Recently, I met with Missy James an artist from Seattle that has a unique twist on the indulgent box of chocolates. They are beautiful and they glisten in their dark brown, paper beds beckoning you to try them, but they have you fooled. If you were to attempt to eat one of these truffles you would be disappointed to find that they are not edible- purely “eye candy”- and you would be struggling (literally) for they are glued into place. These ceramic creations are very true to life. As she and I sat and chatted about the boxes of chocolate it was apparent that she is thoughtful about the process and the outcome. She also has fun watching the look of surprise cross a persons face as they realize that they cannot indulge themselves of the lovely morsels they have their eyes on.
“What would I do with a box of chocolates I cannot eat?” you might ask. Well, many people enjoy them as a conversation piece or given as a gift. The latter is where we are most interested. Many brides and grooms wonder at the thought of giving a unique and timeless gift to those involved in their wedding day. These chocolates would definitely be a distinct present to receive. Also, they can be used as décor at your at your reception on your wedding day.
If you were to order an item, be sure to order in advance as each of these are handmade and glazed; preferably two months allowance. In order to customize the color of the box or color of candies, you may send a fabric swatch so that Missy can match the glaze as closely as possible to the color theme of your wedding; allow for even more time in custom ordering. The boxes come in three shapes- square, rectangular, and heart shaped, and as mentioned before you may customize the color or stick with the original black version. You can also have your initials or words painted on the candies. The price range for these scrumptious looking creations is $40 for a box of four all the way up to $450 for a large heart shaped box of about 50. Whatever you choose the recipient of this wonderfully unique gift will be able to enjoy these chocolates for a long time.
Contact information for Missy James:
206-778-8313
fossilfire@yahoo.com
www.fossilfirechocolates.com
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Free Tour of Snohomish Wedding Venues
We all like free stuff right? Well, I had to get the word out for all you brides-to-be that are interested in venues of the city of Snohomish, WA.
Sunday, March 17th from noon to 6 pm there is a tour being put on by the Snohomish Wedding Guild that should be great. They will take you on a tour of historic Snohomish, taste food of local caterers, sample cake, view wedding attire and much more, and even be driven to each site in a complimentary limo ride if you so desire.
For more information you can find the event details at http:/www.mysnohomishwedding.com and click on the image for "Snohomish Wedding Guild Showcase Tour."
Sunday, March 17th from noon to 6 pm there is a tour being put on by the Snohomish Wedding Guild that should be great. They will take you on a tour of historic Snohomish, taste food of local caterers, sample cake, view wedding attire and much more, and even be driven to each site in a complimentary limo ride if you so desire.
For more information you can find the event details at http:/www.mysnohomishwedding.com and click on the image for "Snohomish Wedding Guild Showcase Tour."
Thursday, May 7, 2009
To brew or not to brew?
As a member of the Association of Bridal Consultants we are consistently meeting new vendors offering great services. Our favorites are the vendors who allow you to truly personalize your wedding day. Our newest favorite: Gallaghers "Where you brew". Gallaghers offers a special way to personalize the beverages you serve at your wedding while guaranteeing freshness and the highest quality of ingredients for a brew that is uniquely yours and tastes amazing! Gallaghers offers personal brewing of beers, wines, ciders, and root beer. This can also be a really fun planning event for an engaged couple to enjoy together (especially for you grooms).
Beer or Cider
To make a batch of beer at Gallaghers you should plan on spending about 2 hours at their facility. You will be greeted by a friendly, experienced brewmaster who will talk with you about the styles of beer you enjoy and help you choose a brew from among their 50 recipes. You will then be assigned one of their steam fired, professional kettles and give you an easy to follow instruction sheet to create your special brew. Once this process is completed, they will transfer your brew into one of their specialized fermenters and set a date for you to come back and bottle your beer. The standard fermenting time is 2 weeks (so allow at least this much time before your wedding date, up to 3 months for the freshest beer possible). On your scheduled bottling date, plan to spend about one hour sterilizing your bottles in their professional bottle washer (ensuring cleanliness and health for you and your guests) and capping your brew. You can also request special labels (ex: Jack and Jill's Wedding Day Stout). A full batch makes about 138 - 12oz bottles of the freshest beer you have ever tasted. The cost per batch is between $150 to $165 depending on the recipe you choose. This is a truly unique and cost efficient way to serve something special on your wedding day. If you keep the bottles in a cool, dry place your brew will keep for 3-6 months.
Wine
Making and bottling your own wine for your wedding requires a bit more time, so plan ahead. Gallaghers offers over 45 wonderful varieties. The 1st step of wine making only takes about 15 minutes to complete. You must return for about 4 steps. Again, this process is a little more involved than beer or cider brewing, but the results and benefits of making and bottling your own wine for your wedding day are well worth it! From step one to bottling, the process is about 6-8 weeks, making your wine quite drinkable at this point. Gallaghers recommends an additional aging time of 3-6 months for optimum results. If your engagement allows time for this, it will result in a very special wine sure to impress you and your guests. Gallgahers wine kits vary from $145 to $215 (not including bottles) depending on what you choose to make. This makes 28 - 750ml bottles of wine. Again, a unique and cost efficient way of serving an amazing wine at your wedding.
