tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91270536454601083472024-03-13T13:18:04.057-04:00Devour the DetailsA Well-Rounded Resource for Everyday Event EnthusiastsDevour the Detailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092730699512067143noreply@blogger.comBlogger1248125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9127053645460108347.post-4366062658131653282019-12-19T05:31:00.001-05:002019-12-19T05:31:39.371-05:00Drink Up, Grinches!It's not truly Christmas without a trip to Whoville and a visit from the Grinch! So <a href="https://www.citytap.com/location/fort-point/">City Tap Boston</a> will be hosting their “Drink Up, Grinches” pregame this Saturday to get everyone in the holiday spirit!<br />
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What’s Christmas without carols (nothing, duh)?! Sing Along with Mel Stiller will be playing some fan favorite Christmas tunes all afternoon. Guests are encouraged to take a break from singing along so they can sip on eggnog and spiked hot chocolate. <a href="https://www.citytap.com/location/fort-point/">City Tap House</a> won’t let anyone go hungry this holiday season either! Guests will be able to purchase Grinchy specials like a Roast BEAST French Dip and a Cindy Lou-Who Pudding. There will also be a Christmas card photo station so you can capture the day and reminisce on the true meaning of Christmas for years to come!<br />
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But what will we wear? An ugly sweater perhaps! Get your holiday crew, head to <a href="https://www.citytap.com/location/fort-point/">City Tap</a> this Saturday, and <i>devour the details</i> of a holly, jolly, (How the Grinch Stole) Christmas!Devour the Detailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092730699512067143noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9127053645460108347.post-16789705651654209192019-12-18T06:58:00.001-05:002019-12-18T06:58:49.133-05:00Wedding Wednesdays: Four Fun Ring Bearer Gift IdeasYou give members of your wedding party gifts to thank them for participating in your nuptials, so why should others, like your ring bearer, be any different? You should most definitely consider getting ring bearer gifts as a token of gratitude for your little helpers. Ring bearer gifts can be fun, silly and playful picks. Even better, the ring bearer gifts of your choosing can act as props for your ring bearer during the ceremony, like a tiny briefcase to hold the rings or badge that signifies his or her role in the wedding, or something to keep him busy during the reception. Here are our four favorite ring bearer gifts you can consider buying for your little guys!<br />
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<b>Personalized Donut Beach Towel</b><br />
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Gift this donut-shaped towel so your ring bearer has a place to lounge or dry off on family trips to the beach.<br />
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Spark his imagination and keep him occupied for hours with this LEGO kit that lets you build three different dinosaur figures.<br />
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This gift can double as a prop for the ceremony. The ring bearer can store your wedding bands and walk with it down the aisle—how cute is that?<br />
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<b>A Whaley Cute Bow Tie</b><br />
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Is there anything cuter than a kid in a bow tie? We think not. This salmon-colored one is covered in a whale print to it even more adorable.<br />
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You can't say 'I Do' without little man introducing you! Find a way to thank your ring bearer today and <i>devour the details</i> of having the best ring security around!Devour the Detailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092730699512067143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9127053645460108347.post-22962289737759198912019-12-17T05:39:00.001-05:002019-12-17T05:39:50.577-05:00A Holiday Oldie but Goodie: LC's Ambrosia SaladWith the holidays in full swing, we’ve thought a lot about our favorite dishes that truly knock it out of the park each year. The Superstars. The Hall-of-Famers. The Fan Favorites. The dish on the table that’s the first to go and never return until next year. There’s always one dish that comes to mind for us, and that dish is…ambrosia salad.<br />
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Yes, you heard us right. Ambrosia salad is one of our favorite holiday treats. The mix of sweet and tart canned and fresh fruits and fluffy whipped cream has no comparison. As it turns out, it is also one of Lauren Conrad's favorites! Probably because it's unbelievably delicious and so easy to make, it’s almost criminal.<br />
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So today, in honor of one of our favorite dishes, we’re sharing <a href="https://laurenconrad.com/blog/2019/11/fall-fruit-ambrosia-salad/">LC's recipe</a> for Ambrosia Salad with a twist. Check it out!<br />
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<i>Ingredients:</i><br />
8 oz. tub dairy-free coconut whipped cream<br />
2 cups mini marshmallows, plus extra for garnish<br />
1 cup Pink Lady apples, peeled and diced<br />
1 cup no-sugar-added preserved pears, diced<br />
1 cup Fuyu persimmons, peeled and diced<br />
1 cup holiday grapes, sliced into halves<br />
1/2 cup chopped pecans<br />
1 cup pomegranate seeds<br />
cinnamon<br />
nutmeg<br />
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<li>In a large bowl, combine the apples, holiday grapes, pomegranate seeds, persimmons, pears, and pecans with a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg.</li>
<li>Add the mini marshmallows to the mixed fruits and combine until just so, then add the whipped cream. Using a rubber spatula, lightly and gently fold in the fruits from the center of the bowl outward until the mixture is evenly combined. Mixing the whipped cream too harshly can make more air escape from the cream, resulting in a less fluffy and whipped texture.</li>
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Yum! We can't wait to feast on this treat in just a week! Try <a href="https://laurenconrad.com/blog/2019/11/fall-fruit-ambrosia-salad/">LC's recipe</a> and <i>devour the details</i> of the perfect side dish for your holiday celebrations!Devour the Detailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092730699512067143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9127053645460108347.post-44478447254375926382019-12-16T06:56:00.001-05:002019-12-16T06:56:57.654-05:00Monday Mashups: Taking Movie Screenings to New HeightsAmazon Prime Video's recent promotions for its movies and television shows have including the headline-grabbing Maisel Day in Los Angeles and the interactive Museum of Modern Love in New York.<br />
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According to <a href="https://www.bizbash.com/production-strategy/experiential-activations-sponsorships/media-gallery/21104218/amazon-prime-video-hosted-a-victorian-fair-to-promote-eddie-remaynes-the-aeronauts">BizBash</a>, its latest endeavor continues the out-of-the-box streak: The brand is currently hosting a high-flying nationwide tour to promote <i>The Aeronauts</i>, an upcoming feature film that follows an 1862 gas balloon that broke the world flight altitude record. The drama, starring Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones, hits theaters tomorrow and will be released on Prime Video on December 20.<br />
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The tour, dubbed "The Aeronauts' Incredible Journey," is free and open to the public. The events kicked off in Los Angeles November 23 to 24 before traveling to San Francisco on November 26 and Phoenix on November 30. It will also make stops in Atlanta, Orlando, and Austin this month before returning to Los Angeles in late December.<br />
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In that spirit, Amazon decided to immerse fans in the film by creating a sprawling Victorian fair set in the year 1862. The weekend-long Los Angeles edition filled the Rose Bowl Stadium with more than 50 costumed performers, and guests could take hot air balloon rides in a balloon modeled after the one in the film. The balloon, created and operated by SkyCab Balloon Promotions, could accommodate four people at a time, and rides took place every six to seven minutes for eight hours a day.<br />
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In addition, the experience included on-theme food and games, plus a fortune teller, cartoonists, and even a hypnotist billed as being able to help attendees conquer their fear of heights. More than 100 staff members were deployed on-site to keep the ambitious experience going.<br />
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And speaking of ambitious: The Los Angeles event and the nationwide tour also include a screening of The Aeronauts projected on the side of a hot air balloon, in what organizers call "the world's first Fly-In Theater." Amazon worked with CSM Live on the project, which took 18 months to produce. A flexible LED screen with more than 76,000 pixels wrapped 360 degrees around the balloon, allowing the screen to be viewed from all directions even in daylight conditions. Amazon wanted to screen the film in such a large-scale format to showcase its scope and technical feats.<br />
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Due to the logistical feats, locations for the tour were carefully considered. Because of the hot air balloon rides, cities were predominately chosen based on historical climate information.When you’re ballooning, wind is everything. But part of the goal, was to make guests—many of whom arrived dressed in Victorian garb—forget they were even at an event.<br />
