Going green with wheat grass

As Spring gets closer I am inspired by wheat grass designs. Whether used as a bed for place cards or as the focal point on a dinner table with bright and colorful gerber daisies, wheat grass is fresh, fun and an eco-friendly.


(photos by Kimberly Gray & Fleurs de France)

A toast to fabulous wine at a fabulous price!

Last week I visited Seattle Wine Outlet just north of Downtown Seattle on the way to Ballard. I have been hearing so many wonderful things about the shop for high-end wines at wholesale prices (staring at low at $8!). Customers visit the outlet for personal wine cellars, special events and of course weddings!

Andrea Mirante, wine guru and instructor at the shop, was behind the counter and spent time discussing the offerings of the store including tasting events and wine classes as I sipped three unique Washington wines (one of which was so good I had to buy a bottle on the spot!).

Seattle Wine Outlet was founded by Richard Kinssies, a sought after wine columnist for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and world known wine educator. Richard opened his two shops (first shop opened in SoDo District) with the philosophy that exceptional wines should be available at affordable prices. The wine selections at both shops change out frequently as Richard is always searching for unique wines to keep the palate fresh.

I highly recommend visiting Seattle Wine Outlet if you are in search of great wine for your event or simply want to learn more about wine. Their attention to detail and personalized service to carefully pair wines with your menu will make for a memorable event!

Panache Wedding Show

The Columbia Tower Club is hosting its second annual wedding show, Sunday February 17th from Noon-4pm, which I will be participating in. Set on the 75th and 76th floors of the Bank of America Tower, the club is an elegant venue with breathtaking 360 degree views of the Seattle area and Puget Sound waterfront. The club holds a special place in my heart as it is where I first started in the wedding industry. Their strive for upmost attention to guests and extra touches are among the elements that make a wedding at the club unique and memorable.

The wedding show will not only showcase the club but will also include some of Seattle's hottest vendors in photography, design, music, floral, cakes and invitations. Enjoy appetizers and sparkling wine while you mingle with vendors and find inspirations for your wedding. For more information visit Panache Wedding Show.

Fresh take on wedding video

Husband and wife videography team Chris and Laura, of Edit 1 Media are two of my favorite vendors! Their videos never cease to amaze me and their award winning "same day edit" service is a unique approach to wedding videography. The videos are edited on-site during the reception and shown to guests after dinner. I can not express how special it is for the bride and groom and their family to see highlights from getting ready, photos and the ceremony when they just went through the emotion earlier in the day. To learn more visit Edit 1 Media and their blog for the most recent video clips and highlights.