February... Oh My!

And do you know what that means....In 18 days, I'll see my dream, literally a wake up and know that you were being lead to do this, dream, come true!In 18 days, some of the most talented bakers from North Carolina to the Florida Keys and everywhere inbetween will be showing off their works for this amazing cause!In 18 days, I'll get to meet Kerry Vincent!!!!!!!In 18 days, we'll be working our butts off and have {hopefully} hundreds of people tasting tons of cake!!!In 18 days... 18 days!...

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Seating Schmeating!

Soooo, do you do this?    Or this?   Why? What's the difference? Does it matter? First you have to ask yourself a series of questions, and the answers will help you determine which to do, if at all.Are you serving a plated meal with various selections for your guests to choose from?If so, you might steer clear of the seating chart, because you'll need to distinqish their selections some how to the servers or catering staff.Do you have limited seating, or the exact number of tables you'll need for your guests?If so, you'll need to consider some kind of table chart or seating cards, because you're...

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Drink it Up!

Brides are looking for ways to cut back, but don't want to look stingie or cheap while doing so - so do you NEED to have an open bar at your wedding, I mean a full-all-out open bar?Why not just do beer and wine, do 3 different kinds of beer, and a White and Red wine - and one signature drink... that will limit what your guests can drink - and your can even come up with a fun name for your drink. You can color coordinate your drink to your colors, come up with a theme....or pre mix the drink so that your bar tender doesn't have to mix it individually.We've also have done His and Her's for cocktails as well. So it'd be two signature drinks instead...

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To Blush!

To Blusher or Not to Blusher - that is the question.When I was at the Bridal Salon last weekend, I noticed that brides didn't know what certain terms meant...one being - a blusher.The Blusher is the piece of the veil that you typically wear in front of your face, to keep evil spirits away. At least that is what they used to think it was for.Now it's used as a tradition. You don't have to wear one, or a veil at all for that matter. But it's definately an option.Most bride's take off the veil for the reception it gives you some fun flexibility with your hair too, up for the ceremony - down for the par...

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Engage: Something Blue

How I wish I could attend!  I have huge events the weekend/week of this!!! But for those of you more fortunate than myself... Engage:09 Something Blue, sounds amazing!!The conference line up is priceless - although there is a tuition, and for those who are finding themselves unable to afford the tuition Rebecca and Kathryn are graciously offering a scholarship! The deadline is later this week, so please take a peek!Engage is an amazing symposium!!! With an incredible line up of speakers, teachers, mentors and educators - what an opportuni...

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The Science of Events

I probably should be posting this on Be A Planner, but since that is on a break until after Let's Eat Cake! I am going to post it here, for all the world to seeeeee!I am so excited to be attending Eventology! I've been in this business for over 14 years, and you are never too knowledgable to stop educating yourself. Things change, the way to market yourself changes, the way you do business changes. You are never tooooo good at what you do, and the moment you think you are... well, you should consider doing something else.So, in April, I will be headed to Indianapolis for Eventology! In case you haven't heard about it, here's a quick blip, but...

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Take Two

What I love about Inspiration Boards, is that you can tell two people the same exact thing, and they come up with something so different!This is a colaboration of Maggie and Emily's take on the Persimmon and Blues:Sourc...

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Persimmon and Blues...

We have a wedding coming up in March, and her colors are Persimmon and Blues, we are so excited about this super fun color combo! I have the new Interns and Field Students doing inspriation boards for the colors... what do you think?This is Erinn's - Sources: Flowers by Ovandony , Invitations by Lisa Hoffman of Ceci New York , Orange place cards hung on blue ribbon, Orange Box with Ribbon by Matthew Mead, Orange Bridesmaid Dress by Jenny Yoo, Cake, Photography by Nicole Caldwell , Ribboned Programs by White Lilac Inc. , Vintage Pearl Grey Earrings by Carole Tanenbaum , Wedding Dress by Disney Bridal ,Male Suit,  Table Setting...

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The Wedding EXPO!

