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Greetings, hive!
I’m elated to join Weddingbee as Miss Bruschetta! For the past year, I’ve been an actively-buzzing member of this community, following each bee as she plans, marries and recaps. Truthfully, I was on-again, off-again about applying, and even started my blog intending to make it food focused. When I struggled to find the time to cook to my heart’s content, though, wedding plans found their way into my posts, and soon, I was hooked. I’m so excited to follow in the bee-prints of the other Philly blogger brides, and hope to show how much (and what in particular) I love about the City of Brotherly Love.
I enjoy playing with words as much as I enjoy playing with food. When I’m at my most extroverted, you’re lucky if you can get a word in edgewise. And I’ve found my perfect match in Mr. Bruschetta, who similarly enjoys Epicurean endeavors and witty wordplay. At times, we’re so alike it’s uncanny — but we’re also opposites in many respects. I’m normally the talker, worrier and writer, while Mr. Bruschetta happily assumes the complement to each of these qualities.
Mr. Bruschetta’s also a task-oriented groom, who’s helping me keep it together now that we’ve started our six-month countdown. Although we’ve made nearly all our big decisions, I’m still watching our wedding take shape as the little details fall into place. I’m not a seasoned crafter, but I’ll give anything a try — especially when there are so many great sources of inspiration out there!
Miss Bruschetta seemed a most appropriate moniker. I love savoring a glass of wine, cooking my pasta until it’s just al dente, topping it with homemade gravy — and I know all the best spots for tiramisu, gelato and cannoli. I may only be one-half Italian, but I fully embrace the culture and cuisine of the country from which my maternal grandparents emigrated. And although I’m masquerading as a Philly bee, I’m technically a Jersey girl (who loves fresh tomatoes) living a quick commute away from all the urban excitement!
I’m so looking forward to sharing my plans — and passions — with you!
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Welcome!!! Seriously, you are making me miss Bryn Mawr and Philly so much right now! Can’t wait to read/hear more about your wedding planning!
@Mrs. Lovebird: You should come visit! And maybe plan it around a Philly Weddingbee get-together!
Hey Miss Bruschetta! I am going to throw you a little philly love….although I reside in TN, I have fam. in Moorestown NJ that I visit frequently (will be visiting one week from today as a matter-of-fact!). We basically live in Philly while I visit and check out all the yummy food, as I am somewhat of a foodie myself. It really is the greatest town on earth! Two of my Fave’s: Cuba Libre (i am cuban), Tony Luke’s (duh), and Ralph’s Italian Restaurant. Yum Yum I look forward to your philly updates!
MAGS! I’d know that pic anywhere. I’m so glad you applied and made it! I must’ve been a little behind on your blog to catch this, but I’m happy to see you here, and to read about your adventures as Miss Bruschetta!
WELCOME!
welcome miss bruschetta! i can’t wait to hear about your wedding
Welcome, welcome! Don’t you look familiar!! So happy to have you. I love Philly-food-town! Ohhh, Di Bruno brothers, awesome BYOs and the Italian market!
So excited! I always thought you should either become a Bee or a Hostess…I’m so excited for you Miss B!
I love your posts on the boards and can’t wait to follow you as a Bee! Congrats!
You really are a good writer and you make me hungry. I can’t wait to read more of your blogs about your wedding and food…yum
Hello… I am so happy that you are a bee.. I also love you style of writing and can’t wait to see your wedding planning journey!! CONGRATS!!
i actually write a food blog!!
i am excited to follow your blog as i am moving to philly in july after i get married and need to learn about the city!!!
@Miss Piglet: Haha, you’re telling me! It was so tough being quiet on the boards and blog posts until my introduction!
Welcome Miss Brushetta!! I’m so glad you are a bee!!!
So excited to have another Philly bee here! Can’t wait to hear about all your great plans (but you have to STOP making me so hungry! Hehe).
I love the Italian Market in Philly! I lived in Philly for a while and am now in NYC but I miss the feel of Philly. Congrats on becoming a bee!
Yippeee! PA HollEERRRRR!! 
Can’t wait wait wait to hear all about it all <3
So… I just have to toss it out there (all in good fun) being another Philly bride….. The Hawk Will Never Die!!!!! 
