Are you struggling with your color palette? I have this advice – white always works. I had a neighbor back in the 80’s who whenever challenged with a color making decision, always chose white. White cars, white clothing, white shoes. She felt it was easier than making the decision all the time and that way…
WE’RE ON TV!!!
Recently we the lucky at Jennie Cooks Catering got to participate in a super fun television event-twice! A brilliant concept of creating the brides dream wedding with less tacky and WAY more classy, David Tutera picks couples who are already planning what could be a potential tragedy of a theme wedding and creates magic. On…
How to set 1 table for 50 guests
beautiful party table Six 8-foot tables pushed together to make a long wide table ( 3 on each side). Drape each table separately then push them together (make sure you check the length of the drape so all the seams match up). Create a grand centerpiece to pull it all together. And if you have…
Party Favors for the Fall
This clever hostess created a little burlap ditty bag with the bride and groom to be’s favorite candy, a cracker, pick and bib for the lobster bake and of course, a few fresh wipes. It looked fantastic on the table and every guest got into the candy before the party ended.
Segway to the Partay
Sometimes a client comes along that makes my heart sing. This is one such client. She adores her hubby and loves to party, just like me. She invited 11 guests to tour the Marina on segways… and we provided a sit down hors D’oeuverie extravaganza on the playa. All the planets aligned, nobody said a…
Party Favors
I loved this party favor! It’s pear ( get it Pair!) seasoned olive oil for a wedding favor. So Lovely.
Don’t drink the flowers!
A Very Clever bride with a soda Shoppe theme created these centerpieces using old fashioned fountain glasses and carnations. Mel and Gio are trying to get to the bottom of things. Love the straw!
How to Rig Stringer Lights
When you need a post that isn’t there, try using an umbrella stand with a fence post. That’s what I did for this party. I also rented weights (sandbags) for the umbrella stands because I had so many, and when we ran out of those, we got big boulders from the parking area. I’m glad…
Where am I sitting?
These looked great on the table. Names are written on a waxy leaf with a paint pen or Sharpie. The greens were pruned from a morning walk in the park. We picked a few different types of leaves and tried them out for stability before deciding on the lovely ones in the picture.
Martini Tower
I love this installation! We served cosmopolitans, Appletinis and Lemon Drops. All waiting for the guests as they arrived. Drink up and dance!
