#WeddingWednesday :: Tips for a Fall Wedding

Fall is my absolute favorite time of year! I chose October and the rich tones of fall for my own wedding! Pumpkins are a fall staple, they're readily available just about anywhere, and they can make for some beautiful decorations! I always suggest sticking with what's available in the fall, including pumpkins and gourds.

Photo by Michell Events

Centerpiece by Michell Events

Photo by Michell Events

Certain blooms are in season during fall months. Using these will keep your floral costs down. The color palette available is amazing, so embrace the rich colors and go with the golds, reds, oranges, browns and yellows that are abundant in the autumn months!

Photo by Michell Events

Bouquet by Michell Events

Photo by Michell Events

Bouquet by Michell Events

Fall could bring chilly weather, so be sure you have something planned to keep your guests warm. Throw blankets for guests is a good idea, sweaters or pashminas for the 'maids and moms, and you could even offer a hot cocoa, coffee, tea, and/or hot cider station. Warm beverages take care of a chill quickly! Mobile espresso bars are available whether your event is indoors or outdoors!

Photo from Jedidiah Coffee

Photo from Jedidiah Coffee

Fall desserts - apple & pumpkin pies, caramel apples, smores by the fire....get creative with desserts for your guests and show them a true taste of fall! There are so many options available to choose from...it's such a hard decision, I'd have to have them all. :)

Photo by Courtney Lynn Photography

Caramel Apples from Dallas Caramel Co.

Photo & Pies from Texas Petite Pies

Vendor Spotlight :: Bonafide Betties Pie Co. in Rockwall

These goodies are delicious beyond words! Our photo shoot last month was filled with gorgeous and tasty treats, and these desserts from Bonafide Betties Pie Co. definitely fit the bill! After the photo shoot I got to taste that amazing chocolate pie....best ever! They even got the MOM stamp of approval.....shared a slice with my Mom, and she said it was the "best pie crust she'd ever had."

They have a small batch pie bakery and gift shop in Rockwall where they serve until sold out.....follow them to see when they're open and what treats you can find that day! On top of that, it's a great space you can reserve for small get-togethers and gatherings!

103 S. San Jacinto
Rockwall, TX 75087

Website :: www.bonafidebettiespieco.com

Facebook :: Bonafide Betties Pie Co.

Instagram :: @bonafidebettiespieco

Photo by Courtney Lynn Photography

Photo by Courtney Lynn Photography

  

Photo by Courtney Lynn Photography

Photo by Courtney Lynn Photography

Vendor Spotlight :: Jam-N-Pie in Dallas

I stumbled onto a gem when I came across Jam-N-Pie! They have a shop on Lovers Lane in Dallas where you can visit and pick up some of their amazing treats! Jam-N-Pie consists of Texas Petite Pies and The Jelly Queens. Both provided some amazing desserts for the dessert station in our photo shoot! The Jelly Queens provided various flavored jelly favors in jars, and Texas Petite Pies provided adorable and delicious mini pies in jars. Both made a wonderful contribution to our dessert station! Not to mention, I got to sample the blueberry pie.....absolutely delicious! Visit them on Lovers Lane and see what they've been cookin' up!

Jam-N-Pie

4318 West Lovers Lane

Dallas, TX  75209

(972) 825-7902

Website :: www.jam-n-pie.com

Facebook :: Jam-N-Pie

Instagram :: @jam.n.pie

Website :: www.texaspetitepies.com

Facebook :: Texas Petite Pies and Cakes

Instagram :: @texaspetitepies

Website :: www.thejellyqueens.com

Facebook :: The Jelly Queens & The Spice Kings

Instagram :: @thejellyqueens

Happy Anniversary :: Shelley + Ray

Shelley + Ray

September 18

Shelley + Ray had a beautiful riverside ceremony followed by a yacht club reception. This wedding was full of love and vibrance! Bright colors, a delicious dessert bar, and and tears of joy were only a few of the treasures at this wedding. I loved the pop of colors! Congratulations Shelley + Ray, sending best wishes!

 

Vendor Spotlight :: Emporium Pies

Pies and pie stations are wonderful additions to any special event. There's no better place to get them than Emporium Pies! We stopped in the Deep Ellum location last weekend for a look and tried out some treats. Deeelish! Pre-order pies or stop in and see what's available. No matter what you get it's sure to be wonderful! Not to mention, the atmosphere is great if you just want to stop by for no reason and have a bite of dreamy dessert... :) 

Website :: www.emporiumpies.com

Facebook :: Emporium Pies

Instagram :: @EmporiumPies

Twitter :: @EmporiumPies

11 Alternatives to the Traditional Wedding Cake

In my daily browsing online, I found this on Brides.com and I couldn't agree more!

"We've said it before, and we'll say it again: a traditional wedding cake will never go out of style. But why settle for a classic white confection when your wedding day should be an event that is uniquely yours? After all, you've customized every aspect of your day, starting with a meaningful ceremony and ending with a handpicked playlist of your favorite tunes. And yet when it comes to the wedding cake, couples often forgo personality in favor of tradition."

While I absolutely love the tradition behind the wedding cake, I believe that this is your day and you should spice up the tradition with your own personal twist!

Ice Cream Cake
I've done a few weddings before where the bride & groom chose ice cream cake versus a regular wedding cake. There is more involved with this style of wedding dessert, such as making sure its kept frozen until being displayed and served...but when you see your guests light up for ice cream cake it will be worth the extra planning!

Pies
Pies are a great dessert offering if you don't want to go the wedding cake route. Pies also have another bonus...you can serve many more flavors than you can with a traditional wedding cake!

Oreos

I don't even have words! They make so many different varieties of oreos you could pull this one off so many different ways! And look how gorgeous they stack up! :)

Croquembouche
Croquembouche is a French twist on the traditional cake. Beautiful, delicious and different!

Donuts
Who wouldn't love donuts as a dessert? You can display them in a variety of ways and provide many different flavor options for your guests!

Cupcakes
Cupcakes are probably the most seen alternative to the traditional wedding cake. Multiple flavors are available this way, and as you can see you can still incorporate a small cake for the bride & groom to cut.

Cake Pops
These are always so pretty! Different colors, different flavors, beautifully displayed and available for your guests to help themselves!

Rice Krispy Treats
Now this one I LOVE! I don't think I've ever met anyone who didn't like Rice Krispy treats! They can still be fashioned into the style of a traditional wedding cake and easily cut for your guests!

Whoopee Pies
Delicious desserts arranged for your guests to help themselves!

Gourmet Cheeses

Diabetic? Allergic? Not a fan of sweets in general? Go opposite with savory. This cheese tower looks traditional and serves the purpose, but gives the guests something different to munch on!

Pancakes

Breakfast or brunch wedding? Have pancakes instead of cake...or along with the cake! It's perfect!