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Katherine + Andrew – Hotel Monaco Philadelphia – Old St. Mary’s – Philadelphia Wedding Planner – Angela MALICKI Events

January 11, 2015

Katherine and Andrew’s Hotel Monaco Philadelphia wedding went off without a hitch. Angela Malicki, Philadelphia Wedding Planner and owner of Angela MALICKI events, loves summer weddings in the city of brotherly LOVE.

With this cold weather hitting us, it’s nice to look back on the weddings we had the opportunity to work on this past summer. It was a beautiful June day when the lovely couple Katherine and Andrew became husband and wife. The couple, along with the bridal party, started at Hotel Monaco Philadelphia in Old City getting ready for their special day. Everybody looked amazing and filled the day with celebration and happiness for the newly weds. Katie’s Romana Kreveza gown fit her beautifully and matched perfectly with the bridesmaids short lavender dresses.

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Hotel Monaco Philadelphia image by Joe Foley Photo

As Katie and her bridesmaids were finishing up getting ready with Eric, I was over with Andrew and the groomesmen pinning boutineers for my first time ( successfully did not poke anybody)! The groomesmen and I arrived first at Old St. Mary’s Church with transportation provided by King’s Limo. With the guests settled and bridal party all lined up, it was time to start the ceremony! Andrew stood at the alter with his groomesmen smilling ear to ear as he watched Katherine and her father walk slowly down the aisle – it was truly beautiful!

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Katie and her bridemaids in purple monogrammed bathrobes

After the ceremony, the couple and bridal party headed to Washington Sqaure Park for pictures with Joe Foley Photography. The rest of the guests headed over to the Stratus Lounge at Hotel Monaco for a cocktail hour to enjoy delicious appetizers and refreshments while looking over Philadelphia on a rooftop. CTO Artists provided the guests with a beautiful string arrangement to help set the mood. I went with the couple and Joe Foley Photography to City Hall for some finals shots as the bridal party joined the rest of the guests. Everybody passing by the newly weds shouted a “Congratulations!” making the day even more merry.

The ballroom turned out looking absolutely breathtaking with the help of Angela and Hotel Monaco. The color theme consisted of a light purple, ivory, and black. A Modern Touch florist provided the center pieces with white and pink roses along with purple peonies – they really brought the room together! Ciao Bella Cakes made a delicious five tier cake that had flowers which matched the center pieces. At the end of dinner, each table was given a tray of delectable italian cookies from the brides mother Gabbie. Outside of the ballroom had a table set up with family photos for guests to view as they walked into the reception area.

The couple really pumped up the party when they entered the reception to the song Bring Em Out by TI! DJ Bizz kept the dance floor moving and grooving all night long. Katie slipped on her custom Tom’s for some fun dancing. It was such a pleasure to see the newly weds so happy and celebrating with their loved ones!

Photo by Joe Foley Photography

Team for the day – Eric, Angela, and Kelsey (Me!) – Photo by Joe Foley Photography

The day was such a success and I am glad to have been able to be apart of it. Katherine and Andrew were a pleasure to work with and I wish them both a lifetime of happiness with each other! Thank you to all of the vendors and people who helped make this day special.

xoxo,

Kelsey

Wedding Coordinator – Angela MALICKI Events

Church – Old St. Mary’s Church

Pastor – Father Paul

Reception – Hotel Monaco & The Stratus Lounge

Flowers- A Modern Touch

Photography – Joe Foley Photography

Entertainment – CTO Artists & DJ Bizz

Music for Church – Organist: Karl Heck , Trumpet & Flute: David Orehowsky & Colette LeFever

Cake – Ciao Bella Cakes

Transportation – King Limousine

Make up & hair – Tommy Rosario from Salon Friends and Nemesis

Wedding Gown – Romana Kreveza at Bijou Bridal

Brides Shoes – Kate Spade & Tom’s

Brides Handbag – Vintage

Marykate + Dan – Hotel Monaco Philadelphia, Part 1 – St. John Media – Philadelphia Wedding Planner – Angela MALICKI events

January 7, 2015

Philadelphia Wedding Planner, Angela Malicki and team kicks off wedding season at Hotel Monaco Philadelphia. Read more about Marykate and Dan’s city wedding.

