Be my Valentine…

If he popped the big question this weekend, be happy to know you’re in good company! Statistically, they say an average of 2.3 million couples get engaged a year in the United States alone and 10% of those engagements are on Valentine’s Day! I think the coolest thing about that is…of those 230,000 engagements; each and every one of them is unique and special even though they are all on the same day! Due to the fact that the two of you now have a life long story of how he asked you to spend the rest of his life with you. (Not to mention…it is his chance to show everyone how much your future husband really loves you!) Congratulations to all the couples that got engaged this weekend! I’ll see you soon…

Our Super Bowl Delight...

This past weekend we had to switch our Afternoon Delight tasting and tour to Super Bowl Sunday because of the huge snowfall we had on Saturday! Even with the all the game preparations…we had a great turn out and time! The Afternoon Delight gave our future brides and grooms a chance to try an array of hors d'oeurves and sweets, tour the facility and get answer to all their questions all in one day! Not only is it fun for them….But it is a blast for us too! I love being able to show my bride and grooms the endless number of possibilities we can offer.

Thank you for a wonderful afternoon to everyone that joined in all fun. And to those that missed out…We do this every couple of months! Yay!

Part of the sweet ending to the Afternoon Delight! (The heart shaped cookies that are dipping in chocolate. These yummy cookies are part of the Good Night Station in our wedding packages!)

Out and About!

This weekend I worked The Rosewood table at the Brookdale Community College Bridal Show by Wedding-Set-Go. There is always so much energy at the shows…from all the brides to be, the photographers, the DJs, bands and facilities… just like us. I had a great time partnering up with our sister facility, The English Manor. We served delicious cannoli filled wedding cake and our traditional dark Belgium chocolate fondue. (It looked so good…I couldn’t even resist sampling a little! And let me tell you...it was yummy!)

We had a great turn out and a great afternoon! Thank you to all the brides that stopped by our table. I look forward to meeting you further this Saturday for your Afternoon Delight tasting and tour. And for all the brides that couldn’t make the show…We have a couple of appointments left for this Saturday, February 6th! If you are interested, give us a call ASAP!

Check out the pictures from the show below!

The wedding cake we brought to the show!

The Rosewood staff next to our table (Linda, Lisa and me!)

The Rosewood and The English Manor working together!

How lucky we are to have flower girl and ring bearers who are cute in every way…

This weekend we celebrated Sandra and William becoming husband and wife! The couple had got married on site and truly made it an affair to be remembered by all! Not only did all the grown-ups have a blast, but so did all the kids! There is something so adorable about little boys and girl all dressed up watching a fantasy becoming reality.

Congratulations Sandra and William! May laughter and love fill your lives together!

I couldn’t pass up showing some of the cute kids from this week…that inspired this blog!

Many couple’s have to make a decision to include children in a wedding reception…and it is a very personal one! To me, weddings are a wonderful opportunity to share and celebrate with family, friends and children. I think kids add a special sense of innocence, humor, and joy to everyone’s wedding day. And they also make for some great picture opportunities!

Here are some of the cutest kids that are sure to make anyone smile!

OMG...I'm Engaged!

Everyone knows a wedding is much more that just one event and what better to kick them all off than an Engagement Party!!! I think having an engagement party is a fun way to announce your engagement to your nearest and dearest friends! Also it is a great opportunity for everyone to meet each other prior to your shower and wedding. You can throw an engagement BBQ in your backyard with a flag football game or get all dressed up and have a cocktail party…. there are no rules to what an engagement party should be! So grab your fiancé and start celebrating “being engaged!” Just like our newly engaged couple did this weekend! Congratulations to Kim and Allan! I wish you both a lifetime full of happiness!

Dancing Shoes Beat the Winter Blues...

The lights are lowered and all our guests surround the dance floor, as you take the floor together for your first dance. The music starts, you’re finally in his arms and your gliding together as one! All your planning has paid off and you have a few precious moments with no interruptions to be with your husband until the reception is over.

So many brides are nervous during this momentous occasion because everyone is involved and watching…. however your first dance is a celebration and should be savored. When that moment approaches don’t let your jitters ruin the moment…just take a deep breath and know you will be safe in your husband’s arms. This is your moment! Your day!! Enjoy every second of it! While I get to enjoy every second of watching! I absolutely love the first dance!

Carmen and William shared their first dance this past weekend!

The newlyweds also selected a really CUTE cake topper!!

Rosewood News! ...is ALWAYS good news!

I just found out that we will be at the Brookdale Bridal Show and I wanted to fill you in on the details. The show is on Sunday, January 31, 2010 starting 12 pm at Brookdale Community College.

For more information about the show go to www.weddingsetgo.com.

And ladies…don’t let your man fool you; it is a week before Super Bowl Sunday! Our table will be right next to The English Manor’s table. I look forward to seeing you at the show!