Appetizers & Desserts - Mini Style!

We all know that appetizers & desserts for weddings and events are exceptionally common. So we are giving you a twist by giving inspirations for mini appetizers & desserts. These mini appetizers & desserts are so small and cute they add to the decor of your reception. They go great plated or you can serve individually in their own containers. You can color coordinate with your decor or make minis to match your theme. Take a look at some of the options we found:

~Appetizers~

Individual 7 Layer Dip

Mini Caprese Kabobs

Mini Soup & Grilled Cheese

Mini Mac & Cheese with Ritz Crust

Individual Veggie Cups with Dip

Mini Individual Eggrolls in DIpping Sauce/To Go Box

Individual Mini Crudites

~Desserts~

Mini Apple Pie Tarts

Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pie Minis

Individual Mini Cheesecake Cups

Banana Cream Pie Individual Size

Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites

Chic Mini Chocolate Mousse Parfaits

Mini Rainbow Individual Parfaits

These Mini Apple Cookies in a Jar could double as a favor!

Individual Mini Fruit Parfaits

Mini Maple Glazed Donuts

Welcome to Thursday Theme day! We are showing you how to incorporate the 2013 gold trend with a Peacock Theme. We are calling it Peacock Passion!

There is something about peacocks and their feathers. The rich tones blended with the soft feathers that catch the eye, such beauty, elegance and drama. Here are a few insirations for your next wedding or event we found.

We found these elegant invitations that you can

easily personalize and use any color scheme for any event.

This beautiful gown by Gaurav Gupta is perfect

as a Wedding Gown or Ball Gown for a Peacock Theme.

A beautiful hair accessory adds a special touch.

Try using other feathers to add more depth, texture and elegance.

These bridesmaid floor lenth gowns come in a variety of colors,

red, purple, teal and brown, all with gold accents. Only $159.99

These blooms are the perfect balance of gold tones and peacock feathers incorporated.

A Boutonniere for the boys!

Add your color to your table Settings & Decor for the reception

Photography by: Studio Capture

Detailed & elegant cake modernweddings.com/au

Perfect for favors these peacock favor tags can personalized.

Within 24 hours of receiving payment you will receive an email with:

> one ready-to-print lettersized pdf file (8,5 by 11 inches) to print as many times as you want!

Join us for tomarrows blog Friday Food - Mini Appetizers and Desserts!

If you are in the process of planning a wedding or event

and would like to get information on our design services please be sure to contact us today!

Essence of Events, LLC

253.292.1482

info@essenceofevents.com

Wedding Wednesday is here!

Since there are so many aspects and details that go into weddings, we are going to take it one at a time.

Today its all about flowers, bouquets, and floral decor.

Floral arrangements can be simple, elegant or as elaborate as each bride desires. Whether you want to be classic and traditional or unique and exotic, the flowers you choose will help you to accomplish your wedding vision. Take time and do some research. We have added a few options that are from our floral portfolio and a few from www.theknot.com.

Here are just a few bouquet ideas that we know you will like!

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After choosing the theme or style you love, the next step is to set a budget.

How do you do that? Here are a few things to consider:

• Your overall wedding budget

• Flower placement

• Bouquets & Boutonnieres- Who will have them?

• Centerpieces and/or use as other decor

• Ceremony floral arrangements

Once you have a budget and style in mind, make an appointment to sit down with a florist to discuss all of your likes & dislikes. Essence of Events, LLC also offers Floral Decor! Contact us Today for any of your floral or design needs! 253.292.1482

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Here is a trend we are seeing everywhere!

Chalkboard looks are fun, easy, inexpensive and adds a touch character and personalization to any event!

~Invitations~

If the idea of creating and assembling all of your invitations is too much for you, or like most of us, you simply do not have enough time, try looking online. I found this chalkboard looking save the date on www.zazzle.com and in just a few minutes was able to customize it very easily.

~This one can double as both a placecard and a party favor~

Frosted Glass Votive Candles sets of 4 for only $6.84 buy more and save even more!

Signs, Signs & More Signs using chalkboards!

Backdrops for any event

~Here are a few more ideas and uses to inspire you!~

However you decide to use chalk, chalkboards or chalk paint at your next event,

you can be sure that it will add that unique touch that you desire!