He Popped The Question... Finally!

Congratulations On Your Engagement

Ashley & Jay!

Ashley who is part of the Moments Team, she is an Assistant Planner & Decorator was proposed to yesterday August 2nd by her Boyfriend, Jay. The proposal took place in Gimli, MB,  in the exact spot the couple shared there First Kiss! everyone awwww... their wedding is scheduled for 2011.

Let The Planning Begin!!!

Moments hopes that you enjoy a few photos we snapped at Jessie & Donavin's wedding yesterday at the Hitch N' Post. Look for their wedding in an upcoming issue of Weddings in Winnipeg!

A big thanks to Kyle & the staff at The Hitch N' Post!  You guys are awesome to work with!

Happy Independence Day!

Happy Independence Day!

Moments would like to wish everyone a safe & fun time celebrating July 4th.

In honor of a time for gathering with Family & Friends here is a Fresh Summer Treat 

you may want to bring along to your picnic or gathering!

You can visit Kraft for this quick & easy treat!

Wave Your Flag Cake

4 cups fresh strawberries, divided 

1-1/2 cups  boiling water

1 pkg. (6 oz.) or 2 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Gelatin, any red flavor

  ice cubes

1 cup cold water

1 pkg.  (12 oz.) prepared pound cake, cut into 10 slices

1-1/3 cups blueberries, divided

1 tub  (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed

make it

SLICE 1 cup strawberries; cut remaining strawberries in half. Set aside.

ADD boiling water to gelatin mix in large bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add enough ice cubes to cold water to measure 2 cups. Add to gelatin; stir until ice is melted. Refrigerate 5 min. or until slightly thickened (consistency of unbeaten egg whites). Meanwhile, cover bottom of 13x9-inch dish with cake slices. Add sliced strawberries and 1 cup blueberries to thickened gelatin; stir gently. Spoon over cake slices.

REFRIGERATE 4 hours or until firm. Spread with COOL WHIP. Arrange strawberry halves on COOL WHIP for stripes of flag and remaining blueberries for stars. Keep refrigerated.

kraft kitchens tips

HEALTHY LIVING

Trim 20 calories and 4 grams of fat per serving by preparing with fat-free pound cake and COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping.

SUBSTITUTE

Prepare using JELL-O Berry Blue Flavor Gelatin.

WAVE YOUR FLAG CHEESECAKE

Layer cake and fruited gelatin in dish as directed. Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Beat 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) softened PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese and 1/4 cup sugar with whisk or mixer until well blended; gently stir in COOL WHIP. Spread over gelatin layer. Continue as directed.

Until then...

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Happy Canada Day!

Moments wishes you a wonderful Canada Day filled with fun, good food and great friends!  


FUN
-The Forks has family friendly activities all day with a fireworks show at 11pm
-The Assiniboine Park Zoo is offering free admission today
-Assiniboine Park is hosting a "Canada Day Picnic in the Park" with opening ceremonies at 3:30pm
-Osborne Village Street Festival is featuring live bands, dance & workout activities, and children's fun
-The Manitoba Museum will admit children under 12 wearing red & white for free

FOOD

Brighten your day with a sweet treat - Canada Day themed cupcakes!

Visit http://www.dairygoodness.ca/recipes/baby-cakes-with-lemon-butter-cream-icing to get the recipe to these delicious Baby Cakes with Lemon Butter Cream Icing.


FRIENDS
We'll leave that up to you!
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Moments Move to our New Location!

We began our move to our New Location this past weekend!

... it is truly amazing what one will pack and find during a move!

(I think stock photo was cute)

I found my missing favourite pair of grey suede boots!

The new place is coming along very nicely, the Moments Team did AMAZING

work on the weekend as well as this week continuing to get the new space set up.

On Saturday we emptied a large U-haul truck in under 2hrs! WOW... I want to 

Thank to all of the Moments Team who have participated & continue to share in the

move to our new digs!

Also on Saturday we had the pleasure of being apart of wedding of 

Alix & Jason

They had a late afternoon ceremony followed by awesome reception... not to mention a 

sweet table to temp their guests! This will be our next real wedding in the magazine-a previous blog post has an awesome photo and a little peak into the decor. 

The wedding will also be added to our website soon

Mazel Tov!

We appreciate all your patience during this time. 

We looking forward to hosting consults for our current & new couples for 2010 & 2011 

(please check back here for opening date)

We think our new showroom will be worth the wait!

To schedule a complimentary consultation please contact us at 

contact@momentseventplanning.com

or call

204-942-7700

Until then...

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Kristal & Peter in Weddings in Winnipeg

We were happy to feature Kristal & Peter Potrebko in the latest edition of Weddings in Winnipeg magazine.  Their beautiful wedding on April 17th, 2010 featured a Classical Elegance theme that wowed their guests and most importantly, themselves.

