Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Amazing Wedding Cakes, Part II
Our engagement party was fantastic! Jose and I had a great time entertaining our family, friends, and one other nefarious character, Jenny Ho, a very angry Chinese woman in the green sweater dress.
After going back and forth with Frances on the canape menu for our event we finally decided on the following appetizers:
After going back and forth with Frances on the canape menu for our event we finally decided on the following appetizers:
Tailor-Made Hot Wings w/ Blue Cheese Crumble
Waylon Brisket Sliders Squash
Spring Rolls w/ Raisin Puree
Herbed Goat Cheese on Toast w/ Honey
Curry Dusted Popcorn
Champagne Toast
(Tailor Restaurant, 525 Broome Street)
The general con census was the food was great. The sliders and goat cheese appetizers were the group favorites.
And here comes the cake... a 3ft tall chocolate tree holding the most enormous beehive complete with buzzing bees, dripping honey and a carved heart with the initials J+Z. It was beyond amazing. Just let Lauri work her magic and its impossible to be disappointed. Go Cake Alchemy. It was really awesome.
The taping went smoother this time and I think spoke articulately, with a touch more elegance than the consultation, however poor Jose was nervous. He is such a cutie. He isn't as tough as he seems. I love my worker bee! However I think we are done with reality tv... it's just not our medium!
Waylon Brisket Sliders Squash
Spring Rolls w/ Raisin Puree
Herbed Goat Cheese on Toast w/ Honey
Curry Dusted Popcorn
Champagne Toast
(Tailor Restaurant, 525 Broome Street)
The general con census was the food was great. The sliders and goat cheese appetizers were the group favorites.
And here comes the cake... a 3ft tall chocolate tree holding the most enormous beehive complete with buzzing bees, dripping honey and a carved heart with the initials J+Z. It was beyond amazing. Just let Lauri work her magic and its impossible to be disappointed. Go Cake Alchemy. It was really awesome.
The taping went smoother this time and I think spoke articulately, with a touch more elegance than the consultation, however poor Jose was nervous. He is such a cutie. He isn't as tough as he seems. I love my worker bee! However I think we are done with reality tv... it's just not our medium!
...more photos coming soon...
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Amazing Wedding Cakes, Part I
Last Wednesday Jo' and I did a taping for Amazing Wedding Cakes, a tv show on WE aka Women's Entertainment. Being a reality tv star still requires some level of acting and/or talent. We are not effervescent-energetic people. In fact that's something I love about us-- 80% of the time we share the same chill disposition just looking for a hot time at home rather than in the club.
Anyway it was tre uncomfortable and quiet. It was more low key than I thought it would be but hey that's 'reality.' It's not really entertaining unless you are one of those silicon sticks on Rock of Love Bus-t Tour.
I am starting to think my choice of attire was a bad idea. Maybe I am just nervous to be seen by 1000's of people. I had on my favorite deep-purple/aubergine blouse from B.REP, leggings, and tall black boots. What if my thighs look huge... oh man. Again, maybe not the smartest clothing choice, but then again maybe it will be HOT.
The most confusing portion of this filming/taping/whatever was the 'confessional.' I was very nervous and I think very inarticulate (yes! more than usual). The Producer was asking me questions in the most round-about way I had to ask her to repeat herself several times. What the hell was she talking about?
It wasn't until I was completely frustrated and pissed off did I provide them with what I thought was the most useful material of the day. Go figure... Zena... Pissed off... and frustrated... makes me au natural.
Actually that is not that surprising at all.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Zena, the Crazy Contract-Closing Diva
I booked a Day-of Coordinator at a GREAT rate. What a relief!
Lisa Scully-Glace from Elite Affairs LLC will be managing all my crises on September 20th.
www.eliteaffairsllc.com
Lisa Scully-Glace from Elite Affairs LLC will be managing all my crises on September 20th.
www.eliteaffairsllc.com
Not all it's Wang'ed up to be!
As brides, we usually fall prey to the glory of Vera Wang. A picture of her resides on the desks of wedding planners across the globe. We pay homage to her at the beginning of wedding season and then quickly we are brought back to reality when you encounter the rudeness of the staff in the Bridesmaids salon. For the cost of those satin & silk twill gowns, we should be offered caviar and champagne upon arrival.
We don't know when, but I am sure it would have gone unnoticed if we didn't speak to a manager.
I would also enjoy a day at VW that isn't overbooked. In my three visits, our consultant is always overbooked and doesn't have the brain capacity to deal with her bridal parties. They are walking-talking bobble heads in black dresses.... except for Riley. Request her if you make an appointment.
Let's just hope now the dresses are decently made.
"Miss, can I offer you some of
Vera Wang's Sparkling water
to go with your $300 dress.
She bottles it herself on the premises."
Unfortunately, that fantasy doesn't come true for me and my 5 bridesmaids. Luckily for us all, we received a 20% discount and a price reduction on the dress that occurred ... that occurred... that occurred....Vera Wang's Sparkling water
to go with your $300 dress.
She bottles it herself on the premises."
We don't know when, but I am sure it would have gone unnoticed if we didn't speak to a manager.
I would also enjoy a day at VW that isn't overbooked. In my three visits, our consultant is always overbooked and doesn't have the brain capacity to deal with her bridal parties. They are walking-talking bobble heads in black dresses.... except for Riley. Request her if you make an appointment.
Let's just hope now the dresses are decently made.
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