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We love a good SURPRISE, especially when it is for one of our couples getting married in 2021. Alex and Steve are getting married March 13th 2021 at Ellis Preserve and ironically, Steve is turning 30 in a day or so, so his sweet Fiancé wanted to do something special for him and we hopped right on in. Being a big Philly sports fan, we took our ideas and ran with them to make the perfection 30th celebration! The party was at Kaminski's Bar and Grill in Cherry Hill, NJ - they had an outdoor tented patio with Edison bulbs, fire pits, TV's with sports on, it was perfect for a quant get together, and the food was great!
This AMAZING sports cake is from The Cake Boutique in Mullica Hill, NJ. They went above and beyond with the design we gave them. Why have 1 sports cake when you can have a compilation of all 4? Not only did it look good, but the chocolate chip and peanut butter filling was to die for. Philly Philly!
Custom centerpieces for each table. We just wanted to dress-up the outdoor tables and make it comfortable and cute.  Custom work by Kyle Michelle Weddings - we made 'Aged to Perfection' custom koozies, Hangover Kits with some necessities inside, and centerpieces with fun booze. We got Steve a nice big bottle for his birthday to drink AFTER all the wedding business is over. We really took this theme of 'Aged to Perfection' and tried to keep it throughout the event.   We also made fun signs with some of the most famous Philadelphia sports quotes and put those around the tables. We had one from each sports team; Phillies, Eagles, 76ers and Flyers. We wanted to give the guests something to chat about! *Cough cough, when we won the Super Bowl*   As we're still in some difficult times with COVID, we had a separate invitation for some people who couldn't make it to the party so they could join us on Zoom. We told them to grab a drink, order some pizza and join the party virtually!
This was SO MUCH FUN to plan and we can't wait to keep planning everything in the future for this amazing couple. Stay tuned for their amazing wedding in 2 weeks, the blog of the special day will be much bigger and more detailed!
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Ahh, our first official Event as Kyle Michelle Weddings and Events and WOW it blew us away! Tighler came to us a month or so ago for a small tea-inspired baby shower and since it was in December, the house would be decorated for Christmas. Well, we heard tea and Christmas and ran with it! The house was red, green and silver and gold galore and we kept it going with velvet linens, red and gold baby decor, customized stationery, all custom-made signage by KMW and beautiful flatware and tea sets from Party Rentals. Due to COVID, we had a few extra add-on's to keep the safety of everyone and especially, the mommy-to-be. We had custom 'Baby it's Cold Outside' masks, signs not to hug or kiss, and tables 6 feet apart. Everything came together perfectly and made Tighler's dream Baby Shower come true and our first Event hard to beat ( but we will, don't worry ;) )      This custom signage was super fun to create and combine with the forest green linens, red and gold accents everywhere. We made 'Guess Who' games, 'Decorate Me' tags for the custom ornaments, Favor Tags, Welcome Sign, Instruction Signage, the Escort Board, Escort Cards, etc.   
        
  Okay, this is by far the best part... We had Santa sitting in the foyer with his sacks collecting presents from the guests and when it was time for present opening, Santa came in with all of the presents. Then, all of the guests could take pictures with Santa. Did I mention that Santa is the soon-to-be Dad? Oh, I didn't. That'll explain why she is kissing him on the cheek in the photo below...
 
This was a 'tea-inspired' event so we had tea sandwiches, salads, mini quiches, pastries, etc. Philly with a Twist killed it with the food - I mean, how cute?! 
      Thank you to all of the amazing vendors coming together for this special event for Tighler and Trent and baby Tristan. We wish you all the luck in the world! Venue: Private Residence in Sewell, NJ
Event Planner and Coordinator: Kyle Michelle Weddings and Events Photographer: Casey Jo Photography Floral Wall: Nicol Designs Rentals: Party Rentals LTD. Design & Custom Signage: Kyle Michelle Weddings and Events COVID affected this wedding by moving it from a Philadelphia ballroom to a backyard extravaganza - we aren't mad though! You won't be either after you see this design! We had some things to hide as it was a backyard (a swing set) so we designed 4 green wall's that became one of our favorite entrances. First, the welcome sign, then a welcome drink, your escort board, then a snack for the walk to cocktail hour! Let's scroll on through the day...          The QUEEN herself, this Mother of the Bride was one of our favorites! She rocked her roll all night long and made sure everyone ate good and danced the night away!            WELCOME to this beautiful, boho-chic, backyard wedding! Boho rugs from White Glove to walk on and lit lanterns as you enter into their backyard venue. |
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Features
We had a lot of free time on our hands in between the rescheduling and calling. We got published on various online magazines / blogs - Wedding Chicks, One Fab Day and Budget Savvy Bride.
