3 Wedding Superstitions You Can Ignore!

As one of the most popular wedding reception venues in Philadelphia, believe us when we tell you that we’ve heard a lot of wedding superstitions over the years! There are many different superstitions out there, and some are good and some are bad. Our advice is to ignore them or put your own positive twist on them using a little creativity.  Without further ado, here’s our take on some wedding day myths.

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Delicious Drink and Food Pairings to Consider for Your Next Party

As a reputable provider of event and corporate catering services across Philadelphia, we’ve created mouthwatering menus for a wide range of functions for over three decades. For this reason, we’re sharing some fantastic favorite food and drink pairings with our food-loving friends. Whether you’re planning a wedding reception, cocktail party, or a Thanksgiving event, you’ll need to have all bases covered when it comes to the food and drinks. Below are some ways that you can provide guests with the perfect pairings.

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4 Charming Traditions of an Irish Wedding

The Irish have many historied customs within their ancient culture, and there is a wealth of tradition when it comes to the jubilant ceremonies and celebrations of an Irish Wedding. Whether you wish to plan your own traditional Irish wedding for the respect of your heritage or simply have a love of the Irish culture, here are four simple and charming customs you can incorporate into your special day at Cottage Green.

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The History of Air Travel

The first recorded airplane flight took place on December 17, 1903. This was the date that the Wright brothers took to the skies in the world’s first functioning airplane. The plane was a small, modest biplane that featured both gliders and an independent power source. By combining both methods of propulsion, the Wright brothers set the standard for modern air travel.

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3 Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About The Philadelphia Eagles

  There’s a chill in the air, the kids are getting ready to go back to school, and pools are starting to close down — fall is almost here! Village Catering knows firsthand that to many Philadelphians, the fall season is the time to cheer the Eagles on to another season of victory. Before another football season starts, brush up on your Eagles trivia with these interesting facts about Philadelphia’s favorite team.

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The History of Fettuccine Alfredo

  When it comes to Italian dishes, Village Catering knows that nothing brings classic flavor quite like a steaming plate of fettuccine alfredo. If you’re like most food lovers, you’ve probably had more than one taste of the Italian staple. But did you know that fettuccine alfredo has a history that dates back over 500 years?

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