Spotlight ...

On Saturday, September 24, 2011 we had a blast with Kristina + Paul's wedding reception! The couple had some steal worthy ideas.... that I just have to share with all of you!!!

Kristina + Paul incorporated an activities table for youngsters who attended their wedding celebration! This is a great way to start off a kid-friendly reception! Children are full of creativity and giving them array of toys, coloring books, crayons and candies... is a great way to keep the little ones having a blast too!

For more information/ideas on goodie bags... Check out this forum link from The Knot

http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_goody-bags-fror-kids-ideas

(I also posted a link on our facebook page.... www.facebook.com/therosewoodcaterers1)

Kristina surprised her groom with his own cake!!!! Groom's cakes are all rage these days.... and the Grooms just L.O.V.E. it!!!!! Kristina was up to date with the current trend of having the cake reflect the groom's personal interest or hobby!

Lastly the couple opted for a Memorial table at their reception. The couple displayed white roses in memory of their deceased family and yellow for all of our soldiers still over seas.

This is a nice way to remember loved ones and to honor those who fight for our country.

Congratulations to Kristina + Paul..... and Paul THANK YOU for serving our country!

A look back ....

I hope you enjoy this wonderful video I just created of Nolliecar + Carl's Rosewood wedding Reception. The couple's celebration was months ago... But the pictures (courtesy of Jenifer Studios Photography) are absolutely amazing.... that I wanted to share them again!

Mark your calendars....

Brides-to-be... Here are two opportunities for you to see us in action! Once at The Rosewood and once on the road!!!!

First, on Wednesday, October 5, 2011... The Rosewood is hosting an Elegant Bridal Productions Bridal Show!! The bridal show starts have 7pm. Here is a link to register for the FREE event! Register here For those of you that have never been to an Elegant Bridal Productions Bridal Show.... This is what you can expect: A bridal show featuring the latest designer gowns & tuxedos, live DJ & band performances, top wedding vendors, giveaways and more!!! This is an event you don't want to miss!

Than on Sunday, October 23, 2011 we will be at New Jersey Convention & Expo Center for an American Bridal show! Here is a link to register for another FREE event!!! Register here

Congratulations on your recent engagement! We look forward to meeting you and helping you plan your wedding day!!!

The Wedding Forecast ...

What an exciting week Lisa, Patty and myself just had... We had the pleasure of attending a conference called the Wedding MBA in Las Vegas. The Wedding MBA conference is three days of the business side of weddings.... And for us wed-geeks! We loved every second of it! It was an absolute privilege to hear the speakers share their experiences, knowledge, tips, and trends with all of us! I personally loved the technology seminars put on by Sonny Ganguly from Wedding Wire! Absolutely amazing... don't worry girls we will be ready for the mobile revolution!

Patty, Carla Roney from The Knot, Lisa, And myself, Julie (... Pictured above). Carla gave wonderful seminar about the "10 Hottest Trends"... Don't worry girls! I will be sharing them with you very soon!

Kathy Ireland with Lisa! Yes that's right! Kathy Ireland from Kathy Ireland Worldwide was a speaker at the conference!!!!! and we even had the opportunity to meet her! She truly was everything they say about her... AMAZING!

Some of the other speakers we had the pleasure of listening to were... Andy Ebony from The Wedding Marketing Authority; Chris Evans, the President of Wed Pro Boot Camp; Perry Merry, author of The Best Wedding Reception Ever; and Tammy Elliot, President of the Perfect Wedding Guide.

I also want to give a special thanks to Chris Garrow from Unforgettable DJs.... Thank you for your advice during the technology seminars!

I already can't wait to go next year!!! Stayed tuned because I will be sharing what I learned with all of you!

Over the top...

What a wed-tastic day... we had yesterday?! Not only was 9-10-11 a popular wedding day at The Rosewood... It was such a lovely day! We shared in the love of three amazing couples, Kelly + Anthony, Jennifer + William, and Alison + Steven. Each couple added flare to their reception and we loved every moment of it! Take a look at the pictures below!

Kelly + Anthony...

Kelly on our grand stair case... looking amazing! (above) and Kelly & Anthony alternated centerpieces throughout the ballroom! (below)

Kelly + Anthony's elegant wedding cake (above) and the "sweet" candy station (below)!!!

Jennifer + William ...

Jennifer + William selected a damask black + white theme for their wedding reception (above) ... an up-close picture of their black + white table runners and chair sashes (below)

The sweetheart table did not go un-noticed!!!! (above) and the newlyweds added a touch of red to their theme through the beautiful wedding cake!

Alison + Steven ...

Alison prior to ceremony on-site in the bridal suite with her bridesmaids and flower girl ... all stunning! (above) and Alison and Steven's first kiss as husband and wife!

A personal touch ... the newlyweds Big Day mailbox! (above) and beautiful cake accented with their colors ... red + black!

Congrats to all of our 9-10-11 newlyweds!

Oh la la Fabulous Weekend ...

We had such a wonderful long weekend here at The Rosewood! Even though summer is ending.... We ending it with style! We kicked off the weekend with Marion + Eugene on Friday night.

Marion + Eugene said I do on-site in our beautiful garden ceremony room... but prior to I do's the newlywed opt-ed for the trendy "first look" on our grand staircase. This allowed the newlyweds to get most of their pictures done prior to their ceremony.

Marion walking down our grand staircase to tap Eugene on his shoulder (above) and Marion + Eugene's first kiss (below) ... a moment after they saw each other for the first time!

On Saturday we celebrated Devyn's Sweet Sixteen in our Rose Ballroom. Devyn's color theme for her birthday bash was purple and it was beautifully accented through out the ballroom! Devyn's Mom did a beautiful job with all the DIY accents for the celebration!

Devyn's sign-in book and seating card table (above) and the candle table for the candle lighting ceremony (below) ... all accented in purple!

Devyn's Mom tulled the staircase in the Rose Ballroom... making a very grand entrance for Devyn!! (above) and the rose ballroom accented in purple!! (below)

We finished up the long holiday weekend with Lakiesha + James... Who rocked the socks of their guests with a Diamond + Pearls themed wedding reception. The lovely couple said I do on-site prior to their sparkly reception.

James + Lakiesha's wedding cake was draped in diamonds.... which matched the theme perfectly! (above)

For favors... the newlyweds gave out rings!!! ... With this Ring wine bottle stoppers and key rings!

The sweet ending to the newlywed's wedding reception... A huge candy station!

Congratulations to Marion + Eugene and Lakiesha + James! and Happy Sweet Sixteen Devyn! Thank you for making our Labor Day weekend one to be remembered!