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The Year Before the Wedding: 5 Steps to Take Now

Posted on January 25, 2019April 14, 2023 by admin

If you’ve just gotten engaged, it can feel like the wedding is still far, far away—after all, with 12 months to plan, why start now? However, it’s recommended that wedding ceremony and reception planning begin as soon as possible to help brides and grooms stay on-budget and ensure that they’re able to get in with the venue, entertainment, and catering company in Philadelphia that they want. Here are five steps to take in the 16 to 12 months before the wedding:

5 Ways to Make a Great First Impression with a New Client

Posted on January 25, 2019 by admin

Meeting a new potential client or customer for the first time can be nerve-wracking. It’s totally normal to feel scared, excited, anxious, or a mixture of all three emotions before a first meeting. But, taking steps to set yourself up for a great first impression can improve client relationships and even book you a new contract or customer. Five steps that you can take to ensure you make a great first impression include:

4 Jewish Wedding Traditions and What They Signify

Posted on January 25, 2019 by admin

If you’re heading to your first Jewish wedding, it can be helpful to understand and appreciate some of the traditions you’ll see beforehand. No matter if you’re attending a reformed ceremony or a ceremony between strict orthodox members of the Jewish faith, you’ll probably see these four traditions:

5 Tips to Prevent Side Stitches

Posted on January 21, 2019 by admin

“Sides stitches” are nasty muscle cramps that pop up in the sides of the abdomen, and they have the potential to ruin any athlete’s game or race. Side stitches can range from annoying to unbearably painful, so athletes should take as many steps as possible before practices or events to prevent them from creeping in. Read on to learn five expert tips that athletes of all types can use to prevent side stitches.

The Halal Diet: What You Need to Know

Posted on January 21, 2019 by admin

“Halal” is an Arabic word meaning “lawful” or “permitted.” The opposite of “halal” is “haram,” which means “unlawful.” Similar to how members of the Jewish faith must maintain a Kosher diet, many members of the Islamic faith follow a special halal diet that only includes foods specified as permitted in the Qur’an (the Muslim scripture). Before you order your corporate catering in Philadelphia, be sure to ask about dietary restrictions like the halal diet to ensure that you have something available for everyone in your party.

4 Health Benefits of Grilling Vegetables

Posted on January 21, 2019 by admin

The weather might be cold, but it’s always a great time to grill! Village Catering knows that grilling vegetables is a great way to add flavor to your meal without loading on additional fat. Some of the health benefits of grilling vegetables include:

Brain Food: 4 Superfoods to Power Up Your Business Lunch

Posted on January 21, 2019 by admin

Your brain is one of the most important organs in your body, and the food you use to fuel your body can actually influence brain functioning. When ordering your corporate catering in Philadelphia, consider adding some of these foods and drinks which have been found to boost memory, concentration, and other mental processes to the menu.

4 Bizarre Wedding Traditions From Around the World

Posted on January 14, 2019June 18, 2026 by admin

A white dress, a walk down the aisle, and a face full of cake for the newlyweds—there are some wedding traditions that everyone loves and recognizes. But in other cultures, wedding traditions can be a little bit crazier. Village Catering has researched some of the most interesting wedding traditions from around the globe – will you be including any of these on your big day?

The Most Popular Wedding Flowers for a Fall Ceremony

Posted on January 14, 2019June 3, 2022 by admin

Nothing says “wedding” quite as beautifully as a fresh bouquet of Pennsylvania’s fall flowers. If you’re holding a wedding reception in Pennsylvania this fall, consider incorporating one or more of these gorgeous seasonal buds into your decorations and bouquet!

5 Facts You Never Knew About Thanksgiving

Posted on January 14, 2019 by admin

At Village Catering, we know that you probably already know the story of the first Thanksgiving, but did you know how our traditions actually came to be a part of American history? Read on to learn five unusual facts about Thanksgiving!