Vanilla Bean Scones

Today I have another breakfast treat,  Vanilla Bean Scones courtesy of Paula Deen.  Feeling a tad fancy over Derby weekend, I decided to give this recipe a try.  What a tasty pastry for any breakfast or mid morning snack!

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The Value of a Wedding Planner

Last month one of my friends and fellow planner did a post on her blog that I thought was worth sharing.  Often times brides don't understand the value of a wedding planner or undestand why we price our services the way we do.  Keisha's post gives excellent insight to why "I Can't be Your $500 Wedding Planner."  Hop on over to her blog, So Haute Weddings and check it out!

Photo from Infinite Bliss Events Website

French Toast

This past weekend my sister came to visit and we had great time sleeping in, shopping, visiting family & friends and eating!  The morning she was planning to leave we were lounging around watching an episode of Sandwich King with Jeff Mauro and he happened to be making a sandwich called Razzle Dazzle French Toast.  Feeling inspired we decided whip up this beauty before my sister headed home.  Enjoy!

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OUR WEDDING: Checklist Update - 3 Months

We are getting down to the wire!  Just under 3 months to go and I must say I feel great!  Take a look below at one of our favorite engagement shots.  Alexa's Photography did an amazing job with all of them!

Photo from Alexa's Photography - Engagement Sessiono

Last month we:

Started working on details with vendors

Hired a calligrapher

Set up hair & make-up trails & appointments

Ordered welcome basket components

Ordered final bridal party gifts

Ordered veil & shoes

Finalized transportation

Received Engagement Photos (YAY!)

Next month we plan to:

Put together DIY Projects

Assemble Invitations

Mail Invitations

Stuff Welcome Bags

Schedule final walk through with venue

Submit Song List to DJ

Work on Vows

Finalize everything with our coordinator

Order items for Candy Buffet

Orzo Artichoke Salad

Orzo is my new favorite pasta!  I made this delicious recipe via Tater Tots & Jello Blog and was the perfect light and fresh meal for a warm spring evening.  Try it out and let me know what you think!

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Destination Wedding - The Wedding

Back in January I shared a few tidbits about a Destination Wedding I was planning for a super sweet couple.  The couple was married May 1, 2013 and with a terrific team of vendors we were able to make their dream wedding a reality!

Ceremony: Macedonia Moravian Church
DJ: Mike in the Night
Florist: Design's North Florist
Hair & Make-Up: Hair I Do
Planning: Memorable Milestones
Photography: Leah Mae Photos
Reception: Bermuda Run Country Club
Rentals: Save the Date Event Rentals
Transportation: Prestige Limo Company
Videography: 201 Media

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Chicken Cutlet Sandwich

Rachael Ray does it again!  While simple, this recipe was a huge hit one night when we were babysitting our favorite little people.  The kids had a blast making the sides (we had Loaded Baked Potato Dip and fries), mixing the spread and building their Chicken Cutlet Sandwiches.  At the end of the night we had four full tummies and 2 happy little girls!

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Wedding Music

Wedding music, I must admit it has been one of the categories I've been least interested in like attire, hair and make-up.  But it proved to a fun and interesting challenge one Saturday afternoon as we spent hours selecting and deciding on music for key parts of our ceremony and reception.  During that afternoon I stumbled upon this nifty website, The Wedding Music Project, filled with downloadable options of traditional and popular wedding music.

What kind of music did you select for key parts of your big day?

Photo from The Wedding Music Project

Pan-Seared Ravioli with Peas, Bacon and Mint

This will definitely be a new favorite in our house.  The combination of peas, bacon and mint is a surprising flavor combo of earthy, savory and fresh.  Perfect for spring & summer entertaining or a weeknight dinner for two.  The recipe for Pan-Seared Ravioli with Peas, Bacon and Mint can be found in the April 2013 of Everyday with Rachael Ray Magazine.

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