Upcoming Bridal Show

Come and meet Florida's premier wedding planning company, celebrate!, in person at the Bridal Fantasy bridal show on Sunday, August 30th starting at 1pm at The Renaissance Resort at the World Golf Village.

Visit http://www.mybridalconnection.com/ for more information and to buy tickets to this grand event.

Sunday, August 30, 2009

The 2009 Fall Bridal Fantasy inside World Golf Village

500 South Legacy Drive

St. Augustine, FL 32092

(904) 940-8637

We hope to see you there!

Beach Cakes

One thing about weddings that I love: cakes! I am always so amazed by all of the detail that goes into the making of a wedding cake. To continue on with beach theme wedding details, I found these fabulous cakes to share with you. Enjoy!

Beach Weddings

Since we are located in Ormond Beach, Florida, I thought that it might be nice to share some unique wedding details for a fabulous beach wedding.

One interesting idea is to "say no" to the 5-person wedding band, and to consider having a steel drummer and a classical guitarist instead. Have them play your favorite classic tunes, reggae style.

When it comes to your bouquet, use bright exotic flowers along with a shell detail. Add different shapes of flowers to add more texture and wrap the bouquet in a crystal wrap treatment to add an elegant touch.

Although flowers may be beautiful in the bouquet, they may sway too much in the breeze if used for aisle decorations at the ceremony. Instead, consider decorating the beach aisle with starfish or other fun beach emblems.

Starfish aren't the only way to really incorporate the beach into your wedding. Use sand dollars as seating cards for your guests by simply writing each person's name across the top.

Also, don't forget to add details to the cake to complete the beach wedding feel!

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Themed Placecard Holders

A fun way to decorate your reception is your placecards. Adding intricate details will help your guests remember your wedding for years to come. Check out my favorite placecard holders from Beau-Coup:

This would be a couple who loves to go boating or who is getting married at a yacht club.

Perfect for the wine enthusiast couple.

Great for the bride who cannot add enough flowers to her wedding day.

Planning a beach wedding. Let your reception carry out your beach theme,

starting with the placecard holders.

Wedding Centerpieces

I was browsing through some pictures & found some great examples of beautiful table centerpieces. Maybe some of these will inspire you for your wedding day decor!

Maid of Honor Checklist

Are you the Maid of Honor in an upcoming wedding? Follow this checklist to help the bride with some fun wedding tasks (and get the wedding planner involved!)

• Plan the shower and the bachelorette party (if the bride asks for one.)
• Spread the word as to where the bride & groom are registered... make sure to do this before the bridal shower.
• Keep a record of all the gifts. As the MOH, keep a list of the presents that the bride receives at her shower along with who gave them to her.
• Go dress shopping! Help the bride look for her gown and shop for bridesmaids' dresses.
• Coordinate the bridesmaid duties. 
• Give the bride help where needed- from dress fittings to addressing invitations.
• Say a few words. make sure to prepare a toast to the bride and groom to be given at the rehearsal dinner.

Cocktail Time

Here are some more sweet cocktails that you may want to serve on your special day. A good idea is to have a wine and beer bar with one or two signature drinks.

Strawberry Watermelon Mojito

1 1/2 oz. Smirnoff Strawberry Vodka

1/2 oz. fresh lime juice

1/2 oz. mint-infused simple syrup

1 cup fresh seedless watermelon, cubed & chilled

1 bunch fresh mint leaves

Club soda

To make mint syrup, bring 2 cups of sugar and 1 cup of water to a boil. Once the sugar has dissolved, remove from heat and add 8 to 10 mint leaves. Let cool for 30 minutes. Strain. Combine vodka, lime juice, simple syrup, 1/2 cup of watermelon and about 10 mint leaves in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 10 seconds. Strain into a glass with ice and remaining watermelon. Top with club soda.

Rum and Pomegranate Izze

1 1/2 oz. Bacardi White Rum

1/4 oz. Cointreau (orange liqueur)

splash of lime juice

2 1/2 oz. Izze sparkling pomegranate juice

colored sugar (for rim)

Dip rim of glass in water, then in colored sugar. Combin rum, liqueur and juices with ice in the glass, and stir.

Sakitini

2 oz. Ketel One Vodka

2 oz. Msumi Okuden Kantsukuri Sake

strip or slice of seedless cucumber (for garnish)

Combine vodka and sake with ice in a cocktail shaker, and shake well. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with cucumber.

Catering Trends for 2009

Want to add a little something to make your wedding even more unforgettable? Consider following one of these catering trends, because sometimes it's all about the food. 

1. Play with color by incorporating your wedding day hues with your wedding day food. For instance, if your colors are red and green, ask your caterer to serve shot glasses filled with layers of edamame and lobster trifles. You can also serve oreos or ice-cream sandwiches if your colors are black and white.

2. Set up a bubble bar and let your guests play bartender. Have the caterer set out bottles of champagne, prosecco, and sparkling California wine, along with liqueurs and fruit juices. Your guests can pick whatever they combo they like and enjoy their own custom-made cocktail. Remember, the prettier the bottles and glasses, the prettier your bubble bar will be.

3. For cocktail hour, you may want to try setting up food stations with a chef at each one who can plate your meal while pairing delicious food flavors together. Two popular stations: a ceviche bar for the seafood lover, or a chip station paired with a variety of home-made dips.

4. Go green with either an organic made salad or free-range chicken. Also, many winemakers and spirit producers are offering organic beverages, so ask your caterer about putting organic wine or vodka on the menu.

5. Have a family style meal. Let the food be your decor and create more interaction amongst your guests by letting them pass the serving plates around the table to each other. Choose large plates of bright-red steamed lobster or a colorful vegetable risotto to really set the scene.

Happy Birthday Kendall!!

One of our favorite brides turned another year older today.

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY KENDALL! We hope all your birthday wishes come true!