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How Will Catering Enhance Your Wedding?

Posted on September 27, 2021 by villagecat

Whether you’re seeking large or small function catering, hiring a company to assist you with their catering expertise can provide a myriad of benefits. They are an indispensable asset when catering a wedding, as the services a team of trained staff offers can help make your wedding reception shine even brighter. Saving You Time Your wedding day is one of the most memorable times of your life, but it can also be rather busy because of all the preparation necessary for a successful event. Don’t worry: Catering a wedding can help lessen the workload. With the aid of a wedding…

A Guide to Get the Most Out of Your Tasting Pt. 2

Posted on March 6, 2020 by villagecat

In the previous blog, we discussed what you’ll want to do before and during your tasting, including scheduling tips and how to select the perfect menu items. By providing you with these considerations, we make sure your wedding at our banquet hall in Northeast Philadelphia goes off without a hitch! Now, we’ll shift gears to dive into a few things you’ll want to avoid when it comes to your wedding tasting.

A Guide to Get the Most Out of Your Tasting Pt. 1

Posted on March 6, 2020 by villagecat

You’ve settled on a date, secured our wedding venue in Philadelphia, booked the band, and now it’s time to make some decisions that your palate and stomach will help you out with — the food! Catering can be among the most significant expenses in any event’s budget, but for many, it’s the most important. That’s why the tasting is an imperative “portion” of the planning process. The tasting isn’t just crucial in an all-business sort of way, though — in fact, we believe it should be the most fun part of the planning stage! While everyone can get on board…

5 Ways to Add a Personal Touch to Your Wedding

Posted on February 28, 2020 by villagecat

If you are about to get married or planning an upcoming nuptial, it is important to make your day as special as you are. You are going to look back on that day with fondness for years, as are your guests. If you want to make the day reflect your and your beloved’s unique personalities, then make sure to add personal touches to the entire day. Here are a few that can make any Philadelphia wedding venue you pick perfect.

What Are Hors d’Oeuvres?

Posted on February 5, 2020April 7, 2022 by villagecat

From wedding celebrations to sweet 16 parties in Pennsylvania, food plays a key role in any special day. However, figuring out exactly what’s supposed to be served at every course can be confusing. One of the most nebulous parts of any fancy meal is the hors d’oeuvres course. If you’re planning a dinner or a wedding, you might be wondering what an hors d’oeuvre even is — and what you should serve during this course. An hors d’oeuvre (pronounced “or-DERV”) is a small bite of food that you enjoy before dinner. Most hors d’oeuvre courses are served alongside cocktails. If…

Wedding Food Traditions Across the Globe

Posted on January 6, 2020 by villagecat

If you were asked to imagine food for a wedding, what do you think of?

Maybe you think of the classic towering layered wedding cake and champagne glass of the post-wedding reception. Maybe you think of the food and traditions our families brought with them to the United States decades or even centuries back. What we imagine when it comes to food and drink at a wedding can vary greatly depending on where we’ve grown up and our backgrounds, and they usually mean something different to all of us. Here are just a few common staples of wedding food traditions around the globe!

What Should You Look for in a Wedding Reception Venue?

Posted on January 2, 2020August 12, 2022 by villagecat

Weddings — an exciting time in our lives that seemingly infuse the air around us with palpable excitement and anxiousness. The tasks and challenges involved in planning for a wedding seem to hit you one after another in an endless barrage as you have to make decision after weighted decision. Choosing a location to hold your wedding reception is just one of these challenges, and with that comes even more things to take into consideration, from decoration to guest seating to food and more. Here are just a few simple but key things to think through when looking at potential locations and wedding halls in Philadelphia.

4 Must-Try Iconic Philadelphia Foods

Posted on December 30, 2019 by villagecat

The city of Philadelphia is known for a lot of things, from historical locations to iconic architecture, and a personality that paints a unique identity for the people who live there. It’s also known for its food — some of which are closely associated with the city. Whether you live in the area or are just visiting and are searching for lunch restaurants in Northeast Philadelphia, here are a few dishes you absolutely have to try for a fully-rounded Philly experience.

Planning a Sweet 16 Birthday Party

Posted on December 23, 2019 by villagecat

Whether for a typical American Sweet 16, Latino quinceañera, or 18th birthday, coming-of-age parties are a time-honored tradition. A child’s transition into adulthood is a landmark event in their own life as well as their parents’, so the pressure can mount when making sure the celebration is a good one. Take a look at the following tips to help you lay the foundation for a memorable coming-of-age celebration.

10 Quick Tips for a Better Bridal Shower

Posted on November 29, 2019December 8, 2021 by villagecat

As a bride’s maid-of-honor or bridesmaid, you’re traditionally responsible for hosting the bridal shower while the bride focuses on planning the wedding. Planning a bridal shower can be a challenge — especially if you’ve never hosted this sort of event before. Use these 10 quick tips to make bridal shower planning simple!