Wedding Stories, Then & Now

No two couples are alike . . . especially when it comes to wedding entertainment. What defines your wedding? Is it the gown or tux you wear? Is it the words you utter at the ceremony, Is it the flowers that crown the day or the food and beverage you

There is nothing more personal than your wedding ceremony – from the selection of the venue, to the choice of readings, to the writing of vows and the pronouncement of your names, it remains a memory that will follow you everywhere.  As a wedding professional, I can honestly say there

It has been my great pleasure to assist so very many wonderful couples with their wedding celebrations – and I mean MANY, MANY! During the course of my 38-years of event planning, I have been blessed with countless opportunities to bring two people together for what is a lifetime of

The subject matter for my articles is based on elements of the day I feel should be discussed with those of you planning a wedding celebration. However, a thought occurred to me that the subjects we discuss should be all about your questions and the various elements of a wedding

Now, you may know the difference between an artemisia and a zinnia from the first posy article, but do you know how to make them into a bouquet perfectly suited for your wedding day? Should you pick a posy based on your height, your shape, your theme, your complexion, your

Devote the time your ceremony deserves. By Lois Heckman, Wedding Celebrant To all those couples who are confused by wedding rituals, concerned about combining beliefs or just generally avoiding the planning of the wedding ceremony (because they don’t know where to begin) – allow me to introduce you to one

Goooooooood morning Wedding Couples! Hope you are dug or digging out of the recent Winter storms. These snow events took us by surprise but made for a beautiful view for the many wonderful couples that attended the (not-so) Spring Wedding Sampling Event at Stroudsmoor. If you weren’t there, here is

Yes, you’re married and danced the night away, but don’t let the romance end when the band (DJ) stops playing. Let the love of the wedding day continue long into the evening with a little gesture called a romantic “touch”. These are personal, heart-warming, or tummy-tempting items that will make

As the holidays approach, I must turn my efforts towards making holiday memories for the many guests that will visit us at Stroudsmoor, and to the happiness and well-being of my own family. 2017 has been a very trying year for the Pirones, as we sadly said good-bye to two

No longer is June the proverbial wedding month in the Pocono Mountains. The fall is the height of the NEW Pocono wedding season. However, Pocono Winter Weddings are the most wonderful – especially when they are white with snow! Consider including great skiing at one of several slopes in NEPA

For some the end of the wedding is a simple good-bye to friends and family. For others, it is the send-off of a century! Saying good-bye to family and friends after the last dance is over is a bitter-sweet farewell. Some couples find saying the party’s over very easy, while