A wedding is the ultimate union for every couple and also one of the biggest event in any relationship. With this in mind, your wedding should be close to perfect if not perfect. However, it is not always easy to make it so. This is because it requires a lot of planning and so many […]
07/04
4th of July cake via People.com
American Flag Cake Makes one 9-inch cake (you’ll need to make five!) Recipe and photo found on people.com. Ingredients: 8 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 eggs, at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups cake flour, sifted 3/4 cup buttermilk, at room temperature 1 teaspoon baking powder Salt […]
05/05
Simple Elegance: Classic & Tasteful Wedding Ideas
When planning a wedding ceremony, some couples envision an over-the-top, extravagant affair, while others prefer a classic, low-key event. However, for those couples planning a more simple wedding, knowing which elements to incorporate without going overboard can be difficult. Thankfully, planning a classic ceremony, minus all the not-so-necessary details, is easier than you may think. […]
02/14
Chocolate Italian Love Cake
Looking for something different to do tonight? Why not have a cozy date night in. You can get the ingredients to make this amazing chocolate cake together and enjoy it tomorrow and make Valentine’s Day a two or three night thing 😉 What’s more romantic then preparing a meal and sharing a meal together? Everyone […]
12/10
Superb Gifts to Make Your Out of Town Wedding Guests Feel Welcome
People who come from out of town to attend your wedding are showing you a great deal of love and respect. Show them you appreciate them taking time out of their regular lives and going to the expense of coming to your wedding by giving them a nice gift. The right wedding gift for out […]
11/08
Book Review: Winter Cocktails
I have a treat for you today! The perfect addition to your cookbook library has just become available, Winter Cocktails: Mulled Ciders, Hot Toddies, Punches, Pitchers, and Cocktail Party Snacks from Quirk Books! As you know I love a great cocktail and with the Holidays right around the corner this is such a great book for […]
10/31
Healthy Pumpkin Muffin Recipes!
Did you know pumpkin is a fall superfood? Next week we’ll be sharing a few more recipes that involve pumpkin, but today is the perfect day to share recipes for muffins! The best part is these muffin recipes are on the healthy side, so you don’t need to be shy getting seconds! 😉 Happy Halloween! […]
08/12
How To Self-Cater Your Own Wedding
Have you been wondering how you are going to invite and feed 100 guests to your wedding? If so, you should consider self-catering it. Yes, you read that right! Even the sound of it gives me chills, but there are lots of ways to do self-catering at your wedding, and just as many reasons to […]
07/10
Great Gatsby Inspired Wedding
So many people covet a Great Gatsby inspired wedding – of course, we definitely don’t want the tragic ending that happens in the book, but we do like the idea of all that glitz, glamour and partying. The Great Gatsby was set in the 20s, when people were experimenting with pushing boundaries and breaking rules […]
06/20
Caprese Salad
With summer officially here its all about simple foods that are light and quick to make. Since we spend most of our time outdoors during the summer months we tend to fire up the grill because its way to hot to be standing over a hot stove. This spring the LDW family got a head […]
06/07
Guest Post: Top 4 Reasons Tuscany is a Popular Wedding Destination
{Photo Credit: AlessiaBWeddings} Perhaps you have been looking for a romantic wedding destination, one that is filled with a rich history and cultural diversity. Maybe you have in mind a venue that is evocative and in harmony with your personal style that allows you to relive the magic of romanticism and leave an indelible and […]
05/02
How to Plan Your Unusual Reception Venue
Your wedding ceremony can be very moving for both you and the guests who attend. Friends and family will be able to witness the moment that you become man and wife and it’s always an honour to be invited to a ceremony. But the most exciting and most bespoke part of your wedding will always […]
03/22
Four Ways to Keep the Kids Happy at Your Wedding
When couples are making their wedding plans, they often forget about the children. Whether they are invited as flower girls, ushers, companion to their parents or part of the family, children represent a challenge in many weddings. In some cases, children can make up a large part of the guest list and you also wish […]
