Homemade spinach artichoke dip

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Hey, welcome back . you're just in time to learn the inside scoop about how to make the best homemade spinach artichoke dip. With your handiwork and a few tips from us you'll be the everyones favorite this year. So first things first . you will need to grow a few acres of spinach… Just kidding . Here's a list of ingredients you will need for this at home masterpiece.                                INGREDIENTS 15 ounce can of artichoke hearts or quarters, drained 12 ounce bag of frozen spinach, completely thawed or lightly microwaved 4-5 diced garlic cloves  8 ounces smoked mozzarella cheese,…Read More

Who Gets Flowers on Your Wedding Day?

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Personals are florals that are held or worn on your special day by yourself, bridal party, and family. These are my favorite florals as they highlight your wedding style and are with you and your wedding party all day. Here is a guide to help you decide what personals you will need. Bride and bridesmaids Bouquets: Bouquets are traditionally carried by the bride and bridesmaids. Bridal bouquets are larger and more intricate, they typically include special accents to stand out. Bridesmaids’ bouquets should accent their dress color, theme of wedding and designed to complement bridal bouquet. In your package at…Read More

Villa De Amore’s Chicken Marsala Sauce

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A great sauce can make any dish something to remember, and Villa de Amore’s Chicken Marsala Sauce is definitely a crowd pleaser!            Our Marsala sauce is pretty easy to make, but it does take some time, and lots and lots of reduction. So, what ingredients will you need? Most important is a wide variety of wild mushrooms and classic button style.  In the picture below you can see a mix of mushrooms we are using for an event this weekend, looks pretty tasty.  From week to week the variety will change based on the season and availability from your local supplier. You really…Read More

Bridal Bouquet Design, What’s Your Shape?

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When it comes to choosing bridal bouquet design its not just flower type you need to consider. The shape of your bouquet is a very important part of design and helps to set the style of your wedding flowers. When choosing photos for your inspirational board pick bouquets that have the shape you like. You can create 2 categories, if necessary, shape and size and flower choice and color pallet. This will help create a clear vision for the design process. Below you’ll find the 5 main shape profiles for bridal bouquets and the styles/themes they best match with along…Read More

Newly Engaged?

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Just got engaged…. NOW what? After you announce your engagement. Where do you start the planning process.  First things first what is your budget. Start with what is your total budget (maybe ask parents what they would like to help with). Then start your guest list so that you can start figuring out where you can have your wedding. What time of year do you want your wedding to be in. Set a date or better yet pick a month so you can be more flexible when booking. Some areas have months that will be booked out years in advance…Read More

Tips on Giving a memorable Toast

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Have you said yes to giving a toast at a wedding? Are you nervous and not sure where to begin? You’re not alone. Public speaking can be nerve racking, but luckily you know this public! However, if you’re still nervous here are a few tips to help you out! Introduce yourself. Everyone knows the Bride and Groom but not everyone knows their friends or family. You can start by letting everyone who you are and how you know the couple. It is a very easy way to begin your speech and allows you to roll into the next thing you…Read More

Elegant White Wedding

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When you are planning your wedding and picking out the vibe and color palette of your magical day, don’t be afraid to go simple and elegant. Sometime less is more, as seen in the beautiful courtyard setting below.  If you are planning a polished and simple themed wedding. This clean look with banquet styled seating, lined with champagne chivari chairs, adding a stylish woven back on the chairs is beyond elegant and understated. This courtyard is lined with greenery and beautiful lighting. As the night goes on, this courtyard will light up with twinkle lights and the beautiful warm brilliance…Read More

5 unique Guest Book Ideas

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Are you wondering how to make your guest book personal and memorable? Maybe you are even thinking that the traditional guest book isn’t your style. Here at Villa de Amore, one of our favorite things is seeing how each beautiful couple tailors the venue and day to their specific story. One easy way to do that is to bring in a unique guest book! We have seen everything from the traditional book, to a set of skis, and even custom surf boards! Here are some of our favorites: Traditional guest book, but with a twist: A traditional wedding guest book…Read More

Stand Out in 2021 With Our Floral Arch!

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You have the breath taking views of the vineyards so when you add a simple yet elegant floral arch it creates unique photos like these. Every bride is unique in their own way and the beauty of that comes out in your photos. Nobody else will have these! It is a standard here at the Villa to have this beautiful piece in our standard package. Want to add your own little style? Go for it! We want you to have fun and be stress free planning your wedding here. Come book your next tour! Did I mentioned you can also…Read More