Vero Beach Bridal Show 2009

I'm so sorry it has been so long that we have not posted! Liz and I have been really busy meeting new brides and some great new vendors! We were also getting ready for the Treasure Coast's 4th Annual Bridal Show that took place yesterday at the Vero Beach Heritage Center and we had a really good time. Here are a few pictures of our booth taken by the always so talented Misty Lundeen (who had a booth next to ours!).












Thanks for the photos Misty and everyone who came out to see us!

This Week's Favorite Finds!

Just wanted to share some really unique finds from around the web this week!

Super cute silver hair clip - perfect for your special day! This one by Lulusplendor.



This is a great alternative to the ring bearer pillow! I love it because it's actually useful afterwards :) A ring bearer dish by raedunn



I LOVE this little save the date card from Float Paperie



These are the cutest fully customizable tote bags for the bride. Use them to carry all your "stuff" before, during, and after the wedding. They are from TullaBelles , Tulla "I do" section and come in many varieties of color/patterns.



ok, last but not least in any way, I had to find something yummy to tempt you with...get this white peach and and honey ice cream! Saw this on the Food Porn Daily Blog and originated from Straight from the Farm.



Do you not just love the way they are served out of mason jars and garnished with a perfect slice of peach?? Heaven...here is the recipe for your recreation:

White Peach & Honey Ice Cream
Adapted from Allrecipes.com

Don’t be put off by this recipe using raw eggs (unless you’re pregnant or nursing). I promise you don’t taste the raw egg. Just be sure to get the freshest eggs you can.

2 large eggs, beaten
½ C. (scant) sugar
½ C. honey
3 large (or 4 small) really ripe fresh white peaches
1 C. heavy cream
1 C. half & half creamer
1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
Pinch of salt
2 T. vanilla vodka (optional)

Pit and peel the peaches. Chop into small cubes and then mash or puree until juice is released but chunks of peach remain. Stir honey into the peaches and set aside.

Combine the eggs and sugar until smooth. Add the heavy cream, half & half, vanilla bean, and salt. Stir until combined. Add the peach mixture to the egg mixture. Cover and chill for at least an hour or even overnight to let the flavors of the peaches and cream marry. (It is possible to still get a nice ice cream if you need to churn it right away, but the flavor won’t be as intense.)

Place chilled mixture in your ice cream maker and follow manufacture’s directions. A minute or two before the ice cream is done, add the vanilla vodka if desired (the addition of alcohol to homemade ice cream helps the ice cream retained a smoother, less icy consistency when stored in the freezer).

Serve with slices of fresh peach and whipped cream for a real indulgence!

Favors, Flowers, and Centerpieces!

All three in one shot! I just love this idea and saw it displayed so elegantly and simply in the Winter 2009 edition of Martha Stewart Weddings magazine. I heart Martha.

Anyway, this idea is so resourceful and I just love it. It has soooo many possibilities. You can have little potted plants stacked in tiers for centerpieces and also serve as wedding guest favors! If you want to be even more eco-friendly, you can use little trees to be planted later. A wonderful reminder of your special day and all of those who participated.

Did you ever wonder what was going to happen to all those beautiful centerpieces that you spent thousands of dollars on? So many times they end up in the trash. At best some of your guests or bridal party take home the flowers.

So here are a few ideas and a real easy DIY project to get you motivated to try this different approach to favors, flowers and centerpieces!


Super Eco-Friendly!


Flower Boxes!


and the DIY project: Mini Bouquets!



Tools and Materials
You will need glass cylinders, 5 inches tall and 5 inches in diameter; 1 1/2-inch-wide grosgrain ribbon; scissors; double-sided tape; plastic flower tubes; sturdy decorative paper; flowers; and our cone template.

Mini Bouquet How-To
1. Cut ribbon to fit around base of each glass cylinder, and tape in place.

2. Make paper cones: Using a template, trace and cut out as many as you need. Curl into cones, and tape.

3. For bouquets, remove lower leaves from the flowers, and trim stems. Fill plastic floral tubes with water; insert flowers. Slip tubes into paper cones, and place a pair of bouquets in each glass cylinder.

Don't forget to have fun with this and get your bridal party in on the assembly action!