Darianna Bridal Real Bride: Ellen Frankel-Blake

The Meeting: Chris and I met when I graduated college and started my first real job in the corporate world. He was my assistant manager…for only a short period. I never believed in love at first sight, but when I saw him I knew I had to be with him!

Q&A With Finley Catering

Do you need a place to host your special day? Consider choosing one of the five Finley Catering venues in the Philadelphia area. Darianna Bridal & Tuxedo is proud to have relationships with some of the best and most well-respected venues in the tri-state area! We are excited to have

Groom’s Guide To Renting a Tuxedo or Suit

Are you thinking about renting a tuxedo or suit for your wedding day? We are glad you found us! Chances are you have not looked into tux rentals for a while (maybe the last time was your senior prom). Styles and options have really changed since then! Now you’re getting

Tux Talk: Things You Never Knew About the Cummerbund

The cummerbund, widely mispronounced and underappreciated, remains one of the more traditional elements of a tuxedo. Though it’s now considered a rather old-school tuxedo accessory, there is a lot to be said for cummerbunds. Let’s take a brief look at the history of this unique formal wear piece.

Tux Talk: What’s the Difference Between a Suit and a Tuxedo?

Welcome to Tuxedo 101. This is for people who aren’t even sure what the difference is between a suit and a tux. The biggest difference between a suit and a tuxedo is the presence of satin on the lapel and sometimes on the side of the pants. The lapel is

Darianna Bridal Real Bride: Claire Melvin

The Meeting – A Match Made on Match: Will and I met on November 26, 2010. I used to fib about how we met for the first few years, but since everything worked out so well… We met on Match.com, and really hit it off right away. I don’t know

Should We Hire a Wedding Band or a DJ?

Part of what makes a great wedding is the entertainment, but what kind of entertainment should you choose? You’re about to throw your biggest party ever, so why not put some thought into this decision and make it the event of your lifetime? Fortunately, Darianna Bridal & Tuxedo can help

Choose Your Shoes

What girl doesn’t love shoes? Or in this case, wedding shoes. How exciting! This is a fun accessory to purchase and there are so many options. With that being said, when choosing wedding shoes, you want to make sure you pick something that completes your look and style. And they must

Darianna Bride Alison at outdoor wedding

Darianna Bridal Real Bride: Allison Barrett-Ferraro

The Meeting: Alex and I first met when we were introduced by a mutual friend during our sophomore year at Gettysburg College. It wasn’t exactly love at first sight, and we only chatted briefly before going our separate ways. Two years later, we were reintroduced by another mutual friend, and

Here’s to Cocktail Hour

There’s no requirement that you include a cocktail hour at your wedding, but it’s definitely a great way for your guests to settle in and get into the party mood. They can grab a drink and a few snacks, and mingle with other guests while you are having some more photos

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