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Quite the immersive event! Get inspired and <i>devour the details</i> of an epic experience unlike any other thanks to <i>The Aeronauts</i> amazing movie screening!Devour the Detailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092730699512067143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9127053645460108347.post-31257649138271126912019-12-12T05:43:00.001-05:002019-12-12T05:43:10.527-05:00Holiday Happenings at Bone Up BrewingWe can certainly agree -- holiday shopping is best done with a beer in hand! So we're here to share that <a href="https://www.boneup.beer/">Bone Up Brewing</a> will be featuring some of their favorite local businesses in their taproom during the month of December. Loads of great gift ideas and BUBco merch will be on sale so come on out, enjoy a beer, and grab gifts for everyone on your list (and maybe even treat yourself)!<br />
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<b>12/13-12/15 - Drink and Draw</b><br />
Support local art and grab a print from Bone Up's Monday Mosh Monsters exhibit or get your hands on their new BUBco coloring books! Deep Cuts Deli & Brewery will be serving dinner on 12/13, and they'll have Speakeasy Donuts and Boston HotChix in the taproom on 12/14. Yum!<br />
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<i>Bottle Release: Skeleton Key (tequila barrel aged imperial Key Lime)</i><br />
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<b>12/20-12/22 - Sweet Heat</b><br />
Top Shelf Cookies will have holiday cookie platters and treats available for pickup, and Bone Up is running a sale on their line of BUBco-exclusive Alex's Ugly Sauce bottles for the hot sauce lover in your life! While you're there, relax with a beer and play some old school Nintendo courtesy of Wicked Retro Night (12/20) or swing through to grab food from The Bacon Truck (12/21)!<br />
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<i>Bottle Release: Elmo (barrel aged stout)</i><br />
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And because Bone Up isn't above some of their own shameless holiday self promotion...they've got a full spread of holiday merch (and bottles, lots of fancy bottles!) for the beer lovers in your life including:<br />
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It's the most wonderful time of the year! Get to <a href="https://www.boneup.beer/">Bone Up</a> this weekend and <i>devour the details</i> of all your holiday shopping...and beer of course. See you there!</div>
Devour the Detailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092730699512067143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9127053645460108347.post-12429784791199958552019-12-11T08:05:00.001-05:002019-12-11T08:05:46.049-05:00Wedding Wednesdays: Tips to Booking Your Hotel Room as a Wedding GuestAs a wedding guest, you're spending money on lots of things—usually transportation, attire and a gift—but navigating the hotel room booking can sometimes be confusing and costly if you don't figure out your plans early on. Here are <a href="https://www.theknot.com/content/wedding-guest-hotel-room-book">The Knot's</a> top tips to make sure you can get the most bang for your buck and have a great weekend celebrating with your friends or family.<br />
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<b>Book your hotel room early.</b><br />
As soon as you see the hotel block information provided on the couple's wedding website or in the wedding invitation, it's smart to book right then. In most cases, the couple will have chosen a few hotels to accommodate every budget, and the hotels will be located close to the wedding ceremony and reception areas—and hopefully near an area with restaurants and things to do too. They'll start filling up quickly, so you don't want your only option to be the most expensive room, or a room with twin beds when you'll be with your significant other.<br />
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However, when the couple reserved the room blocks, the hotels either took a percentage off each room with a certain number of rooms booked, gave them a free room but didn't discount any guest rooms, or just allowed them to reserve the rooms in advance and didn't offer any discount at all. So if you do some research and see other hotels in the area with a better rate, it's fine to book there too. You just may miss out on pickups and drop-offs if the couple hired shuttles to transport guests staying at their choice hotels to and from the wedding (which also means you'll have to foot the bill on a late-night ride when the wedding's over, or may miss out on any impromptu hotel after-parties or brunches).<br />
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<b>Look around for other lodging.</b><br />
Like it's stated above, there's no rule that says you have to stay at the suggested hotels. If you know the area well and there's someplace else you'd rather stay (and know how to get around easily) or have family in the area you can stay with, feel free to make other lodging plans. You can also opt for a rental home with friends if your group would rather pool money—get a huge house for the weekend that accommodates everyone and make a vacation out of it.<br />
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<b>See if you can get an additional discount.</b><br />
Some hotel blocks won't let you use any credit card points or discounts from travel websites or AAA alongside a room block discount—but others do, so it's worth a try. If you go this route, The Knot recommends calling the front desk directly instead of using a toll-free reservations number to save yourself any miscommunication issues. Customer service reps may never have been to the hotel you're calling about, and may not have the best insight into room block booking policies.<br />
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By utilizing <a href="https://www.theknot.com/content/wedding-guest-hotel-room-book">The Knot's</a> tips, you're sure to save! Don't delay, <i>devour the details</i> of booking the right room for you today!Devour the Detailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092730699512067143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9127053645460108347.post-16616425522891234972019-12-10T05:40:00.001-05:002019-12-10T05:40:52.318-05:00Charlestown's Very Own Winter Wonderland Wine & Beer GardenAccording to <a href="https://www.boston.com/food/restaurants/2019/11/29/the-anchor-reopens-for-the-holidays">Boston.com</a>, <a href="https://theanchorboston.com/">The Anchor</a>, a wine and beer garden that debuted in Charlestown in May, is reopening for six days of holiday festivities starting this Friday!<br />
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From Dec. 13–15 and Dec. 20–22, the two-story waterfront space will remake itself into a holiday destination, complete with menorah and tree lightings, music and dance performances, Santa-themed fitness classes, art exhibitions, and a holiday retail market on Saturdays and Sundays from noon–4 p.m. Holiday film classics will be shown throughout the garden’s run, and between taking photos with Santa and stopping by the professional Christmas card station, there will be plenty of opportunities to capture your own season’s greetings.<br />
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To stave off the outdoor elements, <a href="https://theanchorboston.com/">The Anchor</a> will provide outdoor heat lamps and blankets and, in addition to their usual craft beer and wine lineup, a selection of warm holiday drinks: tea, coffee, mulled wine, and sangria, as well as a hot cocoa and hot cider bar. For sustenance, a s’mores bar and waffle bar will be on hand, along with a handful of other baked holiday goods.<br />
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For any children attending <a href="https://theanchorboston.com/">The Anchor’s</a> holiday garden, there will be balloon twisting, cookie decorating, a “Hollidogs” costume contest, and a children’s holiday story reading by Boston Police Commissioner Willie Gross.<br />
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A complete schedule of events is still to come, so keep an eye out on <a href="https://theanchorboston.com/">The Anchor’s</a> social media for specific activity times. Join us as we get into the holiday spirit and <i>devour the details</i> of Charlestown's very own winter wonderland! See you there!Devour the Detailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092730699512067143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9127053645460108347.post-70868437787735800442019-12-09T06:21:00.001-05:002019-12-09T06:21:57.941-05:00Monday Mashups: Back to School with Barry's BootcampTo celebrate the end of its Higher Education Challenge, as well as its 21st anniversary, Barry's Bootcamp hosted the Higher Education Graduation Party on November 16 at SIR Stage37 in New York according to <a href="https://www.bizbash.com/production-strategy/experiential-activations-sponsorships/media-gallery/21103260/barrys-bootcamps-higher-education-challenge-graduation-party">BizBash</a>. For the brand’s fitness challenge, which took place from October 17 to November 16, “old school” participants could choose to take 21 classes in 30 days or 11 classes in 30 days for “new school” status.<br />
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Called the University of Barry’s, the event, which was designed and produced by Shiraz Creative and the agency's senior producer John O’Malley, featured a campus-style setting with a locker room, frat house, library, and quad, complete with a fabricated gate and stage.<br />