Jaclyn and Joe
A long LONG 6 months later... We then had our very first travel wedding which took place at The Regions Tower in Indianapolis.
Another first for us and favorite part was the immense amount of custom-work we did. We have a new love for creation!
Another first for us and favorite part was the immense amount of custom-work we did. We have a new love for creation!
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Projects
We started creating our very own, Wedding Planning Planner collaborating with Chick Invitations. Stay tuned for this as it might just run into the new year!
Venue turned Backyard Soirees
We had 2 venue turned backyard weddings - which turned out more beautiful than ever imagined. One of them was at the North Shore in Mantoloking, NJ and one was in South Jersey, totally opposite aesthetics. Let's take a look!
Magazine Publication
We got published in Philadelphia Wedding Magazine for our 2019 tent extravaganza. We're so excited to finally share this wedding on a bigger platform and give it the attention it deserves. Go pick up your copy now or follow us on Instagram to check it out!
Kyle Michelle Events
What else...what else, OH! We finally branched out into Events - we have booked a Cinderella inspired Sweet 16 party, a Christmas Baby Shower and a "Booze" surprise birthday party!
Meghan and Ryan
Ahh, our Megan and Ryan finally said their "I do's" after 3 Covid switcheroonies! They had a beautiful ceremony at The Basilica and then traveled to Barley Sheaf Farms were they enjoyed being around loved ones (and a goat or two...)
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Engagements
By far our favorite part of 2020 was getting our new couples and booking out until 2022. We have to give COVID a thanks to sticking couples together for a few months because it led to a lot of engagements. We're so happy meeting new people and starting the design and planning process with these couples!
What did you achieve this year??? Let's start a thread #gratefulfor2020 and tag @kylemichelleweddings and share some of the positive things that happened for your business throughout this crazy year, let's weigh out the bad with the good and support each other during this tough time! You can create a post, a story thread, or a blog - just make sure to tag us and #gratefulfor2020 so we can share your story too!
Did we say 4.25.2020, 11.06.2020? We meant 10.03.2020. Yup, third time is a charm! This couple deserved the best wedding and some - and guess what, they got it! They were supposed to get married at The Logan in April and had to switch to Barley Sheaf Farm for a more intimate reception at a later time (hey, were not complaining as we got to keep them for a few more months). In all seriousness, this set-back did not stop them from having the most beautiful wedding, surrounded by the people who love them the most.
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This reaction is priceless. You can feel the love through the screen, AH!
That 'we finally did it' face!!!
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This escort board is so different from all of the other ideas we've done - Chick Invitations killed it! This is such a good vibe for a garden party!
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Don't you worry - we listened to COVID regulations and tried to make it cute, while safe! If a guest was uncomfortable with people coming near them during the celebration, they would put on a bracelet and people would stay away - genius! Plus, who doesn't want a reason for some cute signage?
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This is the ultimate example of making lemonade out of lemons! Everyone go these adorable coozies as a favor! Whiteclaw - sponsor us?
It's hard to pick a favorite part of this wedding but this moment was absolutely priceless. The couple was completely surprised by her father's arrangements and this 15 minute firework show. There face says it all and these pictures are stunning!
