Carnation. The Flower of Spring Summer 2012

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1 Hot Summer Trends Ultimate Events Inc. Complete Events Coordination & Catering Washington Metropolitan Area wecater Liquid Ice Cocktails A Fresh Twist on Two Favorites Incorporate your ice in the form of a popsicle or sherbert or dress up a popsicle by inserting fruit & mixing flavors for a stand alone treat on an appetizer tray. Choose your favorite pitted fruit. Pulse the fruit until smooth. Freeze and use a small melon scoop to create a twist for your bellini. COVER STORY: Find Out What Inspired Our New Summer Menu (page 3 for full story) Carnations, Carnations Everywhere! (2012 Spring Flower p. 2) Hottest Party Trends This Season (p. 4) Can t Afford An Open Bar? Nora s Helpful Hints Will Wow Your Guests & Spare You the Costs Of An Open Bar (.p 5) Upcoming Events& Tidbits (p. 5)

2 Carnation The Flower of Spring 2012 Pale green and purple carnation center pieces paired with sweet little candies are a perfect surprise for your guests. Let s face it, carnations get a bad rap! They have a stigma of being low on the flower totem pole. Carnations are making a comeback in BIG way! These little beauties are incredibly versatile and can be beautifully grouped together or individually presented in colors and textures that will knock the socks of all your guests. Not only can you create a clean and glamorous look, but you can save a bundle on a tight budget! Carnation pomanders and sweet blush center pieces add feeling of rejuvenation and elegance. Beautiful vibrant orange carnations tightly grouped atop tall bubble vases set the warm tone for any intimate setting. The Ultimate Presentation At Ultimate Events, we consistently incorporate fresh new, popular ideas into our food presentation. This year, our most popular food presentation the Dessert Island. Presentations in different moods, colors and shapes of food. The unique dessert island enhances every occasion.

3 Spring Summer Menu Inspirations Beverages Our in-house mixologist has been busy during this season of rejuvenation creating a variety of colorful and refreshing drinks. Our signature HIS & HER libations are made from a variety of muddled fruits, vegetables, and herbs to enhance your personalized events. Not only can these beautiful concoctions add to your décor and compliment your menu, but customized cocktails are a great way to curb your budget! Comfort Food Comfort foods continue to dominate the culinary world s attention. Our chefs have been hard at work in our test kitchen updating these nostalgic dishes using the freshest farmer s market ingredients. Our world famous mashed potato bar takes the ordinary and makes it extraordinary!. Our pastry chef has created a marshmallow pop that is dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with peppermint. Our marshmallow pop is light and refreshing and just the right portion size. Adult Frozen Delights Alcohol infused frozen treats is a hot craze in the Hollywood party scene and dance floors across the globe. Margarita, mojito, and mint julep frozen mini popsicles are so easy for your guest to enjoy while enjoying your events!

4 Hottest Trends of Season Sparkle & Glam A 1970 s Disco theme will stun your guests with style and imagination. Add a small hint of color, your choice, to create a more personalized theme party. Mercury Glass has become a very popular décor item for every occasion. Its classic, yet chic appearance can be used for tabletops & other décor adding a perfect accent of bling. Outdoor & Nature inspired themes are ever popular. A taste of fresh air and elegant green floral décor makes an environmentally friendly event as well. Mixed Patterns & Prints are one of the top new trending themes of Mixing similar hues and varying complimentary patterns, using floral and personal motifs can look over the top fabulous when done right.

5 Spring ISES DC Table Top Design Challenge 2012 Ultimate Events interpreted the theme, "The Kennedy Era...Camelot" in the table top design competition where participants were asked to chose an "era or decade in time" to represent. The design was dreamy and romantic created in ice blue an...d cool colors. A rose garden adorned the tent top and the centerpiece included a water feature from which sprung the eternal flame. The flame, a focal point of the design, also represented the "roaring fireplaces" that Jacqueline Kennedy introduced at White House dinners for the comfort of her guests. In the water feature, one could catch glimpses of the Kennedy Camelot years through pictures of Jacqueline, President Kennedy and the children. Glimpses of a delicate pink fish flowed gracefully through the waters in a nod to Jacqueline's smooth, refined style. A miniature paper boat named "Hyannis Port" provided a nod to the popular Kennedy Certainly, no Kennedy era display would be complete without a pink pill box hat which was offered in the form of an edible cake alongside edible white gloves and iridescent pearls. At the other end of the table an guests at the table edible book, "Profiles in Courage" sat comfortable at the seat of the former President. Other interesting touches included White House issued matches and cigarettes, something that Jacqueline Kennedy offered at her dinner tables. The, each with a White House place card included Kennedy favorites like Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, Oleg Cassini and the French President Charles De Gualle. The dinner menu was one served to French dignitaries in Ask Nora Q: We are on a tight budget for our wedding and we can t afford an open bar. What can we do? Known for our gorgeous décor these beautiful centerpieces can truly make a difference in any event! A: There are lots of elegant ways around this problem. During your reception you can offer a His & Her signature cocktail. You can mix the concoctions to match your décor with color and flavor and personalize them with creative names. Furthermore, at the dinner portion of the event you can offer select wines that you can buy at discount when you buy in large quantities. A wine bar with several reasonably priced options will satisfy your guests and add an elegant feel.. Contact Us: Like us on Facebook Ultimate Events, Inc Send us Feedback Nora@ultimatevents.com