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

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

Rachelle and Dan’s Purple,Gold and Champagne Invites – The Willow Mansion – Philadelphia Wedding and Event Planner – Angela MALICKI events

So we blogged about Rachelle and Dan yesterday about their FABULOUS photo shoot with dollface studio. Today we will post about their gorgeous invitations. We met with this fun couple back in December, both busy with work and life in general, they really didn’t know where to start with the planning and design process. They contacted us for our full service and design package!

We first started with the all the major details with this event, being that the event was four months away we didn’t waste any time. Hiring us for full service, we trimmed the fat from the planning and narrowed down many options with their event professionals. Rachelle and Dan wanted a venue that was elegant, special and unique – they chose the Willows Mansion in Radnor. The view was priceless and breathtaking. Sold! OK so once Rachelle and Dan’s event professionals were booked, we started brainstorming ideas for the color palette. Rachelle love’s purple, especially the color of the Schwartz Calla lily (remember Lisa and Randy’s wedding in July – that color).

We started the design with the colors and decided on a triple layer invite suite with a handmade paper lined opal envelope. They loved them! The backing of the invite is the exact match of the calla and the middle layer is a match to Rachelle’s Pronovias gown. The complete look fitting the feel and vibe of the event. Each invite was hand embossed with a luxe gold motif surrounding their monogram.

We had calligraphed each envelope with an eggplant color ink (all 65 of them). The guests were so excited for their invitation and are still raving about them to the couple.

We can’t wait for their GLAMOROUS wedding next month, stay tuned!

this triple layer suite made a statement, especially when the guest received them with their info calligraphed. FANCY.FANCY!

Love the gold motif that is carried through out the print details. Here is a tip in customizing your print, choose a pantone matched ink that will be carried through out your print and details from your event. Even from your flowers or bridesmaids dresses. Oh, then contact us for the design and production!

linen.linen.linen. i love the texture with invitations, especially when you can feel them with your eyes shut!

Love the Lokta paper liner. It is so chic and regal. I love the overall look of the suite

I hope these invites inspired you when choosing your colors and textures for your event.

xoxo

ang

Another happy AMELLC Client – Philadelphia Wedding and Event Planner Angela MALICKI events

Last week we received a lovely thank you note from one of our clients, Alexis and Dennis.They were an absolute pleasure to work for from beginning to end Their wedding took place two days after Thanksgiving in Center City Philadelphia. Both Doctors with busy schedules, planning a wedding was not easy. We were contracted for our design planning package, Day of Coordination including vendor research. The intimate affair went off without a hitch. Pictures to come in the next week or so. We love letters like this and enjoy doing what we do best – Making the client happy!

xoxo

ang

“Dear Ang,

Just a quick note to thank you for all of your work to make our wedding so perfect! I know that we had some unusual aspects to our planning (and maybe weren’t as focused as other couples), but everyone said that they felt as if the evening was a wonderful representation of us. I know that you & Cindy worked very hard to accommodate our requests & to make sure that you filled in important gaps. It was great working with you! I hope that your business continues to thrive and that 2011 brings you a happy & healthy year!

Best ,

Alexis & Dennis

P.S. Your vendors are amazing - please add my enthusiastic endorsement when your recommend them to future clients!

Gigi and Jamal’s Center City – Ballroom at the Ben – Philadelphia Wedding and Event Planner

I absolutely loved Gigi and Jamal from the first time we met last year. Gigi, a full-time grad student in nursing , needed help with her planning process. They hired us for full service planning from beginning to end, including all of their print needs. Gigi and Jamal, both laid back and fun loving were a delight to work with during the design and planning process. The couple chose the exquisite Ballroom at the Ben, nestled in the Ben Franklin Hotel in the heart of Center City Philadelphia. This turn-of-the-century venue featured large crystal chandeliers, marble hallways and baroque mill-work throughout the ceiling and columns. You truly felt transformed, going in back in time.

Their ceremony took place at the Calvary Baptist Church in Philadelphia. Not one pew was empty, as all 190 guests witnessed Gigi and Jamal’s nuptials. Gigi wore a stunning bustier dress, delicately beaded with a criss cross pattern. Her dress was from the Jewel Collection for Priscilla of Boston. The best part – it had POCKETS! She carried a beautiful bouquet of Vandella white roses and calla lilies. After the couple said “I Do,” everyone gathered in front of the church for a group photo, that was something very important to the couple. Phil Kramer – photographer, that shot perfectly.

Capitalizing on the wedding reception location in Center City, Phil took the entire bridal party to the steps of the Art Museum for a few photos. It was a perfect backdrop and way to end the afternoon. While photos were being taken, Eric (my FABULOUS assistant and stylist), headed over to The Ben for a final walk through. Everything was PERFECT! The room was set to perfection. The couple’s table-scape was design was a team collaboration. Tiffany blue satin overlays were draped over each table, completed with perfectly folded ivory napkins topped with custom designed menu cards, designed by Angela MALICKI events. Each menu card was adorned with three  Swarovski crystals. The centerpieces ranged from high to low, containing white roses, hydrangeas and orchids. Each centerpiece was precisely pin spotted to give the tables that extra POP!

The couple’s first dance was touching, their song was  ”That’s How Strong My Love  is”by Alicia Keys (I love that song). After the toasts and dinner, the crowd packed the dance floor. Their DJ flew in just for the event from Virginia Beach. I felt like I was in a club, listening to all my favorite jams, from old school hip hop to new age dance,not to mention the oldies but goodies of smooth R & B. We had so much fun, and we thank Gigi and Jamal for letting us be part of their day. The couple honeymooned in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

We love you both and wish you the best!

Check out the bead work on her dress. This Priscilla of Boston Gown fit Gigi like a glove, and did I mention – it had POCKETS! It is yet another trend in bridal wear that has made a comeback.

Gigi looked STUNNING,  a birdcage veil, which she replaced with a beautiful Swarovski headband at the reception. Her jewelery was her mother’s pearls

The bridesmaids wore  beautiful Tiffany Blue taffeta dresses with a rose florweret trim. Each girl carried a floral arrangement of Mango calla lilies and coral roses, completed with long stems of Bear Grass, tied with coral satin ribbon.

Jamal’s boutonniere  was designed with a rose and calla lily

All 190 guests posed for this beautiful group shot in front of their church

A picturesque backdrop taken by the Schuylkill River.

LOVE the LOVE ice sculpture

What a great idea. The couple chose a seating chart that had a favorite image from their engagement shoot. No placecards here. With 190 guests, this was perfect. Thanks to Eric’s monitoring of this area, there were no wedding crashers here!

The Tiffany Box cake was designed by Brown Betty’s in  Northern Liberties. It was a 4 tiered square cake. Completed with pink edible cherry blossoms.

We designed their menu card in coordination with the color pallette

Professional that made this event possible

Event Coordination: Angela MALICKI events

Ceremony: Calvary Baptist Church

Reception Venue: Ballroom at the Ben

Photographer: Phil Kramer

Videographer: Transcendenterprise (family friend)

Floral Design: Rose Bud Florist

Transportation: Premier Luxury Rentals

Confectionery: Brown Betty’s

Entertainment: DJ Laumell Schuler

Attire: Priscilla of Boston

Make up: B Faces