Betwix and Between

When I was asked, "does anyone do brunch anymore?" I couldn't help but burst out..."I love brunch!" So a petit déjeuner seaside we would have!
Since we were winding down a 3 day conference, I suggested a very casual approach to fabulous! A majority of the attendees were men, so I worked with the chef to create a menu that was full of tried and true American Heartland favorites, and then put a nautical spin on everything. Guests were invited to create their own omelets, and add ingredients to their pancakes prepared effronté. The somewhat masculine modern mahogany tables were set simply with a variety of silver vessels and isolated floral collections. Various runners were used, as well as, a variety of seating. Everyone enjoyed the great sunshine, the mimosas, and wrap up conversations prior to departure.

At home, Brunch is an ideal time to entertain guests. The casual nature of the meal, with everyone helping to create their own plate, makes hosting easy and less stressful. The day before your Brunch, squeeze oranges and chill the juice for mimosas, prep ingredients for omelets, fresh fruit and nuts like figs, pecans, and blueberries, make great additions to waffles. Also, offer strawberry butter, made by simply blending butter and ripe berries in a food processor, chill and serve!

All this talk of Brunch has me both hungry and eager to assist you with your next event, please see www.featurepresentationsltd.com for more information!

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Garden Party Perfect

Warm spring breezes and bountiful blooms, make it is so fabulous to entertain al fresco once again. With correct planning and good weather, a beautiful event becomes exquisite!

I have a new client, who has quickly become my favorite client! Together we planned a dinner party for 120 guests in her gardens. I was relieved [and impressed!] to hear her want a back up plan for inclement weather. I do believe that giving mother nature her due respect is the place to begin. With a rain backup – complete with floor plans in our back pocket, we went to work creating a modern tented space that respected both the wonderful architecture and interior design of the home, and the beautiful landscape design and gardens where we placed the event.

Natural wood chavari chairs and Baltic birch boxes for the fragrant spring florals were unexpected but perfect choices for the natural setting. Place cards, with soft water color flourishes, were a very sweet detail. The evening was a splendid success!

When planning an outdoor wedding, or entertaining on your patio or garden always have a back up plan for weather! When choosing decor and floral arrangements, use elements that are both natural and appropriate to your style and environs.

So you want to plan the menu but have me do everything else?

Perfect!
Go to www.featurepresentationsltd.com and let’s get your event on our spring/summer schedule!

A Trip Down The Aisle

It's wedding season once again, and with all due respect to Robert Frost, "Aisles to go before I sleep!"

I think it is important for brides to remember to enjoy their Wedding Day! That may sound strange, but often brides are so worried about so many things that they forget to hug family and friends they haven't seen in a long time, thank those special friends for helping, or even look into the eyes of the man with whom they will exchange vows.

One of my most memorable Thank You Cards of all time began, "Thanks for following me into the ladies room and telling me I had two more seconds to be a baby, then handing me my lipstick, and telling me to smile and act like a beautiful bride! I had the time of my life!" Don't worry about the small things - Flower girls dumping all their petals in one heap, a ring bearer with frosting on his nose, a groom so nervous he forgets your name; Weddings really are all about details, perfect little touches, and creating memories to cherish for a lifetime!

If you are not able to hire an Event Designer, like yours truely, I do reccomend finding someone you know who loves details, and is not afraid to speak on your behalf. Yes, someone does need to make sure that all of the vendors are on time to do their tasks, and ensure that "those little things" are just as you wanted them to be - but that person is NOT you!

Speaking of little touches that you can do.... hand your father a little "love note" as he grabs your hand to walk you down that aisle. It will be a note your parents will treasure the rest of their lives!

Now if you want me to do your wedding more than ever, go to www.featurepresentationsltd.com and send an email or call to see if the date is available!

At the Beach!

I have been thinking about the beach much of the time in the past week. I guess it's because I really love all the fond memories and time spent with great friends. I love all of the wonderful things about the beach, and love the elements.

Using beach elements in event decor is a fabulous alternative to flowers. I recently used plexi boxes, filled with beach combed treasures, some colorful votives, and a few orchids at the end of white chaise lounges for an oh so ubber chic beach side cocktail party!

If you want to bring a little beach side romance home, try using all white elements, a runner, some sand, shells, and voites down the center. Your white china, a white starfish on top of each white hemstitch nap, add an island cocktail and you will be sure to impress your guests!

Would like me to do it for you? I'd love to! www.featurepresentationsltd.com