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Elegant Edible Décor Wows Guests No longer is a floral design required to only use flowers! For ease and elegance, it’s hard to beat edible tabletop décor.  Whether you’re hosting a gaggle of tweens at a festive children’s gathering, relatives and friends at a formal dinner, or throwing an over READ MORE…

First Dance - WeddingCompass.com - Michael Jonathan Studios

Creating your First Dance as a couple You’ve made it through the ceremony and are now entering the reception as the newly pronounced Mr. & Mrs. so what’s next? If you’re having a reception, inevitably that means you have a first dance within moments. If the thought of this moment READ MORE…

Mini Bites - mini sandwiches - 24carrots - weddingcompass.com

The Mini Bite Trend Can Be Anything You Want It To Be Recently, I’ve gone to a few parties that have had one thing in common: Mini Bites. I never thought these bite-sized versions of larger meals would be such a hit, but lately, I’ve seen sliders, stuffed tartlets, mini READ MORE…

Huntington Bay Club - Place Setting - WeddingCompass.com

Orchestrated art: Setting the table A very special thank you to: Article By: 24 Carrots Catering and Events Written By: Carizza Rose Setting the table design (a look and feel, “scene-setter” really) If you’ve ever watched the opening sequence of Chef’s Table, you know that the art of setting a READ MORE…

Gershon Bachus Vintners Estate

Rehearsal Dinner decor for your table setting Thinking more Country Club than BBQ for your table decor at your rehearsal dinner? Not to worry, there are several ways to make your rehearsal dinner an upscale event while keeping it all in perspective with your actual wedding reception. Photo courtesy: shyheartstudios.com READ MORE…

Ray Anthony Photography

One Of The Most Special Moments Your wedding will be one of the most special moments in your life. You’ve possibly replayed it in your mind up to a thousand times – the glittering wedding dress, the attention to detail, the delicious fragrance of food, the excitement of your family READ MORE…

Jim Kennedy Photographers_Invisible Touch Decor Lighting

New trends in decor lighting, transform your wedding reception, parties and special events from ordinary to extraordinary. Lighting is the single best way to transform any venue from ordinary to extraordinary! On the forefront of this trend, more lighting for weddings is the new craze for LED Lighting. LED lighting READ MORE…

Reception Lounge - Photo by Frank Salas

The Reception Lounge Phenomenon (Transform your cocktail pre-reception and wedding reception into an intimate lounge) A Special Thanks to: Kevin Covey, Event Designer for assistance in sharing photos and in the design of this article! It’s a very busy time in the event world, as engaged couples are excitedly starting READ MORE…