Wedding Cakes!

Every bride wants their wedding cake to have a certain "wow" factor. They envision an elegant 5 tiered cake, standing in it's beautiful glory for all the guests to admire.

However, wedding cakes are fairly expensive and you would need to have about 300 to 400 people at your wedding to eat all that cake!

Here are 3 practical solutions:
1) You can still achieve the multiple tired look by having your cake-maker add a couple of faux layers. The faux layers are somewhat cheaper and still achieve the look and style of a beautiful 5 tiered wedding cake. Your cake-maker will be able to cover up the faux layers and decorate it with the same icing and design as the rest of your cake. Be sure to let your cake cutter know about the faux layers before your reception!
2) You can have cupcakes! Cupcakes are small and can easily be stacked on a beautiful stand that achieves the tiered look. You can even have a single, double or triple layered cake at the top of the cupcake stand.
3) If neither option works for you or your budget, make your impression with your cake table itself. Have your table set up underneath a beautiful chandelier. Add lights underneath the table cloth for a warm glow. Have your florist make a special flower arrangement for your cake table.

The possibilities are endless. Every bride can have their dream wedding cake no matter what their budget is.

Wedding packages start at $700. Call for your customized package and price today.
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* All images below come from Pinterest.com* 

Classic

Flowers instead of a traditional cake topper

Make your wedding unique by serving elegant cupcakes in glasses 

Fun Friday

I hope that everyone was spoiled on Valentine's Day yesterday!

I surprised my husband by making a fun banner for his office that said "I love you." I hung it over a burlap backdrop that I secured with some pushpins into the wall. It was hanging against the wall that he sees right when he first walks into his office. I also made a super cute little personalized mail box. I glued some brown polka dot paper onto the mail box and continued the triangular banner theme by adding a personalized message on his mailbox. 
His desk is "L-shaped" so I cleared the space closest to the banner and put down a burlap runner with the mailbox and message facing him when he walked in. I found some delicious peanut butter fudge that I put into the mail box.

Let's get back to FUN FRIDAY!

Here is an amazingly, super yummy appetizer that I tried out a few weekends ago! It's one of those where you almost don't want to share the recipe.... but, it's easy, yummy and fun!

Jalapeno Croissant Poppers

Serving Size: 32 little Crescent Poppers.

Yummy, creamy goodness!

       Ingredients: 

• 1 package Cream Cheese (8 Ounce Package)
• 4 ounces, weight Canned, Diced Jalapenos
• 1 Tablespoon Sugar
• 8 ounces, weight Tube Refrigerated Crescent Rolls

*** My substitutions:  I used 4 freshly chopped Jalapeno peppers instead of the canned ones. 
*** I didn't add a whole table spoon of sugar. I just did it by taste, but it was less than a whole tablespoon. 
*** I also added some roasted red peppers that I chopped up finely. 

     Preparation: 
     

• Preheat oven 375 degrees F.

• Cut your cube of cream cheese and throw about 3/4 of it into a bowl. Now take about half of your jalapenos from the can and throw in with your cream cheese. (Or you can use fresh ones) 
• Add your Tablespoon of sugar to the cream cheese mix.  
• Take your fork and mash it all up really well. Be sure to incorporate all that sugar in really well.
• Open up your tube of crescent rolls and place on your cutting board. Separate them into two rectangles. Now pinch together the perforations to create two nice rectangles. *** I like to dip my fingers in some water and lightly "glue" the perforations together. 
• With the back of your spoon, spread half of the cream cheese mixture onto one of the rectangles. Save the other half of the mixture for the other rectangle. (You will have two rectangles per tube of crescent rolls.
• Get to spreading.
• Once you’ve spread your half portion of cream cheese on one of your rectangles, start with the LONG end of the roll, and get to rolling.
• Once it’s all rolled up, you will need to cut your log into 16 pinwheels. Cut your log right in half. Now you should have two logs. Then cut those two logs in half, and now you should have four logs. 
• Place your 16 poppers, laying face up, on a cookie sheet that has been sprayed with Pam.
• Pop these into the oven for about 13 minutes until they are golden brown.

***Note: You could refrigerate these little guys if you wanted to make them ahead of time.

Happy Friday everyone! Enjoy a fabulous weekend!