We had the pleasure of working with Marykate and Dan on their summer wedding this past June. As most of our couples, planning a wedding beginning to end is not an easy task, especially with little time in the day. MK’s parents had reached out to us in the spring, being that they never worked with a planner (on their son’s wedding), they didn’t know how our services would work. Ironically, Marykate, Dan and her parents visited our wedding set up at the Hotel Monaco last July for Amanda and Frank – it was meant to be!

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Marykate getting make up by Duo Make up Artistry photo by Nina Price Photography

The couple had many of their key professionals picked with the exception of a few. We gave them a few suggestions on who we thought would be a good fit. The event was a success, the couple and family couldn’t have been happier and everything went off without a hitch.

Sparkly Jimmy Choo heels for a perfect wedding day – photo by Nina Price Photography

We started at the parents home in Media where Duo Make Up artistry started with the hair stylists. In the background, the Beatles were playing and the sound of Marykate’s niece Ela was laughing and having a great time with the bride to be. Mom helped Marykate in her Waters lace gown and completed the look with her sparkly Jimmy Choo heels. She was cool as a cucumber, that is until dad saw her for the first time walking down the steps – my favorite part!

Lace Waters Gown – Photo by Nina Price Photography

Marykate and her dad seeing each other for the first time – photo by Nina Price Photography

Outside was her “special car”, a vintage rolls royce, waiting to take her to St. John’s in Media. With the church packed and Dan eager to see his bride – we started the processional ending with the bride being escorted by her parents. The couple exited the church in a bubble send off after followed by a few pictures in the church. They headed into the city for additional photos then ended at the Hotel Monaco for their lovely cocktail party and reception.

Marykate walking down the aisle wiith her parents – St. John’s in Media – photo by Nina Price Photography

The couple was transported around the city in an old fashioned Rolls Royce through Classic British Limo company – photo by Angela MALICKI Events

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loved the teal dresses the bridesmaids wore, perfect for a summer wedding. Check out Marykate’s shoes;) Photo by Angela MALICKI events

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Ang and couple on the elevator heading to the ballroom – selfie time! photo by Angela MALICKI events

Cocktails took place at the Stratus Rooftop Lounge – if you haven’t been to this hidden gem, please make a trip to the city and enjoy the view! Guests loved the food and atmosphere, most importantly, the couple relaxing and taking it all in.

Loved the overall decor and lighting in the ballroom at the Hotel Monaco

Photo by Angela MALICKI events
Lighting by Eventions Productions, venue Hotel Monaco

In the ballroom, we worked closely with the couple on designing the perfect space. I made a few suggestions on the centerpieces and incorporated more color in the ballroom. We worked with Eventions productions on the lighting and had colored linens that matched the invitations and overall scheme of the wedding. Marykate and Dan love doing puzzles, that’s where we had the idea of incorporating the puzzle pieces on the invitation and use it as a logo. The handmade paper design we used for the invitation was then utilized on the cake – which was designed by Ciao Bella Cakes in Hatboro.

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Marykate and Dan’s wedding cake by Ciao Bella Cakes. The colors were in orange and teal completed with custom made cake topper by a family friend. Photo by Angela MALICKI events and venue Hotel Monaco Philadelphia

It was such a pleasure getting to see the couples reactions when we gave them a sneak peak of their room before the guests! They loved seeing how everything came together along with their delicous cake made by Ciao Bella Cakes. As they practiced their first dance, I couldn’t help but feel proud of my team and how amazing the event turned out. Below you can view the beautiful details from the reception.

Marykate and Dan outside the Hotel Monaco

My team for the day – Kelsey and Jennarose – photo by Angela MALICKI events

Overall, this wedding was magnificent. My team and I enjoyed every moment working with Marykate and Dan’s on their wedding day. Hope you had an amazing honeymoon in the beautiful Saint Lucia! Thank you to everyone who helped put this special day together.

