August 12th, 2011

Coffee Cocktails | Espresso Dave’s

Dave Salzman, from Espresso Dave’s explains why having not only a bartender but also a barista at your wedding can be so much fun! It will really give your guest a unique experience, and can even save you some money.

If you host a wedding reception where there is a barista and a bartender, your guests have the best of both worlds! It’s a rare barista who is licensed to serve alcohol, but he can most certainly prepare a single or double shot for a very classy cocktail or other fancy libation.

As the host or hostess, having a cocktail bar and espresso bar affords you two major benefits: it gives you the ability to offer guests the latest craze in bar service, double-buzzed drinks featuring espresso; and it allows you to save on costs by ending alcohol service early while still offering specialty coffee drinks, with their sobering powers. Important tip: for hosts considering fortifying coffee drinks, be sure to let your wedding planner know or coordinate in advance with your barista and bartender.

The Espresso Martini is all the rage these days. Here’s a simple recipe for an Espresso Martini. If you’d like to try this at home, remember, the quality of ingredients will impact the quality of the cocktail. Never use old espresso; freshly brewed only:

Espresso Martini
1 oz cold espresso
1 1/2 oz Absolut® vodka
1 1/2 oz Kahlua® coffee liqueur
1 oz white creme de cacao 
3 coffee beans
Pour ingredients into shaker filled with ice, shake vigorously, and strain into a chilled martini glass. It should be somewhat frothy. Instead of olives, garnish with coffee beans.

If martinis aren’t your style, ask the bartender to offer a shot of rum, whiskey, brandy or cognac for your guests’ coffees, cappuccinos or lattes. Guests may enjoy more exotic flavoring. I recommend a variety of liqueurs:

- Sambuca,
- Amaretto
- Crème de cacao
- Crème de Menthe
- Calvados
- Grappa
- Kahlua
- Tia Maria
- Cointreau
- Grand Marnier
- Bailey’s Irish Cream
- Frangelica

*previously posted on 6.10.11

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    February 4th, 2011

    The Rivermill Open House Event | New Hampshire Reception Venue

    Just a reminder:

    With lofty ceilings, exposed brick and beam architecture from the 1800′s, and amazingly tall arched windows with a view of the Cocheco River, the Rivermill offers a blank canvas for any style of event.  Undergoing recent construction, the Rivermill will be opening its doors for the first time this year!

    And in celebration of their first year, The Rivermill would like to invite you to an open house event!

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    Saturday, February 5, 2011
    4:00pm to 7:00pm
    Picker Building | 2 Washington Street, Dover NH

    So if you are shopping around for a place to host your wedding event, be sure to stop by and and check the space out!

    image by Audra Bayette Photography | cake by Wild Orchid Baking Co.

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      September 21st, 2010

      JOIN US | my Kate Parker Educates at Madeleine’s Daughter

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      Are you in the process of planning your own wedding and have questions to ask but don’t know who to turn to?

      Join us as my Kate Parker Wedding gathers local wedding experts to address different aspects of the wedding planning process.  Unlike bridal shows, we want you to bring any questions that you have about your own experience to the table for our wedding experts to help guide you through.

      Each of our presenters will touch on topics specific to their expertise along with demonstrations that may be helpful to you.  Then by having a wedding planner join us, the planner will be able to answer any questions that you have and help guide you through your own wedding planning experience with recommendations.

      The night will be filled with valuable planning information with plenty of items to take home with you at night’s end including a Madeleine’s Daughter card valued at $50!  And everyone has a chance to win a gift card to a name-changing service from Miss Now Mrs.  Light refreshments will be served throughout the night.

      So if you are in the Portsmouth NH area, we’d love for you to join us so here are some details:

      date Wednesday, October 27, 2010
      time 6:30pm to 9:00pm
      place Madeleine’s Daughter | 775 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth NH

      how to register

      Space is limited. Please keep parties to no more than 3 per group.  We do require you to RSVP so please send an email with the number in your party to: mykpw@kateparkerweddings.com

      The event is $5 per person ($12 for a group of 3) and will be collected at the door.  The event is FREE for each person who brings with them a hard good(s) to donate to the SPCA (please click here for a list of items on the SPCA wish list).  *All proceeds will go to each of the following charities:  The Pink Initiative, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the SPCA.

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      elizabeth_madeleines_daughter_wedding_bridal_salon_nhbridal salon | Madeleine’s Daughter At Madeleine’s Daughter bridal shop, owned by Elizabeth Dirom, the knowledgeable and attentive bridal consultants guide you through some of the most important decisions of your wedding.  Their exceptional customer service has allowed them to gain the trust of brides from all over New England for over 35 years. Elizabeth will be talking about gown and dress choices for different silhouettes and fabrics.

