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| April Dorsey, planner extraordinaire at The D-Tales |
Gotta Have It: Popcorn Bars
Dare-to-be-different wedding planner April Dorsey of The D-Tales is always on top of the latest trends in weddings and events. So when Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds got hitched a few weeks ago, they used an idea April suggests for weddings: serve-yourself popcorn bars. In this special post, April shares her must-have ideas on creating your own Reynolds/Lively-inspired popcorn bar.  |
| Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds served popcorn to guests. |
Giving wedding
attendees gifts that don’t gather dust on a shelf or take a place of honor in
the bottom of a trashcan are tough to come by. Candy buffets have been doing
the trick, but there’s a new sweet (or salty, your choice) in town: Popcorn
bars. From plain to caramel-covered, you can create a gourmet popcorn bar that
looks cool and tastes even better.
Add these to your
must-haves list:
•Five to seven containers. Whether
they’re glass or plastic, make them interesting shapes, colors, whatever
catches the eye.
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| Different-colored popcorn options make tasty gift bags. |
• Tablecloth and decorations that match
your overall theme. This can be as simple as bud vases with flowers from
the ceremony or favorite framed photos.
• Scoops for popcorn. You don’t want
your little cousin Timmy to ruin it for everyone by dipping his grubby hands
in.
• Bags. Instead of ordering custom
bags, why not buy bunches of multicolored bags and slap a fun sticker with a
logo of your wedding on it? Or you can even place lots of stickers on the table
for your guests so they can personalize their own bags.
• Popcorn! Garrett’s popcorn from Chicago
(http://www.garrettpopcorn.com/) is always a winner and can be ordered with
ease. Popcornopolis also is a fave
(hello, they have pretty
pink strawberries and cream popcorn!!!!).
Commit to be
different, brides! Popcorn is in!
If you are sassy, unique and have a big event around the corner, contact April at The D-Tales by e-mailing April@TheDTales.com or calling (407) 687-6552. You also can follow her on Twitter at Twitter.com/TheDTales. The Holidays Are (Almost) Here
When department
stores put out their Christmas merchandise, the holidays will be here before
you know it. If you have not found the perfect venue for your office party,
product launch or annual get-together, it’s time to give Bridget Sternshein,
Director of Corporate Events at The Opium Group,
a call.
The Opium Group
owns Miami’s luxurious, most exclusive hotspots that make the perfect backdrop
for a holiday-themed event. Locations include Cameo, Mansion, Mokai, Opium
Nightclub at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Set. In addition to the
venues themselves, one of the best attributes in working with The Opium Group
are the people. Sternshein and her team take a service-oriented approach to
planning and can coordinate an unforgettable event from start to finish. The
venues can accommodate small- to large-sized events, depending upon your needs.
Don’t miss the
opportunity to host an event at one of The Opium Group’s venues. Contact
Sternshein at (954) 770-7029 or via e-mail at Bridget@TheOpiumGroup.com.
And Now For Something Completely Different...
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| HollywoodTacticalArms.com |
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approach to purchasing a new gun, knife or tactical accessory.
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should never feel embarrassed about a question you have when you’re in our
store.”
From a fresh coat
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Tactical Arms for yourself. Check out the latest video where Keith shares
what’s the latest and greatest in the tactical arms world by clicking
here.
Hollywood
Tactical Arms prides itself on carrying high-quality specialty items from names
like Nightforce, Glock, Hoyt, Sig, Leupold and Microtech. If you are interested
in a long-range AR-15/M-4 rifle, Hollywood Tactical Arms gives you a place to
shoot it, thanks to their long-range facility that shoots out to 1,000
yards.
Become of a friend of Hollywood Tactical
Arms by visiting facebook.com/HollywoodTacticalArms
where sales, training classes and new videos are frequently posted. The store
is located at the corner of Lucky Street and 441 in Hollywood or call the store
at (954) 348-5470.
Varner Claims Consulting Offers Return-to-Work Solutions
With more than 30
years of experience working in claims insurance, Dan Varner of Varner ClaimsConsulting (VCC) brings a unique perspective to the return-to-work aspect when
dealing with Worker’s Compensation and Disability claims.
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| Follow VCC on Twitter at @VarnerClaims |
When on-site
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In addition to
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