Though America and Great Britain share a language, a common history, and even an ocean, there are some unique differences that set Brits and Americans apart. If you watched Prince Harry and Meghan’s ceremony and were a little surprised by the differences, you’re not alone — British couples tying the knot follow some traditions that seem a bit unusual to us Americans. Read on to learn just a few ways that nuptials across the pond differ from the ones here in the United States! British toasts are roasts. If you’re giving a toast at an American wedding, you can…

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Building muscle is crucial for success in most sports. Improved muscle mass can help a track athlete throw a javelin farther, a sprinter maintain his or her maximum speed for longer without getting worn out, and a lineman stop his opponent more effectively. As the spring sports season approaches, use these five tips to help improve athletes’ muscle-building this year. Increase rep volume. When athletes are lifting weights, encourage them to increase the number of sets and reps they do over time. This will help encourage hypertrophy, which is the key to improved muscle growth. Reduce rest periods. In order…

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  From sending out save-the-dates to booking the perfect banquet hall in Bucks County to finally saying “yes” to the dress, planning a wedding can be exciting, thrilling, overwhelming, and stressful. We’ve created a basic checklist of your wedding essentials, along with a timeline detailing when everything should be done. If you’re getting ready to walk down the aisle, start planning about 12 months in advance with our simple outline. Twelve to nine months from the date. You should begin planning your wedding at least one year in advance, though some couples start as early as 16 months out. At…

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  No matter if you’re planning a business luncheon, a wedding celebration, or a sports team banquet, food is often the most exciting and most fun part of any event. Unfortunately, nothing can turn a sweet event sour quite like finding out that you can’t eat anything offered due to a dietary restriction. Village Catering knows that it can be difficult to keep track of new and emerging dietary trends, especially when you’re busy planning an upcoming event. Some of the most common special diets that you may need to plan for include: Kosher. Followers of the traditional kosher diet…

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  You’ve chosen a date, you’ve booked your Pennsylvania banquet hall, and you’ve sent out your invitations. But wait—have you asked your guests if they have any allergies you need to take into consideration for your event? Most people are familiar with the concept of allergies, the body’s overreaction to certain ingredients that can cause serious illness or even death in some people. Allergies may vary by severity; while some people will only suffer a moderate stomach ache if they accidentally consume an allergen, others can go into anaphylactic shock if they consume something that was cooked in the same…

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Most people assume that they can tell if a food is vegetarian or not just by looking at it. As long as you can’t see any meat, you’re fine to include it on your menu as a vegetarian option. Right? Wrong! Contrary to popular belief, many classic dishes that seem vegetarian actually contain fish or animal products. Some of the sneakiest faux-vegetarian dishes include: French onion soup. French onion soup is traditionally made with beef broth, which obviously contains meat. While it’s possible to substitute vegetable broth when cooking at home, most versions you’ll find in restaurants and when ordering…

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Contrary to popular belief, you are allowed to bring food from outside of your local airport onto the plane. Most snacks have been deemed okay to fly; you can bring sandwiches, small containers of hummus, pizza, pasta, almonds, and even live lobsters in your carry-on so long as they are carried in a sealed leak-proof container. If you’ve got a long flight coming up, skip the fast food line and pack one of these five TSA-approved snacks. Sliced up fruit. A fruit salad packed with watermelon chunks, sliced strawberries, and blueberries doesn’t just taste great—it can also help keep you…

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We’ve all heard the old adage: your wedding needs “something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue!” But your “something borrowed” shouldn’t just be anything—it should be something special and significant for you or your spouse. No ideas on what to borrow? Consider these five unique options! A first dance. Do you have a couple that inspires you? Consider “borrowing” the song they used for their first dance. If they will be in attendance, your first dance will be a beautiful blast from the past while helping them build even more memories! Your grandmother’s fine china. Nothing says “refinement”…

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You want a quiet ceremony, there’s going to be drinking at the reception, and your budget for catering in Philadelphia, PA, covers just enough for the adults to eat. There are an endless number of reasons why you might not want to have children at your wedding and “hating kids” probably isn’t on the list. While the children in your life probably won’t be offended by the lack of an invite (a night in pajamas watching Paw Patrol beats stuffy church clothes any day), many couples worry about offending the parents on their list by excluding the little ones from…

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