February 2012
49 posts
Have an Instagram? I want to Share my Exciting...
Follow me at Falkirk_Estate as I share my journey as an Event Coordinator at Falkirk Estate & Country Club. I will share behind the scene photos of weddings, events, and new renovations that are happening.
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xoxo
Stephanie
Venue Spotlight: Falkirk Estate & Country Club
Falkirk Estate & Country Club is located in Central Valley, NY. The venue is not your typical country club. Falkirk has a pub for the groomsmen or for an after party, gardens, bridges, 2 gazebos, a bridal suite, a rustic barn/farm, grounds for an indoor or outdoor wedding, and the scenery is absolutely beautiful.
Falkirk has so many types of cuisine for any kind of wedding: Asian, German,...
Happy Valentine's Day
May you all have a beautiful day. Even if you aren’t sharing today with a special someone, cherish the loved ones that surround you & never take them for granted.
If there are any engagement stories, please share. I would love to read them & share.
Xoxo
Stephanie
A Flower Kissing Ball
A wedding is all about love and happiness. A ball of flowers like this can be just like a mistletoe. A flower kissing ball would bring so much more love to an event like a wedding.
Happy Valentine's Day Inspired Cake
Photographer: Gabriel Ryan Photographers
Kristi Bonnici “Sometimes A Whisper Is Enough”...
Headband Designer: Kristi Bonnici
The History of the Groom's Cake
Traditionally the groom’s cake was a dark fruitcake or chocolate sliced cake. The custom was that a single woman was to take their slice of cake home with them and sleep with it under her pillow to dream of the man she would one day marry.
Today, grooms like to showcase their favorite teams, sports, or cars. This allows them to have some fun too!
Are you Getting Married in a Church?
Many brides have a hard time trying to figure out how to decorate. First and foremost, make sure that that it is okay to decorate. Some churches have restrictions or only allow minimal decor. The best route to go is flowers and candles. Flowers and candles make the ambiance and theme so much more intimate and romantic. Another way to add a personal touch is to have a personalized runner or...
Designer Spotlight: Twigs & Honey
Myra Callan is the owner & designer of Twigs & Honey. Myra is focuses on handmade headpieces, veils and accessories, using modern and vintage pieces. She uses anything from pearls, to feathers, different patterns and textures. Take a look at some of her pieces. Maybe they might be a perfect fit for your wedding. Prices range anywhere from $12 - $415.
Wedding Cake Monday
Today’s theme: Amazing, Beautiful, & Fun Cakes
Enjoy!
xoxo
DIY Wedding Cake Pops
Cake Pops are one of my favorite treats to make. Many people have the patience and creativity to make these sweets on their own, others may want to stick to the professionals. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make these Cake Pops for your guests by A Beautiful Mess.
1. Bake a cake. Any flavor you like, I used a box mix Red Velvet cake for these. Pictured is half of the cake recipe, as it...
My Nana
To my followers,
I apologize for not blogging for the past week and a half. I have previously blogged about my grandmother and how she inspires me to blog about weddings, plan weddings, and my ultimate passion for weddings. It brings me great pain to write that she has passed (losing her battle to cancer), but she would have loved for me to push forward with my love of weddings and blogging.
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January 2012
96 posts
My Interview with Celebrity Jewelry Designer, Jean...
I received the amazing opportunity to interview Jean Dousset, Celebrity Jewelry Designer. He has designed Eva Longoria & Amy Adams’ engagement ring. Here is the follow up to my post on Spring Ring Trends 2012. Check out my interview and some history on one talented man, a man that sees the beauty many brides do.
1. What trends/styles do you...