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Staff were also outfitted in sports jerseys, fraternity shirts, cardigans, or just a towel for an authentic locker room experience. Further playing into the school theme, the evening was broken up into two entertainment sections: homecoming and graduation. For the graduation portion, singer Darren Criss was named valedictorian and performed a set featuring songs from 1998, the year Barry’s was<br />
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More than 400 guests attended the ticketed event, which was open to the public but was targeted specifically for Barry’s members who participated in the Higher Education Challenge. A percentage of the revenue generated from ticket sales was donated to Michelle Obama’s nonprofit organization, Girls Opportunity Alliance.<br />
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One of the best ways to get people through the door is by taking a trip down memory lane. Get inspired by Barry's Bootcamp nostalgia and <i>devour the details</i> of your next iconic event!Devour the Detailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092730699512067143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9127053645460108347.post-53467907365062735552019-12-05T05:37:00.001-05:002019-12-05T05:37:18.872-05:00The Holiday Stroll at Boston LandingGet into the holiday spirit at <a href="https://bostonlandingdevelopment.com/">Boston Landing</a> on Saturday, December 7th from 12-5PM! Sip and stroll with us as we enjoy an afternoon of shopping, cookie decorating, sending letters to the North Pole, dreidel decorating and more! There will also be a beer and wine pop-up available for 21+ crowd!<br />
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Here’s a taste of the all-ages activities that are planned:<br />
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<li>Beer & Wine Pop-up (Turtle Swamp Brewing & 90+ Cellars)</li>
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Check a few items off your holiday shopping list and enjoy dining specials from local <a href="https://bostonlandingdevelopment.com/">Boston Landing</a> retailers, including Cambridge Naturals - Boston Landing, New Balance, NB Fitness Club, Warrior Ice Arena, Mainely Burgers, Rail Stop Restaurant & Bar, KoHi Coffee Company and more. Join us on this fabulous stroll and <i>devour the details</i> of getting into the holiday spirit this Saturday. See you there!Devour the Detailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092730699512067143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9127053645460108347.post-87959734237073743832019-12-04T07:06:00.001-05:002019-12-04T07:06:51.765-05:00Wedding Wednesdays: 5 Winter Wedding Dos & Don'tsWeddings aren't just spring and summer affairs. Now, more couples are opting to marry during what was previously the off-season for weddings—and why not? Between the romantic ambiance of a snowy landscape and the sparse competition for vendors and sites, there's so much to love about winter weddings.<br />
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So, we're here to say that if you're planning a winter wedding, know that you're not confined to a stereotypical theme. Instead, you can personalize your chilly weather nuptials to perfectly represent you and your partner. As you get creative with details, there are a few things you shouldn't overlook during the planning process. Below at <a href="https://www.theknot.com/content/winter-wedding-dos-and-donts">The Knot's</a> top five dos and don'ts for planning a winter wedding. Check it out!<br />
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<b>Do Experiment With Colors and Textures</b><br />
You shouldn't feel bound to a palette of winter whites, greens and reds that traditionally surround the holiday season. Instead, one of the best winter wedding ideas is to experiment with your favorite colors to create a palette that's unique to you. If you love pastels, consider hues with frosty undertones to compliment the seasonality of your wedding date. Similarly, bold colors will create an unexpected dimension to your decor, along with rich textures such as velvet, wool or plaid. Add depth to your palette by incorporating these details into your table settings or your bridesmaids’ shawls.<br />
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<b>Don't Feel Confined to a Winter Wonderland Theme</b><br />
A winter wedding doesn't mean you have to adhere to a holiday theme, especially if it's not fit to your taste. There are a variety of ways to incorporate winter influences into your design that don't feel stereotypical or expected. Hearty, farm-to-table menu options, rich fabric textures or interactive reception stations (like a hot chocolate bar) can all complement the time of year when you choose to get married.<br />
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<b>Don't Overlook the Possibility of Inclement Weather</b><br />
Weather can be unpredictable during the winter months, so it's important to make alternate plans in case of inclement weather. Arrange transportation for your guests from the ceremony to the reception, or provide them with local car services to help them travel between venues. Be sure to touch base with your ceremony and reception venue site coordinators to discuss anything you need to know about handling poor weather on the day of your wedding.<br />
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<b>Do Create a Cozy Reception Space</b><br />
There are plenty of ways to make your reception an inviting space. With the sun setting early, candles will add a romantic glow to your party, while lush and soft textures (think: velvet ribbon around napkins or chenille pillows in the lounge) will build just the right ambiance. To play up the theme, arrange fire pits outside or have a custom hot chocolate or hot toddy bar inside.<br />
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<b>Don't Forget a Coat Check</b><br />
If you’re marrying in a place where your guests will be bundled up, offering a coat check at your ceremony and reception spaces is an important detail that shouldn't be overlooked. Given that your guests will likely be wearing jackets, they'll want a safe place to store their belongings throughout your wedding day. They'll appreciate the thought behind the gesture since they’ll be focused on you (not their extra items).<br />
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Even if temperatures are dropping, and snow may be falling, you can make your special day exactly what you want it to be! Take <a href="https://www.theknot.com/content/winter-wedding-dos-and-donts">The Knot's</a> advice and <i>devour the details</i> of a winter wedding dream come true. You'll be happy you did!Devour the Detailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092730699512067143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9127053645460108347.post-14101797667440920602019-12-03T06:31:00.001-05:002019-12-03T06:31:55.716-05:00Baking Our Way to ArlingtonAccording to <a href="https://www.boston.com/food/restaurants/2019/11/20/breadboard-bakery-opens-arlington">Boston.com</a>, <a href="http://breadandstuff.com/">Breadboard Bakery</a> opened in East Arlington on November 19 in the former Commune Kitchen space, offering an expanse of goods from accomplished baker Daisy Chow. This is the first brick-and-mortar bakery Chow has owned, though she’s been a vital talent in Boston’s baking community for two decades, working in the kitchens at Ames Street Deli, Maison Robert, Via Matta, and Clear Flour Bread, the last of which she baked at for over 15 years. Chow also ran a successful pop-up at Cutty’s, a deli in Brookline Village, where locals fell for her fruit-filled kolaches — Czech pastries that are popular in Chow’s native state of Texas.<br />
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<a href="http://breadandstuff.com/">Breadboard</a> customers can find those coveted kolaches at her new shop, along with croissants, chocolate wacky cake, chocolate chunk shortbread, buckwheat chocolate cookies, cranberry muffins, and loaves of Danish rye and sourdough bread. For Chow, who recently moved to Arlington, the bakery is a highly personal project.<br />
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The bakery aims to be a place where one can get good bread and pastry, and know the bakers making the food. Chow also wants to focus on community and development, wanting the bakery to be a place where her employees can have a venue to share their craftsmanship and feel proud of their workplace.<br />
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<a href="http://breadandstuff.com/">Breadboard</a> will be open Tuesdays through Sundays from 7AM to 3PM. We can't wait to stop by and try all that Chow and her employees have to offer. Get your fill today and <i>devour the details</i> of some delicious breads and pastries!Devour the Detailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092730699512067143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9127053645460108347.post-26578639767432327622019-12-02T07:07:00.001-05:002019-12-02T07:07:59.060-05:00Monday Mashups: Why Did Motorola Freeze a Bunch of Old Flip Phones?Back in 2004, Motorola released its chic new Razr V3 phone, the first mobile phone that flipped closed. To underscore a sense of innovation and wow-factor at the time, the phone made an unconventional debut underneath a glass case inside the Arken Museum of Modern Art in Copenhagen. That device would eventually sell more than 130 million units and become one of the best-selling mobile phones of all time.<br />
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But that was 15 years ago—an era that now seems almost quaintly retro. So when Motorola launched its new Razr phone, reinvented for the modern era, the brand nodded overtly to nostalgia during a futuristic relaunch party in Los Angeles according to <a href="https://www.bizbash.com/production-strategy/event-production-fabrication/media-gallery/21097790/motorola-launched-its-new-razr-phone-with-diplo-and-vintage-vignettes-frozen-in-ice">BizBash</a>.<br />
