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Friday, May, 29, 2009 | Wedding Cakes & Catering

CupCake D'Lights by Zahirah Motala

Happy Friday Guys......now you know how I get excited over cupcakes...yes I love them just as much as I do my beautiful flowers......and I'm excited to introduce you to the talented artist behind the gorgeous cupcakes at Cupcake D'Light...Zahirah Motala. I first saw Zahirah's gorgeous cupcakes at Wedding Chicks and I'm so happy to have her stop by The Bride's Cafe today...Zahirah's cupcakes are truly unique and totally courture....you are going to love her designs....I only wish we could taste them....Our first is the English Rose Cupcake.....Enjoy!!!

Blue Butterfly ....how gorgeous is this....so sweet at a tea party or bridal shower!

I am loving these....the Shabby Chic Wedding Cup Cakes!

I love the colors of these....Rosey Posey !

Thanks Zahirah for stopping by today...your cupcakes are simply beautiful...truly works of art...guys, make sure you stop by Zahirah's site to see more of her beautiful work...you will love it!!

Thursday, May, 28, 2009 | Flowers & Décor

"Bouquet Style" with Kate Holt

I am BEYOND EXCITED about today's featured guest...the beautiful and talented, Kate Holt of Flowerwild is here today and she is sharing her GORGEOUS bouquets with us. I simply adore Kate....she is an AMAZING designer....her floral designs are truly works of art and Kate is a total sweetheart!  This is Kate's first visit at the cafe, and I'm happy to say that it's not her last!! Now let's check out the beautiful stylings of Flowerwild....Enjoy!!!!

"First off...a big thanks to Janie for inviting me to create a some inspired floral segments for her lovely wedding blog. I am a fan, as they say.   This first week I wanted to focus on texture. So many of my brides this season have mentioned that my use of texture was part of what drew them to Flowerwild. Which seemed kind of strange to me, as I don't consciously decide to bring in texture. It's more of part of my natural approach to design.

Start with the backdrop or base coat then begin to lay in the focus flowers. Think of a lush garden in the French country-side. A boarder of geranium and bleeding hearts,  backed by staggered hedges of wild garden roses, peony bushes, and a wall of jasmine and honeysuckle. Hmmmmmmmm ....I want to go there don't you?

My first bouquet is a fresh spring mix that began with a bed of these amazingly delicate allium, lacy tendrils of geranium, mini gladiolas, viburnum, and a few bronze toned succulent blooms.

Floating on top are the white peonies, and sweet little narcissus...all in a cuff of these begonia leaves which are a true wonder of nature. I just love their silvery tone and dark edges embracing the pure white blooms. Vintage ribbon and bronze leaf pin add a luxurious touch."

"Next is a real renaissance inspired pink bouquet. I started knowing I wanted to use this gorgeous, rose-like "Hawthorne" as the foundation for the arrangement and added in some additional delicate touches to round out this wilder beauty.

Hawthorne is the green leafed foliage dotted with diminutive pinkish red blossoms. There are some random wild sweet peas and pink grassy whisps in there (name unknown). For the bigger shapes I used coral peonies, garden roses and then a splash of bleeding hearts. I remember these from my mom's garden - more proof of Nature's limitless creativity. A lot of words to describe a bouquet that boils down to one word....romance."

"A little bit of lavender and lilac to wrap things up. I think the special touches in this arrangement really do come from the textures underneath the peonies, garden roses and weber tulips; although these are gorgeous in and of themselves. Tendrils of rosy honeysuckle, lavender scilla, sedum greens, passion vine, spirals of clematis seed heads. I love their brassy shine and the added graphic they lend to this otherwise romantic ensemble. All tied up in a vintage blue lace with beaded trim band. And that's all for this week....more Flowerwildness to come!"

Kate...thank you SO much for stopping by the cafe today. Your designs are INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL!!...I love them all and we look forward to your next visit. This has truly been a "real treat" today and I can't thank you enough...xoxoxo

Guys, make sure you check out Kate's blog site to see more of her gorgeous work!

Wednesday, May, 27, 2009 | Weddings

Real Maryland Wedding: Gina & Linton

Welcome back to the beautiful wedding story of Gina & Linton. Their beautiful day was captured by Jill Thomas of Jill Thomas Photography......Jill's work is AMAZING...you will love her style and I'm excited to have her stop by the cafe today. Jill shares a little "411" with us on her incredible day with Gina & Linton....Enjoy!

