Blog Archives
Life’s a Peach
August 25, 2014
From the sweet peach place settings, the peach trees strewn throughout the venue, the adorable wands wrapped with cascading ribbons and bells, and the “Mint to Be” favors, we couldn’t get enough of Nichole & Dale’s aesthetic for their big day! So many details went in to making everything just right, and the entire...
Laughter: The Secret to a Happy Marriage
August 25, 2014
One of the wonderful things about what we do is having the chance to witness some of the most beautiful and memorable moments in a couple’s life. There are couples that we meet that we just know will be married for years and years to come, and we are so grateful to watch them take...
Swingin’ At the Venetian Club
August 25, 2014
There were so many swingers at the Venetian Club in Chestnut Hill this weekend that I just couldn’t look away for a minute. While I don’t know if your mind is completely in the gutter on this beautiful Friday morning, I guess I should just clarify to be clear: Swingers- as in dancers. As in:...
A Classic Affair
August 13, 2014
This weekend’s wedding was the epitome of the classic celebration. Andrea & Peter – the new Mr. & Mrs. Maxwell – officially started off their married life in style. With a posh venue (the only word to describe The Lake House Inn = GORGEOUS), a classic color palette of cheerful yellow cooled down with navy...
“Nana Recommends Manhattans”
August 13, 2014
Last month, we had the pleasure of working with an awesome couple- Kaitlin & Deniz – as we witnessed their vows at the Abington Art Center. This gorgeous venue had us totally swooning as we envisioned the endless possibilities for DIY details and darling decor. We must say: Kaitlin & Deniz wowed us with their...
Flash Mobs: Part 2
August 6, 2014
There was a very recent debate on our blog about flash mobs and whether they are still cool or a trend that has fizzled out. Inspired by a flash mob done at one of our recent ShutterBooth weddings, we decided to investigate a little further into the issue. After a quick Google search, I have...
Please Vote for Us!
July 29, 2014
Ahhh! It’s that time of year again….time to vote for the Best of the 2014 Philly HOT LIST!!! If you aren’t familiar, every year PHL 17 holds a contest which allows voters – wink, wink: that means YOU – to choose who they believe is the...
Flash Mobs: Still Cool or So 2013?
July 24, 2014
According to Wikipedia, the internet’s most fabulous source of all things informative and the tool most often used to settle bets on trivial matters, a flash mob (or flashmob)[1] is a “group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, perform an unusual and seemingly pointless act for a brief time, then quickly disperse,...
Jimmy Rollins Foundation – Taste of Bollywood Event
July 8, 2014
We can’t even describe how much fun we had at Phillies player, Jimmy Rollins’, annual charity event this year. From guests’ participation in dressing the part, to The Union League being transformed into a traditional Arabian tent, this year’s theme, Bollywood, was beautifully over the top! Guests enjoyed snacking on amazing cuisine from local...
The Super Run
July 8, 2014
We had such a great time at the year’s Super Run at The Navy Yard in Philadelphia! The Super Run is a national series of events that partners with non-profit organizations to put on superhero themed events to help raise funds and awareness for their cause. Each run helps those in need. ...
Philadelphia Auto Show Black-Tie Tailgate
July 8, 2014
Last Friday we were lucky enough to be among the first to see some of the world’s finest automobiles at the Philly Auto Show’s Black-Tie Tailgate! The guests looked as sleek as the cars in their black-tie apparel and were able explore everything the Auto Show had in store for the upcoming week of events...
For Pete’s Sake Beach Ball Gala 2014
July 8, 2014
For the third year in a row, we joined For Pete’s Sake on Saturday night for their Beach Ball Gala Fundraiser in the Crystal Tea Room downtown! The warm room with beach balls, umbrellas, chairs, and towels made us forget all about the cold and snow outside. For Pete’s Sake is a non-profit organization that...
Four Seasons Masquerade Holiday Celebration
February 10, 2014
The staff of the Four Seasons Philadelphia were welcomed by the Philadelphia Mummers and began the evening of their Masquerade Ball enjoying cocktails and hor d’oeuvres right outside the ballroom. We were able to see everyone’s flashy masquerade masks when they showed them off for the camera in the Open Shutter Booth! Those who didn’t...
Vendor Spotlight: Lovesick Inc.
March 10, 2013
We’ve all been to a wedding at one point or another in our lifetime. We’ve all jumped on the dance-floor for “The Electric Slide” or “The Cha-Cha Slide,” and possibly regretted it the next morning. We’ve all seen every form of wedding bands, singers and DJ’s that live under our sun. But if we are...
Venue Spotlight: Cescaphe
March 1, 2013
We at Shutterbooth spend a lot of time praising the guests that honor us by inviting us to their special occasions. And for good reason, because let’s be honest, you guys are awesome! But sometimes we feel we need to give a special shout-out to the venue itself. Sometimes we are so blown away by...