If you are planning a modern style wedding here are some suggestions on floral choices. Flowers are an important part of the style/theme and help create your vision while setting the tone of the day. When choosing flowers for a modern style wedding, think more focal flowers not as much filler or accent flowers. When… Continue reading The Perfect Flowers for A Clean Modern Wedding
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French Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich
One of our favorite comfort foods—French onion soup—meets crowd-pleasing grilled cheese in a sandwich with the flavors of both dishes, minus a lot of the traditional sodium and saturated fat Caramelized onions are the star here: their pungent, concentrated flavor means that just a touch of Gruyere is more than enough to make this sandwich… Continue reading French Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Unplugged Wedding Ceremonies: The Pros & Cons to Consider
Unplugged Wedding Ceremonies: The Pros & Cons to Consider As wedding coordinators, we often see many trends come and go. One that has steadily gained popularity is the “unplugged ceremony.” This refers to a wedding ceremony where guests are asked to put away their phones, cameras, and other devices to be fully present in the… Continue reading Unplugged Wedding Ceremonies: The Pros & Cons to Consider
Great Flower Choices For Rustic Weddings
Thinking about having a rustic style wedding? Your florals will be an important part of creating this look. Here are some great flower types to consider when designing rustic wedding flowers. First, sage greens are a wonderful choice to make your wedding day florals feel rustic! Sage greens include different varieties of eucalyptus. Gunni, Silver… Continue reading Great Flower Choices For Rustic Weddings
5 Tips & Tricks in the Kitchen
1. Slice Avocados in their Skins Slice avocados for salads or guacamole, split them in half, remove the pit , then slice it directly in the skin using the tip of a paring knife or chef’s knife. When you then scoop it out with a spoon, you’ll have slices ready to go, with less mess than trying… Continue reading 5 Tips & Tricks in the Kitchen
Unity and Blending Ceremonies
A unity or blending ceremony is a great way to physically show the combining of the 2 people and families and there are a few ways to do this. Candle Ceremony-This will involve 2 separate candles each one representing the couple as individuals. The mothers (traditionally) of both sides light a taper candle that is… Continue reading Unity and Blending Ceremonies
Creating the Perfect Garden Party Aesthetic: Our Two Stunning Ceremony Sites
At Villa De Amore, we believe that the setting of your wedding ceremony should reflect the beauty and elegance of your love story. We are thrilled to showcase our two distinct yet equally enchanting ceremony sites that can both perfectly capture a sophisticated garden party vibe. Whether you prefer the expansive vineyard view or the… Continue reading Creating the Perfect Garden Party Aesthetic: Our Two Stunning Ceremony Sites
Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars
When the summer heat settles in, everybody needs a sweet, frozen dessert stashed away in the freezer. These homemade strawberry shortcake ice cream bars are a refreshing bite of nostalgia that elevate the beloved ice cream truck pop. Cleverly using only five store-bought ingredients, this fruit dessert is made with creamy, jam-swirled strawberry ice cream and… Continue reading Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars
Sweet Beginnings; Crafting the Perfect Cake-Cutting Ceremony
The Sweet Tradition of Cake Cutting at Your Wedding The cake-cutting ceremony is a tradition that symbolizes the couple’s first joint task and their commitment to supporting each other. Here’s a look at the significance of the cake-cutting tradition, how to plan it, and tips to make it a memorable part of your celebration. Planning… Continue reading Sweet Beginnings; Crafting the Perfect Cake-Cutting Ceremony
Chinese Chicken Salad
This recipe was semi-inspired by the Chinese chicken salad from a few of my favorite restaurants . I fell in love with the dish in 9th grade—it made me feel grown up and sophisticated, and best of all, it was ridiculously tasty. 15 or so years later, I still find the salad delicious. It’s sweet,… Continue reading Chinese Chicken Salad