Pretty in Peplum!

Peplum, we see this trend everywhere!  It has moved it's way into bridal fashion and was all over the runway for the Spring 2013 bridal collections.  We are starting to see some fabulous gowns available for Fall 2012 weddings and we couldn't be happier!  

Peplum is not only trendy going into the Fall season, but it also does something that we love...hide a bit of belly bulge to make a smooth silhouette in your gown.  You can't go wrong with any of these dresses.  They are truly spectacular!

Tulle peplum and floral embroidery.Dress, Elizabeth Fillmore.
Photo Credit: Brides.com

Marchesa's silk-crepe gown is nipped at the waist, playing up an hourglass figure.Photo Credit: Brides.com


Isaac Mizrahi Wedding Gown




Amsale Dress.  Photo Credit: firstVIEW

Carolina Herrera Photo Credit: firstVIEW

TREND REPORT: Cookie Coffee Cups

While enjoying my morning cup of coffee and skimming Perez Hilton (I know, I know, but it is my shameless guilty pleasure) I stumbled upon a new culinary masterpiece, the cookie cup!
I immediately thought two things: 

1. My monogrammed ceramic coffee mug has now lost all appeal 

2. This could be the next big things at weddings!

Here is the explanation from the coffee company Lavazza

First you drink your coffee and then you eat… the cup! Cookie Cup is the edible cup designed by Enrique Luis Sardi together with the team at the Lavazza Training Centre and Cataldo Parisi, head chef of the confectioner’s kitchen at Number 10 San Tommaso. 

Cookie Cup is an example of the results achieved from research into food design: it’s not just about coffee, but also the container — because once you have enjoyed the dark beverage you can also eat the cup. The cup is made of pastry covered with a special icing sugar, which works as an insulator, and makes the cup waterproof hence allowing you to use the cup and then appreciate its taste, so to eat and drink coffee along with a biscuit at the same time.

Doesn't that look so delicious?!?  I can just see espressos, coffee, hot chocolate and more being served in these at weddings this Fall!

The Sweet Mini: Miniature Sweets in a Major Way!

I don’t know about you, but I just can’t seem to get enough of mini desserts! I love to incorporate bite-sized sweets into client’s event menus.  With so many different styles and tastes, the sweet mini is sure to be a palate pleaser.

Mini sweets are such a fun way for a couple to share their favorite desserts with their guests.  By offering a variety of sweets, you are giving your guests a taste of something sweet without exhausting their appetite for wedding cake. As a versatile addition to any event menu, mini desserts compliment even the grandest of cakes and work equally as well as part of a dessert bar or as passed late night dance floor sugary treats.

Enjoy the gallery below of some of my sweet mini faves! 

You can’t go wrong with The Classics.

Assorted mini cookies & mini brownies

(Photo credits clockwise: Pinterest, Baked Perfection, Project Wedding,

 Visions of Sugarplums, Cupcakes and Cashmere)

Great summertime wedding 'Sweet Treats'.

mini pies, mini pie pops & mini fruit tarts

(Photo credits clockwise: Not So Humble Pie, 

Home Cooking in Montana, Inspired to Share, Something Swanky)

Melt in your mouth ice cream treats.

mini ice cream cones & ice cream sandwiches

  (Photo credits clockwise: Annie Eats, Womans Day, Pinterest, Martha Stewart Weddings )

 

Mini Cupcakes!

(Photo credits clockwise: Pinterest, Texas Cottage, Poppy Talk,  Follow Studio, foodnetwork.com )

Mini Milkshakes are always a crowd pleaser!

(Photo credits clockwise: camillestyles.com, Party Perfect Blog, theknot.com ) 

Mini Wedding Cakes, Cake Pops & Mini Cake Bites are a great option

if you opt out of the traditional wedding cake.

Soyummy and something for every color scheme

 (Photo credits clockwise: Plum Pretty Sugar, Pinterest, Cake Journal,  The Girl Who Ate Everything, Pinterest)

When the party continues into the morning hours, I love the idea of 

serving up some mini breakfast goodies to your guests. 

Mini Pancake, Mini Waffles, & Mini Donuts

(Photo credits clockwise: Pinterest, Martha Stewart Weddings, cruzine.com, imgfave.com, Pinterest, ruffledblog.com) 

It is always fun to send your guests home 

with a little late night snack or mini breakfast!

“To go” Donuts are a supercute favor!

(Photo credit: Shauna Younge )  

And that is just a taste of what you can do with mini desserts. 

So…what is your favorite sweet mini?