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Everything is better when it’s smaller; cute little babies, puppies, and of course your credit card bill! But when you think of food, bigger is better, right?! Engorge! Stuff your face!

Uh, wrong!

Mini foods are completely stylish, and are a huge (mini?) trend at weddings right now. So although you might be going to the reception thinking “Oh yeah! Free food!” and then get disappointed because you expected to load up at the carving station, just put down your (pitch) fork for a moment, because small foods are better than they sound!

These foods may just be bite-size but they are sure to pack a punch with your taste buds when it comes to their delectable flavors. Brides and grooms aren’t just shrinking their portions to save a few bucks; instead they are giving you new and exciting options to pick from instead of potentially icky wedding foods. Plus if you’re lucky, you can go back a couple of times and load up on a few of these yummy snacks.

So take a gander at what could be in store for you at your next wedding. You won’t be disappointed, we promise!

Mini sandwiches, beer, and sliders; this is a perfect late night wedding feast! We just can’t get over how cute the mini beer glasses are, and the food just looks so tasty.

Hotdogs that you can eat in one or two bites! Perfect! Now you aren’t going to make a mess of your wedding attire but can still enjoy this classic favorite.

Lots of plentiful salad options here!

Tomato soup with a grilled cheese for dunkin’! What a happy cocktail hour combination!

I’m really excited about this one; hot chocolate with a donut! And are those marshmallows in the glass? You can’t get much better than that!

Chocolate chip cookies and a shot of milk for dessert hour. This is great for kids, or adults who might have Peter Pan syndrome, or just anyone who loves this classic!

Mini chocolate parfaits. But there are so many other yummy options for desserts in a shot glass that you wouldn’t want to down them in one gulp!

There are many other delicious options available to miniaturize out there as well, including pancakes, quiches, pizzas, pies, and much more. Just use your imagination, or take a list of your favorite foods and make them bite-sized.

For more unique wedding ideas, and to get all your questions answered, contact Essence of Events today.

To set up your free, initial consultation call 253.292.1482 or email contact@essenceofevents.com

Written by Samantha Macrae

Checkmate! For this fun Theme Thursday, bridal fashion is taking a completely modern, bold, and unexpected turn with this stunning and unique wedding concept. Blending two bold ideas; checker patterns and bright, artistic flowers, we just love the artistic concepts behind this event.

The checker board, chess, and daring designs are perfectly represented in these photos. The bride chose to forego the typical white wedding gown instead opting for a pop of red in this fun cocktail dress. The color makes her stand out and goes perfectly with her modern and cool event.

The invitations with a boarder of checker print design and pops of color and floral motives that appear sporadically. I love that even the insides of the envelopes have received attention to detail with the signature print and pattern.

The colorful bouquet of poppies and wildflowers. I just adore the sequin ribbon, and of course the bride’s flowers would have to be to die for, since that plays into the design and theme of the event.

Mr. and Mrs. on their special day. Such a fun-loving couple to have selected such a unique theme for their big day.

The sweetheart table is definitely not in short supply of flowers, checkers, or original ideas.

This tablescape is exceptionally on-trend, with the usage of vintage vases and tableware, the black linens and chairs, and then of course the blending of their theme perfectly.

This theme is flawlessly carried out, from beginning to end, with each detail accounted for. No table, décor piece, or stationary item is left untouched from this marvelous, original, and one-of-a-kind idea.

For more ideas on how to create your very one unique wedding, contact us today to get all your questions answered and start planning your dream day! To set up your initial consultation call 253.292.1482 or email contact@essenceofevents.com

Written by Samantha Macrae

Last week we featured an event Essence of Events, LLC participated in, instead of a wedding on Wedding Wednesdays. This week we are going to do the same thing, and as you’ll see from the photos below, we had a little help from two of our preferred vendors.

Trendy Event Rentals and AA Party Rentals are two of the wonderful rental companies that Essence of Events has the pleasure of working with for our weddings and events, and this particular time was no different.

