What is a Quincenera?

If you have a friend or relative who is of Mexican heritage, you might be invited to a quinceanera at some point during the upcoming year. While many Americans consider a quinceanera celebration to be similar to the many Sweet 16 parties in Pennsylvania, a quinceanera holds much more cultural significance than a simple birthday.

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4 Tips to Help You Come Up With the Perfect Bridal Shower Hashtag

In a world dominated by social media, hashtagging photos from your bridal shower is an easy and fun way for guests to connect after the event is over and share photos of your big day. Choosing a unique and fun hashtag for your bridal shower makes it easier to reconnect and share your favorite moments from the event. Having trouble coming up with the perfect hashtag for your event? Use these tips to get creative before you head to your bridal shower banquet hall in Bucks County, PA, to celebrate!

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What is a “Baby Sprinkle?”

One of the newest trends to hit the world of baby showers is the “baby sprinkle.” A baby sprinkle is a smaller, more relaxed version of a baby shower, and it is meant for mothers who already have a little one (or two) at home. This is ideal for anyone who wants to celebrate the newest arrival without all of the same expectations that come from a full baby shower. During a sprinkle, the mom often gets some smaller gifts, such as a new set of onesies or some diapers. Plus, she usually gets a few gifts to pamper her,…

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Avoid These Mistakes When Planning a Baby Shower for a Friend or Loved One

Baby showers are traditions for which many mothers-to-be are either really excited or really dreading, but they are going to happen, and you want your friend or a loved one to be in the former category on the day of the event! Naturally, you want to make this baby shower one for the history books, but there are some common mistakes you should avoid to ensure that your event doesn’t flop!  Fortunately, we at Village Catering know how to throw a great baby shower at our elegant Cottage Green venue, and we have a few suggestions on what not to…

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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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3 Reasons to Ask About Dietary Restrictions Before Your Event

If you’re planning a wedding, business luncheon, Sweet Sixteen party, or another important event, one of your first priorities is making sure that everyone has a great time. One of the best and simplest ways to ensure that your upcoming event is fun for all guests is to make sure that your caterers in Bucks County know to accommodate your guests’ dietary restrictions. But why should you bother asking about special dinner needs beforehand anyways—is it really that important? Yes! When you ask your guests ahead of time about ingredients they can and cannot eat, you are: Helping to avoid…

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3 Themes That Are Ideal for Spring Bridal Showers

Are you getting ready for a beautiful spring wedding? If so, you probably have a lot of planning to complete. Part of that involves the bridal shower. Bridal showers are intimate, memorable gatherings that bring together close family and friends, so you’ll want it to be special. At Village Catering, our Cottage Green venue is the perfect location for those seeking bridal shower halls in Philadelphia or those considering bridal shower halls in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Join us for a day you’ll never forget and let us help you with a few spring bridal shower themes, too.

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4 Fun Bridal Shower Theme Ideas

Planning a wedding takes both time and patience.  Aside from just the ceremony and reception, you need to think about the cake, the flowers, the menu, and the decor.  Thankfully, your bridesmaids are there to help and can make the entire process less stressful.  They will also be the ones planning your wedding shower and will likely be searching for creative planning ideas.  At Village Catering, we’ve got four fun bridal shower themes that are sure to please everyone. Literature theme Even if you aren’t a bibliophile, you can still have a literature-themed wedding shower.  Think Harry Potter or Jane…

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