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Designed for an audience of press, influencers, and Motorola executives, the immersive launch event had an air of mystery and a motif that referenced the passage of time. Motorola tapped creative director Willo Perron (known for innovative work with artists such as Rihanna and Kanye West) to produce the buzzy gathering, which was held at the Container Yard in the downtown Arts District on November 13. Perron evoked the phone’s historic and cultural relevance to create an experience that transported attendees from 2004 to the present day.<br />
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Entering the party, guests found a dark, cold room filled with freezers fronted with glass doors. Inside each was a vignette frozen in ice—for instance, a collection of some early-aughts fashion, or a group of antiquated mobile phones.<br />
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After moving through the mysterious cold space—which was encircled with the kind of plastic flaps you might find in a grocery store—guests found themselves in an outdoor area set up more like a traditional party space, flanked with bars. There was a main stage outfitted with a DJ booth and backed with a huge angled screen for video projections, a two-paned setup that evoked the look of an open flip phone, you might say.<br />
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At 8 p.m., one hour into the party’s scheduled start time, the acclaimed DJ Diplo came on stage during the big reveal of the new phone. He spun as video projections on the screens behind him heralded the new product’s debut. The screens then bore a message inviting guests to an additional final room, which hadn't previously been open, to check out the product.<br />
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Inside the third party space, guests could try out the new phone, a $1,500 device available exclusively through Verizon with pre-orders beginning in December and shipping in January. The new Razr has a large screen that folds and seamlessly unfolds as the phone opens and closes—so the room looked appropriately futuristic and angular, with mirrors and beams of white light, all thematic nods to both the new phone’s differentiating features and to the remaking of a historical tech icon.<br />
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Gone but not forgotten! Sometimes it's worth it to err on the side of nostalgia in order to <i>devour the details</i> of an event. Get inspired and host your own retro activiation!Devour the Detailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092730699512067143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9127053645460108347.post-43064831479365029932019-11-22T06:55:00.001-05:002019-11-22T06:55:09.641-05:00Drinksgiving with Short Path DistilleryWe're keeping this one brief because the name says it all. Switch up your Friendsgiving plans this year and join <a href="https://shortpathdistillery.com/">Short Path Distillery</a> for their first ever Drinksgiving, an epic celebration of local spirits, seasonal cocktails and friends!<br />
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Here's what's going down during their all-day party:<br />
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<b>Mule Bar</b><br />
Choose a spirit and a mule flavor, they'll whip up your custom cocktail.<br />
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<b>Mini Pie Paired Flights</b><br />
Because what's a drinksgiving bash without pie?<br />
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<b>New Spirits</b><br />
Winter Gin, Winter Amaro, & Whiskey releases.<br />
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<b>Thanksgiving Cocktails</b><br />
Special drinks and take home recipe cards.<br />
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<b>Live Barrel Demo</b><br />
Portland Barrel Co. will be outside making whiskey barrels all afternoon.<br />
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<b>Mule Games</b><br />
Pin the lime on the mule, take photos with our mule mascot & more!<br />
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They only thing that might make this event any better is a trough of stuffing. Maybe something for <a href="https://shortpathdistillery.com/">Short Path</a> to consider for next year! Kidding of course. Join us this Saturday to <i>devour the details</i> of this epic Drinksgiving event!Devour the Detailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092730699512067143noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9127053645460108347.post-30917931507015925222019-11-20T06:19:00.001-05:002019-11-20T06:20:22.077-05:00Wedding Wednesdays: Here’s How to Actually Stick to Your Wedding BudgetAccording to The Knot's most recent Real Weddings study, nearly half of couples admit to spending more than they initially intended—but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to stick to your wedding budget. A lot of couples end up overspending because they don’t factor in all the unexpected expenses and small fees that can really add up. But don’t worry—we’re here to walk you through <a href="https://www.theknot.com/content/wedding-budget-101-staying-on-budget">The Knot's process</a> of creating and following the right wedding budget for you. Follow these four key steps to make sure your spending is where it should be.<br />
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<b>1. Establish a Wedding Budget System That Works for You</b><br />
Decide on a budgeting system to track all the money coming in and out. The easiest way (in our opinion)? Get your hands on The Knot Budget Calculator, which automatically tells you how much you should be spending on everything from ceremony musicians to wedding party gifts, and allows you to track all your payments and their due dates.<br />
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<b>2. Consider Hidden Wedding Costs and Extras</b><br />
Knowing about potential hidden costs up front will guarantee your budget can actually cover it all. Here are the most common wedding fees that sneak up on you.<br />
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<i>Overtime Fees </i><br />
If the party's hopping, those extra 45 minutes may fly by—but you'll likely pay in overtime costs for everyone from the photographer to the DJ. If you have a feeling your wedding may go over the times you’ve specified in your vendor contracts, work overtime costs into your budget. And think of it this way, if you don't use it, it'll be a nice surprise chunk of cash.<br />
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<i>Tipping Your Pros </i><br />
From wedding dress hem alterations to the hotel concierge who delivers your welcome bags, even conservative vendor tips can add hundreds to your wedding cost. (And, no, you can’t skip vendor tips!) Make sure to account for tipping costs when you first start drafting your budget.<br />
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<i>Vendor Trials</i><br />
Remember, prewedding trials aren't always free. A florist's demo may be gratis the first time, but if you make repeated changes, you risk being billed. The same goes for hair and makeup trials, so factor these possible costs in too.<br />
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<i>Miscellaneous Extras</i><br />
Things like stamps for invitations and RSVP cards (the thicker your paper, the more expensive it’ll be), marriage license fees and packaging for welcome bags or favors seem so small you can shrug them off, but like any costs, they add up. Going "just over budget" in a few different categories, with a vague plan of making it up somewhere else, can push you past your limit without realizing it.<br />
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<b>3. Plan in Advance to Go Over Budget</b><br />
You’re probably thinking, “Um, excuse me?”—but hear us out. If you account for budget overages, then you never actually blow your budget. Try to earmark 5 percent of your budget for unforeseen costs. A few examples might include:<br />
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<i>Flowers:</i> a last-minute realization you want to decorate a previously unconsidered corner of your venue, or order another boutonniere or corsage for an additional family member.<br />
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<i>Weather-related expenses:</i> umbrellas for a rainy day, space heaters for unseasonably cool temperatures, or additional shade if it’s particularly hot or humid.<br />
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<i>Small accidents:</i> spur-of-the-moment spot removal, something breaks in the days before the ceremony, menus get damp and need to get reprinted.<br />
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<b>4. Be Smart About Tracking Wedding-Related Spending</b><br />
Take advantage of budgeting and money management tricks along the way. For instance, put all your wedding money in one separate account, so you can easily track additions and withdrawals without getting it confused with the rest of your day-to-day funds. Pay for as many of your expenses as possible on a credit card to receive benefits like mileage, rewards or cash back. Finally, make sure everyone making wedding-related purchases on your behalf (your partner, mom, honor attendants and so on) are all on the same card system, allowing you to benefit from the rewards and also from the easy tracking of your purchases.<br />
