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In this episode, we talk with Rosemary Pacheco the main designer of Daniel Rose Silk Effects and a specialist in silk flower arrangements. Rosemary makes the case that silk flowers can be a better choice than fresh flowers for a wedding or a party and addresses the common stereotype that silk flowers are tacky and cheap looking. Rosemary also shares tips on how to stretch your floral budget and creative ways to bring in non floral elements into your arrangements. If you're debating whether to use silks at your wedding or party or you want to learn what can be done with silk flowers, this episode is not to be missed.

In this episode, we talk with Sari of Toppers with Glitz about the many issues that you should consider when designing a monogram cake topper. She explains how to determine which cake topper size is best for your cake and how to select the colors and the overall look. Sari also talks about how to select a cake topper vendor. Unfortunately, there are many disreputable cake topper companies and Sari gives tips on how to find a reputable one. Before you begin to design your monogram cake topper or select a vendor, take a few minutes to listen to Sari’s invaluable advice.

Samantha Saunders, manager of Brooklyn Party Space, discusses hosting your party at a small, non-hotel event site. Smaller event sites are ideal for smaller parties and they often allow do-it-yourself (DIY) room decor design and food service. In this interview, Samantha gives tips on how to properly execute your DIY decor on the day of your event, important questions to ask the manager of your small event site and cost cutting techniques that work well at smaller event sites. See more of Samantha's tips and images of her decor work at http://allcalledcatering.com/working-with-a-small-event-space-with-samantha-of-brooklyn-party-space/

Jessica discusses planning a destination wedding in Las Vegas, Nevada. She tells ACC why she opted for a destination wedding, the benefits and drawbacks of a destination wedding and how she managed to have an exceptionally stress free wedding planning process and wedding day. Read more of Jessica's planning experience at http://allcalledcatering.com/jessica-and-tamirs-destination-wedding/

In this episode, we talk with Rosamond D. about planning her 60th Birthday party in her garden at her home. Rosamond reveals the reason she did not want to have the party at an event site, the process of selecting a caterer she felt comfortable inviting into her home and the drawbacks to having a party at home. If you're thinking of having a large party in your home, listen to Rosamond's advice.

Personal chef and menu consultant Caitlin Rudeen of Caitlin's Healthy Homemade discusses how to cater for your vegetarian/vegan guests and how to serve a vegetarian/vegan meal to your meat eating guests. Caitlin gives advice on adding delicious items to your menu that your vegetarian/vegan guests will love and how to plan a vegetarian/vegan meal that your meat eating guests won't stop raving about. Topics covered include working with your caterer, were to start when planning a vegetarian/vegan menu, whether/how to coordinate your meat and non meat menus and important considerations when serving raw desserts. Read more of Caitlin's tips & tricks and one of her recipes at http://allcalledcatering.com/catering-for-vegetarians-and-vegans-with-caitlins-healthy-homemade/All Called Catering's Catering Counsel Presents Catering for Vegetarian's and Vegans with Caitlin of Caitlin's Healthy Homemade

In this episode, we talk with Natalie about her beautiful wedding at the South Shore Cultural Center in Chicago, IL. While they were planning their wedding, Natalie was finishing her graduate degree in Chicago while Chris was working in New York City. On top of that, they both come from strong but different cultural and familial backgrounds. Natalie shares how her wedding coordinator saved her sanity and how she and Chris blended their interests and bucked tradition, all while saving money! If you’re planning your wedding while you’re busy in school or at work, listen to Natalie’s advice.

Spirits Strategist and Wine Educator Scott Rosenbaum of T. Edward Wines discusses how to work with your caterer to select the perfect wine for your meal. Scott begins with the basics of wine pairing, moves to how to work with your caterer to select the perfect wine for your event and finishes up with sharing the wine he is currently excited about. Read more of Scott's Tips & Tricks at http://allcalledcatering.com/wine-pairing-with-scott-rosenbaum/Catering Counsel by All Called Catering - Wine Pairing & Selecting the Perfect Wine with Soctt Rosenbaum of T. Edward Wines