Xoxo from Melissa at MG Events! 

 

A little more than ink on paper

I love stationary! I love beautiful invitations and handwriting and fonts!

Let's talk about calligraphy and weddings...

In my humble opinion, I think that if you find the right style and the right price, it can add an amazing, elegant touch to your wedding. It adds a beautiful accent to your invitations. It sets the tone for how you want guests to envision your day.

Some calligraphy is very "scrpity" and might not be the right style for your theme. However, if you find a good calligrapher, they should be proficient in more than one style. Depending on where you live, calligraphy pricing for outer envelopes are somewhere between $1.50 to $2.00. Inner envelopes should be about 50c to 75c each.

How about some of these beautiful ideas?




Name card



Elegant Script





Table name sign





Simplistic Calligraphy


 

Let me be part of your next event!
Contact MG Events for your wedding package quote!

MelissaGalloway2012@gmail.com 

Rods, fabric and flowers!

The title says it all! Rods, fabric and flowers!
 What more does a girl need for a beautiful outdoor April wedding?

It's every brides dream to make her wedding her own. This is a simple idea that will captivate guests attention throughout the ceremony. Their attention will be drawn to the personalized detail of chic fabric and elegant flowers.

Here are just a few ideas that I came across. (All images are from Pinterest)

 

 

 

I want to make your day spectacular! 

Contact me for wedding package pricing. 

MelissaGalloway2012@gmail.com 

Southern Peach Bridal Shower

I am slowly starting to get some ideas ready for a bridal show that I'm going to be attending in a few weeks.
I'm working on samples for engagement parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners and the BIG DAY!

There are so many beautiful ideas right now that it's hard to pick just a few favorites.

I did come across this bridal shower idea that I've loved for a while now! It's one of those versatile ideas where we can incorporate texture and color!

This is my vision:
Morning bridal shower with stuffed peaches and cream french toast, mimosas in beautiful champagne glasses, burlap table runners over white table clothes. How about gold rimmed chargers with elegant white plates? We can bring in the beautiful peach color with gold vases (DIY) and single stem peach colored roses with some babies breath. We can break up the monotony by adding a pop of greenery by adding a little stem of green Hypericum berries inside the napkin.

Have an event coming up? Need some inspiration? Or need someone to take the reigns and plan it for you?
Contact Melissa at MG Events for your personalized package pricing.
MelissaGalloway2012@gmail.com

Pinterest Image

Hypericum Berries - Google Image

Lucky, Lucky!

I'm itching to do a wedding with a fun little twist to it. It's easy to keep tradition in weddings, while also making them unique. Changing small things up like name tags for table seating can make a dramatic impact on your special day!
Who doesn't love a fun twist on traditional name tags? Sometimes weddings can become so mundane with the "same old, same old."

Look what I found while playing around with some ideas today! (Here's a thought, it could double as a wedding favor!)

A little love, a little luck, a little country!

Contact Melissa at MG Events for your next party! Online planning services are available for those of you who live out of the area!
MelissaGalloway2012@gmail.com

Fun Friday!

Who is ready for Fun Friday?!

Since Valentines Day is next week (eeek), I think we will stick with a fun Valentines Day theme.

Who doesn't want to have a fabulous little Valentines Day cupcake topper? Look at this super exciting idea I came across! Tulle cupcake toppers!

Just a touch of fabulous!

What a sweet little favor table. Alternating the red and white mailboxes with a little "kiss" and a little "love" makes anyone feel special. I love the subtle look of the tulips in the background.

You've got mail!

 Let's make your next event spectacular! It's the details that make a difference!

MG Events
MelissaGalloway2012@gmail.com

MG Events: Something's Fishy; Someone's Fourty!

This Fortieth wasn't your traditional "over the hill" theme! Since we live in a small town that is still somewhat very country-esque, many of my themes have a certain southern flair to them.

The fishing theme was inspired by the birthday boy's hobby.

Peanut Butter Cake with Chocolate Fudge Icing

 What a fun nautical theme. The napkins were folded into triangles and placed into the dessert 

forks for an extra "pop."

 I had a great time with the decor. I rented the nets, shells and fish from a local party store here in Ocala. The green stones and votifs are mine.

