Hi all of you followers! Today marks an exciting day for this blog :) We have hit 1,000 page views in less than a month! How crazy and awesome is that? Thank you to all of you; those who have been here from the beginning and those who just came across this page. I really appreciate all of you taking time out of your day to look at my blog and business and see what we're up to!
Another update, I just finished a bridal shower for my cousin yesterday and it turned out beautiful! I traveled up to Wisconsin to be there for her and decided almost last minute to put a candy buffet together for it. I wasn't able to stay for the shower-- as the weather was horrible, but everyone had a good time! Congratulations to Megan and the countdown begins, only 3 weeks til her wedding! P.S.- Pictures to follow.
I have also just completed preparing my first promotional bridal shower buffet for Tasha and it looks super cute! Her colors are black and white with red accents, so it was a nifty one to put together. I will be updating you all with how it turns out, and will post pics as soon as I get them!
Thanks again to all of you for reading and all the support that comes along with that!
Dani G.
Showing posts with label weddings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label weddings. Show all posts
Monday, February 21, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Themed Candy Buffet by Glamour Avenue Parties
Themed Candy Buffet by Glamour Avenue Parties, originally uploaded by Courtney Price: Glamour Avenue Parties.
This photo is not a representation of my work. It was taken from Glamour Avenue Parties
via Flickr.
Awesome Visual!
This person has marshmallows, licorice ropes, chocolate balls, candy sticks and more! This is a set up for a larger event, with lots of textures, flavors, and colors to compliment each other! Nice work!
Disclaimer: This photo or the contents are not my work, taken from sparkly31.
Disclaimer: This photo or the contents are not my work, taken from sparkly31.
Candy Twist
A tip I found very useful for the candy buffets I design and the candy buffet my mom and I did at my wedding was to add a little "twist" to the candy. Another words, mix it up a little! A lot of people tend to like chocolate, but to have just brown chocolate for your candy would be boring visually and would not do much to stimulate your taste buds either! Likewise, the same amount of people would pick candy that comes out of the candy dispensers in the mall, just because it reminds them of their childhood. However, these candies all typically have the same textures and the same basic flavors.
So, again I say...put a little twist in it! If chocolate is your favorite- remember you will pay a huge premium for chocolate- try centering the buffet around two choices that are the loves of your life :) If you tend to go for runts, nerds, pez, etc...try mixing it up with different textures.
Here's a couple of candy types for candy buffets. Be sure to include at least 3 varieties in yours!
1. Wrapped candy ( aka blowpops, tootsie rolls, taffy, mints, individual packed chocolates)
This will let the guests grab some without having to have scoops in each dish.
2. Hard candy or Soft candy
Things like fruit slices and individually wrapped twisty mints are a cool looking compliment
to each other.
3. Different flavors
If you have one type of mints, you most likely will not need another, regardless of if it is a
hard mint, soft mint, or wrapped mint. Unless that is the goal of your candy buffet, to have a
flavor theme running through it, I would not suggest having more than one flavor of
candy presented.
4. Shapes
One of the coolest things in candy buffets is finding candy that fits your personality! So
pick different shapes for guests to look at. You do not want to buy all round candy, which is very
easy to end up doing! You could buy round french mints, and then have cylindrical candy sticks.
You could also buy individual wrapped chocolate squares instead of the regular ball shaped
chocolate.
5. Sizes
The last thing is size! It is so much fun when you see candy buffets with long candies,
short candies, skinny or wide candies! Picking lollipops, rock candy, and flat candies that you
can display in various ways makes the event fun and unique!
Remember, when you display your candy, not everything has to be in a bowl, dish, apothecary jar, or vase. Sometimes, if it is wrapped or hard candy, you can lay the candy on the tablecloth to fill up space and add new dimension to the display!
So, again I say...put a little twist in it! If chocolate is your favorite- remember you will pay a huge premium for chocolate- try centering the buffet around two choices that are the loves of your life :) If you tend to go for runts, nerds, pez, etc...try mixing it up with different textures.
Here's a couple of candy types for candy buffets. Be sure to include at least 3 varieties in yours!
1. Wrapped candy ( aka blowpops, tootsie rolls, taffy, mints, individual packed chocolates)
This will let the guests grab some without having to have scoops in each dish.
2. Hard candy or Soft candy
Things like fruit slices and individually wrapped twisty mints are a cool looking compliment
to each other.