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As we plan our own wedding, we've found these budgeting tips to be incredibly helpful. We hope you do too! Take <a href="https://www.theknot.com/content/wedding-budget-101-staying-on-budget">The Knot's</a> advice and <i>devour the details</i> of sticking to your spending limits!Devour the Detailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092730699512067143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9127053645460108347.post-84451048747847005012019-11-19T05:35:00.001-05:002019-11-19T05:35:47.848-05:00Bringing New Bites to BeverlyA few days before New Year’s Eve in 2018, the Back Bay’s legendary French restaurant, L’Espalier, announced that it was closing on Dec. 31 after 40 years in operation. Or, rather, chef-owner Frank McClelland, who took over the restaurant in 1988, announced that it was closing, telling the Boston Globe that “The lease is up, and I don’t really have the desire to continue to do this and renew.” A new project, he said, was in the works.<br />
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Accordingly to <a href="https://www.boston.com/food/restaurants/2019/11/14/frank-mcclelland-frank-beverly-now-open">Boston.com</a>, that new project is Frank, a market, café, bar, and restaurant that recently debuted across from the commuter rail station in downtown Beverly (officially opening last Friday, November 15). The all-day gathering place serves coffee, tea, tonics, pastries, and breakfast sandwiches in the morning, with savory sandwiches, soups, and salads available throughout the day — plus sharable plates like lamb meatballs and hummus, and a Frank hamburger featuring raclette cheese, smoked bacon, and housemade hot sauce. There are grab-and-go items available — spiced pumpkin soup, for example, or cauliflower mac and cheese — as well as a curated selection of products that includes wine, tea, and sauces.<br />
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For more of a sit-down experience, the 130-seat dining room boasts a sleek bar, where diners can sip on organic wines, local beers, and cocktails. Like the all-day menu, the dinner menu is a reflection of McClelland’s farm-to-table ethos that has been a guiding principle throughout his culinary career. There’s the Cape Ann fisherman bouillabaisse, the seasonal hummus, the haddock with creamed leeks and fingerling potatoes, and the maple chili pork shoulder with Puy lentils and autumn vegetables, plus desserts that range from a warm fruit crostata to crème brûlée.<br />
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We are frankly so excited to try this new local spot. Can't wait to dig in and <i>devour the details</i> of everything Frank has to offer! Get a feel for Frank <a href="https://farmtofrank.com/">here</a> and make your reservation today.Devour the Detailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092730699512067143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9127053645460108347.post-88770481802714770932019-11-18T06:37:00.001-05:002019-11-18T06:37:59.817-05:00Monday Mashups: The Magic of Dr. SeussWho wouldn't want to spend a day in Whoville or pass the time learning from the Lorax? Or eat some green eggs and ham?<br />
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Proving the enduring appeal of Dr. Seuss and his whimsical creations is a new immersive attraction based on the world of Dr. Seuss in Toronto. And in Los Angeles, Netflix celebrated the premiere of its Green Eggs & Ham series with a colorful event.<br />
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According to <a href="https://www.bizbash.com/production-strategy/experiential-activations-sponsorships/media-gallery/21096792/inside-the-new-dr-seuss-experience-in-toronto-and-the-green-eggs-ham-series-premiere-party">BizBash</a>, "The Dr. Seuss Experience," located in a 15,000-square-foot former Sport Chek location at Mississauga’s Square One Shopping Centre, comes from Kilburn Live, the live events division of Kilburn Media in conjunction with Dr. Seuss Enterprises. Running until January 5, 2020, the interactive experience invites fans of all ages to participate in a nostalgic and whimsical journey.<br />
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While the attraction is earning buzz as a family-friendly version of Yayoi Kusama’s “Infinity Mirrors” exhibit at the Art Gallery of Ontario, Kilburn Live C.E.O. Mark Manuel noted differences. “There is a trend for Instagrammable exhibits,” he said. “We wanted to build on this by bringing a fully immersive and interactive experience to the marketplace. The idea was to take the visually stunning aspects of these exhibits and make them more active and thematic.”<br />
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The experience offered parents and educators opportunities for teachable moments using messages from each book. Each room displays a quote from the books on the walls. In the Lorax room, “I speak for the trees, I speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues,” makes a reference to the importance of protecting the environment, while in the Sneetches room, the quote “the day they decided that Sneetches are Sneetches, and no kind of Sneetch is the best on the beaches,” underlines the value of inclusion. Manual explained: “We purposefully tried to avoid overt teaching moments and be respectful of how each person wishes to spend their free time.”<br />
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Each room has a theme that designers wanted to feel “instantly recognizable as the story on which it is based, while also feeling new and unique.” While the finished space has been under construction for over a year, Manuel shares, it took three years from ideation to creation and installation. The finished product combines high-tech audiovisual components with sculptures built by fabricators and artisans from all over North America.<br />
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Since the exhibit opened in October, Manuel shares that many families have come to the exhibit, but it’s the adults who seem to be having the most fun. Once the show wraps in Toronto, Kilburn Live has plans for a North American tour with stops in Boston, Seattle, Houston, and other cities.<br />
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In the U.S., meanwhile, another fun Dr. Seuss-inspired event took place on November 3. The premiere for Netflix's new Green Eggs & Ham series took place at Hollywood Post 43 in Los Angeles. In addition to a screening, the event offered a family-friendly outdoor experience with on-theme games, snacks, and photo ops.<br />
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Series stars, including Diane Keaton, Ilana Glazer, Adam Devine, and Keegan-Michael Key, walked the green carpet, which featured mechanical arms holding skillets and plates of—what else?—green eggs and ham. Outdoors, the venue's parking lot was transformed into "Meepville"; attendees could take photos in a "Chickeraffe cage," make friendship bracelets, and play with building blocks at "Guy's Invention Park." Netflix's in-house events team worked with experiential agency Rock&Paper on the event.<br />
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In the wise words of Dr. Seuss, "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." That is surely true in this case! We hope you've read this place and will <i>devour the details</i> of another place to go. We'll see this cast of characters in Boston!Devour the Detailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092730699512067143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9127053645460108347.post-46960175192653726812019-11-14T05:36:00.001-05:002019-11-14T05:36:56.511-05:00Bone Up Some Cash for Pups in NeedFor the first time ever, <a href="https://www.boneup.beer/">Bone Up Brewing</a> will be hosting a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/3161432920593887/">Pints for Pups</a> event. $1 of every pint sold will be donated to <a href="https://harveyshope.org/?fbclid=IwAR2naVvrWYTxGTrQQfy3KyOdaPaudDezii2R87h2w3tRZIlqWRsx_OOJVvA">Harvey's Hope Animal Rescue</a>. The event will be held at the brewery this Saturday, November 16th, from noon to 6PM. And yes, all good boys and girls are invited to join in on the fun!<br />
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<a href="https://harveyshope.org/?fbclid=IwAR2naVvrWYTxGTrQQfy3KyOdaPaudDezii2R87h2w3tRZIlqWRsx_OOJVvA">Harvey's Hope Animal Rescue (HHAR)</a> is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), all-volunteer organization that exists to rescue, re-home, and rehabilitate homeless, unwanted, abused, and neglected dogs and place them in loving and responsible forever homes. They aim to decrease the euthanasia rates of their high-kill shelter partners by promoting adoption and educating the public on the importance of spaying/neutering and microchipping their pets.<br />
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In addition, <a href="https://harveyshope.org/?fbclid=IwAR2naVvrWYTxGTrQQfy3KyOdaPaudDezii2R87h2w3tRZIlqWRsx_OOJVvA">HHAR</a> strives to maintain a network of dependable foster families, capable veterinarians, and experienced trainers to ensure preparedness of our rescued pets for healthy, fulfilling lives in their adoptive homes. This wonderful organization was started when a loving family saved a sweet pup from suffering the most horrific conditions. Harvey-Dent, formerly “Shermy,” was dumped at a high-kill shelter in Texas with his mama and siblings. They were pulled from the shelter by BARRK Animal Rescue and placed into foster care. Next, they were transferred to Georgia. Harvey contracted Parvovirus on the way up. A very common, $12 vaccine, that if received as a puppy could have prevented this. 90% of puppies who do not get treatment for Parvo die. Thanks to Dr. Terry and the amazing staff at Lake Hartwell Veterinary Hospital, Harvey made a full recovery and found his way to his forever home.<br />