Check out our décor and design work, and how with the supplies we got from these two companies, we put them together to make this coral and navy blue style scheme work flawlessly.

In this view of the tablescape, you can see the way Essence of Events has set and laid out the table to perfection. AA Party Rentals provided the goblets, and Trendy Event Rentals supplied the chargers, vases, and table linens which include the satin napkins, table cloths, and chair sashes.

These vases, which Essence of Events got from Trendy Event Rentals, are filled with water beads to add a new dimension to the floral arrangements. Essence of Events, LLC always finds innovative, different, and unique ways to add flair and elegance to your day.

In this shot you can see the creative way the Essence of Events has used the chargers, furnished by Trendy Event Rentals, and customized name cards to create a striking place setting. At Essence of Events, LLC we aim to blend your distinctive style with personalized touches to create one-of-a-kind events.

AA Party Rental’s goblets host the beautiful coral napkins by Trendy Event Rentals. There is a flowing theme of floral and roses throughout this tablescape, which is mimicked from the flowers, to this napkin design, and the flower bow tied into the chair sash.

The chairs are provided by AA Party Rentals and are just one of the many, many options that they have available to rent for weddings and events. Essence of Events, LLC has the pleasure of working with many professionals in this industry, and AA Party Rentals and Trendy Event Rentals are just two of the wonderful companies we get to work with.

Essence of Events, LLC furnished the floral décor for this event, and is available for floral arrangements for your upcoming wedding and event. From vendor referrals, to décor design, day-of services, and much more, click here to find out what else Essence of Events can offer you!

To find out more about working with Trendy Event Rentals, AA Party Rentals, and Essence of Events, call 253.292.1482 or email us at contact@essenceofevents.com

Written by Samantha Macrae

Every bride is looking for the next big trend. The big way to make her wedding stand out from the crowd and make every guest in attendance wonder; “How did she do that?” or think “What a unique idea! I wish I could be that creative!”

Well at Essence of Events, LLC we are always on the lookout for the best, new, and most exciting trends. That is why we are so thrilled to bring you one of this season’s hottest styles; flowers.

You may be thinking “What?! Flowers! Those are nothing new!” But wait until you take a peek at how floral is being arranged this year. It’s going to really wow you, and just think about what your guests are going to think when they walk into your ceremony or reception and see how unique your wedding is.

So are you ready to see what new trends are bringing in wedding fashions? Read on to see gorgeous photos and understand that why, with a little help from Essence of Events, even you can pull of these haute couture trends for your upcoming nuptials!

Low, cascading floral centerpieces are going to start becoming increasingly popular. We love this particular style because all the flowers and color are the same, which adds to the even more dramatic feel when they fall off the table. Keeping the rest of the décor neutral is key when you are going for an elegant feel such as this. You don’t want to overwhelm the room too much.

This is more of a shabby-chic feel. It is still glamorous with this very couture flower arrangement. Choosing to mix flower options but keeping within a color pallet is the best way to go with an arrangement like this. Because it is so bold, you wouldn’t want too many colors.

Another pouring, low floral centerpiece. This room décor has chosen to mimic the flowers on the tables and bring them above with hanging laburnum in within the lights. This gives the impression of being in a green house.

Ombre has become ever so popular in fashion trends this year, so bringing it to your wedding floral is only natural. Notice that all these arrangements are low, and not tall centerpieces like you were probably used to seeing this past year? Tall centerpieces are rapidly making an exit from wedding trends, as brides and guests are realizing that they are becoming harder and harder for communication across tables.

This is a great way to display escort, seating, or place cards. If you place them amongst the flowers they can support themselves. Just be sure to use sturdy floral, such as these pink carnations.

We just love aisle petals. They are gorgeous and a work of art. They are much more modern and prettier than a plain, traditional aisle runner and create stunning photography as well.

To find out more about upcoming trends, make sure to contact Essence of Events, LLC to set up your free, initial consultation and to get all your questions answered.

Call 253.292.1482 or email us at contact@essenceofevents.com

Written by Samantha Macrae