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Red, White, and Blue Desserts to Make This 4th of July from Domino
Whether you're headed to a casual get together or to a full-blown themed BBQ, Domino has you covered with 17 fun red, white, and blue confections! These colors of our flag take center stage and get patriotic from pie to popsicles! Enjoy your holiday!
Press: Everything You Need to Know About Having a Wine Box Ceremony
Photo Credit: By Leah Amy gives tips on how to include a Wine Box Ceremony in your wedding in this recent article by Brides. The article explains what a wine box ceremony and the history behind it. Amy helps them answer the question: What type of wine should we select? "As a rule of thumb, red wines tend to age better than white wines, but that doesn't mean you can't age a white wine or that all red wines will age well. Some red wines that couples have chosen to save include Cotes du Rhone, Bordeaux, and Cabs. Whites that age well include select Sauternes,...
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Real Wedding: Eclectic & Earthy Livermore Wedding at Wente Vineyards on Style Me Pretty
Photo: Allan Zepeda // Planner: Amy Nichols // Venue: Wente Vineyards // Floral Design: Alicia K Designs
The best part of fusing any wedding, but especially a multicultural one? Embracing your respective backgrounds while celebrating with your nearest and dearest. Recruiting the help of Amy Nichols Special Events, Radha and Piper crafted a day—honoring Radha’s Gujarati Hindu heritage—that was not only meaningful and harmonious but represented the modern, same-sex couple’s eclectic taste as well. Allan Zepeda captured it all. Head over to Style Me Pretty’s vault to view their gorgeous, colorful day!
Press: Valentine’s Day-Inspired Wedding Favors on Martha Stewart Weddings
Photo Credit: Erin Beach
Planning a Valentine’s Day-themed event presents an opportunity to embrace all things love as well as playful decor. Whether you and your soon to be mate are getting married on February 14 or planning a Cupid-inspired event, favors help extend the love to your guests. Martha Stewart Weddings reached out to experts, including our very own Amy!, and asked them to share love-inspired favor ideas from edible treats to heartfelt keepsakes!
Press: Everything You Should Rent for Your Wedding (and What You Shouldn’t) from Brides
Photo: Taylor & Porter
One realization when you’re planning a wedding: You’re spending a ton of money on one day. It’s natural to want to buy everything. That makes it an investment, right? Not entirely. While it may be tempting to purchase everything (on sale, of course), sometimes it’s actually a better value, less expensive, and a lower chance of a major headache to rent your wedding supplies. The number-one question to ask yourself: Will I really use this item later?
To help you figure out when to throw down your credit card and when to sign a contract, Brides asked top wedding experts, including Amy of course, when you should buy and when you should rent!
Featured Photo: Kristin La Voie Photography
Press: How to Throw a Wedding at a Vineyard from Brides
Rolling fields, saturated colors, and plenty of natural light are just a few of the perks of hosting your wedding at a vineyard. If you and your soon-to-be spouse are thinking of tying the knot in wine country, make sure you consider some of the non-negotiables that are often accompanied by vineyard venues.
To guarantee your brilliant and delicious wine-filled day, Brides reached out to wedding experts (like our very own Amy!) experienced in vineyard weddings. From tips like using a staying on theme with small details to planning ahead for the terrain, click here to read all the tips!
Featured Photo: By Leah
Press: 8 Fall Dinner Party Ideas for a Pre-Wedding Event from Brides
“Fall is one of the most celebrated seasons—it’s no wonder it’s the most popular time for weddings! Just think: cozy weather, comfort cuisine, and rich color schemes—the perfect ingredients for a spectacular fall wedding. When planning your big day around the chillier months of the year, decide early on if you want to embrace an autumnal theme or go more neutral. Whether you prefer color palettes of burgundy, burnt orange, and deep grays, or want to stick to a style that embraces blush, cream, and ivory, we’ve tapped the minds of some of the wedding industry’s best for dinner party ideas fit for a range of fall celebrations.”
Over on Brides, Amy and other top wedding industry experts are chatting about keeping your pre-wedding events cozy and casual. Click here to see their tips on everything from setting up a tasting bar to serving dinner family style.
Featured Photo: Rodeo & Co.