Venue: Barley Sheaf Farm
Church: Basillica
Wedding Coordinator: Kyle Michelle Weddings
Photographer: Pat Furey
Florist: A Garden Party
Band: EBE Entertainment
Rentals: Vision Furniture
Lighting: Bobby Morganstein
Hair: Amanda D'Andrea
Makeup: All Dolled Up
Stationery: Chick Invitations
Fireworks: Celebration Fireworks
Church: Basillica
Wedding Coordinator: Kyle Michelle Weddings
Photographer: Pat Furey
Florist: A Garden Party
Band: EBE Entertainment
Rentals: Vision Furniture
Lighting: Bobby Morganstein
Hair: Amanda D'Andrea
Makeup: All Dolled Up
Stationery: Chick Invitations
Fireworks: Celebration Fireworks
Good thing you can't see me crying through the computer screen, because this wedding was a for sure special one. Jaclyn and Joe's rooftop wedding was the first wedding after COVID rudely came into our lives and postponed all of plans - and you know what, it couldn't have gone better! Literally! Everyone was so ready to be working again, that it went so smooth and was completely unique and designed for the couple. Let's look through some of these AMAZING photos and I'll try and take you through the day (although you had to be there...)
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This is the first time we did a first-look this way and we LOVED it. First the bride wanted a special moment with her father, so the bridal party turned around and closed their eyes until we said to turn around. The bridal party then had a cheerful response and a special moment with Jaclyn. After that, Joe was allowed to turn around and have his moment with his soon-to-be bride. This was such a unique way to do a first-look and it almost mocked a ceremony entrance (which is exactly what she wanted!)
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These dresses were from Davids Bridal and they were a stunner! Mismatch for the win!
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Obviously we had to a dip kiss with this background... Also, they weren't complaining!
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Custom place setting blocks for the head table and Minted menu.
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Something about seeing our custom-made signage and stationery is just so thrilling. These are our custom table numbers that we made from wood slabs - they turned out perfectly for this celebration and we're planning to use these babies often!
This is our baby... This green wall has been everywhere and has been through a lot. This custom made escort board and last minute wood sign was PERFECT. Also - those are fake flowers that we embedded into the green wall (apparently we're florists now too!)
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Joe deserved SOMETHING special after the reception, so we made him a cigar bar and a matching sign. They used this all night long!
Okay, quick side note about the DJ - Shout out to Willie Matis with 22 Events. He KILLED it and we need him to travel to Philadelphia for all of our weddings.
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Wedding Planner: Kyle Michelle Weddings
Venue: Regions Tower
Photographer: Chloe Luka
Videographer: 3 to 1 Video
DJ: Willie Matis 22 Events
Florals: Regions Tower
Makeup: Raye Beauty Co.
Hair: Laura Snyder
Custom Signage and Green Wall: Kyle Michelle Weddings
Venue: Regions Tower
Photographer: Chloe Luka
Videographer: 3 to 1 Video
DJ: Willie Matis 22 Events
Florals: Regions Tower
Makeup: Raye Beauty Co.
Hair: Laura Snyder
Custom Signage and Green Wall: Kyle Michelle Weddings
Well hello again! We are hoping this is our last COVID-related post! We want our couples to be as careful and knowledgable as possible towards wedding insurance and safety precautions.
The last couple of months have been challenging for everyone to say the least. As we have faced COVID-19 in the wedding industry, couples have postponed their special day for a later time. It is really difficult to define the future, and how it’s going to look like. But no matter how different gatherings might be when the time comes, we will make it happen. We all need connection with family and friends.
This unprecedented situation has brought up the topic of having wedding insurance more than ever. Because life happens. Who would’ve thought that there was going to be a global pandemic? Although, the pandemic is not a covered reason at this present time, and many insurance companies are not offering new cancellation policies during the “ongoing crisis”, wedding insurance is still relevant.
There are so many other things that can happen, aside from a pandemic, like severe weather, sudden illness or injury of someone at the wedding party, job loss, withdrawal of military leave, or even venue bankruptcy. What the policy can cover does vary depending on the company, policies, and add-ons you go for. Consumers Advocate has completed a research on wedding insurance that compares several companies and options so it can be a bit easier for you.
Even though there has been a change in celebration dates, it is a good opportunity to keep planning and check insurance options available and determine what do you need and what is your budget. Some people don’t like the talk about insurance and others don’t exactly know if they need it, so one question that can help to determine if you need can be: “Do you have enough money to pay and cover any damage costs that occur before and during your wedding?”. If the answer is no, then you should consider looking into having insurance.
As things can happen “out of the blue” it can be a relief to always have a backup plan and even better when you can save time, stress, and even money if something does actually happen.
Check out their Instagram for more helpful information!
