang, Ashley, Cindy

Photographer – Kevin York Photography

Videographer – Doug Rivers Video

Ceremony – Tenth Presbyterian Church

Reception – Crystal Tea Room

Florist – Carl Alan Designs

Entertainment - Synergetic Sounds

Transportation – Philadelphia Trolley Works

Dress – Maggie Sottero

Bridemaids - Bill Levkoff

Katrina and Scott, Part One – Philadelphia Wedding and Event Planner – Angela MALICKI events

We met Trina and Scott last year right when they became newly engaged. Their planning started right away and we are thrilled to be a part of that process. The couple will wed next week on Saturday May28th, ceremony will take place at The Tenth on Delancy and the Reception at the Crystal Tea Room in the Wanamaker Building. I always ask my clients, “So, how did you guys meet”? I have heard it all kinds of stories, funny, happy, and emotional. I usually write a little bio on each couple, but this time, I left it to them. Enjoy their wonderful story and how they came to be.

xoxo

ang

The first time we met was at the rehearsal for the wedding of my college friend and her college roommate in July 2006.  We were both in the wedding party, and we were paired to walk together.  Despite the fact that we each knew the bride and groom very well, we had never been introduced.  We casually flirted a bit that night, and then continued our flirtation the following night at the wedding (where Trina engineered the order of the wedding party so that she and I would be ensured of walking together).  After all, I escorted the lady down the aisle — I could at least be a gentleman and show her a good time.  From that point on, we were virtually inseparable.

After almost 4 years together in June of last year, I came home early one day, prepared our favorite meal, turned down the lights, lit candles, and waited.  When Trina came home, I got down on one knee, read her a poem I’d written, presented her with the ring and asked her to marry me.  She said yes, and now we’re looking forward to a long, happy and blessed life together!

photos taken by Kevin York Photography

Did Hot Mama get a Hot Deal? – Philadelphia Wedding and Event Planner – Angela MALICKI events

Lets cut to the chase – did Hot Mama Deidrea sink or swim with the sharks? You’re probably dying to know! Although you should of been watching the show, we can tell you all the inside scoop.

Deidrea, owner of Hot Mama Gowns, pitched her company to the sharks on ABC’s show, Shark Tank, on Friday, April 22nd. Of course we planned a fabulous viewing party for her at McKenzie Brew House in Glen Mills for all of her family and friends to watch the exciting outcome together. Well the answer is – she both sank and swam with the sharks! Deidrea did get an offer from real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran, butturned it down! Crazy, right! Barbara wanted to change some things about the gowns, including sizing, which Deidrea felt was not beneficial. Hot Mama Gowns are made specifically for real women sizes – we all know that small, medium, large doesn’t always work for our body types! Barbara also offered to give Deidrea the $30,000 she asked for but wanted 40% of  her company. (I don’t blame her for saying no, you put in all that work, why would you want to give so much away?)

Some of Deidrea’s very real reactions while watching herself on Shark Tank.

The viewing party at McKenzie’s was definitely a hot mama party! So many of Deidrea’s “cheerleaders” were there rooting her on. Everyone was so excited and anxious to see what had happened, since Deidrea had to keep it a secret since October! The party was held in a private room downstairs of McKenzie’s with televisions all around to watch. Everyone who came through the door was simply thrilled to be there – you could just tell by the look on their face. Luckily, Kevin York Photography was there to capture each moment of the night.

Of course, since we are now “professional swaggers” – there were amazing swag boxes given away to guests at the end of the night! The boxes were stuffed with “mommy” gifts including tea from Earth Mama Angel Baby Organics, adorable hair clips from Kula Klips, cloth diaper detergent from Rockin’ Green Soap, a face cloth fromLunaPads, a delicious oatcake from Effie’s Homemade, organic baby soap from Sweet Knee, and a beautiful blanket from Babi Layers. The Belly Button Boutique also donated a UPPA baby VISTA stroller (worth $679.99) that Deidrea raffled off the night of the viewing. After stuffing 100 swag boxes with baby goodness, I think Ash and I are experts on what to suggest to mommy’s to be.

