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As I get ready to kick off “wedding season” this weekend (stay tuned to see the pictures later this spring!), I cannot stop thinking about how the small, thoughtful details really set an event apart from the rest.
These escort card ideas are unique, stylish and inspiring. What are you doing for your wedding? Has anyone seen a display that they loved?
This week I would like to feature one of our esteemed District Favorites: Windows Catering! They are fresh, fun, and fabulous, and when working with Windows, ‘no’ is simply not an answer. They will listen and truly turn your event ideas into reality, leaving you and your guests talking about the wonderful food and presentation for years to come! This week I had an interview with Kelsey Hendrickson, a lovely Event Consultant at Windows Catering.
As spring is (hopefully) approaching, what new flavors and dishes will Windows Catering be offering to clients and those interested in your services?
One of the biggest trends we’re still seeing is local, sustainable and seasonal. This spring we’re focusing on fresh ingredients with what’s in season. Some fun new menus are:
Specialty Drink Ideas: A Cherry Old Fashioned (Sweet and sour cherries muddled with orange juice, maple syrup, a dash of bitters, served with bourbon over ice and garnished with cherry foam), Pineapple Mojitos, and Blueberry Pie Martinis
Hors d’oeuvres: Spinach filled Crepes tied with Chive Ribbons, Spring Pea Soup Shooters with Maryland Lump Crab, Mini Lobster Corn Dogs
Plated Entrée: Spring Long Island Duck breast with a Bing cherry glaze over roasted rhubarb and fennel bed with corn and wild rice flapjacks and topped with a Bing cherry relish
Plated Dessert: A Deconstructed Pineapple Upside Down Cake served in a martini glass accompanied by a home-made coconut sorbet.
One of my favorite brides, whose wedding you will see later this Spring, recently sent me this tidbit about hand canceling…and I cannot stop thinking about what a nice touch this would be on your wedding invitations. For more information, call 301-475-5243. Most Post Offices no longer offer this service but adorable Loveville, MD does!
The wedding cake has been a central part of the wedding celebration since the Roman times. This being said, you can only imagine then how important the act of cutting the cake has become. Friends, family and photographers alike gather around in the hopes to witness and document this sentimental moment. But before the bride can demurely cover her husbands face in thick white icing, the cake must be cut.
So what do you cut your beautifully elaborate and expensive cake with? A regular knife simply will not “cut” it on a special day like today. Personalized cake knives or knives that go with the theme of your wedding, can add something special to the day and serve as a keepsake for years to come.
Vera Wang for Wedgwood, April Reed Cakes, Waterford
Looking for a band…DJ… or perhaps a musician? If you want talent and endless options, starting looking into Bialek’s Music! As the life of the party in the DC Metro area for almost thirty years, Bialek’s Music plays at approximately 2,000 events a year so you can expect professionalism, superior service, and amazing music at your event. If that is not convincing enough, you can hear demos and view an extensive range of song lists on www.bialeksmusic.com. I was lucky enough to have a conversation with Dan Goldman, one of Bialek’s esteemed DJs…
What do you think are the most important qualities that a client should look for when looking into entertainment (either a DJ, live band, etc) for their event?
A client should feel confident that the entertainment they are hiring will be able to carry out the Bride and Groom’s vision for their reception. Being able to provide a current reference list is also beneficial. Finally, price will most likely be a factor. It’s important to have a budget range in mind, rather than a set amount. How important the entertainment is to the success of a Wedding Reception cannot be stressed enough!
Punk Rock Bride is launching their 2010 collection! All of Stephanie’s new dresses will be shown at her launch party on March 4 from 7-9 pm in Washington, DC.
Stephanie has offered to give away 10 tickets to attend and be the first to see the new collection. Winners will also receive 20% off any Punk Rock Bride dress, have a few cocktails, get to meet Stephanie and some of Washington DC’s best wedding vendors. To enter, leave a comment at Foxy.
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