The Gourmet Bride

Food is an important element of any event and today's bridal couples are putting food in the limelight. Whether you're adding a touch of whimsy, going for comfort, keeping it local, or tantalizing with exotic flavors, developing your menu can add to the experience of the celebration.

 Cotton Candy is showing up in unique ways not only for a fun dessert but in  hors d'oeuvres and entrees.

Comfort foods with a twist are a huge hit as well. One of my personal favorites is Lobster Mac n Cheese with truffle oil. Presentation can really make this special: on a small square plate, in a bit size portion on a ceramic spoon, or served in a martini glass.

Locally Grown is becoming a more common request. Think about serving it 'family style.' Bringing sustainable items into your centerpieces is a great way to continue the theme.

Maybe you have a favorite culinary destination or want to incorporate your family ethnicity. Introducing your guests to exotic flavors can create lasting memories.

Put it on a stick - you can put just about any food item on a stick and it suddenly turns into a great presentation and fun to eat.

The Wedding Planner - The movie has some things right!

I needed some relaxing inspiration the other day. I had read through all the new Bride magazines, read all the new information on The Knot, but needed something fun. So I popped in The Wedding Planner and enjoyed some Kettle Corn popcorn and realized, parts of the movie actually reflected our profession right!

So here are a few things from The Wedding Planner with Jennifer Lopez I think are interesting and important notes to remember when hiring a Wedding Planner:

1. Hire us BEFORE you select your venue or any other providers,really.
2. A planner is prepared for most anything; although we don't typically store it around our waist.
3. We feed the best man his toast. No,that's not true, although I suppose we could if really needed, but We prefer the spontaneity of the moment.

OK, so maybe not too many parts of the movie, but it's still a good watch for a chick flick and who doesn't love Matthew McConnauhey?

Bridal Show Bliss!

Newly engaged bride? Feeling the excitement you are getting married this year Bride? Any type of Bride is welcome to come see The Events Company and all other creative, talented wedding professionals of the Wedding Studio @ 224 at this year's Driver's Village Bridal Show January 16, 2011 12-5pm!


Premiering for the first time, all of the partners will be represented and ready to show you what it means to create your perfect wedding!


We are seriously excited about being part of this monumental wedding moment in New York, and excited to meet all the bustling brides! So whether you need a wedding planner, limo, band, invitations, videographer, tents, DJ, photographer or flowers make sure you stop by the Wedding Studio lounge tomorrow 12-5pm.


ps: we will be 'announcing for the first time' our Wedding Studio booklet...be the first to see it!

Happy Planning!

Details Details

Wedding Planning is all about details, but more specifically YOUR details. Be sure to include character and flavor to your special day that reflects who you and your fiance are.

One of our Korean brides incorporated authentic Korean linens and Ukrainian food dishes to honor her and her fiances heritage.

Another bride went strawberry picking with her fiance the season before their wedding and froze the strawberries. For their reception, instead of the traditional cake, they had personal short bread cake for each person at the table and a bowl of the strawberries they picked together. A note was placed next to the bowl telling the story of their 'strawberry picking day' and guests loved the personal touch!

Whether it is grandmother's soup recipe, your aunts antique glass bottle collection or hand picked fruit, it is the little, personal touches guests appreciate and make your wedding unique!


Happy Wedding Planning!
(Photo by Maybn Ludke Photography)