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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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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Moments Monthly - May 1, 2010 - Lovely Lemon

Moments cannot get enough of this month’s bright and cheery lemon palette.  This citrus colour is a great option for youthful, energetic, and relaxed couples looking to ignite spirit into their big day. 

INSPIRATION

This month, our inspiration board is all about the citrus colour - YELLOW.

TREAT YOURSELF
For a yummy spring cocktail, treat yourself to this delicious Spiked Lemonade Recipe featured in Coastal Living. 

Ingredients

2  cups  lemon-flavored sparkling water or club soda, chilled

1/2  cup  citrus-flavored vodka, chilled

1/2  cup  fresh lemon juice

1/4  cup  sugar

1/4  cup  orange liqueur

Crushed ice

Lemon slices for garnish

Maraschino Cherry for garnish

Preparation

Combine first 5 ingredients in a large pitcher. Serve over crushed ice. Garnish each serving with a lemon slice and cherry, if desired.

Enjoy!

FEATURED FLICK

For a whimsical, real-life rendition of the popular cartoon, Moments recommends Alice in Wonderland.  Johnny Depp makes a stellar Mad Hatter, the cast perform true to their cartoon characters and the 3D experience is very entertaining.  

STELLA'S SIGHTING

Moments is proud to be the head decorators of the Stella’s Bridal Galleria windows.  We create window displays inspired by current trends, the beautiful gowns they carry, and unique themes.  

HAPPY & HEALTHY

The Food Network has added a completely new show to their line up and it is definitely worth a watch.  Bitchin’ Kitchen, hosted by Nadia G is a funny and down-to-earth 30-minutes of Italian classic cooking delivered to fit uniquely themed episodes.  Nadia shares recipes to mend a bad breakup one week and recipes to cure a hangover the next in her rocker kitchen adorned with leopard print and skull and crossbones.  For full show details, visit: http://www.foodnetwork.ca/ontv/shows/Bitchin-Kitchen/show.html?titleid=248313.

GREAT GETAWAY

With wedding season in full swing, couples are often relying heavily on their parents for assistance in 

planning their big days.  Why not treat your families to a fun pre-wedding vacation?  Visit http://www.momentseventplanning.com/honeymoon.html to discover some great getaway options!

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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Moments Monthly - April 5, 2010 - Passionately Purple

Moments is passionate about the colour purple for our April edition of Moments Monthly.  This versatile colour has many shades that can work to complement a very elegant or simple wedding.   

INSPIRATION

This month, our inspiration board is all about the royal colour - PURPLE.

TREAT YOURSELF

For a romantic evening in, treat yourself and your partner to a cheeseboard.

Ingredients

3 bundles of red grapes

1 wedge of Gruyere

1 wedge of Havarti

1 round of Brie

15 Sun Dried Tomatoes

1 box of Original flavoured Raincoast Crisps

Preparation

On a wooden board, place grapes, cheese and crackers. Serve with cheese knives and your favourite red wine.

Enjoy!

FEATURED FLICK

She’s Out of My League is a must-see.  This funny movie is very reminiscent of Hitch in that an average guy realizes that an incredible girl could be in his league.    

STELLA'S SIGHTING

For brides that are heading in to Stella’s for fittings in the next few weeks, be sure to check out Moment’s purple window display.

HAPPY & HEALTHY

As summer produce hits the shelves, it is a great time to learn more about healthy eating and cooking.  The Dandelion Healing Centre is hosting a unique seminar on this topic on April 16th.  Visit http://www.organzamarket.com/media/april-16-event.pdf to learn more!

GREAT GETAWAY

Ready to start planning how to use your 2010 vacation time?  Visit http://www.momentseventplanning.com/honeymoon.html to discover some wonderful getaway options.

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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