Tasting Room
Located in beautiful downtown Edmonds, make it a date and head over to Gallaghers tasting room to sample a variety of their house brews of ales, ciders, and wines. Their knowledgeable and friendly staff will be happy to introduce you to the amazing experience of brewing and tasting some of the best brews in the Northwest.
Info:
Address: 120 5th Ave S, Edmonds WA 98020
Telephone: 425-776-4209
Website: www.whereubrew.com
Hours: CLOSED MONDAYS
TUE-FRI 2PM - 8PM
SAT 10AM - 5PM
SUN APPT. ONLY PLEASE
Payment accepted: Cash, Visa, Mastercard
We hope you enjoyed our article about Gallaghers Brewing.
Beer or Cider
To make a batch of beer at Gallaghers you should plan on spending about 2 hours at their facility. You will be greeted by a friendly, experienced brewmaster who will talk with you about the styles of beer you enjoy and help you choose a brew from among their 50 recipes. You will then be assigned one of their steam fired, professional kettles and give you an easy to follow instruction sheet to create your special brew. Once this process is completed, they will transfer your brew into one of their specialized fermenters and set a date for you to come back and bottle your beer. The standard fermenting time is 2 weeks (so allow at least this much time before your wedding date, up to 3 months for the freshest beer possible). On your scheduled bottling date, plan to spend about one hour sterilizing your bottles in their professional bottle washer (ensuring cleanliness and health for you and your guests) and capping your brew. You can also request special labels (ex: Jack and Jill's Wedding Day Stout). A full batch makes about 138 - 12oz bottles of the freshest beer you have ever tasted. The cost per batch is between $150 to $165 depending on the recipe you choose. This is a truly unique and cost efficient way to serve something special on your wedding day. If you keep the bottles in a cool, dry place your brew will keep for 3-6 months.
Wine
Making and bottling your own wine for your wedding requires a bit more time, so plan ahead. Gallaghers offers over 45 wonderful varieties. The 1st step of wine making only takes about 15 minutes to complete. You must return for about 4 steps. Again, this process is a little more involved than beer or cider brewing, but the results and benefits of making and bottling your own wine for your wedding day are well worth it! From step one to bottling, the process is about 6-8 weeks, making your wine quite drinkable at this point. Gallaghers recommends an additional aging time of 3-6 months for optimum results. If your engagement allows time for this, it will result in a very special wine sure to impress you and your guests. Gallgahers wine kits vary from $145 to $215 (not including bottles) depending on what you choose to make. This makes 28 - 750ml bottles of wine. Again, a unique and cost efficient way of serving an amazing wine at your wedding.
Tasting Room
Located in beautiful downtown Edmonds, make it a date and head over to Gallaghers tasting room to sample a variety of their house brews of ales, ciders, and wines. Their knowledgeable and friendly staff will be happy to introduce you to the amazing experience of brewing and tasting some of the best brews in the Northwest.
Info:
Address: 120 5th Ave S, Edmonds WA 98020
Telephone: 425-776-4209
Website: www.whereubrew.com
Hours: CLOSED MONDAYS
TUE-FRI 2PM - 8PM
SAT 10AM - 5PM
SUN APPT. ONLY PLEASE
Payment accepted: Cash, Visa, Mastercard
We hope you enjoyed our article about Gallaghers Brewing.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Personal Wedding Blog on Facebook
Looking for a new way to share about your engagement or the time leading up to your wedding day?
If you are a member of Facebook.com there is a new application available to you at no cost. You must become a "fan" of "Wedding Wire"* (see explanation below) and then you can "allow" the application to upload onto your profile. You will be able to share your status in planning, upload photos, and blog about your plans. There is also a vendor search engine that can help you find local vendors to assist in making your wedding day what you want it to be.
For more information check out "Wedding Wire" on Facebook.com.
*"Wedding Wire" has a website at weddingwire.com for finding local vendors. Those who have used these vendors, or worked along side them, are able to write a review of the company; which can be very helpful in narrowing your search among an overwhelming amount of options.
If you are a member of Facebook.com there is a new application available to you at no cost. You must become a "fan" of "Wedding Wire"* (see explanation below) and then you can "allow" the application to upload onto your profile. You will be able to share your status in planning, upload photos, and blog about your plans. There is also a vendor search engine that can help you find local vendors to assist in making your wedding day what you want it to be.
For more information check out "Wedding Wire" on Facebook.com.
*"Wedding Wire" has a website at weddingwire.com for finding local vendors. Those who have used these vendors, or worked along side them, are able to write a review of the company; which can be very helpful in narrowing your search among an overwhelming amount of options.
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