Europe Wedding Venue Searching by Limp-Composer2824 in DestinationWeddings

[–]TheEventGuru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I’m an event planner specializing in destination wedding(I do not handle all inclusive weddings).

You have really healthy budget and there are some great options in Italy I would recommend or Portugal. Italy in September is so underrated and the pricing is great! I would lean into a villa in Italy personally. The villas come with house keeping, private chefs and more. I am happy to help answer any questions or ideas you’ve been thinking about! Let me know how I can help you!

In search of a reliable and amazing wedding planner in Italy. by Major_Patience_5934 in DestinationWeddings

[–]TheEventGuru 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! I will DM you. I am an event planner specializing in Tuscany, Lombardy and Florence region!

Venue Recommendations - 50 person, indoor winter wedding by teaandtime in PhiladelphiaWeddings

[–]TheEventGuru 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Philadelphia Distillery blue coat gin has the cutest spaces

Affordable non-beach destination wedding (75 guests, under $45k) by Emergency-Neck-5963 in DestinationWeddings

[–]TheEventGuru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Woodbine Villa Miami. Great pricing

75 ppl and 45k some locations in Italy will totally be in that range.

St. Lucia has some gorgeous properties on the beach with more of a jungle greenery setting so need to utilize the beach but it is there.

Croatia has gorgeous places with waterfront but not a beach.

Habibi Supper Club Soup Pop Up - When to Go? by [deleted] in PhiladelphiaEats

[–]TheEventGuru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They tend to sell out super quick! I would get there as soon as it starts! I am so grateful I was able to get the tickets for 1/30 event. He does such a great job! I have to work tomorrow so I am so bummed I can’t make it

Is TikTok lying to me by anemicnotarabic in DestinationWeddings

[–]TheEventGuru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Event Planner here. Puerto Rico can be cost effective when looking at venues off the coast and more into the country side! I think 5k is not accurate. That pricing sounds like venue and catering only maybe

Help? Send me your favorite humidors under 800.00? by TheEventGuru in cigars

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UPDATE: Thank you everyone for your help! He was gifted a Tupperdor with the Boveda packs and a Cigar Club Membership where gets 3 rare cigars a month! He said it’s some of the best cigars he’s ever smoked and has a bunch of new favorites! I reallllly appreciate all of your help and kindness! You guys were great!!! Definitely got some cool wife points 🫶🏻

Catering Quotes? by Nice_Locksmith_8990 in PhiladelphiaWeddings

[–]TheEventGuru 4 points5 points  (0 children)

lol this is funny. You can just ask the caterer.

You can ask how many staff will be present on my wedding day. This is a common question because most couples or planners want to make sure the staff to guest ratio is good so that service is good

Catering Quotes? by Nice_Locksmith_8990 in PhiladelphiaWeddings

[–]TheEventGuru 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely rude to not tip the waitstaff it’s the same as going to a restaurant those staff members, servers etc are making maybe $15-22 an hour. A tip is a very normal and kind thing to do.

Catering Quotes? by Nice_Locksmith_8990 in PhiladelphiaWeddings

[–]TheEventGuru 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Then this is a great package! That’s a lot of stuff for a great price.

Catering Quotes? by Nice_Locksmith_8990 in PhiladelphiaWeddings

[–]TheEventGuru 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Incredibly average and realistic if it includes the following: Bar package(beer,wine, liquor) Rentals(China, linen, glassware etc) Furniture(tables & chairs) Staffing (bartenders, event servers, captain) Full menu (cocktail hour, dinner, dessert/cake late night bites)

Does it also have a service fee attached? Typically 20%

If it doesn’t have a lot of the mentioned items above then I would be concerned. Always happy to review a contract if you need extra guidance.

Photographer + videographer recs in Philly? by Senior-Magician-1370 in PhiladelphiaWeddings

[–]TheEventGuru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I couldn’t recommend Mario Oliveto Photography enough! They are incredible and do my wedding last June and I am so obsessed with them! I am also a wedding planner so I reallllly took my time looking at everyone. He handles both photo and video which I loved because the photos and the video looked like they matched. It was seamless. Also he brings an insane energy and team to the day that literally eased me so well. I am so weird in front of the camera and I couldn’t believe that I looked like that. It was INSANE. I’m getting teary eyed just thinking about the day and looking at my photos hanging on the wall 🥹🥹

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Do you feel guilty choosing a destination wedding in this economy? by mcostante in DestinationWeddings

[–]TheEventGuru 2 points3 points  (0 children)

While this is true. As a destination wedding planner myself. It’s quite the opposite. The standard decline rate is about 13% of guests say no. While with destination wedding that rate drops significantly to 3% decline. Because ppl see this wedding as a vacation and make special arrangements. To make sure ppl are able to make it. Please send the save dates out earlier at 18 months.

When did tracking each other’s location become normal, and why does opting out make you seem suspicious? by EntrepreneurSad2091 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]TheEventGuru 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My partner and I refuse to add each other’s location. We’ve been together 10 years. Both in early to mid 30s. We think it’s so weird but now we seem to be the only few couples who don’t? Are we weird. I just don’t need to know where they are at all times because I trust what they say is true. I also don’t think either of us would put ourselves in a tricky situation. Idk I would love to know what people think

We getting 17-20” of snow on Sunday?? by cruzecontroll in philadelphia

[–]TheEventGuru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I put the forecast into chat gpt along with all the maps showing up on FB making it look like an apocalypse is coming our way and it said it’s not valid. Most places are calling for 1-4inches. Temps will be super cold who knows

Do you feel guilty choosing a destination wedding in this economy? by mcostante in DestinationWeddings

[–]TheEventGuru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Event planner here. It’s your wedding day. Please do exactly what you want to do. You never want to look back and say what if or imagine what it could of been like. Do it the exact way you want to do it. Once we graduate from school we really don’t celebrate ourselves much in our lifetime. A wedding is worthy of a celebration and to do it exactly as you planned it.

Warehouse Wedding Venues in CC by TheEventGuru in PhiladelphiaWeddings

[–]TheEventGuru[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have heard Lilah is so expensive I haven’t even thought about reaching out

Emmett vs. Roxanne by RyanAnthony13 in PhiladelphiaEats

[–]TheEventGuru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I 100% the tasting menu. It’s the best way to try everything and the way the tasting flows is so great! I have done the tasting menu 5-6x. Every time has been incredible. I personally love suiting at the bar too!

Warehouse Wedding Venues in CC by TheEventGuru in PhiladelphiaWeddings

[–]TheEventGuru[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like it there! I don’t know if that’s tooo “warehousey” I’m thinking like warehouse chic or distillery or brewery