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Comfort Foods on Trendy Thursday

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Special Moments

Welcome to Trendy Thursday!

Chef Wolfgang Puck believes that comfort foods have become more popular in the current economy. Think burgers, pizza, ribs, pot pie, and risotto—but comfort does not have to mean pedestrian. “Upgrade ingredients and prepare them with great expertise. Serve hors d’oeuvres like Kobe burgers, wild mushroom risotto, smoked salmon pizzas, slow-braised short ribs or a simple chicken pot pie with lobster,” advises Puck.

I love the cool factor of chowder or chili sliders, mini macaroni and cheeses, and mom’s homemade pie. No matter what you choose, keep in a mind, it only takes a minimal effect (a small serving – after all everyone’s counting calories these days!) to make a big impression on your guests.

You don’t have to spend a million dollars on your wedding to make it yours; all you need to do is add your personal touches, such as comfort foods!

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Wedding Professional Wednesday -Brides & Blooms

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Special Moments

Welcome to Wedding Professional Wednesday……

Today we are going to feature a Unique Wedding Professional that caters to the DIY Bride……or Planner……..

bridesnblooms.comDorelle Raphael-Fishkin - BridesnBlooms.com  

Let me tell you a little about her company and how she got started…

Bridesnblooms.com was created to fill the needs of everyday people who are creatively inclined but had no resource to obtain fresh flowers without having to pay retail prices.

In 2003, two women, who had no experience with flowers, who heard the cried of others, regarding the high prices of traditional florists got together to create a solution.

After listening to you and others like you, the two women found a solution. Buy in bulk, cut out the middleman and ship gorgeous, quality flowers direct!

She is great to work with and will help guide you on the phone to make sure you have chosen the right selections and is great with offering advice if needed…. We have had several brides that have insisted on creating their own centerpieces or making their bouquet and we send them to Dorelle over at BridesnBlooms when we know there is no changing their mind…….

If you are looking for floral supplies, fresh roses, orchids, etc…..for the DIY person.. I strongly suggest, no I insist you give Dorelle a call or you can check out the website and order on-line at www.bridesnblooms.com

We want to be your wholesale floral source for life, think of us as your personal connection to all things floral.

Filed under: DIY Projects and Ideas, Flowers, Frequently asked questions, Wedding Professional Wednesday, Wedding and Event Planning tips, centerpieces | Tagged: , , , , , , , | 12 Comments »

Tennessee Mountains

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Special Moments

Welcome to Traveling Tuesday……..

Today we are traveling to the mountains of Tennessee.. Nothing beats the mountain air of Tennessee. If you are not familiar with the area… The Great Smoky Mountains are a popular destination for honeymoons and weddings along with Family reunions….

 We have tons of family in Tennessee so we try to get up there at least once a year.

 Don’t just check the pictures out, go there and see for yourself.





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Funday Monday Cartoon

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Special Moments

Thought for Funday Monday, I would share this cartoon with you……

Do you think the world will come to this?

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Featured Ceremony Program

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Special Moments

Welcome to Featured Friday………..

One of the best parts about my job is being able to customize the elements of each wedding. I want every single wedding to be a personal reflection of the bride and groom.

For this wedding, the bride really wanted to incorporate their love to travel, and the groom really wanted a nice elegant wedding, so we at Special Moments decided to fuse the 2 ideas together.

Ceremony passport programOne of the “travel aspects” of the wedding was their ceremony program. We designed it to resemble a passport. Of course with my OCD traits I sat and stared at an actual passport for an entire day to make sure I got every single detail down. We used textured paper on the cover and did the same symbol on the front. On the bottom of each page we did love quotes because on a regular passport they have quotes.

The idea is that whatever you think of, we can create.

Here are a few photos from Courtney and Masable’s Wedding to enjoy:





 

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Trendy Thursday – The “Nautical Aisle”

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Special Moments

I was reading thru some of my favorite wedding magazines and ran across this great idea that a planner in La ( Lisa Vorce ) had done for a nautical theme……I wanted to share with the blog readers out there…… I have a great idea on a twist on this we can do at a Fabulous location……..