xoxo,

Ang

Wedding Coordinator – Angela MALICKI events

Church – St. John Chrysostom Catholic Church

Reception – Hotel Monaco & The Stratus Lounge

Flowers- Media Flowers

Photography – Nina Price Photography

Video – Rosetree Films

Entertainment – Thomas Thornton and Rittenhouse String Quartet

Cake – Ciao Bella Cakes

Transportation – King Limousine

Rolls Royce – Classic British Limo

Lighting – Eventions Productions

Invitations & Print – Titus Print

Make up – Duo Makeup Artistry

Wedding Gown – Waters bought at Van Cleve Wedding Collection

Brides Shoes – Jimmy Choo bought at Nordstrom

Brides Handbag – Vintage

Amanda + Frank, Part 2 – Hotel Monaco of Philadelphia, St. John the Evangelist Church, Philadelphia Wedding and Event Planner – Angela MALICKI events

August 6, 2014

Where do I begin with Frank and Amanda! 3 words – adorable, chic and amazing. This couple was referred to us by our past clients Natalie and Jose, who was married in 2009,we were excited to work with them on their Chic Philadelphia wedding at Hotel Monaco on Chestnut Street. We started our day in their bridal suite overlooking Independence Park. Amanda, perfect in every way, was ready to get things started. Her glam squad – no lie when I say that – had her looking like a runway model at New York Bridal Week. Her hair was to perfection and the dress, how do I begin to describe it. Amanda donned a fabulous Sottero-Midgley complete with matching lace cropped sleeve topper.

Amanda opening her gift from Frank. Who doesn’t love a Tiffany’s box;)

Amanda wore sweet purple shoes by Badgley-Mischka with matching clutch

Amanda’s gorgeous midgley-sottero gown with beaded belt

Frank was finishing up with his groomsmen on the other side of the hotel as Ashley pinned the boutineers . This day couldn’t go any smoother. We all headed to St. John the Evangelist on 13th in a Philadelphia staple – a white trolley. Guests were transported by a double-decker bus provided by the couple, what a great way to see our city.

Amanda and Frank in front of the Hotel Monaco Philadelphia

The ceremony went as planned and guests including Frank were at awe when Amanda walked down the aisle. Ceremony complete, now ready for pictures in my beautiful city. Brittany-Lee and Rosetree Films documented their every move as they hit the town for pictures.

Keys were attached to each place card and lush flowers and lanterns completed the table

Ash and I started set up of the ballroom ensure all the details were perfect. We worked closely with the couple on many details including the lighting, event furniture (there were 2 lounges in the ballroom), custom logo projected on the dance floor. The couple had a photobooth for guests to enjoy during the event and as a wedding favor, they created a CD with their favorite songs that guests could take home.

Guests entered through the lobby to find a beautiful lush floral display with their placecard (each one had a skeleton key tied with ribbon).

The couple had guests fill out old postcards as their sign in book and drop them in a suitcase . They were very clever with the details.

During cocktail hour, music playing in the background by CTO’s Karma Strings while guests enjoying yummy bites and the couples signature cocktail “The Stratus”.

We created this lounge space for guests to enjoy. White diamond leather couches by AFR. Trend alert- couple made signs with their wedding hash tag for guests to tag on Instagram.

The Lafayette Room was perfect, lighting to perfection (we worked closely with Eventions Productions), each table was double pin spotted and the room uplit in a light Rose’ hue. Titus Print designed the couples logo which was projected on the dancefloor.

Eventions Productions did a great job with the lighting. Titus Print designed their logo with was projected on the dance floor.

Anton’s flowers in Vineland did a fab job with the flowers. There were different height centerpieces. Each were placed in mercury glass vases. That tied in the platinum . All linens we ordered from party Rental.

The flowers were amazing, Anton’s Flowers, local to the brides town, worked closely with the couple on the centerpieces which were perfect with the Platinum and white linens we picked from Party Renal Ltd.

The couple surprised the guests with a choreographed dance to “One and Only” by Adele. DJ Bizz of CTO kept the dancefloor packed all night and the crowd non stop.

Peony cake by Ciao Bella cakes

Love this pic of Frank, Amanda, Ashley and I at the Hotel Monaco.

We loved every minute of their wedding and wish Frank and Amanda a lifetime of happiness. Thanks for letting us be a part of your day. Love you guys and your amazing families!! xoxo

xo,

Ang

Professionals:

Planner – Angela MALICKI events

Ceremony – St. John the Evangelist

Venue – Hotel Monaco

Hotel – Hotel Monaco

Videography – Rosetree Films

Flowers – Anton’s Flowers

Lighting – Eventions Productions

Transportation – Philadelphia Sights and Tour

Entertainment – CTO Artists