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Calendars and merchandise will also be available at the event. Proceeds from these items will support <a href="https://harveyshope.org/?fbclid=IwAR2naVvrWYTxGTrQQfy3KyOdaPaudDezii2R87h2w3tRZIlqWRsx_OOJVvA">HHAR</a> in full. Join us this Saturday at <a href="https://www.boneup.beer/">Bone Up Brewing</a> to <i>devour the details</i> of helping to save these poor animals that can't survive on their own. Your support means more than you know!Devour the Detailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092730699512067143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9127053645460108347.post-82489447597947454402019-11-13T06:44:00.001-05:002019-11-13T06:44:57.467-05:00Wedding Wednesdays: Four Ways to Feel Better When It Comes to Wedding PlanningWedding stress got you overwhelmed? Planning your nuptials can be one of the most exciting times of your life, but it can also be accompanied by sentiments of pressure. While you're balancing finding your ideal venue to finalizing seating arrangement charts, it's easy to get overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list.<br />
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Lucky for you and your partner, there are plenty of resources available to help you manage wedding planning stress. <a href="https://www.theknot.com/content/ways-to-beat-wedding-stress">The Knot</a> has teamed with a psychotherapist and Head of Therapy at Lasting, the number one couples counseling app, whom works with clients to identify the best strategy to combat this common issue—and found that it all comes down to knowing your limits and practicing regular self-care.<br />
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If you’re feeling tense as you mark off your checklist, these three tips for managing wedding stress are for you!<br />
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<b>Ask for Help</b><br />
Practice letting other people help you. This might be easier said than done, especially when you're planning something as monumental as your wedding. But if your family and friends offer their involvement, let them assist.<br />
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<b>Set Realistic Expectations</b><br />
Most people have a general idea of what they imagine their wedding day to look and feel like, but it's important to set realistic expectations. Determine which factors are most important to you while also taking into account things like your finances, the location of your wedding and the time of year you'll be getting married.<br />
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From there, determine what is and what isn't possible. Focus your energy on the things you can control (like decorations for your venue), but try not to dwell on factors that are out of your hands (like the day-of weather). Once you set realistic expectations for yourself, you'll be able to manage stress that arises from circumstances that are beyond your control.<br />
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<b>Take Breaks</b><br />
It's important to plan time to actively discuss your wedding plans with your partner. Be intentional about the moments when you can talk about things like bridal party colors, décor and food. However, it's also necessary to set aside time to discuss other unrelated topics, like your career or The Office.<br />
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You need time to step away from the intensity of planning a wedding. Not only is this necessary for your mental health, it's also healthy for your relationship with your partner. Schedule dates where you both promise to leave the wedding talk behind and decompress with an activity you both love.<br />
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Take a deep breath, you got this! Keep calm and <i>devour the details</i> of wedding planning with help from <a href="https://www.theknot.com/content/ways-to-beat-wedding-stress">The Knot</a>!Devour the Detailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092730699512067143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9127053645460108347.post-54997857521615840042019-11-12T05:31:00.001-05:002019-11-12T05:31:39.681-05:00It's a Whole New World...of Candy That Is!According to <a href="https://www.boston.com/food/restaurants/2019/10/31/sukker-and-sweet-chestnut-hill">Boston.com</a>, <a href="https://sukkerandsweet.com/">Sukker & Sweet</a>, which opened on Oct. 30 at The Street Chestnut Hill, goes beyond your standard supply of gummy worms and Skittles. The boutique sweet shop is home to more than 250 varieties of candy from across the world, giving guests the chance to experience a global sugar high. International indulgence? Count us in!<br />
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Owned by married couple Greer and Michael Missouri, the saccharine newcomer is stocked with delicacies like licorice skull gummies from Sweden, strawberry puffs from Italy, and chocolate truffles from Belgium, as well as bean-to-bar chocolate from Fossa, a Singaporean chocolate company. And we're drooling! Not even Halloween could satisfy our sweet tooth. We must go to <a href="https://sukkerandsweet.com/">Sukker & Sweet</a> - stat!<br />
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Chestnut Hill interior designer Amanda Reid gave the space a clean, bright feel, utilizing see-through acrylic bins to display all the candy, and a custom photo booth is available for posing with your haul (as long as you don't crush it all before heading for the door)!<br />
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<a href="https://sukkerandsweet.com/">Sukker & Sweet</a> joins another sugar-drenched newcomer at The Street: OddFellows Ice Cream Co., which recently debuted its boozy ice cream menu. The Chestnut Hill shopping complex is also home to Chilacates, Chef Ronsky’s, Juice Press, Shake Shack, and more. So if a candy buzz just doesn't cut it, you've got plenty of other options!<br />
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Don't ignore your sweet tooth any longer! Head to <a href="https://sukkerandsweet.com/">Sukker & Sweet</a> and <i>devour the details</i> of a true global treat today!Devour the Detailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092730699512067143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9127053645460108347.post-86220486133694376202019-11-11T06:22:00.001-05:002019-11-11T06:22:52.185-05:00Monday Mashups: Master Chef or Master Meeting Planner, You DecideThere are any number of ways to show off new F&B offerings at a resort property. Following its $320 million renovation, the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort devised a four-city mobile tour that doubled as a cooking competition and reality show for its social media channels.<br />
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According to <a href="https://www.bizbash.com/production-strategy/experiential-activations-sponsorships/article/21093322/inside-jw-marriott-marco-island-beach-resorts-man-vs-chef-reality-cooking-competition">BizBash</a>, he idea behind the <i>Man vs. Chef</i> tour—which stopped in Atlanta, Washington, New York, and finally, Chicago on October 15—was to show off the culinary offerings in an ultra-creative way after the massive renovation. In each city, a chef from Marco Island went head-to-head with the show's host and West Hollywood-based comedian, Pete Giovine (the “man”) to prepare a dish inspired by the host city. For the challenge, Giovine cooked from a food trailer that had driven up from the southwest Florida resort and had help from a local chef who served as his mentor.<br />
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The trailer―usually a spot for beach fare at the resort―was a big hit on the road. Its fully equipped kitchen includes a six-burner stove, grill, salamander oven, a flat top, a kegerator system, fryers, and a freezer and cooler. For the tour kickoff in Atlanta, Giovine made Atlanta-style fried chicken with a chili honey glaze under the direction of Westin Peachtree Plaza chef Chris Chadwick. In Washington, the featured dish was Maryland-style crab cakes and in New York, a hearty lasagna was the entrée. All in all, the “man” won the culinary challenges in Atlanta and D.C., while JW Marriott chefs won in New York and Chicago.<br />
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In Chicago, the resort invited meeting planners and other V.I.P.s to an indoor/outdoor event at Soldier Field. Guests took in the final competition, were a part of the live filming of the reality show (a first during the tour), and sampled the winning dish. Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile’s executive chef Frank Sanchez mentored Giovine in the competition vs. Ario’s chef de cuisine Gerald Sombright. As judged by celebrity chef Kevin Hickey, Sombright's winning dish was a variation on the classic Italian beef sandwich. Chicago-style hotdogs and potato wedges with truffle aioli, gold-dusted bonito flakes topped with caviar, chives, and sea salt was also served.<br />
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Past episodes of the reality show played on several screens during the event which is also displayed through the JW Marriott’s social media channels, expanding the message further through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. This gave viewers the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at their culinary team. Fans that follow the show had the chance to vote on <a href="http://manvschef.com/">ManvsChef.com</a> from October 21 to 23 for their favorite chef and dish.<br />
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The event ultimately showed how planners can elevate their own food and beverage experiences when planning their own functions and showcases how the brand works together across the network of hotels.<br />