Anybody Interested ????????

Filed under: Beach Weddings, Ceremony & Reception, Event Venues/Locations, Flowers, Hiring a Professional, Hot New Trends, Out of the Box Events, Trendy Thursday, Wedding and Event Planning tips | Tagged: , , , , | Leave a Comment »

Wedding Professional Wednesday

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Special Moments

Welcome to Wedding Professional Wednesday…..

This week we decided to pick a wedding professional who never lets us down.

Chuck Weirich

Chuck Weirich from TampaBayDj.com is one of the best in the area. Not only is he an emcee, disc jockey, he also plays the trumpet! It’s like having a band and a DJ in one!

 A lot of younger brides want younger Dj’s because they “fit in” better with their crowd, but I say that age is only a number and it’s about the personality of the vendor. You are only as old as you act. Appearance means nothing in this field.

Chuck also uses the top of the line BOSE sound system, so he can definitely keep the party rockin’ all night! (Chuck will also work by candlelight, trust us, we have made him do some crazy things for our clients)

Nevertheless, one piece of advice before I go, please, no PLEASE hire a professional, a DJ can either make or break your reception, please do your research before booking any vendor for your wedding, because, would you choose the first house you look at, or would you look around to make sure you get the best?

 That’s all for today.

 Please visit his website, and remember he is only a phone call away!

 www.tampabaydj.com

 Here is also a Proud Member of the Association of Bridal Consultants!!

 

Filed under: Association of Bridal Consultants, Beach Weddings, Ceremony & Reception, Frequently asked questions, Hiring a Professional, Out of the Box Events, Wedding Professional Wednesday, Wedding and Event Planning tips | Tagged: , , , , , , | 3 Comments »

Sandals -Emerald Bay

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Special Moments

Welcome to Traveling Tuesday….. Today we are taking you on a trip for 2 to the Brand New Sandals Resort…. Emerald Bay…. it is located in Great Exuma, Bahamas.

We thought we would share this great resort…..

Step inside the unique world that is Sandals Emerald Bay and embark on a journey of privileges and pleasures. One hundred and eighty-three elegantly appointed oceanfront rooms, hotel suites, and beachfront villas unfold in three distinctive “village” areas: The Seaside Villas, Emerald Bay Village and Ocean Village. Sandals introduces the first and only all butler resort. For each guest, every detail is handled with unobtrusive grace by butlers trained to the exacting standards of the Guild of Professional English Butlers.

Emerald Village
Emerald Village
Ocean Village
Ocean Village
Seaside Village
Seaside Village


 If you are planning on booking a vacation or honeymoon in the month of January……. Sandals is running a promotion that your companion flies FREE….. 

If interested in learning more about the Sandals Emerald  Bay Resort….. Pick up the phone and give Special Moments a call… We are Sandals Certified Specialists……

Filed under: Beach Weddings, Event Venues/Locations, Honeymoons, Locations, Traveling Tuesday, Uncategorized | Tagged: , , , , , , | Leave a Comment »

Funday Photo

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Special Moments

It is time for Funday Monday and that means something to keep you smiling thru the day and even thru the week……

How can you say no to those eyes?   Dogs do the darnest things!

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Featured Friday- Sheraton Riverwalk Wedding

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Special Moments

We thought for Featured Friday this week, we would pull a video out of the Special Moments Vault.. So Re- released for your viewing pleasure, we bring you Kristen and Chris…. Kristen and Chris were married at the Sheraton Riverwalk- Dowtown Tampa in April 2007. The video is compliments of Trinity Wedding Video….

I cannot stress how important video is…..We have had many clients think they can live without …..only to regret it later…Your wedding day goes by so quickly and you will not have a chance to experience or even see half of what your guests did. The video will be the only way to watch the wedding and reception from your guests point of view and experience what they did.

So sit back, grab a drink and experience Kristen and Chris’s Wedding…….

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