The palette which combined champagne, chocolate brown,  mocha, and a hint of blue looked stunning at Bridges.  The crystal and lace accents completed the decor vision.

See for yourself at http://weddingsinwinnipeg.ca/winnipeg/realweddings.php?articleId=204.

Brian from Empire photography truly captured the tone of the day with his incredible photos!


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Alix & Jason

Here's a sneak peek photo from Alix & Jason's wedding at the WAG.  Catch the full spread in an upcoming Weddings in Winnipeg Magazine.

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Moments Monthly - June 3, 2010 - Pretty in Pink

Moments loves how pink is making its comeback in the 2010 wedding season.  Splashed across the pages of Martha Stewart Weddings and circulating through our decorators’ minds, pink is a great wedding colour!  From light pink hues in wedding dresses to overflowing centerpieces with hot pink peonies and roses, this versatile colour can either be soft or make a bold statement.

INSPIRATION

This month, our inspiration board is all about being pretty in - PINK.

TREAT YOURSELF

For a summery sweet treat, prepare these delicious Pink Shortbread Cookies, courtesy of Salad in a Jar.

Shortbread Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature

3/4 cup powdered sugar

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon baking powder

2 cups flour, all-purpose

Shortbread Preparation

Combine butter and sugar in large bowl.  Beat on medium-high speed until fluffy. Add vanila and beat until combined.

Comine flour and baking powder in a separate bowl.  Add mixture slowly to the butter mixture, stirring on low speed.  Stop beating as soon as the flour mixture is completely incorporated. Overbeating will result in toughness.

Form the dough into a slightly flattened ball.  Place in to plastic zipper storage bag.  Chill for 30 minutes.

After removing from refrigerator, leave dough in bag that has been opened slightly to allow air to escape.  Begin to roll out dough until it is evenly distributed in flat shape throughout bag.  Place back into refrigerator until firm.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line baking sheets with parchment paper, silicone mats, or grease generously with cooking spray.

Remove cookie dough from fridge and carefully cut two sides of bag with kitchen shears or scissors leaving one side intact.  Open up and use cookie cutters to cut out cookies. Because the dough is cold and firm, they should peel off the plastic easily. Place on prepared cookie sheet. Reroll scraps after replacing plastic over top of new ball and refrigerate a few minutes until firm again. Repeat as needed until all dough is used.

Bake cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, until light brown around the edges.  Cool the cookies for 10 minutes on the baking sheet.  Remove and cool completely before icing.

Pink Icing Ingredients

1 cup powdered sugar, sifted 

1 tablespoon milk 

1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract (optional) 

Pink food coloring 

Pink Icing Preparation

Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and extract. If too thick, add more milk a drop at a time.  If too thin, add more powdered sugar or let sit for awhile.  Use food coloring to tint the icing. Ice cookies and allow to sit until icing is dry. 

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week or tightly wrapped in aluminum foil or plastic wrap for 1 month in the freezer.

Enjoy!

FEATURED FLICK

Sex & the City 2 has made a splash in its first week at the box office.  Gather your girlfriends and spend an evening with Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha as they venture off to the mysterious and exotic land of Abu Dhabi.

STELLA'S SIGHTING

Moments loves coming up with new and creative ideas to decorate Stella's Window.  This month, we are featuring our brand new cotton candy machine available for rental at weddings upon request!

HAPPY & HEALTHY

With wedding season beginning, bridesmaids are looking for creative ways to celebrate the bride-to-be.  Non-traditional bachelorette parties are of great appeal to the modern bride.  Think a group package at The Hotel Fort Garry where everyone receives a spa treatment, hotel stay and morning brunch; or a camping trip to one of our Provincial Parks; or a pin-up photo shoot for the girls by local photography studio – Latsch Photography.

GREAT GETAWAY

The wedding may be planned, but what about the honeymoon? Discover the breathtaking honeymoon options offered by Sandals by visiting http://www.momentseventplanning.com/honeymoon.html

WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU

If you have any comments about what you would like featured in the next Moments Monthly, please contact us at contact@momentseventplanning.com.

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CARRIE'D AWAY!

Moments could not help but get Carrie'd away by Sex and the City 2.  The fabulous ladies head to Abu Dhabi to soak up the sun, eye up the men, and escape the reality of their hectic lives in New York.

Bridesmaids, this is the perfect girls night out with the bride-to-be.  Pull out your best night on the town outfits, grab some cocktails, and then hang out with Carrie, Charlotte, Samantha and Miranda.

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Summer Lovin'

With the hot sun blazing, Moments is reminiscing over the fabulous weddings we were a part of last summer.  


Tamara & Conrado's Gimli wedding was a perfect example of how to host a nearby destination event here in our beautiful province.  Joel Ross did an incredible job of capturing the blue-sky scenery, making the photos appear as if they were taken on an exotic beach somewhere far away.

Here's to the start of another great summer to come!


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