All the pretty details...

This past weekend was amazing. We kicked the weekend off with Shanna and Lenny's wedding reception on Friday, where guests enjoyed the many choices of our buffet menu and were given truffles as favors. On Saturday, Allison and Brian's guests enjoyed laughing throughout the evening as they had a blast in the photobooth. Allison and Brian also brought in their own beautiful centerpieces that accentuated the gorgeous fall day. That evening, Tara and Jason's guests danced the night away and enjoyed black and white "mr. & mrs." heart shape cookies as a parting gift. On Sunday, Mission Dance rocked the ballroom for Allison and Brendan's reception. Guests enjoyed a lavish cocktail hour with bright, beautiful centerpieces and ended the night with our full viennese. Overall this was a weekend to remember!

Falling into October …

Having a fall wedding and love all things autumn? Well then you are about to read about the wedding of your dreams! Being that I have seen a lot of our fall brides incorporate this lovely season into their wedding receptions, I thought I would share some of the great ideas I have seen so far. First off, mini pumpkins or leaf shaped place cards are absolutely adorable! I also love the use of lanterns or mums for centerpieces. Sometimes just using colors such as papaya, burgundy and chocolate leave you smitten for some pumpkin pie!
While there are many things I love about the fall, I think the seasonal treats are my favorite part! Apple cider signature drinks, caramel apple favors, maple syrup from Vermont packaged in small jars as favors … these are just some of my most favorite fall delights!

Speaking of tasty delights… there are tons of ways to incorporate fall into your wedding cake! From adorning your cake with mini leaves and pumpkins to fresh fall flowers … your cake can look stunning! Take a look at some of the beautiful fall cakes we’ve seen…

What’s hot for 2012?

While attending the Wedding MBA conference in Las Vegas, Lisa and Julie learned all about the hottest wedding trends for 2012 and we thought we’d share some of these steal-worthy ideas with you!

1. Black tie is back! Couples are going back to tradition … tuxes and formal dress are making a comeback!
2. White palettes reign! You can notice this trend in the weddings of Kate Middleton, Kim Kardashian and Kate Moss … all white bridal parties are a stunning trend.
3. The night doesn’t end with the reception … a new popular trend is to continue the party to really have an all night bash!
4. Surprises are a must! Surprise your guests or fiancé with a little extra gift … you can really go all out with the possibilities.

Let us know if you are planning to use any of these great new trends!