Solutions Bridal Designer House presents the 6th Semi Annual Florida Bridal Expo on Sunday, January 25th, 2009 at The Hilton University of Florida in Gainesville, FL from 12:00-5:00pm. There will be over 50 wedding vendors at this show. Look for us next to our good friends at Unique Designs!Huge Prizes will be given away, along with 3 Grand Prizes. One Lucky Bride will win a WEDDING DAY GIVEAWAY valued up to $17,500. In additon prizes from Bed Bath & Beyond, Macy's and Belk.For the guys, there will also be a Casino Lounge happening for you. Tickets are: VIP Tickets are $15 (Advance Only through Solutions 352-367-0070 or online at...

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Contest Deadline Extension!

There has been a big announcement made over at Let's Eat Cake! The deadline for Professional Submissions has been extended...

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Let's Jump!!!

I had such a great time at Wedding JumpStart on Saturday at Solutions Bridal!!! It has been a long time since I've been in a bridal salon on a Saturday!! Thank you to Solutions Bridal, and all of the girls that were there, for allowing me to have so much fun and chat with your brides about their weddings!I learned so much more than I ever thought possible! I know, I know - I was supposed to be helping brides - I promise that happened too! But just being there on a very intimate momment, and being the 3rd party - that probably has never met that bride before. Was so thrilling!Let me tell you what I learned while I was giving advice to brides about...

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Jump!

If you live in Gainesville and feel you need to get a quick JumpStart on your planning - stop by Solutions Bridal tomorrow from Noon-5 for Free Wedding Advice!No Strings...Just come by, and chat with me, here's what we can do:Free Vendor ReferralsHelp with Timeline adviceAdvise on Financial ConcernsInvitaiton WordingAny Wedding Problem you feel is weighing you down...Get a JumpStart on your planning! Free!...

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Make Melissa Pay!!!

Holy Moly! What a week for Let's Eat Cake!!! we asked and by Goly did you answer!!! So I think our totals are crazy ironical!For those that didn't know, Monday was my birthay {1-12} this is significant for a reason... my favorite number is 12... my grandpa's birthday was 12/12 {I miss him dearly!!!} but again, I digress...My favorite number is 12, my birthday is 112.... the number of bloggers that blogged Let's Eat Cake! is 112!!!!!!Crazy Right!!!A big thanks to all those that blogged, and special huge, ginormous thanks to our anonymous donor who is matching our contribution of $1 per blog, and a GINORMOUS, larger than life Thank you to...

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Holy Moly!!!!

Do you recongnize her??? That's Kerry Vincent most recently known for her judging Food Network Challenge....Well, I just hung up the phone with her, and she is going to Judge Let's Eat Cake! - so now you are either thinking one of two things...1. I want to compete!!! {so what are you waiting for! turn in your forms - the deadline is the end of the month!!!!}2. I don't want to compete!!! {Don't be a baby.... it's for charity, and she's really an wonderfully, sweet and humble person..... don't believe what you've heard!!!}I honestly, am just thrilled to death, and now my dream is complete!!! Thank you to Kerry for taking the time out of your crazy...

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Our Let's Eat Cake! blogging for bucks contest ended at Midnight on the 12th, we are still calculating the blogs, we are well over 100!!! Be on the lookout for how much money we donated to St. Jude.... we'll be announcing the amount shortly!!!Thank you to all that have participated in our blog drive!!! You all are what have made Let's Eat Cake! so successful...

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Thank YOU!!!!

Thank you to all of you who visited our booth at the Perfoming Arts Center this past weekend! We had a great time chatting about your ideas, visions and dreams!!!Give us a call to take advantage of the free 2 hour consultations, and Good Luck to all of the brides that entered to win our $2500 Planning Package!! We'll be drawing later in th week!And in case you forgot what we looked like....Maggie, Me!, and Em...

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If you life in Gainesville, and need a JumpStart on your wedding plans - head to Solutions Bridal this Saturday from Noon until 5PM for a JumpStart on your planning!I'll be there to chat with you about your wedding plans answer any questions, give you vendor referals, calm any concerns that you might have, all FREE of charge!I'll see you the...

