Spring Showers!

It's my favorite time of year (almost). The flowers are getting ready to sprout up (once they make it through those few inches of snow) and soon the sun will be shining, and wedding season will be upon us! Along with weddings, it's also the time of year to start up bridal showers! If you're a bridesmaid, friend, or relative planning a shower this summer, don't forget to be creative! Bring in the bride's personal style, and think about what she would like. Also, remember to keep things bright and cheery to accompany the beautiful summer weather (we will hopefully soon have)! I saw this beautiful "Charlotte-inspired" torte on the Confections of a Foodie Bride Blog, which is absolutely awesome. And this torte is one of the prettiest I've seen---perfect for a spring or summer bridal shower, baby shower, or summer picnic! Check out the blog for a full recipe on how to make this masterpiece:-)

Saturday at the Vineland Center

Saturday I visited the Vineland Center in St. Joseph, MI to attend their grand opening. My first wedding of the season is taking place there on April 19th, but I had yet to see the facility set up for a wedding, as it recently opened late this fall. The owner, Don Damron, invited to me to stop by to tour the facility, and taste the food prepared by their in-house catering company, appropriately named "The Catering Department." Everything was wonderful.

In addition to taking in the beautiful decorations and great
food, I also got to catch up with a few of my favorite local
vendors. Sue Luther, from With A Twist! was on hand to serve up drinks to thirsty future brides, and was as friendly and helpful as always. If you haven't worked with Sue before, you are missing out, because she is so easy to work with, and her service can't be beat!

Also, I got to catch up with Dee Appleman of Dee's Specialty Cakes in Stevensville. Dee's created an absolutely amazing Nintendo-themed groom's cake for my October 6th wedding at the Heritage Center and it got rave reviews! If you're looking for a unique cake for your wedding cake or groom's cake, check out her website.