Ok, let me preface with that we know we just did a blog about a month ago about cakes, but they are one of favorite and most fun aspects of our job!  After months of planning and with all the details just right, it’s so awe-inspiring to see a bride’s vision come to fruition. There is no better way to express the couple’s personality than through something as special as the cake.

Now-a-days we find that brides and groom’s are becoming more and more cleaver as they wow their guests with quirky exhibits of their personality. We would love to share with you some of our favorite cakes that we’ve seen at Plaza Lecea: http://ow.ly/2adiW.

And if you are just starting your search for the perfect cake, here are a couple more inspirational galleries that might help:

1. Brides.com: http://www.brides.com/wedding-ideas/wedding-cakes/gallery/cakes/editors-pick/results

2. Marthastewart.com: http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/cakes

3. For the really fun and fab cakes, check out Charm City Cakes: http://www.charmcitycakes.com/gallery

If you are looking for local bakers that have an edge up on the rest, check out these wonderful vendors:

1. Cakes and More: 210.494.3959 or www.cakesandmoreinsa.com
2. The Cake Shop: 210.561.1800 or www.thecakeshopsa.com
3. Lucy’s: 210.673.5965 or www.lucyscakeshop.com
4. Cakes by Cathy Young: 210.493.8466
5. Seventh Heaven Cakes: 210.490.4115 or www.seventhheavencakes.com
6. How Sweet It Is: 210.861.8468 or www.howsweetitissa.com
7. The Exclusive Cake Shop: 210.520.2004 or www.exclusivecakeshop.com 8. Nadler’s of San Antonio: 210.340.1021 or www.nadlers.com

You’ve always invisioned your wedding or event going off without a hitch and one way to curb disasters is to be prepared for the worst. We totally recommend putting together a small kit for the “just in case” moments you might have at your wedding. You never know if Aunt Linda just might spill her third glass of wine on you when she’s giving you that 10th hug of the night…so here is a complied list of items you might want to bring to the church and reception hall, just in case…

The Essentials:

• Extra copy of directions to reception
• Cell phone
• Numbers of all participants in wedding
• Numbers of all vendors
• Driver’s License
• Cash

Beauty:

• Nail polish (2 shades)
  • Clear for runs
  • Shade being worn
• Nail file
• Nail polish remover
• Cloth headband (for pulling back hair while applying makeup)
• Compact mirror
• Makeup (for touch ups)
• Curling iron (humid or outside weddings)
• Hairdryer (rainy weddings)
• Hairspray
• Bobby pins and barrettes
• Brush and comb
• Perfume

Hygiene:

• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Mouthwash
• Floss
• Deodorant (roll on or spray)
• Feminine hygiene products (tampons, sanitary pads, etc)
• Breath mints

First Aid/Medicine:

• Bandages
• Neosporin
• Allergy medicine (Claritin, Benadryl, etc)
• Aspirin and pain relievers
• Pepto Bismol, Alka Seltzer or Tums

For the “What ifs”:

• Wine Remover (Satin Devil Fruit and Red Wine Remover)
• Small hand towl (for stain removal on dress)
• Wet wipes and tissues (for tears and spills)
• Lint brush
• Extra earring backs
• Travel size sewing kit (with small scissors)
• Extra buttons
• Double-sided hem tape
• Extra pantyhose
• Flat shoes for the reception
• Foot cushions
• Crochet hook (for bustling)
• Umbrella
• Mini flashlight
• Swiss army knife
• Smelling salts
• Static guard
• Febreze (the small bottle)
• Tide Pen
• White chalk (for covering up stains on dress)
• Q-tips
• Super glue
• Visine
• Purelle
• Bottle water
• Snacks
• Hand Lotion
• Straw (so that you don’t spill your drinks on you as you are getting ready)
• Baby powder
• Safty pins

With all of these items, you’re sure to curtail the the typical wedding day debacles!

Congratulations to all the newly engaged couples! A couple weekends ago we ventured out to the new JW Marriott for the San Antonio Wedding’s Magazine’s Wedding Fair. Thanks to all the brides and vendors that stopped by our booth to say hello and check out our latest packages. A very special thank you to An Event to Remember (www.saaneventtoremember.com) for providing our linens and floral decor. We love you guys!

We also would like to showcase some of our past wedding shows from this past January. The Bridal Extravaganza  event featured rustic and natural colors and florals. Our tables were adorned with ivory linens with copper organza and velvet swirl overlays. Small arrangements anchored the decor with red roses, curly willow, stargazers and more all around the booth. These linens are currently available from An Event to Remember and can be added to any of our package as an upgraded fabric.

The first Wedding Fair of the year had a more playful color scheme with charcoal gray and yellow accents. Our 6ft tables were dressed in An Event to Remember’s Charcoal Grey pintuck floor length fabric and the cocktail tables had a Mist Silver satin linen. The floral arrangements combined classic ivory roses with bright yellow spider mums to create a fun, yet classic arrangement.

We can’t forget to mention our awesome photo montages provided by Alamo Photographic (www.alamophotographic.com)! We love their work and their photos were the perfect addition to our booth!

Here is a link to all of the photos of our booths: http://ow.ly/248R0

It’s never too early to start planning your next holiday party! There are so many fun ways to celebrate the glorious season and lots of fun themes and color palettes to choose from. Wow your guests or co-workers with these stunning ideas:

Color combos you might not expect for the holidays:

• Lime Green, True Red and Black: These bright versions of traditional holiday colors dress up very well with black decor and bring a level of chicness to the event.

• Tiffany Blue and True Red: Perfect mesh of a winter wonderland meets traditional Christmas. This seemly odd color pair actually comes together quite nicely.

• Any Color Plaid: Plaid is not just for school uniforms, it’s a staple for the holidays. So mix it up and find a fun plaid and mix with traditional holiday elements such as ornament balls and pine cones

• Bright Pink, Orange, Yellow, Blue and Purple: Think of your conventional Christmas tree lights and kick it up a notch. These bright colors will be an unexpected and fun twist.

• Turquoise, Lime Green and Blue: Retro party in full swing. These fun and funky colors can make for a twist in your winter wonderland theme as well.

• Hot Pink and Lime Green: Great way to play off red and green. These colors add a lively spark to your decor and ultimately your guests will love the delightful spirit of the season.

• Black, Hunter Green and White: Last Christmas we did a dashing combo of these colors with black and white damask linens and hunter green accents. Talk about opulence! This combo was spectacular.

If you favor tradition, there is nothing wrong with going with colors that you are used to and grew up loving. Who doesn’t equate red and green with the holidays? So think along the lines of Christmas trees, bows and snow (even if we are in South Texas)! These color combos shine:

• True Red, Green (and Gold): Super traditional, yet never understated. The first thing you think of when it comes to the holidays include these two colors. So spice up your party with holly and mistletoe. You can even add in a little gold to make it a polished look. We love this union of traditional colors in our facility because it pairs so well with our carpets and other decor.

• Blue, White and Silver: The ultimate way to frost your guests than with colors that will glimmer and dazzle in your guest’s memories.

• Silver and Gold: The perfect way to treat your guests to an elegant celebration. This luxurious blend of metallic shades will take your event to the next level.

Anyway you cut it, color adds that special sparkle to any event. Whether you are interested in a super formal event or just a fun get together, adding those thoughtful touches will leave your guests remembering what a special time they had.

And if you are still looking for the perfect location for you holiday party, we are here to help! We currently have a few dates available for holiday parties! It may be July, but it’s better than waiting until last minute to book. Contact Stephanie at 210.615.0009 for more details!