Alternatives to Cake

1. Cupcakes - You don't have to have someone cut it all up and serve it, you can just have people serve themselves. If you still want to "cut the cake" have a small round (top layer) made to match your cupcakes for you and your husband to cut. See our gallery for pictures of these.

2. Doughnuts - Layer them up like a cake! Fun and non traditional.

3. Mini Angle Food Cakes - You can make them small enough for one serving with berries and whip or ice cream on the plate with them.

4. Individual Fondue - Place a small bowl of chocolate on a plate with different kinds of fruits and marshmallows. You could do this per person or at each table.

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Not Event Related At All!!

This is my dog Oakley! She is a little over a year old and I entered her and my boyfriends dog Thor into the competition. Please vote for her everyday!!

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Personalize Your Own Wedding Website!

Click on the picture below to start your personal wedding website! Personalize it to fit your style and wedding theme as well as upload your engagement photos and information for your quests about the big day!

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Featured on Perpetual Posies blog on her "bouquet of the day"! Rebecca did the bouquet for Brittany's wedding last August.

Check out her blog and her website. Rebecca is my exclusive florist and AMAZING at what she does.

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Incorporate Your Signature Into Your Event!

Everyone should have a personal signature. No, not what you sign on your checks or letters. A statement, something that stands out about you. Such as being known for your statement shoes, or oversized bags... something that you do all the time just intermixing a few other pieces with to change it up.

Think of what your signature is and incorporate it into your event! For example, I LOVE shoes! I like to have statement shoes that get attention. For me that is what I am starting to base the rest of my style around. So when I get married I want to have great shoes on my bridesmaids with tea-length dresses.

Some other signatures might be:
Floral Arrangements
Handmade Invitations
Food Presentation
Accessories

Whatever it is capitalize on it and make your events reflect you! Guests get more out it when they can pull something out about you from it!!

For more ideas or information contact us!

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A Few Tips For Picking a Pumpkin...

1.The very best place to purchase a pumpkin is at a pick-your-own pumpkin patch, as that way you're assured that the pumpkin is fresh from the field.

2.A farm stand would probably be the second best bet, as at least the pumpkins were picked nearby and did not have to endure the jostling that might occur during shipment to supermarkets.

3.It's important to look at the pumpkin from all sides before picking it. Look to make sure that the entire pumpkin is colored bright orange and that there are no bruises, soft spots, scars or signs of mold.

4.If it is possible, sit the pumpkin upright while it is still on the vine to make sure that it will sit level once you've brought it home to display.

5.It's important to make sure that the stem stays attached to the pumpkin. Pumpkins that are ready for picking should have dried, somewhat brittle stems that make them easy to pluck from the vine.

6.Carry the pumpkin by the bottom so as not to risk damage to the stem.
Pumpkins should be stored in a cool, dry place prior to carving/displaying them.

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October is here...ALREADY!

I honor the cold and offically feeling that summer is truely gone and fall is here I wanted to start this month off with one of my favorite recipies for your fall events!

TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS!! Oh yes so good and so easy!!

Preparing the pumpkin seeds for toasting was the slimiest activity we tried. Some kids loved it; others were totally grossed out. All, however, enjoyed munching on the freshly toasted seeds.

1 small pumpkin

2 tbsp. vegetable oil

Salt

Use an ice-cream scoop to remove the seeds from the pumpkin and transfer them to a large bowl. Now for the tough part: Separate the seeds from the pumpkin fiber (this is a messy job that you should do outside). To make the process a little easier, fill the bowl with water and let the pumpkin seeds soak. Have a bowl of clean water nearby and a colander, too. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Toss the rinsed pumpkin seeds into a smaller bowl, drizzle with the oil, and sprinkle with salt. Spread the seeds on a cookie sheet and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until slightly brown.

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