Welcome to the Hive! Can’t wait to hear all about your plans.
Yay for a new Philly bee. My reception is labor day a few blocks from the F.U.E.L. house, such an awesome venue. We’re at the Down Town Club. Can’t wait to read all about it
Hey I know this Bee! 
Welcome Miss Bruschetta! it completely makes sense that you bee-came a bee. I’ve read your comments on many posts ever since I got hooked on weddingbee.
Yes, you were very active on the boards previous to joining the hive, and that’s wonderful. It is good to see a familiar face on here! Congrats and look forward to reading more about your upcoming wedding!
Your icon and that picture at the top is making me hungry. Mmm.. bruschetta..
And congrats on the becoming a Bee!
Congratulations!! really looking forward to hearing all of your plans : )
YAY Mags I can’t wait to read more about your wedding!
I LOVE your icon, it makes me hungry
Jersey girls rock!! Looking forward to hearing more about your wedding!
@mmc4474 - I grew up in Moorestown and my mom still lives there!
Miss Magpie becomes Miss Bruschetta! I’m so excited for you!!
Welcome to the hive! I’ve seen you around as Magpie, and I can’t wait to see you as Miss Bruschetta!
Congrats! I’m so excited to hear all about your Philly wedding planning. Particulary the F.U.E.L house which was one of our favorite sites!
Yay I’m glad to see you made it as a bee!! Congrats! I alwaysed loved reading you comments, now I can’t wait to hear/see all the fun wedding details you are planning!! I love the picture by the way SUPER CUTE!!
I’m so overwhelmed by all the love from the hive! And so thrilled to be able to share my wedding planning with you all! Thanks again for the welcome!
Welcome! Looking forward to hear about your planning experience in Philly! I’m also a Jersey girl (from the north though) getting married here in the city at Cescaphe Ballroom.
Just had to give a shout out to another Jersey girl! I always wondered why there were no bees from NJ here. I guess they’re pretending to be NY or Philly Bees!
Hey Magpie!! Glad to see you made it to Bee status. Can’t wait to see what you have in store for us!
Welcome welcome! I also recognize your picture! =) I can’t wait for you to fill me in all the Italian cuisines! Maybe I can surprise my mister and his family =P
Welcome! I love that you chose Miss Bruschetta; such a great moniker!
welcome welcome to a fellow jersey girl! REPRESENT! your picture is making me super hungry.
Hey wait a second… I know that face!!! Happy to have you, girl.
so happy to see you on weddingbee! you have a fabulous venue site, the FUEL house! I can’t wait to see how everything turns out. Again, welcome to WB!
Welcome Miss B! It’s great to see a familiar face! And congrats on becoming a bee!
YAY! So excited to see you’re a Bee! Congrats and can’t wait to read more.
hey! i recognize your picture too!! I can’t wait to hear more about your planning! welcome! 
Congrats on becoming a bee! That is so exciting! I love the wordplay in your posts…. and honestly, all this talk about food is making me hungry!
Can’t wait to read more!!
Hi there and Welcome! I was a Philly girl myself during most of our engagement. We recently moved to NYC but we did give Philadelphia a huge shout out at the wedding by placing one of our favorite Philly icons in a very special place… You can click here to check it out: http://perfectbound.blogspot.com/2008/10/home-sweet-home.html
Conga-rats, Doinks! (Soon everyone will learn of your “Doinks” nickname Can’t wait to read all your ramblings
I know what you mean about fresh Jersey tomatoes - I live in Philly, and even though the grocery stores say they have tomatoes from Jersey, you actually have to go there to get the best ones!
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Mrs. Bruschetta, Philadelphia
Age and Occupation: 25, Communication Professional
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Physical Therapy Graduate Student
Engagement Date: November 30, 2007
Wedding Date: August 2009
Venue: St. Thomas of Villanova Church & the F.U.E.L. House
About Me: I’m a self-proclaimed grammar geek who loves singing (like, really belting it) in the car. My mister and I are planning a vibrant summer soiree celebrating our passions – including food and Philly – and when we make it official, we’ll have been together for eight years! Being super competitive is in my nature, and talking excessively is in my genes. I’ve got a terrible sense of direction, but can always easily find my way into Mr. Bruschetta’s arms.
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