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      joanne_joya_beauty_nh_wedding_makeup_artistmakeup artist | Joya beauty Joanne McDonough is a skilled makeup artist professionally trained in Boston and New York.  Joanne’s makeup artistry has been seen on Fox 25 News, Maine PBS, Portsmouth Magazine, NH Wedding Magazine, and runway fashion events for Grace Ormond Wedding Style and Marriage Magazine.  Joanne will have a Q&A about the difference between airbrushing and traditional makeup including a demonstration.  Also, Joanne will provide her insight as to how to schedule your beauty preparations for your wedding day.

      jessica_nothing_bakes_like_a_parrott_maine_wedding_cakescake and dessert designer | Nothing Bakes Like a Parrott Jessica Parrott specializes in the creation of dessert and candy tables that are not only delicious but fully encompass the creative design of your wedding. As Jessica says, “Sweet tooth or not, having amazing desserts at your wedding is must!”  Today, you have endless possibilities beyond the traditional four-tiered white cake with matching flowers.  Envision your wedding with a beautiful spread of all your favorite desserts, cakes, pies, and candy combined with all the creative design aspects you have worked tirelessly to create through your wedding planning process.  These tables are another fantastic way to wow your guests!

      diana_ma_nh_wedding_plannerwedding planner | Diana Ma Weddings & Events What started out as a hobby for friends, turned into a full-fledged passion.  Diana Ma launched her planning company in June 2009 and offers full service event coordination as well as a variety of packages.  Diana will sit down and touch on some common topics experienced by couples during the planning process then will open up the remainder of the evening to answer any questions you have about your own wedding.

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      HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

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        August 5th, 2010

        join us | my Kate Parker Wedding Educates

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        my Kate Parker Wedding Educates is teaming up with Madeleine’s Daughter to host an event for couples getting married to learn about different aspects of a wedding from local wedding experts.  Unlike the stress of bridal shows, this event is to release that stress by bringing us any questions that you have about your own planning experience to the table for our wedding experts to help answer and guide you through.

        Each presenter will touch on topics specific to their expertise along with any demonstrations that my be helpful to you.  Then by having a wedding planner joining us, the planner will be able to answer any questions that you have about your own wedding planning.

        So if you are in the Portsmouth NH area, we’d love for you to join so here are some details:

        date Wednesday, August 18, 2010
        time 6:30pm to 9:00pm
        place Madeleine’s Daughter | 775 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth NH

        how to register

        Space is limited to 60 in attendance.  Please keep parties to no more than 2 attendees.  To rsvp, please send an email with your attendee count to: mykpw@kateparkerweddings.com

        The event is at no cost to you! We do, however, ask that you bring with you a small monetary donation for at least one of the following charities:  The Pink Initiative, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, or the ASPCA.  And instead of a monetary donation, you may bring a hard good(s) to donate to the local SPCA.  Click here for a list of items on their wish list.  We will have light refreshments and passed hors d’oeuvres provided by a local caterer which we love, The White Apron.

        the presenters ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

        elizabeth_madeleines_daughter_wedding_bridal_salon_nhbridal salon | Madeleine’s Daughter At Madeleine’s Daughter bridal shop, owned by Elizabeth Dirom, the knowledgeable and attentive bridal consultants guide you through some of the most important decisions of your wedding.  Their exceptional customer service has allowed them to gain the trust of brides from all over New England for over 35 years. Elizabeth will be talking about gown and dress choices for different silhouettes and fabrics.

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        joanne_joya_beauty_nh_wedding_makeup_artistmakeup artist | Joya beauty Joanne McDonough is a skilled makeup artist professionally trained in Boston and New York.  Joanne’s makeup artistry has been seen on Fox 25 News, Maine PBS, Portsmouth Magazine, NH Wedding Magazine, and runway fashion events for Grace Ormond Wedding Style and Marriage Magazine.  Joanne will have a Q&A about the difference between airbrushing and traditional makeup including a demonstration.  Also, Joanne will provide her insight as to how to schedule your beauty preparations for your wedding day.

        jessica_nothing_bakes_like_a_parrott_maine_wedding_cakescake and dessert designer | Nothing Bakes Like a Parrott Jessica Parrott  specializes in the creation of dessert and candy tables that are not only delicious but fully encompass the creative design of your wedding. As Jessica says, “Sweet tooth or not, having amazing desserts at your wedding is must!”  Today, you have endless possibilities beyond the traditional four-tiered white cake with matching flowers.  Envision your wedding with a beautiful spread of all your favorite desserts, cakes, pies, and candy combined with all the creative design aspects you have worked tirelessly to create through your wedding planning process.  These tables are another fantastic way to wow your guests!

        diana_ma_nh_wedding_plannerwedding planner | Diana Ma Weddings & Events What started out as a hobby for friends, turned into a full-fledged passion.  Diana Ma launched her planning company in June 2009 and offers full service event coordination as well as a variety of packages.  Diana will sit down and touch on some common topics experienced by couples during the planning process then will open up the remainder of the evening to answer any questions you have about your own wedding.

        We are also honored to have New Hampshire wedding photographer, Michelle from MAC Photography, join us to capture the night.

        new_hampshire_wedding_photographer_mac_photographyAnd one final mention, Miss Now Mrs will be giving away a gift card to take care of your name-change!  This name-changing service is so incredible and is a must have!  Oh and of course, there will be plenty of items to take home with you at night’s end.

        HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

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