I'm stoked about this new photobook, its absolutely gorgeous. Great as a wedding photobook or as in this case an engagement photobook. First of all the leather used is cream of the crop, the pages are extra thick, and most importantly the prints are of the highest quality. The pages have great resolution, beautiful color, and are coated with an invisible protective lacquer. The team over at Prestige Albums are going to be getting a lot more future orders from me!
For you future brides interested in this style book, it is equivalent to the "Flush Album" that I offer. It's included in the "Platinum Photo Package" or can be added to any other package as ale carte. Enough said, here are some quick shots I grabbed before I delivered it to Christan, the beautiful bride to be.(Yes, this is our living room in Temecula. Home sweet home!!!) If you would like to check see all of the pages in the book, surf over to the Photobook Layout Design webpage here.
If you are a professional photographer, Prestige Albums come with my highest recommendation. They are a small new company in California. So the books take a little longer to make than normal 2-3 weeks. Shoot me an email and I will gladly return their contact info.
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So some of you may be thinking that Opera House is looking pretty damn good right about now. But how good is it really?
I managed to find a site for rental supplies located in Watertown, NY (half hour away) and calculated out an estimate for all my rental needs...
I estimate that I would need 115 of most per person items in case someone drops a fork, a glass, etc. (I can be pretty clumsy, lol :P)
I would need to rent chairs because the theater has only 80 and metal would be fairly uncomfortable for a long meal...
Chairs:
Padded chairs = $2.50 each
Cost for 115 = $287.50
Chair Total: $287.50
(Edit: I realized that colored linens were the same price as white ones, so I have changed the pricing and the totals accordingly.) Linen:
-Tablecloths for round tables = $12 each
*Cost for 12 = $144
-Tablecloths for buffet tables = $12 each
*Cost for 6 = $72
-Napkins = $0.50 each
*Cost for 115 = $57.50
Linen Total: $274
Dinnerware:
-10" plates = $0.60 each
*Cost for 115 = $69
-7" salad plates = $0.60 each
*Cost for 115 = $69
-Bread plates = $0.60 each
*Cost for 115 = $69
-Cup and saucer = $1.05 each
*Cost for 115 = $120.75
-Sugar bowl = $1.15 each
*Cost for 24 = $27.60
-Creamer pitcher = $1.15 each
*Cost for 24 = $27.60
-Salt and pepper set = $1.15 each
*Cost for 24 = $27.60
-Sauce boat w/stand = $2.15 each
*Cost for 24 = $51.60
-Chargers = $1.15 each
*Cost for 115 = $132.25
Dinnerware Total: $594.40
Glassware:
-Champagne glasses = $0.60 each
*Cost for 115 = $69
-Goblet = $0.55 each
*Cost for 115 = $63.25
-Juice (or water) glasses = $0.55 each
*Cost for 115 = $63.25
Glassware Total: $195.50
Silverware:
-Salad fork = $0.45 each
*Cost for 115 = $51.75
-Fork = $0.45 each
*Cost for 115 = $51.75
-Spoon = $0.45 each
*Cost for 115 = $51.75
-Knife = $0.45 each
*Cost for 115 = $51.75
Silverware Total: $207
Add all these together with the venue rental cost, minus the chairs...
Grand Total = $2,067.90
And you still would need catering, bartenders, setup, cleanup, etc.
So one wonders...is it better to own and sell everything back?
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How does anyone take a break from the wedding blog world?!
So many blog posts to catch up on! So many posts needed for this blog!
But I finally finished Weddingbee's updates, and that's the hardest part, in my opinion. (Those ladies know how to post! So many 0.o)
Anywhoo, a post that has been a long time in the making, the wedding cake.
DIY wedding cake.
A three-word phrase that almost every bride runs away screaming from. Baking cake the day before the wedding? Learning difficult pastry techniques? Not going to happen.
But I believe it can be done!
You just have to find the right fit for you.
All options however, have the same three elements in common: 1) a great cake recipe 2) cake decorating skills and techniques 3) prep work a couple days before the wedding
But not all of these elements have to be scary or difficult.
Finding a luscious cake flavor:
Now, everyone has different tastes when it comes to cake. Fluffy and moist is a good place to start, however I have found my family considers "moist" cake to be almost raw...and mushy. Not quite what I had in mind XP There are thousands of cake recipes and techniques out there. How's a girl to choose?!
Practice runs.
I know most are watching your waistlines, but the only tried-and-true way of finding the special concoction is to taste it. You only have to make one regular-sized 8-9in cake to taste it, and I'm sure you'll have family/friends/coworkers/etc who would love to take the rest off your hands if you're really worried :)
Also the practice runs will give you valuable information on how long it takes to make the recipe and how difficult it is to execute. If you have your heart set on a technically challenging cake, I recommend you recruit help, for the wedding cake AND at least one practice run, to make sure you have the team working together smoothly.
