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With emotions running high and your attention being pulled in every direction, there leaves a lot of room for details to be overlooked and accidentally ignored. By planning for these mishaps ahead of time, you can get ahead of issues on the day of your wedding.   Arranging Event Lighting Photo by MPW Media Setting…

The Crystal Plaza Group is saddened to announce the passing of our longest tenured employee and family member, Chef Marty Shachat. Chef Marty was 2 months shy of his 95th birthday and was working on a part time basis up until several months ago when his health began to decline and even then, he always…

Tall, short, lavish, intricate, minimal, illuminated, or themed are just a few varieties of centerpieces. With so many options and possibilities, it can be tough to know exactly what you want. The right centerpiece is the focal point of your dinner, and can say a lot about your wedding. Photo by Sean Gallery The Perfect…

Food is one of the key elements in planning a wedding. You want something that looks amazing, is well prepared, and most importantly tastes delicious. Creating an ensemble of courses that follow a similar theme while making sure each dish explores its creative boundaries is tough – but can be done!   First thing to…

Watching the flower girl shyly drop petals to the floor or watching the little ring bearer walk down the aisle is definitely a heart-warming moment, but many don’t realize how hard it is to get young children to cooperate. Entertainment is key – if there is going to be young children at your wedding, make…

We all dream about the airy cake, decadent frosting, delicate flowers, and elegant designs on our wedding cake. In today’s sharing culture, it is easier now more than ever to combine ideas from different people and create something unique and different. This has lead to wedding cake trends that really push the envelope.   In…

Dear Dad,    Walking down the aisle, side by side, has been something that I have looked forward to since I was a child: Dreaming and planning out all the details of my wedding day. The right dress, the right music, the right flowers and the special person walking me to the altar.   To…

A Bromance is just as important as your romance. The men who stand by your side as you watch the love of your life walk down the aisle have been with you through ups and downs. Often it is easy to forget the amount of work that your Groomsmen are doing in your wedding. As…

Mothers hold a special role in many stages of our lives, especially when it comes to weddings. They are there to pick you up and calm you down, to provide the best suggestions and to be there in any circumstances. With so many details and events to plan, a mother’s role in a wedding has…

Fresh flowers line the aisle, embellish tables, and are tossed to your single ladies. They are capable of transforming your wedding and creating an ambiance perfect for encapsulating your theme. There are so many places in your wedding for beautiful flowers to flourish and are a must for decorating your ceremony and reception.  Extend the…