 Isn't this drink bar super exciting?! Shells, fish, nets, crabs, starfish.... don't forget some beer and wine!

Such a FUN theme! Green table clothes are mine.

Talk about a statement centerpiece. This lobster trap was the talk of the party.

This theme was inspired by the guest of honor's hobby. I think that I nailed this party and the decor. 

Thanks to Betty Cakes for another amazing cake! 

MG Events

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MG Events: Chinese Lantern Baby Shower

This is an adoption shower that I hosted for a good friend of mine. I met her about 7 years ago while she was on a walk with her oldest son. She was pregnant with her second boy at the time. Little did I know how close we would become over the last several years; nonetheless have GIRLS that are the same age! I remember countless late night talks about her wanting to adopt a little girl. She told me about all the adoption books she was reading and all the blogs she was following. Low and behold. five years later, her dream soon became her husband's, and their dream became their family's dream. Little Kathryn became part of the most wonderful family just before Thanksgiving last year (2012).

The most exciting and special part of this breakfast shower was that we were able to celebrate Kathryn's very first birthday. It just so happened that we were able to have a shower in her honor on her birthday! Although she was still far, far away in China, it will always be a special day to remember.

Thank you to this dear family for allowing me to be such a big part of your special day!

 

This DIY banner captured everything that I wanted it to. I wanted to incorporate a birthday celebration along with an adoption shower. I also had her mommy bring a picture of her so that we could display her precious little self at her birthday party shower! 

The banner is made from 9 inch white doilies with bright pink card stock that I cut into circles. I added the multicolor polka dots for a fun little pop. The doilies are linked together with pink and green ribbon.

Closeup of the banner

Cake from Betty Cakes, Ocala, FL and the super fun plates and napkins from Polka Dot Market

Closeup

Closeup

I love how this caterpillar turned out. I wanted to do something to honor Kathryn's birthplace. It was a "no" for me on Chinese food, or fortune cookies. The Chinese paper lanterns did the trick! I felt like this Chinese caterpillar captured where she is from and also wiggled it's way into a first birthday, breakfast shower!
Burlap and babies breath added some finishing touches to make this DIY project complete.

 Several smaller tables were set up in a different room. The proud grandmother really wanted to incorporate some of her son's silver when he was a child. I thought that this idea was beautiful. We managed to pull off a completely different look with the silver since it was in a different room.

Whether you just need inspiration or need MG Events to take the reigns on your whole project, feel free to contact Melissa for package pricing.
MelissaGalloway2012@gmail.com

MG Events: Mr. Stork, Bringing Two! Twin Girl Baby Shower

This was such a fun shower! Momma is expecting twin girls!

The pink and green stork theme started out when looking for the invitations. The theme continued throughout the shower and was accentuated with the beautiful stork centerpiece on the food table.
We used color and texture to bring life and fun into a classy shower.

From jelly beans to burlap, tomato soup shooters and mozzarella caprese, the pictures below will entertain your visual senses!

Twenty little fingers, twenty little toes.

Closeup of the flower arrangements

This was a December shower. We had to work around the Christmas Decor (Muse Cafe wouldn't let us take it off)

Write a little message for those late night diaper changes (onsie confetti from Etsy)

Twice the Blessings; Twice the fun. Two little miracles instead of one. (Betty Cakes, Ocala, FL)

Fun way to display the cake! Invert a square bowl and add some texture!

The food table. DIY Green burlap runner with a pink border!

Closeup of the stork centerpiece (Fabulous Flowers, Hernando, FL)

Slowly bringing out the food before the guests arrive (Decadence Catering)

Tomato soup shooters with grilled "feet"

Yummy! 

Credits and Thanks: 
Location: Muse Cafe, Ocala, FL. (since the shower, it is under new management. Tres Chic the Swanky Victorian). 
Caterer: Decadence Catering by Cindy Dinges 
Cake: Betty Cakes, Ocala, FL
Fabulous Flowers in Hernando, FL. for the beautiful arrangements!
Decor, ideas and DIY Centerpieces by MG Events (onsie confetti from Etsy)


For your next shower, contact Melissa at MG Events: melissagalloway2012@gmail.com