3. Different flavors
If you have one type of mints, you most likely will not need another, regardless of if it is a
hard mint, soft mint, or wrapped mint. Unless that is the goal of your candy buffet, to have a
flavor theme running through it, I would not suggest having more than one flavor of
candy presented.
4. Shapes
One of the coolest things in candy buffets is finding candy that fits your personality! So
pick different shapes for guests to look at. You do not want to buy all round candy, which is very
easy to end up doing! You could buy round french mints, and then have cylindrical candy sticks.
You could also buy individual wrapped chocolate squares instead of the regular ball shaped
chocolate.
5. Sizes
The last thing is size! It is so much fun when you see candy buffets with long candies,
short candies, skinny or wide candies! Picking lollipops, rock candy, and flat candies that you
can display in various ways makes the event fun and unique!
Remember, when you display your candy, not everything has to be in a bowl, dish, apothecary jar, or vase. Sometimes, if it is wrapped or hard candy, you can lay the candy on the tablecloth to fill up space and add new dimension to the display!
Monday, February 7, 2011
Featured Florist!
This next florist is definitely near and dear to my heart! I entered Lockers Floral in West Allis, WI not really knowing what to expect or how to explain what I wanted. Kimberly took the time to meet with me, to ask questions, and sketch up bouquet designs. I was unsure of how a lot of things at my wedding were going to turn out, but when I saw those bouquets in the dressing room my jaw almost hit the floor! They were gorgeous. The reason I am sharing this with you is because I thought she did an outstanding job of offering quality, beauty and a reasonable price all wrapped up into one. Take a look at some of the work she did for my wedding, and also check out their website for more info!
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| This was my bouquet! I loved it so much I seriously did not want to let it go at the end of the night. She did an excellent job! |
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| Bridesmaid bouquets! Modern and very elegant :) |
Great Floral Ideas!
This first florist is for those of you who like exotic locations or plan to be married on a beach somewhere! These photo's are taken from Kauai Wedding Florists and can beautifully compliment your special day. The thing that I like the most about these particular bouquets is that they are fresh and simple looking while having loads of color. The exotic nature of these flowers may mean they are out of the question for your wedding day, but I would suggest in lieu of a remote island destination to simply check with your florist to see if you can get those flowers and if so, for how much?!
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| This one is my FAVORITE!! It has the prettiest hues of blues and pinks! |
Thursday, February 3, 2011
This is the one we put on Ebay. It's simple and
fun for those that want to have a little "sweet" in
their event, without all the cost!
Ebay Listing
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Fun Reception Ideas
There are plenty ideas floating around on how to make your wedding reception memorable for you and unforgettable to your guests. Some of these are an added cost and some are just ways to spice up what you already may be planning on for your reception. Either way, these are all neat ideas and ones that are sure to make your wedding celebration stand out from the rest!
1. One idea is to hire a photo booth at the reception. I previously blogged about how great they are for guest books! They still are, however they can also add to your event by bringing a little nostalgia to the moment. It is a fun, entertaining way to allow your guests to be engaged in the event, and since they get a copy of the photo’s to keep it can be a memorable way for them to look back on your wedding day!
2. This idea is for those weddings that allow kids at the reception. Set up a crafts table for the kiddo’s to keep them entertained and busy! I hadn’t even thought of this idea until one of my friends was talking about their reception. She labeled it an “arts and crafts” table, and displayed sheets of paper, coloring books, and crayons that held special meaning to her and her husband. The coloring books were filled with characters they loved as kids, and the sheets of paper, watercolor paints, and crayons all mirrored their wedding colors! They made it into a coloring contest of sorts, where the couple judged them just before the dancing and gave the winner a treat! Such a neat way to involve the kids! The only thing I would caution with this is since these kids are dressed in their “Sunday best” you may want to consider providing smocks, etc...to prevent massive causalities!
3. If you or your fiancé is an art lover you could also hire a caricature sketcher to come in and paint your guests! I always pass by these artists at six flags, state fair, or other popular events, and wish that I was willing to spend the money to get my portrait sketched. I was recently looking at these artists online and I found that most of them do offer wedding services. Most ask that you pay for their time, not numbers of portraits sketched. So this could be a fun way to let those of us who walk past the caricature stand with a longing look to have our dreams fulfilled!
