Wedding Planning Struggles

Contact us with your wedding planning struggles.  We have 21 years of hands on experience in the high end wedding industry.  We specifically plan & coordinate.  How can we help you to be less stressed, assist you with finding the vendors who fit your personality, style & budget or that location that you've been dreaming of.  

 It is not uncommon for brides to feel like they don't know what they want.  It can be overwhelming considering that the options, amount of pictures showing tons of variations of similar items, ideas, suggestions and Pintrest tripled the confusion.  The more brides look at Pintrest the more they change what they want and the price of their wedding triples too.

Having a professional to assist you in pulling all of your ideas, wish list ideas, and favorite pics so that it all makes sense is invaluable. 

Candy Buffets

"To make it look gorgeous, start with the table, not the guest count.  You need 5 to 10 types of candy, and buy 15 to 20 pounds each, whether you actually need that much or not."   Like a Kid in a Candy Store! 

Here's What to Buy 

Okay, so now you have a handle on the numbers of quantity. Between the heaping bins at upscale food markets and the galaxies of candy choices online, which temptations do you choose? There aren't any hard-and-fast rules.  Like everything else in weddings, candy buffets are getting more & more personalized. It's the season's colors and themes that are driving clients' choices for the candies at the Candy Buffet Table.   However, for the best results, leave the building and eye pleasing to the professionals. But we need to know what you like in your candy.

Popular Summer Candy Choices

Jordan Almond

Assorted Jelly Belly

Chocolate covered - anything salty

Assorted Amorini Hearts

Assorted pastel buttermints

Assorted wrapped swizzle sticks

Cake on a stick a/k/a Cake Pops

Red Chocolate Hearts

Silver chocolate Hearts

Chocolate covered pretzels

Custom Edible Chocolate Heart Shaped Lollipops

Abraca bubble Brachs

Brachs Chocolate Butter Toffee

Caramels

Gummi Anything &

mix in some sour flavors

The other must.  Is several assorted clear vases in several different shapes, sizes & heights to add to the "eye candy" and appeal.

Voted Top best Cake & Filling Flavors?

For Chocolate Lovers

Pine tree themed cake

1. Rhapsody - Chocolate cake with chocolate raspberry mousse, ganache and raspberry puree.
2. Triple Chocolate Obsession- Chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, white chocolate butter cream, ganache  & white and dark chocolate chunks.  oh la la
3. Chocolate mousse cake- Chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, ganche and lovely chocolate decorations
4. Cloud 9 - Think layers of chocolate cake layered with homemade fresh Baileys whipped cream.  Variations include adding caramel, strawberries or coffee liquor.
5. Chocolate Orgasm - Orange brandy soaked chocolate cake, chocolate orange mousse,Bavarian cream, enrobed in white chocolate butter cream laced with Irish cream!

Not a Chocolate Lover, Don't worry, We've got that covered too.

1. Strawberries & Cream – A rich French vanilla pound cake, whipped cream & glazed strawberries.
2. Peach Mango Champagne – A light champagne chiffon cake with peach mousse and chunks of mango
3. Framboise – French vanilla cake encases a rich custard filling, with our delicious raspberry puree on top.
4. Citron Mousse – A light chiffon cake with a lemon mousse inside, and tart lemon curd swirled on top.
5. Honey Carrot – Our version of this classic cake is rich with organic carrots, honey, and optional raisins and/or walnuts.

Imagine having your dream event or wedding

Imagine having your dazzling dream event or wedding, unparalleled in style with a quality...

Well, I have great news for you! You don’t have to imagine this any longer, because the event or wedding that you having been dream about until now is absolutely within reach!   You can absolutely have the event or wedding that is uniquely yours, an event or wedding that is customized to your inspirations and desires right down to the very last detail, and an event or wedding that truly embodies your style and your personality.  We are here to help your inspirations become a reality!

I’m Jennifer Lane, of A Memory Lane Event & Wedding and I want to help you create the wedding you have dreamed of but never really knew if you could create it... we are going to have so much fun in the process!

Regardless of if you are interested in full service wedding planning, coordinating and design, wedding day management and consultations... we, meaning myself and team of 40 have several options to suit your needs perfectly.  Reduce your stress, free up your time and save yourself money by hiring a professional planner & coordinator who has the expertise and 21 years of hands on experience to show you how to have the wedding of your wildest dreams!

Visit our website for more information as to how A Memory Lane Event & Wedding can assist you in having the event or wedding of your dreams.  Complimentary initial consultations at night and on the weekends when you are available.

Menus and Caterers

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Food and drink are some of the most important parts of your event - after all if they're well fed and have a great cocktail, they're sure to have a good time.  Everyone has experienced the event menu is usually either "rubbery chicken" or it's so good that guests can't stop talking about it. Your event caterer will probably be your largest expense, so you'll want them to be top-notch!

