5 Italian Wedding Traditions and Superstitions

If you’ve ever been to a traditional Italian wedding before, you already know that there will definitely be pasta on the menu and plenty of dancing. But did you know that there are a number of age-old Italian traditions and superstitions that also come along with tying the knot? Read on to learn about five interesting Italian wedding beliefs that you might not have even heard of!

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3 Common Wedding Scams and How You Can Avoid Them

Your wedding day is supposed to be one of the happiest days of your life. Unfortunately, there are some unscrupulous individuals and companies who make their money pulling the wool over the eyes of inexperienced couples planning their special days. Before you buy that pricy wedding ring or decide to stop comparing reception venues in Southampton, make sure you understand and anticipate these three common wedding scams that can ruin any ceremony!

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What Makes a Dish Kosher? Everything You Need to Know

Though many people are familiar with the idea of what a Kosher diet is, very few fully understand what makes a dish Kosher. If you have a guest who requires a Kosher meal coming to your wedding or special event, learning about the special processes that ingredients undergo to become Kosher-certified can help you feel more confident in accommodating your friends and family members of the Jewish faith.

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How to Choose Your Wedding Colors

Many couples are surprised to learn that choosing the color scheme for their weddings is more difficult than simply picking out their favorite colors and adding them to every detail of their ceremonies. Your wedding color scheme will play a heavy role in setting the overall aesthetics of your big day, so you should take special care to choose colors that both blends well with your venue and represent you as a couple. In fact, read on to learn a few simple tips to make your palette choice a little simpler!

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Four Fun Themes for a Magical Sweet 16 Party

If you’re planning a sweet 16 party, one of the first things you’ll have to decide on is the theme. After all, your theme will dictate whether you’re heading for the bakery for an all-you-can-eat dessert buffet or if you’ll be searching for the perfect Italian catering in Philadelphia to top off the night! If you’re at a loss for inspiration for your sweet 16, consider taking some cues from these four fun themes that you and your guests will love! Red carpet. Turn your sweet 16 into the ultimate Hollywood glamour experience. Roll out the red carpet, encourage guests…

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3 Carbo-loading Myths Every Athlete Needs to Know

Carbo-loading is the process of consuming large amounts of carbohydrates before a major athletic event in order to build up stored levels of glycogen, a major source of energy for high-intensity activity. According to research from Harvard Medical School, carbo-loading can help athletes perform longer and harder without hitting “the wall” that prevents them from moving forward. Village Catering does much more than provide Italian catering in Philadelphia before wedding parties—we also understand the science behind the food that fuels Philly’s athletes. Before you have your players pig out on pizza the night before a game, make sure you understand…

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Five Delicious Italian Entrees Every Guest Will Love

Italian food is much more than just spaghetti and pizza! Italian catering in Philadelphia can be a perfect choice for nearly every special occasion or catered event. Can’t tell the difference between marsala and marinara? Read on to learn about five delicious Italian dishes that can perfectly complement every event—all of which are available right now as a catered entrée from Village Catering! Veal scaloppini. “Scaloppini” is an Italian word meaning “a small scallop,” and usually refers to thinly sliced cuts of meat. Veal tenderly cooked to perfection and thinly sliced is a decadent and delicious choice for any wedding…

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