By: Cristina Bailey
Outreach Specialist
You can reach her at cristina.bailey@consumersadvocate.org
The last couple of months have been challenging for everyone to say the least. As we have faced COVID-19 in the wedding industry, couples have postponed their special day for a later time. It is really difficult to define the future, and how it’s going to look like. But no matter how different gatherings might be when the time comes, we will make it happen. We all need connection with family and friends.
This unprecedented situation has brought up the topic of having wedding insurance more than ever. Because life happens. Who would’ve thought that there was going to be a global pandemic? Although, the pandemic is not a covered reason at this present time, and many insurance companies are not offering new cancellation policies during the “ongoing crisis”, wedding insurance is still relevant.
There are so many other things that can happen, aside from a pandemic, like severe weather, sudden illness or injury of someone at the wedding party, job loss, withdrawal of military leave, or even venue bankruptcy. What the policy can cover does vary depending on the company, policies, and add-ons you go for. Consumers Advocate has completed a research on wedding insurance that compares several companies and options so it can be a bit easier for you.
Even though there has been a change in celebration dates, it is a good opportunity to keep planning and check insurance options available and determine what do you need and what is your budget. Some people don’t like the talk about insurance and others don’t exactly know if they need it, so one question that can help to determine if you need can be: “Do you have enough money to pay and cover any damage costs that occur before and during your wedding?”. If the answer is no, then you should consider looking into having insurance.
As things can happen “out of the blue” it can be a relief to always have a backup plan and even better when you can save time, stress, and even money if something does actually happen.
Check out their Instagram for more helpful information!
By: Cristina Bailey
Outreach Specialist
You can reach her at cristina.bailey@consumersadvocate.org
Get a custom bottle of wine or champagne for your bridesmaids with a label that pops the question - after that, drink up and have yourselves a night! I'm loving this customized bottle, I'd say yes!
Customize your labels HERE
Customize your labels HERE
Make a customized box with all of their favorites things. You can put a face mask, a bath bomb, their favorite candy or snack, a miniature bottle of their favorite shot (hey tequila!) Make it cute and unique for the individual - this is super special!
Customize your boxes HERE
Customize your boxes HERE
Go out to a brunch, lunch or dinner date and simply pop the question over some brick oven pizza or some spaghetti. You can customize this by giving them all their own mimosa glass with their name on it, wine glass, shot glass, etc. - make it fun and unique!
Custom glasses HERE
Custom glasses HERE
Pack your bags, go on a beach trip or have a day at the pool. Surprise the girls with these fun matching bathing suits. This is perfect for a fun photo-op too! They are killing it!
Custom Swim Suits HERE
Custom Swim Suits HERE
This is probably the most common - but you can get them a piece of jewelry that you want them to wear on your special day, a necklace, earrings or a bracelet that signifies the love you have for them all! This is a forever gift!
Jewelry ideas HERE
Jewelry ideas HERE
A classy card is simple and elegant, but if you're over being classy - add a little humor to it!
Unique cards HERE
Unique cards HERE
A sweet treat can never do you wrong - you can do a customized cookie, bag of candy, cupcakes etc. that helps pop the question and put a smile on their face! YUM!
You can either make these, go to a local bakery or find them HERE
You can either make these, go to a local bakery or find them HERE
Customize some cute cozies and go out in style! I love a gift that keeps on giving... This is also a great photo opportunity and you can keep it for the bachelorette party. Woot woot!
Get these HERE
Get these HERE
All in all, whatever you decide to do to ask your I DO Crew will be special and unique because you are! Get creative, do something fun, make the day out of it! Enjoy all of these special moments :)
Throwback..Monday - is that a thing? Well for this couple it's going to have to! This barn wedding takes us back to September 15th, 2019 and we want to flourish in this new era of Backyard and Barn weddings so we're scooping up all of our old photos. The 3 sisters were all married here and it will stay a private residence from now on so it was special and unique for the couple. I know... I'm sad I can't get married here!
Let's take you through this amazing day with this beautiful couple!
Let's take you through this amazing day with this beautiful couple!
These bridesmaids dresses are gorgeous and super unique. It's fun to give an elegant twist to a rustic barn wedding. With this ballgown the bride is wearing combined with the Great Gatsby feel on these bridesmaids dresses, it gives a lot of class and elegance. Also - I love a good mismatch on bridesmaids dresses, the color, the style, or the length - it gives each one a special feel.
