Sweet Temptations

AFFORDING THOSE LITTLE EXTRAS AT YOUR WEDDING

2012-02-26T18:09:00.000-08:00

In these really trying, hard economic times, there are some wedding expenses that could probably be left out without much love lost. That in no way means that you have to deprive yourself of the little luxuries you have been dreaming of such as the vintage car, designer shoes, fireworks and of course the candy buffet or a chocolate fountain, but it just means that you - as a couple should determine what is your priority based on your budget. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and here are my three top picks for wedding money wasters:

Monogram Mania - The satin ribbons, cake boxes with your names or initials printed on them in gold or silver-foil, and cocktail napkins will certainly look fabulous on the reception tables but are they really necessary? Or will color coordinated ones suffice? Perhaps a much better idea is to write and attach personalized tags onto them at a less expensive alternative.

Impractical Wedding Favors - I am sure you may all have little trinkets from weddings that you attended - marked for instance, David and Wendy, November 7, 2010" - lying around the house. Let's face it, nowadays, only relatives and close friends will keep these favors. The majority of guests will cheerfully throw them out with the garbage one day in a flurry of spring cleaning. Edible favors (like candy buffets) are much better alternatives and a far better band for your buck as well. If you decide to give favors, think about practical or edible ones. Some examples would be: CD's, wine stoppers, ice cream scoops, candles, soaps, cupcakes, scented oils, coffees and gourmet teas.

Ditch the Wedding Army - Tradition has it that the bride and groom give gifts or accessories to the bridal party and pay for their transportation. Your budget is likely to be blown if your bridal party is very large. Unless your family is huge and you want to include all of your relatives, there is really no need for an excessive entourage of bridesmaids and groomsmen, unless you prefer it that way.

THE 2012 WEDDING PROFESSIONALS OF THE TREASURE COAST BRIDAL EXPERIENCE

2012-01-29T10:36:00.000-08:00

The Wedding Professionals of the Treasure Coast hosted their first Bridal Experience 2012 Bridal Show in January at Tradition Town Square in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. A portion of the proceeds were donated to the Little Smiles organization. “Little Smiles” is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that provides toys, games, DVD’s, computers, VIP outings, celebrity meet and greets, concert, sporting event tickets, theme park tickets, fun food runs, nerf gun wars and much, much more…for children in local hospitals, hospices and shelters.

Wedding Vendors included were Sweet Temptations of Sebastian, Fl, All in Fun, A Piece of Cake by Elena, Bella Roma Bakery, Brad's Creative Images & Photography, Cardita Formal Wear, Country Club Forest, Dee-Stefano's Restaurant & Catering, Domenick's Catering, Dreamday Couture Planning & Design, Entertainment Connections Premier DJ's, Giordano's Floral Creations, Hibiscus Travel, Island Party Rentals, La Petite Fleur Couture Bridal Salon, Lulu's Magical Rentals, Michael Todd Lee Photography, Misty Rose Flower Shop, Paragon Entertainment, Results Salon, Sandra's Cakes, Silver Platter Entree's, Tamara's Forever Bridal, Traxx Entertainment, Verola Photography & Video and Weddings by Rachel. $8000 in Prize Giveaways were won including a 4-Day/3 night "All inclusive" honeymoon at Sandals Carlyle in Montego Bay.

$8000 in Prize Giveaways were won including a 4-Day/3 night "All inclusive" honeymoon at Sandals Carlyle in Montego Bay.

Cardita Model Search and Prom Showcase

2012-01-29T09:36:00.000-08:00

Photos from the Cardita Prom Showcase.

Collinson Latitude - November 2011

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London company, Collinson Latitude had many chocolate happy clients at their trade show display thanks to Sweet Temptation's Chocolate Fountain.	t

Cardita Model Search and Prom Showcase

2011-12-09T18:11:00.000-08:00

Calling all Juniors and Seniors of the Treasure Coast. Come join Sweet Temptations and dip into our delicious chocolate fountain.

