There are few things sweeter in life than bite size desserts. Adorable and yummy, Kara Maureen creates beautiful petit four dessert displays, perfect for a bridal shower, engagement party or wedding!
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Bottoms Up!
Who wouldn’t want to twirl a “Bottoms Up” stirrer in their cocktail?
Photo: Holland Photo Arts
Stay tuned next week for more pictures from this fabulous soiree by Simply Chic Events, Atrendy Wedding and Engaging Affairs! I hope you all have happy weekends and keep dry! ox.
St. Regis Clam Bake
A few weeks ago, the St. Regis introduced a new menu that just screams “summer!” The “New England Clambake” celebrates this season on the hotel’s Astor Terrace, one of D.C.’s largest and most beautiful outdoor event spaces — a perfect backdrop for a reception dinner, wedding, or summer soiree!
The menu brings Cape Cod to the Capital, featuring passed canapés including little neck clams on the half shell and seafood ceviche, miniature Maine lobster rolls, yellow and red watermelon salad and mixed field greens with beets, peaches and goat cheese.
Create Your Own Pimm’s
Occasions Catering and Atrendy Wedding teamed up to set this “Create your own Pimms” bar. How fun is that for a summer treat!?
Photo Credit: Kelsey Thompson
The Culinary Experience
Nothing is better than a home-cooked meal. Not only does the finished product often leave you wanting more, but the time spent having fun, talking and laughing over a glass over wine as you cook with friends and family is just wonderful. Even though I am often delegated to menial tasks that never require the use of sharp objects, I love time spent in the kitchen. If you are planning a special shower for a bride-to-be, why not throw her a cooking shower?
A cooking shower is conversational, a fun learning experience, and is great if you are inviting guests of all ages… not the mention that your end result will be delish! Set the theme by sending out mini-cutting boards or recipe cards as invitations. Either hire a chef to come to your designated shower location, or look into classes at DC favorites such as CulinAerie or Hell’s Kitchen.
Pictures: Martha Stewart Weddings
Try to schedule or create a class that is centered around the bride’s favorite foods, or something new and adventurous you know she would love. Once everyone is satiated, enhance the fun-filled day with gifts such as an adorable apron- who says you can’t be fashionable while cooking?
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