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<i>Man vs. Chef</i> culminated at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort on October 25 with a ticketed event that was open to the public. The $85-per-person dinner included a cocktail reception, samples of the winning dishes, highlights from the reality show, a chance to meet the chefs, and a concert by country music artist Phil Vassar. Giovine also was on hand to crown the winning chef based on the votes. All proceeds benefited the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida whose food supply was diminished after sending supplies to the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian.<br />
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What a unique way to promote new offerings and get both chefs and meeting planners together outside of work. We're inspired! Let's all learn from the JW Marriott and <i>devour the details</i> of master chefs and master meeting planners joining forces to hold epic events.Devour the Detailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092730699512067143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9127053645460108347.post-30588246442688852382019-11-06T06:12:00.001-05:002019-11-06T06:12:28.785-05:00Wedding Wednesdays: The Top 5 Tiers of Wedding Cake Dos and Don'tsWhether a wedding cake is the least of your worries or high on the "must-obsess-over" list, <a href="https://www.theknot.com/content/wedding-cake-dos-and-donts">The Knot's</a> guide to getting the perfect cake has got you covered. From budgeting to picking out your flavors, they're here to answer all of your questions—before you even have any. Here are the top 5!<br />
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<b>1. Don't choose a cake until you've made your major wedding style decisions.</b><br />
You'll want a cake that's compatible with the look of your venue, the season, your wedding gown, the flower arrangements and the menu. Arrive at your cake consultation prepared—you don't need to have a complete sketch in hand, but knowledge of basic terms will make it easier on everyone. And if you're looking for a custom design, bring along inspiration, like a swatch of lace from your dress or a picture of your wedding china.<br />
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<b>2. Do have a budget in mind.</b><br />
Wedding cake is usually priced by the slice. The cost can vary, but it generally ranges from $3 to $30 a slice (and beyond). It's easy to be wooed by blood orange filling and a multi-flavor cake when you're making decisions with a sugar buzz, but having a handle on your budget—and knowing what will affect it—will allow you to prioritize your choices. For instance, more flavors equals more money; the more complicated the flavor, the bigger the price tag; handmade sugar flowers will add dollars to every slice; and fondant icing is generally more expensive than buttercream.<br />
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<b>3. Do match the cake height to your space.</b><br />
Generally, three tiers will serve 50 to 100, and you'll likely need five layers for 200 or more guests. Your cake should fit the space too—if your reception is in a grand ballroom, consider increasing the cake's stature with columns between the tiers, or opting for a faux Styrofoam layer (no one will know!) to add height.<br />
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<b>4. Don't choose the flavor based on what everyone else wants. </b><br />
Besides being a showpiece, your cake should taste amazing too. When you meet with prospective bakers, taste lots of flavors. Don't be afraid to stray from vanilla and chocolate. And don't forget to sample fillings too—many bakers are working with complex flavorings, like guava and mango or hazelnut and mocha.<br />
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<b>5. Do get the facts on frosting.</b><br />
Buttercream or fondant? Buttercream is often much more delicious. But if you love the smooth, almost surreal-like look of fondant, consider frosting the cake in buttercream first and then adding a layer of fondant over the entire confection. Whatever type of icing you choose, stick to colors your guests will want to eat. If your wedding hues are blue and green, opt for a white cake with subtle green-frosted accents.<br />
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With <a href="https://www.theknot.com/content/wedding-cake-dos-and-donts">The Knot's</a> help, your decision-making process will be a piece of cake! Use the top 5 tiers and <i>devour the details</i> of picking out your wedding cake!Devour the Detailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092730699512067143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9127053645460108347.post-21928081848044330692019-11-05T05:35:00.001-05:002019-11-05T05:35:22.425-05:00Better with Age, How These N.H. Ice Castles are Staying CoolAccording to <a href="https://www.boston.com/travel/travel/2019/10/24/new-hampshire-ice-castles">Boston.com</a>, the massive <a href="https://icecastles.com/new-hampshire">Ice Castles in New Hampshire</a> are adding a new frozen feature for visitors this winter.<br />
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The 20 million pound attraction in North Woodstock, N.H., complete with slides, tunnels, archways, thrones, fountains, and LED lights that twinkle to music, will add a new enchanted walk through the forest. The walking path will include ice sculptures and plenty of photo opportunities.<br />
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Guests can also hop on a horse-drawn sleigh ride that takes them through the forest and around the hand-built attraction.<br />
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Weather permitting, work on the castles will begin in early November by growing and harvesting up to 10,000 icicles each day, according to the Utah-based company. They're expected to open in early January.<br />
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This is the attraction’s sixth season in New Hampshire and second year at its new location in the Granite State. For the first five years, it was located at the Hobo Railroad in Lincoln. Hundreds of thousands of people have visited the castles since they first opened in New Hampshire in 2014, according to the company.<br />
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New Hampshire is one of six Ice Castles locations across North America. The others are in Utah, Colorado, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Alberta, Canada.<br />
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Bundle up and meet us in North Woodstock to <i>devour the details</i> of a super chill time at the ice castles!Devour the Detailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092730699512067143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9127053645460108347.post-1193818776580924192019-11-04T05:56:00.001-05:002019-11-04T05:56:08.691-05:00Monday Mashups: Raise the Woof for Dog-centric EventsDog-centric events will probably never go out of style. According to <a href="https://www.bizbash.com/production-strategy/experiential-activations-sponsorships/media-gallery/21093161/dog-popups-from-the-dodo-buzzfeed-and-petco">BizBash</a>, two recent pop-ups elevated the concept with activities that specifically catered to four-legged companions. Animal website, The Dodo, as well as BuzzFeed in partnership with Petco launched separate, themed, multi-day pop-ups for dogs and their owners in New York this fall, both of which were open to the public.<br />
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The Dodo’s Best Dog Day Ever, which opened October 4 and ran through October 27, is an expansion of the inaugural event the brand held last year. The second edition, which is the brand’s largest event to date, was located at 25 Kent Avenue in Williamsburg and had a Halloween theme. The ticketed pop-up had multiple activities tailored to dogs, including on-theme toy pits, a corn maze for racing, a trick-or-treat-theme snack bar with options for dogs and humans, a costume parade, and a graveyard for busted toys.<br />
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Venus Ferrer, senior vice president and head of account management at Group Nine Media, which owns The Dodo, said the brand wanted to expand the Best Dog Day Ever concept after experiencing success with the first edition—a three-hour event in Brookfield Place, which drew more than 1,400 people. This year’s event has been widely marketed throughout the city through efforts like digital subway ads and partnerships with dog influencers, who attended a V.I.P. preview of the event. The brand estimates by the end of the event, as many as 10,000 people will have attended.<br />
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The Dodo didn’t initially make it a priority to host a Halloween-theme event, but that it came naturally to the brand after it decided fall was the best season to host the pop-up. The brand also was inspired by owners who dress up their dogs for the holiday. The Dodo also partnered with Dyson and Target to execute sponsored activations at the pop-up. Dyson had a mad scientist-theme lab activation, where dogs could get complimentary makeovers with Dyson grooming products. And Target sponsored a dog costume cam that produced 180-degree GIFs.<br />
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One of the cheekier stations was an area for dogs to relieve themselves, complete with red fire hydrant props, green turf, and doggie bags. Green turf was also used in a fenced-in area resembling a lawn, complete with furniture and snacks and drinks for dogs and their owners.<br />
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Petco and BuzzFeed hosted its own dog pop-up in September, taking over a vacant space in Manhattan for five days. The pop-up, named Wild & Waggy, aimed to celebrate Petco and its healthy pet products.<br />
