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Such A Sweet Affair Part II

Last week we posted about the sweetest WeddingWire event, held at Sugar Creek Brewing Company. With Serafina’s Custom Design Cakes and Catering at the helm, guests were treated to a dazzling display of delectable desserts! A.J. West Photography was there to capture the awesome afternoon, and as promised, we wanted to share some of Angela’s amazing photos! 

The marshmallow pops would be such a great addition to a dessert display, and naked cakes are definitely very “in” right now! And is this not the most gorgeous 3D cake ever? We’re gushing over here...

Of course, we had to share some action shots of the cookie decorating! We love the idea of offering edible favors to guests. After all, who doesn’t love a late night snack after a wedding?

Another HUGE thank you to Lisa and Maddy of Serafina’s for sharing their incredible desserts and vast knowledge with us, and to local brides-to-be Brittany and Meghan for hosting the event! Check out the dream team below:

Thank you Angela with A.J. West Photography for the awesome images!

Until next time, Happy Planning!

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Such A Sweet Affair!

At our most recent event in Charlotte, the WeddingWire Community gathered for a sweet afternoon at Sugar Creek Brewing Company! Local WW brides, Meghan and Brittany, hosted the event, while Serafina’s Custom Design Cakes and Catering shared the ins and outs of wedding desserts. They also answered cake questions and covered hot topics, including:  

Current trends: 

Edible favors 

Metallic cakes 

Floral-inspired shabby chic cakes 

Mailing cookie thank-yous to guests post-wedding

Cost-saving tips:

Sugar flowers are labor-intensive, so hand-painted flowers can be more affordable. 

Square cakes often feed more people than round cakes.

Serafina’s also brought an impressive dessert display with samples like cake pops, tarts, marshmallow pops, candied cherries, and more! Guests even got to create edible favors by decorating cookies. Check out some of Meghan’s photos from the event (pro photos from AJ West Photography to come!):

Thank you to Brittany & Meghan for hosting such a fun event, and to Serafina’s, AJ West Photography, and Sugar Creek Brewing for being such incredible event partners! 

RSVPs are open for our Creative & Crafty Event on 7/14! Space is limited so RSVP to secure your spot, and we hope to see you there!

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Sunday: WeddingWire CLT’s Delectable Desserts Event!

Join us on Sunday for an informative and sweet afternoon with Serafina’s Custom Design Cakes & Catering and AJ West Photography! There’s still time to RSVP and learn the ins and outs of wedding cakes and desserts, while enjoying some sweet treats yourself!

What: WeddingWire CLT’s Delectable Desserts Workshop

When: Sunday, June 14, 3:30-5:30pm

Where: Sugar Creek Brewing Company, 215 Southside Dr. Charlotte, NC 28217

Hope to see you there!

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Review Spotlight: Britta’s Flower Dream Come True!

If you have a hard time concentrating on your groom as you walk down the aisle because you’re distracted by your flowers, then we’re gonna guess that those blooms are anything but ordinary. For Britta T., this couldn’t be more true. Seeing the floral arbor of her dreams come to life on her wedding day took her breath away (and we bet the groom loved it, too ;)). It’s pretty clear from her rave review that Britta couldn’t have been more impressed with how Chelish Moore Flowers turned her floral fantasy into a reality:

“There are not enough complimentary adjectives in the English language to describe my experience with Chelish Moore Flowers and how she made my dream wedding into a reality. I found pictures of a bouquet, arbor, & centerpieces that I would like to replicated and she exceeded every expectation I had. She created this AMAZING arbor for me from SCRATCH - it was absolutely breathtaking.” Britta T., married 4.10.15

Sounds like perfection, Britta! There’s nothing better than watching your vision come to life on the happiest of days – congratulations on your recent nuptials! To read Britta’s full review, head over to WeddingWire.

And take a peek at some of the stunning creations from Chelish Moore Flowers

Creative, gorgeous, stunning – just three of the adjectives that first come to mind upon seeing these images. Now excuse us while we pick our jaws up off the floor...

Do you have your own vendor dream team? Show them some love by writing your own reviews. Then, drop us a line ([email protected]) for a chance to be featured on the blog!

