Chocolate & Pink Shower

It is so hard trying to come up with new ideas, I had to put my thinking cap on for this one. My client requested chocolate & pink for a baby shower but she wanted something different. Then it hit me, coffee beans as the filler in side the vase! I also did a candy bar as the favors, guest made a bag as they left. Enjoy and I hope I inspired you tho think out side the box...

Everything Bella Photographe

So Ive caught the photography bug and I now have a blog spot for my photography. Check out my work!

EVERYTHING BELLA PHOTOGRAPHE

Location, Location, Location

Before you start brainstorming about your next event, you have to figure out the the perfect location for your fabulous party. You will need to figure out a few details:

• Budget: Your budget will help decide the location and other details of planning your party.
• Guest List: The amount of guests will determine the size of the space you require.
• Party Theme: If you are making a theme for your party, it is best to find a venue that will accommodate the look you seek.

Personalized Party Locations
When planning a party, keep in mind that you don’t have to stick with the space restrictions and rules that apply to formal venues like weddings. Pick sites that you have seen and loved. Try a park, old movie theater, wineries, your local club house, restaurants, a family member’s home, or the beach, to name just a few.

Unique Party Themes
As I described in one of my earlier posts, try a red party, or whatever color you love. Try a masquerade party, a Hawaiian theme, or a costume party. There are so many themes you can enjoy!

Stick with your budget. If your venue is a little pricey, try doing  DIY projects to cut costs. That will help you afford your favorite venue.

Don’t forget to enjoy yourself!

Save on your cake!

When I was planning my wedding, I saw this beautiful cake. I knew it was the one I wanted – it would look beautiful after it got blinged out! I did a tasting and obtained a few quotes – the asking price was $600.00. Goodness, that’s a whole lot of money! Time for plan B. So I went to the local grocery store and gave them a picture of my inspiration. I ordered a cake from the grocery store for 80 people, even though we had 100 guests. This cut the price down by almost $300.00! I went to Costco, and bought a sheet cake for $20.00 to feed the rest of our guests. The local grocery store cake was just as tasty and my guests had no clue. For your next event, consult with your local grocery store baker; you would be surprised at how much you can save.

Tips on planning your next Event

When ever I am planning a event I love to plan ahead. I love to get my self organized so I can figure out all the details when it comes to the decor and yummy food.

Here's a time line I like to follow:

2 weeks

• Figure out my guest list and confirm
• Decide what type of menu
• Decide your decor and colors
• Make a to do shopping list

1 week

• Finalize shopping list
• Try a mock up (set up your table and see if it looks how you imagined)

Few Days Before

• Compete food shopping

Day before

• Set up table and decor
• Prep your foods

Few hours before dinner

• 
  
  Check table setting
• 
  
  Prepare finger foods 

45 mins to 30 mins

• 
  
  Reheat appetizers
• 
  
  light any candles
• 
  
  Serve drinks and appetizers as guest arrive
• 
  
  Reheat main meal

This easy time line helps me every time, it keeps me on task and allows me to enjoy my guest. I hope it can help you as well.

ALL BLACK B DAY BASH/EVERYTHING BELLA LAUNCH PARTY

Go Genae it's your birthday!! OK so I just had my B Day Party/ Launch Party!! It was Fabulous! The theme was a strict dress code ALL BLACK. Of course me being the Diva I am had to stand out, so I chose to wear RED. As for the decor I wanted a club feel so I used black linen, variety of red center pieces I made. I kept thinking to myself I needed a WOW factor, then it hit me, up lights in red!! The party looked just how I had imagined it but even better. For your next party make it a theme, all black, white, red, yellow, what ever your favorite color maybe.

Pink & Black Dinner Party

Recently I had an intimate dinner party for close friends and family. I decided to go with a pink, black & white theme.
For dinner I cooked:

• Shrimp Linguini
• Chicken Linguini
• Bread Sticks
• Cesar Salad
• Shrimp, Tomato, Red Onion Vinaigrette Salad
• Home made Pink Strawberry Lemonade
• Finger Cheese Cake
  

I asked my guest to bring their favorite bottle of wine, it was a hit!