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The space featured seven dog-friendly stations including a ball pit, a green screen photo op, crafting stations to make dog collars and patches, a step and repeat featuring Petco’s artificial-free nutrition brands, and downward dog yoga, in the most literal sense. The event drew 2,000 people, accepting walk-ins and R.S.V.P.s on a custom landing page.<br />
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Kelly Leach, senior vice president at Horizon Media, Petco’s media agency of record, said the brand partnered with BuzzFeed to create the pop-up “based on their scale among pet parents, their shared vision of pushing boundaries while still embracing fun, and ability to create a credible and socially fluid experience.”<br />
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Making sure all aspects of both events were safe for dogs was a major factor for organizers. Ferrer noted that The Dodo hired a vet consultant for feedback on what would be good for animals and what wouldn’t; smoke machines, for example, is an idea the brand decided to forego.<br />
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Megan Oxford, manager of consumer communications at Petco, said organizers of dog-friendly events should make sure there are water bowls within reach and trash cans out of reach. She also suggested keeping catering intended for humans away from dogs, particularly chocolate, turkey skin, grapes and raisins, caffeinated drinks, and onions that may be dangerous for them.<br />
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Both events also had adoption areas for attendees. The Dodo partnered with Project Forever Home to have adoptable pups held in a fenced-in, backyard-theme area. Petco and BuzzFeed had local dogs from Muddy Paws Rescue, Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue, and Long Island Bull Dog Rescue.<br />
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We're all fur activations like these! Help raise the woof and consider <i>devouring the details </i>of your very own dog-centric event!Devour the Detailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092730699512067143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9127053645460108347.post-28219002933358385642019-10-31T05:33:00.001-04:002019-10-31T05:33:15.070-04:00Cotton Candy Spider Web Hot Chocolate DonutsHalloween is officially here! But if you're like us and planning to celebrate all week and weekend long, then you'll surely love this sweet treat recipe by <a href="https://laurenconrad.com/blog/2016/10/hocus-pocus-cotton-candy-spider-web-hot-chocolate-donuts/">Lauren Conrad</a>. Check it out!<br />
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<b>Cotton Candy Spider Web Hot Chocolate Donuts</b><br />
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<b>Ingredients: Makes 8 regular size donuts </b><br />
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<i>For the donut batter:</i><br />
¾ cup all-purpose flour<br />
1/3 cup cocoa powder<br />
1 packet hot chocolate mix<br />
½ tsp. baking soda<br />
¼ tsp. salt<br />
¼ cup + 2 tbsp. buttermilk<br />
2 tbsp. coconut oil, melted<br />
1 tbsp. vanilla<br />
1 egg<br />
½ cup sugar<br />
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<i>For the glaze and toppings:</i><br />
¼ cup water<br />
1 tsp. vanilla extract<br />
1/3 cup marshmallow fluff<br />
3 cup powdered sugar<br />
small plastic black spiders<br />
white cotton candy<br />
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<i>Instructions:</i><br />
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Spray a regular size donut pan with nonstick spray and set aside until ready to use.<br />
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2. To make the batter, whisk the buttermilk, coconut oil, vanilla, egg, and sugar in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Add in the flour, cocoa powder, hot chocolate mix, baking soda and salt. With a spatula, combine all ingredients until there are no more white streaks. Try not to over mix the batter.<br />
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3. Put your batter into a large piping bag and cut a little part of the bottom off. Pipe the batter into the donut cavities until each are ¾ of the way full. If you don’t have a piping bag, just spoon the batter into the cavities.<br />
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4. Bake in your preheated oven for about 6-8 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.<br />
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5. Immediately flip your donut pan upside down and tap it against your work surface until the donuts come out of the pan. Then let your donuts cool and make the glaze...<br />
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6. To make the glaze, combine all ingredients together in a small bowl and whisk until there are no more lumps of sugar. Make sure to cover the bowl with plastic wrap if you’re not using the glaze right away.<br />
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7. When the donuts are completely cooled, dip one side into the glaze and flip right side up onto a piece of parchment paper and let the glaze harden a bit.<br />
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8. Now for topping your donuts: Simply tear off thin, wispy pieces of your cotton candy and layer them on your donut. You will have to work quickly because as soon as cotton candy touches the glaze (or even your hands), it will begin to “melt.” If you are serving these to guests, I would recommend adding the cotton candy at the very last minute so that it stays fluffy.<br />
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9. Last but not least, place one of your small plastic spiders on top of each cotton candy pouf for a spooky touch!<br />
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We can't wait to indulge this Halloween! Join us in <i>devouring the details</i> of this sweet treat and celebrating spooky season with these delicious spider web donuts!Devour the Detailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092730699512067143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9127053645460108347.post-39144407122242658532019-10-30T06:35:00.000-04:002019-10-30T06:35:48.158-04:00Wedding Wednesdays: How to Change Your Middle Name After MarriageAn old tradition is making a comeback based on some recent data. According to HitchSwitch and <a href="https://www.theknot.com/content/how-to-change-your-middle-name-after-marriage">The Knot</a>, an increasing number of newlyweds are using their original surname (or maiden name) as their middle name postwedding.<br />
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There are certainly benefits to using your original or maiden name as your middle name postwedding. Maybe you're marrying later in life, and you've established a professional identity you want to remain associated with. Or maybe, you'd like to keep your original family name close for more sentimental reasons. Whatever the case, legally changing your middle name after marriage can be tricky. <a href="https://www.theknot.com/content/how-to-change-your-middle-name-after-marriage">The Knot</a> is here to walk you through the process.<br />
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<b>How to Change Your Middle Name After Marriage</b><br />
Wondering how to change your middle name? In some states, you can use your marriage certificate to make your original surname your middle name; in others you can't. It all starts with your marriage license—the document you complete prewedding, submit in order to be legally married, and use to obtain a certificate postwedding. Wolff says, in general, there are three types of marriage licenses:<br />
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<b>Category 1</b><br />
This marriage license asks for just you and your partner's current names. After tying the knot, you can use your certificate to make any name change based on you and your spouse's previous surnames. That includes making your original last name your new middle name.<br />
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<b>Category 2</b><br />
This marriage license asks you to write your desired married names down. If you indicate a middle name change then, you can use your certificate to officially make the switch. If you don't, you'll have to change your middle name through the court system. (Unfortunately, that costs extra time, energy and money, thanks to the paperwork, fees, hearings and even newspaper announcements—yep—that could be required.)<br />
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Note that even if you jot down a new name, it won't automatically take effect postwedding. Instead, writing a new name down gives you the option to use it later on. You'll have to take legal steps, like notifying the Social Security Administration, to actually set the change in motion.<br />
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<b>Category 3 </b><br />
This marriage license lets you write down a new surname and only a new surname. You can't use it to change your middle name—for that, you'll have to petition the court.<br />
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Because changing your middle name after marriage may get complicated depending on where you live, it's best to investigate your state's laws ASAP (read: well before you tie the knot). When possible, use your marriage certificate to make the swap. If you can't, don't stress—there's always the court route.<br />
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Don't sweat the surname process! Take <a href="https://www.theknot.com/content/how-to-change-your-middle-name-after-marriage">The Knot's</a> advice and <i>devour the details</i> of changing your name after saying 'I Do'.Devour the Detailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092730699512067143noreply@blogger.com0