Start off by asking your event or wedding coordinator for suggestions or recommendations.  In most cases your event or reception site will have restrictions on which caterers they'll work with. 

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If your not working with caterers to ask about their availability and general price range. Once you've found a few who seem like they would work, make appointments, arranging to have both an interview asking the following questions and a tasting. That way, you'll know you're working with a professional, you'll avoid ugly surprises on the final bill, and your guests' taste buds will be happy.

Questions to ask your caterer.

1. Given the style, time, and date of my event, what are some menu items that you suggest? What would the cost-per-person be?
2. Do you have any particular style of food or special menu items that you specialize in?
3. Could we provide a sentimental family favorite recipe to include in the menu?
4. How many other events will your company handle that same weekend/day/hour?  (Depends upon the location)
   
5. Are you licensed? (this means that they have met health department standards and have liability insurance)Do you have a liquor license?
6. How does the cost-per-person of a buffet compare to that of a sit-down dinner?
7. Does that cost-per-person just cover the food, or are charges such as staff, rentals, and linens included?
8. What service costs are included and what costs are additional? Are set-up and clean-up included? How much is overtime if the reception runs long? Are gratuities included?
9. Do you provide linens, glasses, plates, silverware, tables, chairs, serving pieces, and decorative flowers for trays? Would it cost less if I handled any or all of that myself?
10. What color and style of linens, glasses, plates, and accessories are available?
11. Will you be the person personally handling my wedding on my wedding day? If not, what is the name of the person who will, and when can I meet them?
12. How much time will you need for set-up and clean-up?
13. Can you provide a wedding cake, and possibly a grooms cake? If we provide them, do you charge a cake cutting and serving fee?
14. Do you charge for beverage service?
15. If we want to provide our own wine, champagne, and liquor, do you charge a corkage fee?
16. Will you provide food for the photographer, videographer, musicians, and other "day-of" vendors? If so, is there an extra charge?
17. Will you provide special meals for any children who attend, and is there a discounted charge for them?
18. Can we see a copy of your standard contract?
19. What deposit do you require to hold the date, and when will the rest of the money be due?
20. Can we see pictures of previous events, and speak to former clients for referrals?

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If you got a good feeling from the caterer, and think they might be a viable candidate, ask them to draw up an outline of what you discussed, including costs, menu possibilities, and what the fee includes. And don't forget about that tasting!

Non traditional items for your centerpieces

feathers, wheat, dried floral pods and roses

1. feathers
2. wheat
3. bushels of fruit
4. herbs mint, sage
5. all-glass tableaux
6. sea shells
7. candle scraping
8. silver wine coolers
9. miniature birdhouses 
10. driftwood

Cake: What is the in's and out's of cake?

Cake IS NOT CREATED EQUAL......

Looks amazing is not the same as tasting amazing.  Some bakeries have not been able to master looking amazing while tasting unbelievable.

Wedding cakes are the grand finale to a reception - so shouldn't they be breathtaking? Here is advice on how to find a wedding cake baker and questions you should ask. If you're interested in making your own wedding cake, or making one for another family member, check out the step-by-step guide to making and decorating a wedding cake. Before you visit a potential wedding cake baker or designer, print out this list of questions to ask. You'll make sure to cover all the bases, avoid disasters, and get the wedding cake of your dreams.

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1. Do you have a portfolio of previous wedding cakes you've made that we can look at?
2. Will you be having a tasting soon that we can attend and try various kinds of wedding cake and cake fillings?
3. Can you supply references?
4. Will you do a custom wedding cake, or are there a set number of designs for us to choose from?
5. How adaptable are wedding cake designs, especially due to budget concerns?
6. Do you have or can you rent items like cake toppers, stands, tiers, fountains, and cutters? Will we be billed extra?
7. If I want to use fresh flowers on my cake, will you coordinate with my florist, or will I have to manage getting the flowers to you?
8. What ingredients do you typically use? What kind of icing do you use?
9. (Better ingredients will cost more, but will make the cake taste better)
10. How long before our wedding are the cakes prepared? How long does it take to make a cake? (The closer to your wedding that the cake is prepared, the better it will taste. BUT, anyone who tells you that they can bake a wedding cake in a day is not telling you the truth, or isn't being realistic. Due to the complicated nature of wedding cakes, they usually take between three and five days. )
11. Are your wedding cakes priced by the slice? Is there an extra cost for special fillings or details? Will you charge extra for my design? Is there a price list I can take home with me to study?
12. Can you give me a written proposal I can take home?



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13. Do you do deliver? How much does it cost? Will the delivery person be able to make emergency frosting or decoration repairs and arrange the cake table?

(For anything even slightly complicated, getting them to deliver is best. You won't want to be stuck with 150 ruined pieces of wedding cake at $8 per slice, much less on the morning of your wedding.)