Spooks ‘n Spirits

At this Halloween rehearsal dinner and costume party- we really got to play up the theme. The bride’s mother is famous for her Halloween parties, so we had a lot to live up to!

Black widow drinks made with red vodka; all of the staff was even in costume; view at night at the supposedly “haunted” location

Foil stamped invites, and a custom bird design that carried over into the wedding theme; butler cards were displayed on white pumpkins.

The couple’s monogram carved into a silver pumpkin, the centerpieces (silver pumpkins in white beans, and pillar candles); and a view of the dining room- I love that black can be that elegant at an event!

Our candy station, complete with real antique skulls, candied cockroaches, brains, and black and white cupcakes; “deviled” eggs, and a cemetery that we constructed.

The happy couple being toasted…

Trendsetters

Tara was in New York last night for the annual Modern Bride Trendsetters dinner- she received this honor in 2005 and is attending again for what she says is one of her favorite events. This year, our favorite cake extraordinaire, Jim Smeal was honored. He so deserves it!

Tara reported in this a.m. about the shindig and had an amazing time. She was seated at a fab table front and center with other guests Bethenny Frankel (natural food chef, and creator of SkinnyGirl products), Kristin Davis (um, yes, Charlotte), Preston Bailey (grand poobah of wedding planning), and “Queen Bee” Bee Kim (fellow blogger and creator of www.weddingbee.com). We’re so thankful to Antonia van der Meer (editor in cheif of Modern Bride and Elegant Bride magazines), for always taking care of us.

I’m Loving This…

Anyone who does not love Krispy Kreme donuts is not being honest! I LOVE that they are now doing boxes of minis… These will be so fabulous on “dessert” bars or Brunch and Rehearsal After Party celebrations…