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Men’s Attire Ideas for a Black Tie Wedding

On Black Friday this year, we as a family went into Center City Philadelphia to enjoy a dinner together and see the Christmas Village in Love Park.  Some of you know that our daughter, Daria, is getting married on New Year’s Eve in 2024 at the Elkins Estate.  Certainly an

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Featured Wedding Dress: Jolene From Morilee

Meet JoleneDesigner: Morilee Jolene from Morilee | Why We Love Her: Jolene from Morilee is the trendsetter of the ball. With her flawless silhouette and pleated slit, she has all heads turning. It is not often that we see a dress joining both a satin skirt and a sheer lace

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Featured Mother of the Bride/Groom Dress: Christina Wu 17140

The gorgeous Christina Wu mother dress is a comfortable scuba jersey style dress! It features a sweetheart neckline with intricate sequins and beaded embroidery. This dress also adorns a sheer illusion front and back top bodice, complemented by off-the-shoulder cap sleeves. Finally, the ensemble is completed with a sexy front

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Featured Mother of the Bride/Groom Dress: MGNY 72735

This sophisticated strapless MGNY mother of the bride/groom dress is a fitted sheath gown in silky satin with cascading stone and crystal embroidery. Featuring a flirtatious side slit along with a matching illusion net caplet and detachable spaghetti straps for stylish versatility throughout your event. 

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The Elkins Estate Wedding Venue

Over the course of wedding planning, there are hundreds of big decisions you will need to make. The attire, the florals, the decor, and more! One of the first (and possibly most important) big decisions you make during wedding planning, however, is the venue.

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When is the Most Popular Time of Year to Get Engaged?

Listen to this blog as a podcast: Traditionally, the wedding industry in the United States defines engagement season the period between Thanksgiving to Valentine’s Day. First things first, you should know that 40% of wedding engagements occur between those two dates. With many of the most popular months to give

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Featured Wedding Dress: Tree from WToo

Meet Tree! Designer: Wtoo by Watters Wtoo Wedding Dress | Why We Love Her Tree, a Wtoo wedding dress, is just exquisite with every inch of her detail. This dress is truly one of a kind, with each layer of her adding a new depth of creativity and uniqueness.

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Featured Mother of the Bride/Groom Dress: Christina Wu Elegance

Meet Christina Wu Elegance #17101: Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo would like to introduce a “new to us” special occasion and mothers line from designer Christina Wu. The Christina Wu Elegance collection is a perfect addition to our amazing designer inventory. So, we’re starting off strong with this chic, soft mesh

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Featured Mother of the Bride/Groom Dress: 120D10 From Ivonne D.

Ivonne D. Dress Details This sleeveless embroidered lace ballgown from Ivonne D. of Mon Cheri is the epitome of classic black tie formal elegance. The figure flattering V-neck/back with natural waistline and full ball gown skirt is embellished with subtle stoning and crystal beading that flow down the skirt. Moreover,

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Featured Wedding Dress: Joelle From Madi Lane

Meet Joelle! Designer: Madi Lane Why we love her:  Madi Lane’s Joelle gown is a stunning and enchanting creation that captures the essence of romance and femininity. It’s exactly what Madi Lane wedding dresses are known for! Not to mention, they are also designed with meticulous attention to detail. This

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