“Is a Wedding Rehearsal really necessary? If so, why?” Let’s face it, there are a ton of things to think about in the lead-up to your wedding. Are the out-of-town guests okay? Do you have everything you need for the wedding party favors? The final payments need to be made to the band, who is…
read moreYou’ve decided to add some lisianthuses to your bouquet of roses (having read our Top Tips to Maximize Flowers for a Spectacular Wedding), you have lined up an excellent photographer, and your spectacular gourmet menu is going to blow your guests’ taste buds away. So when it comes to your wedding day music, you’re…
read moreA wedding without flowers is like July 4th without fireworks. Sure, friends and family still get together; but the whole event feels like it’s missing something. Conversely, gorgeous floral arrangements take every wedding to the next level, injecting incredible natural beauty into an already special day. Understanding how important flowers are to great weddings,…
read moreWell, first things first: Mazel Tov! Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials! At Crystal Plaza we are always thrilled to see couples coming together in love. We have been lucky enough to host many Jewish weddings, with couples from all over the Tristate Area choosing to celebrate with us – for which we’re incredibly honored.…
read moreWhat’s better than a delicious cocktail? A delicious cocktail at a spectacularly beautiful wedding, of course! Whether it’s sweet or sour, fizzy or still, shaken or stirred, with or without alcohol – everyone can agree that life tastes a lot better when you’ve got a cocktail in your hand. And a signature wedding cocktail…
read moreAs the saying goes, the only certainty is uncertainty. And so it has been for us all this past year, as situations way beyond any of our control have had colossal impacts on our lives. At the end of 2020 we publicly committed ourselves to making “2021 a year to remember for all the…
read moreFor a while, many couples couldn’t decide if a wedding website was really necessary. They thought it was just additional work on top of what is an already very full to-do list… Mercifully this is no longer the case. In fact, it is now very much expected that guests will be able to visit…
read moreFrom the outset, we must underscore that animal welfare is of paramount importance to everyone at The Crystal Plaza. When animals are included in any of our celebrations, we ensure that their safety and happiness are a top priority. We do not allow for any form of exploitation of the animals, and operate in total…
read moreWe’re all familiar with the rhyme: Something old, Something new, Something borrowed, Something blue, And sixpence in her shoe. Well, we all know the first four lines at least… But what do they mean? Why are they relevant to our weddings? And what are some blue things that you might incorporate into your…
read moreTraditionally, most couples choose to host their weddings on Saturday night; however, if you’re one of the many people keeping up with trends, you will know that Thursdays are the new Saturday. A Thursday wedding holds possibilities & opportunities compared to which the standard Saturday evening affair just can’t compare. Saving & Splurging If you are just beginning…
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