Erin + Brent, The Best of What’s Around
After being together for 10 years, Brent and Erin made it official and tied the knot surrounded by family and friends this past summer.
Alisa Tongg Celebrant
February 27, 2015
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Brittany + Kyle, To Live An Adventure
Brittany and Kyle were married in the lush colorful gardens of Skytop Lodge this past summer. Friends and family came from all over the country to experience a Travel-Adventure themed destination wedding which celebrated their love story while incorporating traditions from their Christian and Jewish heritages as well as starting a new one–A Love Map to document their journey of a lifetime.
Alisa Tongg Celebrant
February 15, 2015
Ex-Voto Personal Storytelling With A Wedding Cake Portrait
In the early part of 2008, still in the trenches planning the Delaware River Food + Wine Festival for that fall, I had heard of an artist who had gained some notoriety for creating a series of sainted kitchen appliances and aprons…the exact subject matter this Julia Child-admiring, vintage-apron-collecting, recent-Kitchen-Aid-owner was interested in. I knew I had to meet her.
Alisa Tongg Celebrant
January 27, 2015
Robin + Alex, Changed Forever By Love
Robin and Alex were married in amazing and thoughtful style at Terrain at Styers in Glen Mills, PA on a perfect spring day.
Alisa Tongg Celebrant
January 15, 2015
Celebrant Alisa Tongg Awarded “The Knot Best of Weddings 2015”, Couples Want Their Love To Shine
Without a doubt, all of my couples feel that the ceremony is the most important part of the wedding day, it’s “the reason why all our friends and family are coming together…”
Alisa Tongg Celebrant
January 1, 2015
Wedding Ceremony Unity Ritual Spotlight: Chocolate Tasting + Sharing
Amity and Jesse’s chocolate tasting ritual served as a promise not only of the years to come, but also a reminder of the times they have already shared.
Alisa Tongg Celebrant
December 27, 2014
Rachael + Ed, With A Little Help From Their Friends
Rachael + Ed set their promises in stone at the Mountain Springs Lake Resort on a perfect May day. Their wedding ceremony involved thoughtful physical participation, involved many senses and will not soon be forgotten by their family and friends.
Alisa Tongg Celebrant
December 15, 2014
Ganga + Joe, Dreaming Together
Joe and Ganga wanted a wedding ceremony that would tell their love story while combining the traditions from their Catholic and Sri Lankan Buddhist cultures. They were married at Philadelphia’s Top of the Tower this summer, surrounded by family and friends who had traveled from all over the world to witness the start of their marriage.
Alisa Tongg Celebrant
December 3, 2014
Lori + Erman, Modern Day Fairytale
This spring, Erman and Lori tied the knot at the scenic Lake House Inn in Perkasie, PA. A warm, fun-loving and good-natured couple, they inspired me to tell their ceremony love story like I’ve never done before–in the style of a fairytale.
Alisa Tongg Celebrant
November 24, 2014
Amber + Joe, All The Little Things
Amber and Joe, scientists who first met at a local university in 2010, celebrated the start of their married life, surrounded by their family and friends this summer at the scenic Blue Mountain Ski Resort.
Alisa Tongg Celebrant
November 1, 2014
Philadelphia Magazine Officiant Round Up
I am honored to be included in 2014’s Philly Mag’s Local Bridal Guide of non-denominational officiants.
Alisa Tongg Celebrant
September 25, 2014
Congratulations Ean + Dylan, Pop Up Nuptials for Pennsylvania Marriage Equality
Friends and family gathered at The Hotel Fauchere to celebrate marriage equality in Pennsylvania with our Pop Up Nuptials Even
Alisa Tongg Celebrant
June 15, 2014
