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Wedding Flowers for Each Season
- by Stephanie
If you can spring for fresh flowers for your upcoming reception, we highly recommend it! There is no better way to add that extra flair to your wedding than with fresh flowers. Plus your reception space will be filled with the fresh aroma of these gorgeous additions.
A way to keep down costs for your fresh flowers is to purchase ones that are in season. You can even combine in-season flowers with flowers that are available year-round to make it more cost-effective. Here is a list of flowers that you can get all year round and by the season. Happy searching!
Year-round florals: 
Aster (if from Africa)
Gerbera (Gerber Daisy)
Winter (December-January)
Aster (US grown)
Filler foliage: Ivy, Holly, Baby’s Breath, Wax Flower, Hypericum Berries
Spring: March – May
Filler foliage: Banana leafs, Heather, Wax Flower, Baby’s Breath
Filler Foliage: Mint, Baby’s Breath
Fall: September – November
Filler foliage: Ornamental Cabbage, Hypericum Berries, Euonymus, Heather, Baby’s Breath & Wax Flower
Cakes Galore!
- by Stephanie
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
Wedding Day Emergency Kit
- by Stephanie
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!
Vendor Spotlight: True Flavors Culinary Concepts
- by Stephanie
One of the first caterers to be on our approved vendors list was True Flavors Culinary Concepts. We knew from the start that San Antonio’s brides and corporate clients would love their food and services, so to have them on our list was a must!
True Flavors really had a truly unique start. Chef and owner Johnny Hernandez had a passion for cooking that eventually lead him to New York City at the mere age of 16 to study at the world-renowned Culinary Institute of America. After graduating, he spent time sharpening his skills as a chef in four-star hotels and resorts across the country.
Just five years later, in 1994, True Flavors began their catering services here in San Antonio. They have notably grown to be one of San Antonio’s most regarded caterers in the past 16 years, collecting covenant awards along the way. When you hire True Flavors as your caterer, you will be choosing the 2006 Restaurateur of the Year and NACE’s (National Association of Catering Executives) Caterer of the Year (twice mind you!).
What we love about True Flavors is their outside-the-box thinking when it comes to décor and their fabulously fresh food, not to mention impeccable service. They have the ability to serve intimate groups of 5 people to lavish parties of up to 5000 guests. Their experienced team is dedicated to making sure that all guests will have a great culinary experience. True Flavors is always committed to providing the highest quality of artistic and sustainable cuisine, excellent service, and stylish décor.
With all that said, on average, True Flavors executes approximately 1000 events every year, so you most likely have had their food at one of the many events they have done in San Antonio. In addition to all of those stellar events, True Flavors has found time to diversify their business to include a traditional Latin-inspired restaurant, La Gloria that will open next month on the banks of the San Antonio River Expansion at the Pearl Brewery.
Back to their catering side, True Flavors has a distinction of creating culturally inspired dishes. Chef Johnny has travelled the world to learn about different types of cuisines so that their food has the right preparation and ingredients to make authentic versions of the originals. Some of their more popular dishes include their fresh fish ceviche, tequila shrimp shooter, mole verde and Mantachie grapes (we had to look it up–goat cheese coated with fresh herbs and pistachios, doesn’t that sound wonderful?). Breakfast pricing starts out at $7.95 per person, lunch from $11.95 per person and dinner at $14.95 per person. They customize their menus as well to suit your budget and taste.
Our partnership with True Flavors has really worked out for the betterment of our facility as well as for True Flavors. Knowing that a professional and helpful staff will be onsite for your next event is crucial for a good working relationship.
Here are the essentials: Website: www.trueflavors.com; Phone: 210.226.3670; Email: areyes@trueflavors.com or dlopez@trueflavors.com. Call or email them today!