Happy Planning!

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We love signature drinks at weddings (or any event, for that matter!)... like this Apple Pie craft cocktail from our Charlotte Community Kickoff event! And yes, it was as delicious as it sounds. TGIF!

Photo Credit: Love Shutter Photography

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Review Spotlight: Carolyn’s Perfectly Coordinated Day

We all want our wedding to be the best day ever. A beautiful, personal, love-filled day devoid of any stress, right? Well, when Carolyn L.’s special day arrived, she knew it would be seamless because of the perfect planning from Kat with Best Day Ever Studios. Carolyn’s complete confidence in her planner is oh-so-evident from her gushing review:

“I feel like crying every time I think about how incredible Kat is, and what a fantastic job she did. She is truly the most lovely person!... she coordinated two walk throughs, as well as the rehearsal, and arranged for all of the vendors to arrive by a particular time. She did such an incredible job that the morning of the wedding I said to my bridesmaids ‘OMG nothing is going wrong...the only thing that could go wrong now is my fiancé not showing up!’ LOL don't worry, he did, but that just goes to show that I knew that EVERYTHING else was handled.” – Carolyn L., married 3.28.15

Congratulations, Carolyn! We’re so thrilled that your big day was so perfect, stress-free, and filled with joy! Thank you for sharing your wedding planning experience with us! To read Carolyn’s full review, head on over to WeddingWire. 

And while you’re at it, take a peek at some of Best Day Ever Studio’s stunning styling:

Do you have a vendor dream team of your own? Show them some love by writing your own reviews. Then, drop us a line ([email protected]) for a chance to be featured on the blog!

Happy Planning!

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How Do You Wedding Plan? Show Us Your Pics!

If you’re anything like I was when I was engaged, your phone’s likely filled with photos of your venue, invitation samples, wedding craft projects, decor ideas… and the list goes on. Every time I received a wedding-related package in the mail or completed a gold glittery DIY, I took a photo and sent it to my MOH. I just couldn’t help myself! I loved the excitement of the planning process, and I loved sharing my progress.

From taste-testing champagne to framing the signature cocktail menu, I documented it all. Here are a few of my iPhone snaps:

Sound familiar? Before we get to the real weddings, we go through the real wedding planning. We make countless decisions that culminate in a Big Day that is uniquely ours, so why not share this love-filled journey with other engaged couples? After all, you never know who you might inspire or where your next planning ideas will come from!

As you meet with vendors, shop for decor, register for gifts, or attend events, share your photos with us and the WeddingWire Charlotte community via the WedSocial app – it’s free!

All you have to do is:

Download WedSocial via the App Store or in Google Play

Click “join a wedding”

Enter code: wwcommunityclt

Upload your photos and share away!

Your images could be featured on our blog or WeddingWire’s Instagram (#howweplan)!

Check out these #howweplan photos for inspiration:

We hope you’re having fun planning, and we can’t wait to see what you’re up to!

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Wedding Review Spotlight:

Lace, tulle, mermaid, ballgown... the possibilities are endless when it comes to the wedding dress! And since this is one of the most (if not THE most) meaningful dresses you’ll ever don, it’s important to feel confident and gorgeous in your selection. Today’s featured review comes from a bride-to-be who had a lovely time searching for her dream dress:

“I absolutely loved my experience with Classic Bride and Formals, particularly with Kristy. My best friend and I both were shopping for wedding dresses, but she was only in town on a Sunday. They are closed on Sundays but Kristy opened the shop up just for us. We felt like royalty... I recommend this shop to anyone! The designers they get are stunning and the prices are very reasonable.” – Jackie A., will be married on 4.18.15 

We’re so glad you said yes, Jackie! And this weekend you’ll say “I Do” – so many congratulations and warmest wishes for a lifetime of happiness. 

Check out these gorgeous gowns from Classic Bride & Formals:

Stunning! Now excuse us while we go daydream about pretty white dresses...

Read Jackie’s full review of Classic Bride & Formals on WeddingWire. And while you’re at it, leave some love for your own vendor dream team... let us know and you could be featured on our blog!

xo