Cardita's 1^st Annual Model Search and Prom Showcase

Sunday, December 11,2011

6:00PM - 9:00PM

Presented by:

Cardita Formal Wear

Brevard Snow Festival

2011-12-03T14:01:00.000-08:00

Come join Sweet Temptations for Popcorn and Cotton Candy at the Brevard Snow Festival:

Free Admission at the Brevard Snow Festival Happening December 10, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Experience the magic of snow in Brevard!
The Brevard Snow Festival will bring the magic of real snow to Florida for families all around to enjoy! The nonprofit organization Brown Bears Community Improvement Group Inc., will be hosting. The first Brevard Snow Festival in the city of Palm Bay. All proceeds will go towards supporting their new program Big Kids Matter, offered to families in Brevard County for aftercare services . Come make snow angels in a huge pile of snow or maybe build your first snowman. Santa will also be visiting from the North Pole to see who has been naughty or nice. Other attractions include bounce houses, face painting, Santa's workshop (balloon art), North Pole Express train rides, games, arts and crafts, food and more...

Come out to enjoy this exciting event this coming Saturday.

Location and Contact Information
Location: 1440 Executive Cir. NE Palm Bay Fl. 32905
(Space Coast Harley Davidson)

2011-08-14T09:39:00.000-07:00

Celebrity Weddings 2011

Reading about celebrity weddings is a guilty pleasure for most women, whether they’re engaged, married, or happily single. They wonder who designed the gown, the size of the ring, all the intimate details of the guest list, ceremony, and reception.

Most brides-to-be and their fiancés don’t have the hefty bank account of an A-lister, but that shouldn’t stop you from planning and having an absolutely fabulous wedding. That’s because it really is possible to have a budget-friendly yet unforgettable wedding ceremony and reception. Turn to the following celebrity weddings from 2011 for a little inspiration!

Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth

Loved by many for her roles in Legally Blonde and Walk the Line, America’s sweetheart Reese Witherspoon married Hollywood agent Jim Toth on March 26, 2011 at her 1920s ranch estate in Ojai, California. The gorgeous location, coupled with Reese’s custom-designed Monique Lhuillier blush-colored gown, definitely made those in attendance say, “Wow!” Wow your own wedding guests with candy celebration cakes made from an assortment of brand-name miniature candy bars and other pre-packaged candies. Candy cakes can be custom designed for any occasion, but they make an excellent table centerpiece at wedding receptions. Not only are they a conversation-starter, they’re delicious!

Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton

Award-winning country cutie Miranda Lambert exchanged vows with fellow crooner Blake Shelton on May 14, 2011 at the Don Strange Ranch, just north of San Antonio. A Texas wedding seems appropriate for the country music superstars and Miranda reportedly said “I do” while wearing her mother’s wedding dress. The couple’s 550 wedding guests included headliners like Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, and Kelly Clarkson. Whether your wedding has 550 guests or just fifty, a custom wedding sign-in book is an excellent way to create memories that will last a lifetime. Personalized books can be purchased online.

Kate Moss and Jamie Hince

Supermodel Kate Moss tied the knot with rocker Jamie Hince on July 1, 2011. The beautiful bride wore a vintage-style cream-colored dress designed by John Galliano along with a pair of special wedding shoes personally designed by Manolo Blahnik. That right there is enough to make Carrie Bradshaw herself green with envy, and the shoes included a blue insole as Kate’s “something blue!” After a rather traditional wedding at a village church in England, the happy couple posed for photos before getting into their waiting Rolls Royce to head home for a three-day wedding reception. Yowzers! If that sounds a bit too sophisticated for your taste, why not make your wedding reception lighthearted and fun with a popcorn machine and cotton candy machine rental?

Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo

Singer, songwriter, and Jessica Simpson’s ex Nick Lachey proposed to model, actress and TV personality Vanessa Minnillo after years of dating just before her 30^th birthday. Now that’s a happy Big Three-Oh!

The celebrity couple announced their engagement in November 2010 and was married on July 15, 2011 in an intimate ceremony on a private island in the British Virgin Islands with just 35 close friends and family members in attendance. A “destination wedding” of this caliber is possible when you’re a former boy-bander and former beauty pageant queen, but a custom candy buffet in tropical colors is a great alternative for most brides and grooms.

Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries

If some lucky fella out there has managed to convince socialite and reality TV star Kim Kardashian to settle down once and for all, it’s bound to be an extravagant affair. Kim is scheduled to marry NBA player Kris Humphries on August 20, 2011. An image of Kim’s official wedding invitation was somehow leaked to the press, and it’s just as fancy as you’d expect an invite to a Kardashian affair to be. If you’re currently hunting for glamorous invites for your own wedding or any other special event, there’s no need to spend a fortune. Discount wedding invitations are budget-friendly and gorgeous—no one will be the wiser!