4. Another cool idea, and this is becoming more popular within certain ethnic groups, is to have cultural music play at your wedding. If you are part Irish, have a couple fiddles playing before or after the ceremony. If you are part Scottish, maybe hire a couple bagpipers to play in the distance. (I wanted this at my wedding but I don’t have a drop of Scottish blood in me.) A mariachi band, polka music, the list could go on and on!
5. Another idea, which happens to be my personal favorite, is fireworks! Fireworks are somewhat expensive, however if you cut corners in other areas, it could be well within your budget. Some people may think this is over the top, but it is becoming more and more popular, and is a really sweet ending to your big night! I had fireworks at my wedding and while I was watching them with my new husband, it brought me back to the first 4th of July fireworks we saw together! Fireworks aren’t for everyone, but if you choose to do it, it will be a moment you’ll never forget. We did them right before we left the party for the night, and it was a perfect ending to the most important day of our lives!
6. The last idea is for outdoor weddings and receptions. If you are having your wedding in the afternoon you could set up lawn games for your guests to play while you are taking pictures. A charming game of croquet could be the perfect way to cost-effectively entertain your guests during this time period. You could also add some cute signs and ribbons that make it a little more inviting! Other good games are horseshoes and bocce ball. The only thing I would say is, do not have games with high intensity! If you know your family is competitive by nature I would avoid games that could leave them sweaty and dirty just in time for the reception!
Monday, January 24, 2011
Wedding favor
This is an example of a candy buffet that has really great jars, but does not have a way to get the candy out of these jars. It also does not have any favor bags to allow the guest to take some candy home. The two tall "martini" glass vases are awesome and visually appealing though and overall a good concept!
Apothecary Jars
These three jars are great for candy buffets. The back two are pretty tall around 15-20 inches, however the mouth on the jar is wide enough to have a scoop placed in there to assist guests with choosing candy!
As a side note, apothecary jars are becoming super popular in the candy world, but are hard to find at a good price. If you choose this route, you should plan on spending around 30 dollars a jar!
As a side note, apothecary jars are becoming super popular in the candy world, but are hard to find at a good price. If you choose this route, you should plan on spending around 30 dollars a jar!
Candy Buffets as a guest favor?
The best reason to have a candy buffet at your event is simply because of the versatility of this unique display. A candy buffet serves as a talking point for guests, creates visual drama, and functions as a highly appreciated guest favor at your event! The guest favor part is what we're focused on today.
You want your guests to know how much you appreciate them by making the guest favor distinctive and fun! The most important part in this, if you want your candy buffet to function as a guest favor, is to have it set up to look like more than just a display. Here are a couple of tips that will help guests feel comfortable in grabbing a few treats to take home.
1. Make the jars accessible. If you desire visual drama as well as a guest treat in planning your candy buffet, you need to consider the functionality of the vases and glassware you buy. You do not want the candy too low, so kids can lick one and put it back---gross! You also do not want the candy in tall skinny vases that no one is able to reach. Choose 1-2 tall “creative” vases for height difference, and surround them with medium sized containers to make this display guest friendly!
2. Provide scoops to allow the guests to reach into a bowl and take a few smaller treats without worrying whether it’s sanitary or proper etiquette to take a few by hand.
3. Place enough treat bags on the table so that there is at least one for every guest, maybe a few extra for the unexpected visitor. You can place these in a cute basket, on a serving platter or just lay them decoratively on the table.
4. The last thing you can do to make this cute and fun for your guests is to personalize the favor bags. Create a little saying to stick on or in the bags telling the guests how much you appreciate them being there! Your guests will appreciate your telling them how much you were thankful for their support at your event!
1. Make the jars accessible. If you desire visual drama as well as a guest treat in planning your candy buffet, you need to consider the functionality of the vases and glassware you buy. You do not want the candy too low, so kids can lick one and put it back---gross! You also do not want the candy in tall skinny vases that no one is able to reach. Choose 1-2 tall “creative” vases for height difference, and surround them with medium sized containers to make this display guest friendly!
2. Provide scoops to allow the guests to reach into a bowl and take a few smaller treats without worrying whether it’s sanitary or proper etiquette to take a few by hand.
3. Place enough treat bags on the table so that there is at least one for every guest, maybe a few extra for the unexpected visitor. You can place these in a cute basket, on a serving platter or just lay them decoratively on the table.
4. The last thing you can do to make this cute and fun for your guests is to personalize the favor bags. Create a little saying to stick on or in the bags telling the guests how much you appreciate them being there! Your guests will appreciate your telling them how much you were thankful for their support at your event!
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