6 weeks to a wedding -12

Exactly 2 weeks from today Shannon will be getting married.  I can't believe how everything has fallen into place. 

The announcements finally came and are out in the mail today.  We also added some blank cards, self addressed envelopes, with instructions requesting that people fill them out with words of encouragement,  a recipe for a long and happy marriage or any other words of wisdom that they would like to give the happy couple.  When these are returned they will become part of the wedding album.  Its a great way for those that will not be attending to be able to let them know how much they are cared for. 

I met with Cindy at Baked Occasions this morning and handed over the ribbon, the cake top and the base for the top.  I can't believe that she has committed to making Shannons' cake all during a major move from her Wedding Cake shop in Port Charlotte to her shop in Punta Gorda.  (And she will be totally moved by the end of the year!!)  I have to remember to take her about a dozen of the calla lilies on the 28th so she can complete the cake.  Cindy told me this morning that she did a photo shoot for Harbor Style Magazine yesterday.  You should see the amazing cup cakes she had on display that were used in the shoot.  Thanks so much, and Congratulations Cindy.  She will be in their Feb. issue.

The Sand is here for the Unity Sand Ceremony, still waiting on the incidental stuff.  As long as it is here by the 28th I will be happy.

Bought the purple tulle today.  6 yards for around the cake and table, and another 20 for decorating the rest of the area. 

I started making the favors for everyone.  Mom always made these cute little angels that she gave away to everyone.  So that's what we are making.  She would have loved being here for Shannons' wedding and being a part of it!!!  So she definitely will be in spirit.  Once I have some completed I'll post pictures.

sweeT emptationS Amish Bakery - Port Charlotte Florida

A new Bakery opened its' doors 2 weeks ago and today was out first visit.  sweeT emptationS Amish Bakery is located in Port Charlotte Florida in a cute place just of Hwy 41.  The baked goods are amazing to say the least. 

The Berry Crumble is loaded with fruit and has just the right sweetness and crunch.  Chris had one of the Pecan Rolls - YUM - gooey and loaded with pecans. 

We waited for the cinnamon rolls to come out of the oven so we could bring some home for ourselves and the kids.  As we sat inside the store and had our goodies with some coffee, you could smell the baking sweetness of cinnamon and sugar waft throughout the store.  And believe me; it was well worth waiting for. 

sweeT emptationS Amish bakery will also ship all of those scrumptious items to you.  I’m already thinking about gifts for Christmas.  How fun.  We were also told by the owners' mother Kathy, that she could also make all of her items sugar free.  Wow, what a plus. 

We were trying to figure out what our 3 y.o. grandson would pick when we bring him to the store - it will probably be one of those filled muffins that are as big as his head!!

YUMMY – what will we try next? 
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