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It sounds like a scene from a romantic comedy: A groom-to-be strategically placed beneath the window of his betrothed, singing a love ballad as his affianced looks on. The street below is a spirited block party — tents and Christmas tree lights create a festive atmosphere — teeming with people enjoying the entertainment, and savoring a bountiful spread and each others company.
This Jersey girl’s never witnessed a proper South Philly serenade, but I love the idea of gathering with friends and family for an evening of music and munchies mere days before the wedding. I’m tickled by the thought of Mr. Bruschetta performing a tune specifically selected for me, particularly since it’s Italian custom, brought to the city by the immigrant population.
Back in the day, the serenade took place on the eve of the wedding; it’s more common nowadays for the party to precede the big day by about a week, so the festivities don’t lead to tired, hungover wedding party members. And while their predecessors favored guitars or accordions, today’s grooms are more commonly accompanied by a band, DJ or Mummers.
Since Mr. Bruschetta and I participated actively in the choral music scene during high school, it’d be fun — even if we can’t plan and host a fully-fledged serenade — to somehow feature a love song or two in the wedding festivities.
What regional traditions are you hoping to incorporate into your wedding, or the celebrations leading up to it?
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We are doing the legendary Pittsburgh Cookie Table! All the bride’s family and friends bake dozens of cookies for the wedding reception. The cookies are usually family recipes from their ethnic roots, but they can be plain old chocolate chips as well. My groom is from out of town and his family has never heard of the cookie table, but his family is getting into the act by baking for it as well.
I’ve never heard of this! I can’t wait to see what Mr Bruschetta does!
Hmmm local traditions? I don’t if SoCal has any local traditions? I need to look into that.
My dad is from Philly but I’ve never heard of this! It sounds like so much fun!
My dad’s fraternity brothers sang their “sweetheart song” at the reception; it was something I’d looked forward to for months.
This is so cute! I hope you get photos from the event and share with us!
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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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