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Breaking News!!!

We have another matching gift! I just got a call from Stewart at Power's Photography and he offered to match dollar for dollar our friends that blog about Let's Eat Cake!So that means so far:99 blogs$1 per blog from me!$1 per blog from our Anoymous Donor$1 per blog from Powers Photography= $297So FAR!!! {Keep it going... what are you waiting for}Keep Blogging! You have until the 12th, so bloggity blog away.... {If you are interested in matching $1 for $1, email me at melissa {at} masterpieceweddings....

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More Thanks!!!

So we asked, and you answered - we asked that you blog about Let's Eat Cake! and you have!We asked that some one match my dollar for everyone that blogs - and one business did... I'd love more...but I'm not greedy- okay maybe alittle!The Power of One:One Person asked for people to blog and in exchange donate $1 for every blogSo far 84 People have answeredOne person said they'd match my donation84 blogs, my one dollar, their match$168.... the power of oneSO FAR!!!! I'd love to add a zero to that number!!!!!!Thank you to these folks and...And now more have answered the call - you have until the 12th - Blog it Forward...Fine Things and Big...

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The Sweetest Thing!

We had a fantastically perfect wedding this past weekend! It was a really long day, almost 22 hours, but it didn't matter because we love our clients, especially Audrey and Nate!!! In fact, Audrey offered to write a series of posts for us about her wedding!!! So, definately be looking for that!At about 11PM, the day of the wedding, this email comes in from the photographer, Lindsey, and it says:Audrey and Nate were talking about how glad they were to have hired you. Audrey said she was so surprised how much you were able to do-- and that you did her hair better than the hair dresser! She was so pleased that you were there and so helpful...

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Bridal Show!

It's Bridal Show Season!!!  Gainesville's REAL Wedding Expo sponsored by Jay's Bridal 12:00-5:00 PM. - Sunday, January 11th at  The Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Don't miss a Gainesville TRADITION. Plan your wedding in a day! Twice a year, the best local wedding related vendors gather in ONE PLACE to help you create the wedding of your dreams! Visit them all, and then take a break to see the newest 2009 Wedding Fashions in a fun-filled RUNWAY fashion show by Jay's Bridal. Theater doors open at 1:30 pm. Fashion show at 2:00 pm. Prize drawings at 4:00 PM. Sample tons of catered delights, visualize yourself...

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Do Gooder!!!

I am so over-whelmed! So far over 40 people have blogged about Let's Eat Cake! - I've donated $40 in 24 hours, and we've had another company who wishes to remain anonymous match my efforts!I'd love to add a few zero's to that number!!!!Is there another company out there that wants to match our $1 per blog that posts about Let's Eat Cake!??So far thank you to:Unique Designs - Thanks for the fantastical logo!!!!Posh PastryPower's PhotographyHostess with the MostessCoach CorrieLet's EntertainKB Kakes - who also is donating 10% of all of her sales to Let's Eat Cake! {WOW!}Lexus EventsTellez PhotographyK-GalleryDomestic DivasAllegra's BlogStudio...

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BCS Board!

This week our Gators are being challenged in the National Championship Game! In honor of them, and all of the fans that wish to incorporate Orange and Blue into their weddings, but feel it'd be a big Ritz Cracker wedidng...Really pretty, right?Sources: Vase, Cake, Albert and Alberta, Bridal Party, Shoes, Aisle, Escort Cards, Soda, Fav...

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Blog for Bucks!

It's time for a Challenge!! I'll put my money where my mouth is!Let's Eat Cake! is less than 2 months away (it's a month and a half away) - if you check out our counter you'll see we've done a nice job so far of raising money!Free fundraiserthermometerfor your original fundraisersBut with the time crunch we are still $35,000 away from our goal!It's now time for a challenge! Here's the deal - if you blog about Let's Eat Cake! on your blog or website (before January 12th, 2009)  - MasterPiece Weddings will donate $1 for every site that mentions Let's Eat Cake! (and links to Let's Eat Cake's website) and our cause. In fact to...

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