Feb 21, 2012

After 27 Years...









I first touched base w/ Curt & Mark (the handsome & rather debonaire grooms) last summer, mid-June, after them contacting me to plan their dream wedding & reception.
In these nine months since, we've finally put together a very thought-out plan & built a solid foundation for the event that will leave their friends & families, along w/ Burlington, Iowa (the Grooms' hometown) breathless & in awe of these two gentlemen for a VERY long time.
The guys met in college, finished their education, renovated a 1870's farmhouse, always keeping the relationship THE priority, and finally after what seemingly has already been a life-time together, went to Peru, hiking Machu Picchu, where Mark proposed to Curt.
In the weeks & months that are about to follow, I so look forward to getting to know these two better, as I consider them pioneers & have the utmost respect for their relationship; the kind I hope to find for myself someday......

Look foward to the updates & posts as we share their journey!!!

Feb 11, 2012

WEDDINGS 101


Spending a weekend literally planning 2 engagements (both on Valentine's Day) AND 3 weddings for this Spring & Summer!
I also just found this helpful info from Martha Stewart Weddings on-line.

Alot of my younger friends are D.I.Y. Brides & Grooms, and this is an excellent starting point.
Just remember kids, a realistic & well-defined wedding budget is the foundation of a great & successful marriage!!!
Best wishes & XXXOOO,
me

Martha Stewart Weddings -- Darcy's Weddings Idea of the Day

Feb 4, 2012

SUPERBOWL XLVI Engagement Menu

Ahi Tuna "Poke" Platter (Ahi,w/ ginger, sesame oil and garlic chili paste, on wasabi-rice cracker)
Charcuterie Plates
Mini Beef Tenderloin Cheese Burgers
Mini "Peeky Toe Crab" Cakes w/ Remoulade
Charlie Trotter's Chicken Wings
Pulled Pork Quesadillas
Purple Potato Salad w/ Sage Aioli
Napa Cabbage Slaw
Cavitappi Pesto Pasta w/ Pecorino and Sun-dried Tomato
Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies
Triple Chocolate Brownies
Mango Meringues
Pecan Bourbon Bars
and a
2008 Besserat de Bellefon brut rose
Oh, and a VERY special appearance by MADONNA... @ Halftime!!!