I plan on doing a fun winter cake to test my skills, so I will keep you posted on my cake recipe findings :)
Getting in touch with your inner Ace of Cakes:
No matter if your plans are cupcakes, buttercream cake, or a fondant masterpiece, you have to consider the fact that all of these need pastry skills. Know your limitations or take course to hone your skills!
Joann Fabrics, Michaels, and many other craft stores usually has Wilton cake decorating courses, which is the best way for the average bride-to-be to learn the pastry arts. If you look for special discounts and 40% off coupons for supplies, they can be more affordable. I highly recommend this if you have ANY DIY cake plans. So of course, I plan on taking these classes in the very near future, just need to check to see if it conflicts with the puppy's obedience school :)
At the very least, watch cake decorating shows on TV (there are TONS of them these days, and I adore them!) they do give out little tips here and there, plus you get to see masters at work, and I personally learn from example! Some recommend viewings are Ace of Cakes, Amazing Wedding Cakes (if you get the WE channel), Food Network Challenge (some are food, some are cake), Ultimate Cake Off or even Top Chef: Just Desserts if they have a cake episode.
My absolute favorite? Ace of Cakes!!! Total. cake. eye candy. :D :D :D
Cake Boss and Cupcake Wars are baking shows too but they're not my favorite. Too many other elements, not enough cake making.
I am extremely curious and excited to try a fondant cake, and I know I'm going to try this recipe, from Peggy Weaver's Baking Corner, which seems to be a very good source for wedding cake decorating and fondant tips and help. It is also mentioned that the taste of her marshmallow fondant is a bit better than other varieties! Tutorial to come!
Putting aside time for the cake...right before the wedding:
This is a fairly crucial element. Cakes can be done a little bit further in advance than, say, bouquets and boutonnieres (which should be done the day before or the day of), however if you don't have time 2 or 3 days before the wedding, the DIY route probably won't work for you. I personally would not let cake sit around for more than 3 days for such a special occasion.
Depending on the number of people you need to feed, it could take a good part of a day to construct your cake. The practice runs will help you calculate how much time is needed, but overall I would try your hardest to not make this a rushed process.
Time will be needed to transport and construct the cake the day of as well, whether it's putting tiers together or displaying cupcakes on their stands.
Well, I didn't say it wouldn't be time consuming XP
But for now, those are the beginning building blocks for a successful wedding cake: good recipes, some skills, time and planning.
Some of you may be thinking: "Errr...Sarah...you're not really helping". But wait! Hear me out. I have some clever ideas that make the whole thing a bit easier. And every bit helps right?
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THE SWEDISH GOLD
Conquering Victoria's character will be insurmountable
Not even her sexy sister can compete with her on this stage
When the soul unfolds in full in a being, it is incomprehensible
And nobody should envy her but praise her for all it takes
The Swedish gold
That is what I want to name her from now on
For her beauty of deeds and commitments
We have all seen it unfold in strong bond
That is what we all have witnessed
And was not - just - told (memories never get old)
From Sweden to USA
Rushing for instant aid
We indeed do know
There is no more to say
ONLY:
CONGRATULATION VICTORIA!!
(Golden lives have no age
All your pages are a new blank page)
This elegant favor box is embossed both inside and out with an elegant floral design. The boxes are imported from Italy and come in two sizes: small and large. Available in ivory or white, both embossed with a subtle floral pattern. Although elegant on its own, you may want to decorate the box with a meaningful charm, personalized ribbon or beautiful organdy ribbon to match your wedding day colors.
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El nou local Voilà! de Manresa, dut per la mateixa parella que duïa el Casino de Berga( xavi tristany i companya) , va inaugurar amb convidat de luxe, ni més ni menys que el Papa Benet XVI (TONI ALBÀ), que tant feia de Papa com feia de Joan Carles de Borbó,i va fer xalar la concurrència:
Ja acabada actuació, a la sortida vaig mantenir breus paraules amb Toni Albà, que recordava l´infantesa a Berga , amb record del Josep Tristany i el casino de Berga.
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L'original és "Hasiendo el amor" de Dinio, gràcies a valls21 un cop més per l'observació ;)
Els MP3 no els penjaré de moment, ja que ells estan comercialitzant un CD amb aquestes noves cançons i crec que seria una competència quasi il·legal, a part de que em podrien tancar la paradeta, suposo :p
I'm stoked about this new photobook, its absolutely gorgeous. Great as a wedding photobook or as in this case an engagement photobook. First of all the leather used is cream of the crop, the pages are extra thick, and most importantly the prints are of the highest quality. The pages have great resolution, beautiful color, and are coated with an invisible protective lacquer. The team over at Prestige Albums are going to be getting a lot more future orders from me!
(Yes, this is our living room in Temecula. Home sweet home!!!)
If you would like to check see all of the pages in the book, surf over to the Photobook Layout Design webpage here.
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