"It was seven months ago when i received an email. it was from a bride inquiring about photography for her wedding. Emails like these always excite me but when i called Gina to talk to her personally I heard the words “maryland vineyard”. I was trying to hold back my exitement, trying not to sound pathetic or too eager … but I couldn’t. We scheduled to meet and talk more about details. I rememember when gina and linton walked into the little coffee shop, I knew immediately I would love them. I loved their cute, simple style but most of all I loved their pureness and sincerity. We talked about the details: Maryland vineyard, guests arriving on a school bus, ceremony on the hill, reception in the barn!

After seven months of waiting, I flew back to the washington dc area last week. I was able to see my cute husband, I did some fun photo sessions, met up with friends, and met Gina and Linton once again.

The day went perfect (rain was in the forecast but it ended up being a beautiful, warm, cloudy day). I was so impressed with how amazing Gina and Linton were through out the day. Family and friends are so important to them and they expressed that through every detail in their wedding. On top of being surrounded by those they loved most, they brought in vintage family details. Gina’s veil was worn by her grandmother and her mother. Hung from her bouquet was a picture of her grandmother on her wedding day. Linton used two of his grandfather’s rings and had them melted into one to create his ring. Then at the reception they hung pictures of their ancestors from their wedding days. It was all purely amazing."

venue: linganore winery

wedding cordinator: sasha neil with rsvp event planning and management

floral designer for reception : rene bonde

personal floral designed by kristy daphnis, kristy can be reached at kristy.daphnis@gmail.com

Jill, thanks SO much for stopping by the cafe today and sharing Gina & Linton's beautiful wedding story with us....the images are all so beautiful...you truly captured their wedding day....guys, make sure you check out Jill's site to see more of her gorgeous "eye candy"....and no worries...Jill will be back at the cafe soon...and to Gina & Linton...we wish you a lifetime of happiness and joy!

Wednesday, May, 27, 2009 | Weddings

Real Wedding: Meredith & Scott

Meet Meredith & Scott...their beautiful wedding was captured by the AMAZING and ever-so-sweet, Jessamyn Harris. I "heart" Jessamyn's work...the weddings she captures are all so very charming and totally unique...you will love all the details of Meredith & Scott's wedding and I'm sure you will be inspired with some of the lovely DIY details...Jessamyn shares a little "411" with us....Enjoy!

"It doesn't happen often, but every once in a while I end up going to a wedding... as a guest! And, although I love my job, it's wonderful to be a guest. Mostly cause I get to wear a dress, and eat food without hopping up every 2 minutes to photograph something.

Meredith and Scott's wedding was one of the loveliest we could've been invited to for so many reasons - a May garden party in the country, filled with friends and flowers, all to celebrate the wonderful family Meredith and Scott have created by getting married. They are both so artistic and sweet. Meredith is the artist behind my soon-to-be-revealed encaustic pieces, and Scott - well, when our heater seemed to die on Christmas Eve, Scott came over in the midst of his busy day to fix it, and wouldn't let us pay him. In fact, as I recall, we gave him some Christmas cookies and he gave us some in return! We still owe you guys a big favor for that!

Anyway, the garden location was ready for a party, the bride and groom were ready to get married, and all of their friends were ready to celebrate springtime and love in cute summer dresses. But the weather didn't want to cooperate. Where was all of this rain when we needed it this winter?! No one likes to face rain on their outdoor wedding, but after just a tiny bit of panicking, Scott and Meredith (along with family and friends) just furnished the garden with lots of rain proof areas and umbrellas, and spread the word that galoshes would be very in at this wedding. I insisted on wearing a sundress, and just added a wool hooded coat, sweater, scarf, thick tights, mud boots, and umbrella. The wedding proceeded beautifully and the occasional drizzle just added to the overall romance of the wonderful day!"

Well, didn't I tell you......Meredith & Scott's wedding is simply charming...I love all the personal touches...Thanks for stopping by the cafe Jessamyn...and to Meredith & Scott...we wish you a lifetime filled with happiness and joy.....guys, make sure you check out Jessamyn's blog site to see more of her gorgeous work!

Check back later guys for a gorgeous "Real Maryland Wedding"....you don't want to miss it....xoxo

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