Get the Food Out!

Ever wonder how the caterers manage to get the entree out so quickly - while keeping the food hot and the plate looking great?

Here's how!

This is the crew from Classic Catering last Saturday.  There's a whole team of people working to get the entree out and then staff waiting to take the food out to the tables.  A fast-moving, well trained team!

Where Are We?

Wondering where we are this weekend?

This weekend is Debbie's Birthday Celebration so we're down at the Hyatt Chesapeake Bay for all of the festivities.

Above you see the Welcome Gift Tote Bags the guests will receive when they check in.  I won't reveal too much - don't want to ruin the surprise - but they're amazing!!

Very First Dance

Struggling with song choices for your First Dance?

Here are some great options:

"The Way You Look Tonight"  (Frank Sinatra)

"Endless Love" (Diana Ross and Lionel Richie)

"Faithfully" (Journey)

"No Ordinary Love" (Sade)

"Don't Know Much" (Linda Rondstadt and Aaron Neville)

"Our Love is Here to Stay" (Harry Connick, Jr.)

"Unchained Melody" (The Righteous Brothers)

And some less-well-known options:

1.  "Look After You" (The Fray)

2.  "Happily Ever After in Your Eyes" (Ben Harper)

3.  "You're My First, My Last, My Everything" (Barry White)

4.  "Steady As We Go" (Dave Matthews Band)

5.  "All My Love" (Led Zeppelin)

6.  "You Are the Sunshine of My Life" (Stevie Wonder)

7.  "Ice Cream" (Sarah McLachlan)

photo credit:  David Michele Photography

Just Married! America's Next Top Bride!

The Setting: The Evergreen House

The Couple: Sara and John

The Event: A Perfect Wedding

In a month not known for great weather in Maryland, we were fortunate to have one of the most pleasant days of the summer fall on Sara and John's wedding day. We were prepared with paper fans, cool iced water and colorful parasols for a blistering hot day, but instead the guests enjoyed a lovely summertime evening on the beautiful lawns of The Evergreen House in Baltimore.

When the officiant stated that in 42 years, this was the most lovely bride he has ever seen, no one was surprised. After all, the bride was Sara Albert, a finalist on Season 6 of the reality television show America's Next Top Model. With an equally handsome groom by her side, Sara and John exchanged vows in front of the bubbling fountain. Lovely flowers by Holly Chapple accented the well manicured grounds of Evergreen.

After the ceremony, guests enjoyed the signature drink of mint juleps in Mason jars and delicious hors d'oeuvres from Classic Catering. Music for both the ceremony and cocktail hour was played by the musicians of Castaglia Trio which is a violin, cello, and flute.

Guests were then invited to walk down the brick stairway to the historic Carriage House where guest tables were decorated with peach and white flowers (Holly Chapple), celery green pintuck tablecloths with crisp white hemstitch linen napkins (from Table Toppers) and menu cards printed by the bride.

Music was already enveloping the space provided by deejay Mike from mydeejay.com. Dinner was served following a heartwarming welcome speech by Sara's dad and toasts from the best man and a bridesmaid.

It certainly didn't take long for the partying to get started after dinner. With deejay Mike at the ready, the guests filled the dance floor from the start and didn't stop until the last dance was over. It was a lively gathering of both young and old alike and only paused briefly for the cutting of the wedding cake which was baked by Sweet Bakery in Ellicott City. The candy bar was a popular stop for all the dancers throughout the night.

It was a thrill to work with Srinu and Amy Regetti from Regeti Photography for the first time. They are so talented and so nice and we are looking forward to seeing all the photos.  A small sampling are below and more can be found on their blog.

It was such a pleasure planning the wedding along with Sara and John. They were delightful from the very first meeting until they rode away in the town car at the end of the reception. Who would have guessed that we would meet and work with a couple who are not only gorgeous, but also very bright with wonderful futures ahead of them and also very kind. We shall miss talking with them.

Congratulations Sara and John!

Top Bride Teaser!

Here's a teaser from Sara and John's Engagement Photo Session with Regetis Photographers

America's Next Top Bride - On the Cover!

Look who just got married!!  Pictures to come but here's a teaser of Sara Albert on the cover of the most recent issue of Engaged! Magazine.

And guess who else is in there?  Betty and Jarrett from March 8, 2008!  See their wedding here.

We're thrilled for you Sara - you look amazing!

"When You Care Enough To Hit Send"

We just stumbled across the most hilarious wedding e-cards and just had to share.

Here are a few of our favorites.  Have fun sending them to your wedding party and favorite brides-to-be.

SomeECards.com

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