The space was decked out with all of Deidrea’s Hot Mama items. She had two gowns on display, along with swaddling blankets. Hot Mama Gowns even had their own custom M&M’s! The Orginial Runner Co. donated a hot pink aisle runner for the entrance, which looked absolutely amazing! The event was packed with hot mamas (and some dads too)!

The night started out FABULOUS, D wore these will shoes with hints of pink. I love her entire outfit, including her chic coiff ! All guests were photographed in front of the step and repeat board that we designed and set up. How glamorous!!!
Deidrea with some of her fellow hot mamas i, bottom left photo includes (L) Pina Rahill of Parent Express Magazine, Karla Trotman (3), Hot Mama herself, and  Shannon Choe(R) , founder of Premier Baby Concierge and Karla Trotman, owner of Belly Button Boutique.

Some of Deidrea’s “cheerleaders” as she likes to call her family and friends. Pictured in the top left photo is Veronica Utz, owner of babyB designs (center)

Deidrea really tells the story best. We can only imagine the adrenaline running through her body the night of the viewing! After the show Deidrea did a breif Q&A session – and it turns out that since the show she has had an “angel investor” come into her life. We won’t give away too many details – so you can read it yourself on her Hot Mama Blog.

Deidrea looking like a hot mama during her Q & A session!

Hot Mama Gowns has really made its footprint on the mama map and we have been happy to be a part of her journey! We wish you all the best Deidrea!

Ang, owner of Angela MALICKI events and Deidrea, the Hot Mama!!!
xoxo
Ang & Ash

One Hot Mama Dives Into The Shark Tank – Philadelphia Wedding and Event Planner – Angela MALICKI events

It’s true, one of our clients, Deidrea Haysel, is taking a huge plunge into the shark tank! Not the shark tank you’re probably thinking of, but ABC’s hit show Shark Tank. Deidra owns Hot Mama Gowns the latest and most fashionable way to dress during maternity.

We have had the honor to plan Deidrea’s viewing party which is happening THISFriday, April 22nd at McKenzie Brew House in Glenn Mills from 6:30-9:30pm. And yes – of course you can come! It’s easy, just RSVP to info@angelamalickievents.com and we will handle the rest! You will be able to view the show which airs at 8pm, there will be a lot of great prizes to win and you will even go home with your very own swag bag full of goodies!

Deidrea came up with the idea of Hot Mama Gowns during her own pregnancy in 2006. She was not thrilled with what she calls the, “itchy, chemical smelling, faded hospital gowns.” Right then and there was when her idea came to life! Deidrea went through many prototypes but eventually came up with a great design, plus the gowns are 100% pure organic cotton. The gowns are absolutely beautiful and range from sizes 2-24, with many styles to choose from. (Too bad neither of us are pregnant, or we would buy some ourselves!)

Delaware’s own, Hot Mama, Deidrea.

Now if you don’t know what Shark Tank is all about, it’s simple. The basic concept is that entrepreneurs put their company or idea out of the line, for the ‘sharks’ to take a bite at. Those ‘sharks’ consist of Mark Cuban, Jeff Foxworthy, real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran, infomercial industry pioneer Kevin Harrington, technology innovator Robert Herjavec, fashion icon Daymond John and financial expert Kevin O’Leary – not an easy crowd to please! The sharks decide whether or not they want to use their contacts and expertise to invest in the company. So on Friday, we will see if Hot Mama Gowns sank or swam with the sharks!

This is going to be a fabulous viewing party you will not want to miss! We are having a amazing group of sponsors including McKenzie Brew House, Kevin York Photography, and The Original Runner Co. Also, a list of companies who donated to our swag boxes can be found on the Hot Mama Blog.

It’s really a no brainer. An awesome venue, hot mamas, prizes, swag boxes, amazing photography by Kevin York, and a chance to party with us!

Hope to see you there!

xoxo
Ang & Ash