EIGHTY-FIVE DAYS LEFT...

Everything I look at related to the wedding reminds me of the exact amount of days we have left to get this thing organized and it's not much time! I posted pretty photos of Paris as a wedding distraction- well the Philadelphia Flower Show this year not actually France- but close enough. They remind me of when we were there 2 years ago on one of the best trips we have ever taken.

Anyhow, we have in fact made some progress on the nuptial plans with the help of friends that are either related to the wedding business or just great friends offering their expertise & time. We are lucky to have them!

This weekend is also Steve's birthday & our 10 year anniversary:)

Independence Park Hotel

Rooms are now available to book at the Independence Park Hotel (Best Western Plus) located at 235 Chestnut St., http://www.theindependenceparkhotel.com/. The hotel is located 1.2 miles from the German Society of Pennsylvania (611 Spring Garden St.)-a short cab ride.

Room Options:
$165/night for Deluxe Queen
$185/night for Superior King
$205/night for Two Bedded Accommodation for four people (several bed options available)

When making your reservation you must call 1-800-624-2988 OR send an email to stay@independenceparkinn.com and identify as part of the "Van Trieste/Fawley Wedding" You can not book online via their website and recieve the discount. Rooms will be held until September 8, 2011.

Wedding Archive: Venice, Italy 2006

Jessy (my sister) & Chris were married in Venice at the Palazzo Contarini on a very warm day in May 2006. It was such a beautiful wedding & we all felt so fortunate to be with them to celebrate!

Welcome, Liliana Marie Crossley!

Our youngest flower girl has arrived!! And we couldn't be happier to meet our niece born January 13, 2011 at 4:33PM. She is the sweetest girl!

Happy Marriage

A good friend of ours sent me this story...don't skip the quiz. I hope it's true!