The Royal Wedding: Prince William and Duchess Catherine

Even K-Dash herself can’t match the hysteria that was caused by the union of Prince William and Kate Middleton on April 29, 2011 at Westminster Abbey. Royal wedding souvenirs ranging from dolls and engagement ring replicas to cups and saucers flew off the shelves, and the royal wedding dress is even on display at Buckingham Palace for visitors to admire! Give your wedding the royal treatment with an illuminated chocolate fountain. Your guests will be in awe of the assortment of goodies to dip into warm, flowing premium Belgian chocolate from Sweet Temptations. Yum!

2011-08-07T11:38:00.000-07:00

Celebrate in Style with Sweet Temptations

If “amazing” and “unforgettable” are words that you won’t mind hearing over and over again when people talk about your wedding reception, corporate event, or other special party, then Sweet Temptations is just what you need! As a proud member of both the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce and Wedding Professionals of the Treasure Coast, you can rest assured that Sweet Temptations will help you celebrate your big day in style.

From delicious treats like flowing chocolate fountains and custom candy buffets to personalized wedding guest books and discount invitations, Sweet Temptations has got it covered when it comes to your big event. We’ve just launched our brand-new blog and we’re glad you’re here—take a look around, learn what we have to offer, and keep up-to-date on current wedding trends.

Chocolate Fountains and Candy Buffets

The aroma of warm chocolate is enough to get nearly anyone’s taste buds excited, especially once they realize they can dip fruits and other goodies into a Sweet Temptations chocolate fountain. We do all the work so you can take all the credit. The chocolate fountain will be decorated and color-coordinated with your color scheme, and you can choose from premium Belgian white, dark, or milk chocolate. If you want that added "WOW" factor, our Illuminated fountain is for you.

Candy buffets are another popular wedding and party trend. Sweet Temptations will work with you to create a candy buffet featuring all your favorite candies arranged and displayed in gorgeous designer jars. Just let us know your favorites so we know which candy you’d like in your candy buffet. Your guests will be in awe as they sample a variety of mouth-watering candies but we’ll be the ones who set up, take down, and clean up.

Popcorn and Cotton Candy

If you’re in search of a fun and entertaining—not to mention yummy—addition to your next party or corporate event, consider having cotton candy and popcorn machines! Popcorn and cotton candy are loved by both the young and the young at heart. Birthdays, kids’ parties, weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, fundraisers, and more will be an even bigger celebration with a Sweet Temptations attendant on hand to make and serve cotton candy and popcorn from an attractive professional cart. Our cotton candy is available in a variety of colors and flavors, and we even offer freshly made cotton candy cones or favor bags for delivery.

Wedding Guest Books and Custom Sign-in Books

Wedding receptions aren’t the only special events that can have guest books or sign-in books. Whatever your party is for, give your guests the opportunity to sign in and jot down a note or two in a customized memory book. We offer both full-custom guest books that are a true work of art as well as semi-custom sign-in books—choose from a variety of 40 different background templates. These books will most definitely bring a smile to your face when you look back at them in the months and years ahead.

Discounted Invitations

In addition to our top-quality chocolate fountains, candy buffets, popcorn and cotton candy machine rentals, and wedding guest books, we proudly offer wedding invitation ensembles. These budget-friendly discount wedding invitations are easy on the eyes and easy on the wallet. You can also order birth announcements; sympathy notes; invitations for important events like christenings and baptisms; graduation announcements; and more. You will even have the option of "proofing" your choice on line at no charge.

Browse our extensive collection of discount wedding invitation ensembles and find your perfect match today.

Current Wedding News: “Surprise!” from Oprah

Now that we’ve mentioned what we have to offer, we’d also like to share some exciting news that brides-to-be will love. The popular UK television series Don’t Tell the Bride is coming to America, thanks to OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network. The network is currently casting engaged couples that don’t have the funds to put on their dream wedding.

Each episode of Don’t Tell the Bride will focus on one couple’s big day and what it took to make that wedding happen. Oprah loves surprises, which is why it’s no shocker that this show is full of them. In order to participate on the show, the bride and groom have to agree to avoid communicating with each other for three weeks leading up to their wedding ceremony. As a reward, the groom is given $25,000 to plan the entire wedding without any input from his bride. Learn casting requirements and get the full scoop at Bridal Tweet. http://www.bridaltweet.com/profiles/blogs/don-t-tell-the-bride-casting