Hello! We were loving how sharp and classic these tuxes were! They paired perfectly with the bridesmaids dresses.
Okay associate wedding planner here - if he doesn't react like this when he first sees me... I don't want it. He was so excited to see her and after that, he couldn't keep her eyes off of her and I don't blame him!
I love that HER bouquet was the wow factor - the reception decor was simple with green and white florals, but she decided to be different and go crazy with her bouquet. I love how it stands out against the rest of her design! We love you A Garden Party!
This barn was rustic with a hint of modern which was perfect for this couple, this way they could get the barn feel with the class and elegance of a venue. This was one of our favorite barns to snaz-up!
And here we are doing the snazzing... Kyle Michelle Weddings actually did all of the garland and the table design - we LOVE to be hands on!
This is a great color palette for a barn wedding - the gold gives it elegance and class while the greenery and sophisticated white flowers pull in the aspects of nature. You can also add a pop of color somewhere - a burgundy if it's in the fall, a blush, or a blue or pink in the spring! You can make it extremely versatile!
We have done so many things with these table numbers - we've put gold inserts with the table number, we've written on a leaf and used that, we've put stickers on them, we've put pictures in them, quotes from the couples favorite love stories. These table number frames have been to so many weddings, different venues, and fit completely different vibes - shout out to them!
Venue: Private Residence Barn
Wedding Planner: Kyle Michelle Weddings
Bouquet: A Garden Party
Table Numbers: Kyle Michelle Weddings
Hair and Makeup: Jessica Spina (Your Day Your Way)
Food Truck: East Coast Pizza Oven
Rentals: South Jersey Party Rentals
Wedding Planner: Kyle Michelle Weddings
Bouquet: A Garden Party
Table Numbers: Kyle Michelle Weddings
Hair and Makeup: Jessica Spina (Your Day Your Way)
Food Truck: East Coast Pizza Oven
Rentals: South Jersey Party Rentals
Hi guys and gals! We always have questions about writing your vows - when you should write them, where you should write them, how to start, whether to add a joke? Well we're here to give you our KMW Expertise on Writing Your Wedding Vows!
We'll make it short and sweet for ya!
We'll make it short and sweet for ya!
Tip #1. Don't google your vows! Everything you need is right in front of you and inside of your heart. Google knows a lot I have to admit, but it doesn't know how you're feeling about the person beside you.
Tip #2. Do not, I repeat DO NOT wait until the night before or the day of to write your vows! Believe it or not, we get a lot of couples that think getting ready or about to leave to go take their pictures is a good time to start writing their wedding vows.
Tip #3. Cut out the cliches and put something funny or an inside joke that is sure to make them giggle / cry. A good balance is some mushy gushy, some funny parts, a little shout out section to the family and of course, romance.
Tip #4. Depending on your comfort zone, maybe exchanging vows in private, writing each other a letter is a better idea than spilling your guts infant of everyone at the ceremony. Everyone is different, do what feels right and special to you and your partner.
Tip #5. Keep them! Whether typed out or written on an old napkin - you'll want to look back and remember the sweet words you exchanged to each other that day. Also, if you renew your vows later on in life, that would be amazing to re-read to each other (just an idea!)
Tip #2. Do not, I repeat DO NOT wait until the night before or the day of to write your vows! Believe it or not, we get a lot of couples that think getting ready or about to leave to go take their pictures is a good time to start writing their wedding vows.
Tip #3. Cut out the cliches and put something funny or an inside joke that is sure to make them giggle / cry. A good balance is some mushy gushy, some funny parts, a little shout out section to the family and of course, romance.
Tip #4. Depending on your comfort zone, maybe exchanging vows in private, writing each other a letter is a better idea than spilling your guts infant of everyone at the ceremony. Everyone is different, do what feels right and special to you and your partner.
Tip #5. Keep them! Whether typed out or written on an old napkin - you'll want to look back and remember the sweet words you exchanged to each other that day. Also, if you renew your vows later on in life, that would be amazing to re-read to each other (just an idea!)
Okay my job here is done - now go write your vows!
