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In This Issue

Décor: Designs by Jacqueline

2015 Vol. 2

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April 2015

Quarterly Issue 2015 Volume 2

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A Message From

The Creative Editor

Welcome to our

second issue of

2015!

LEBJV Celebrates

is a quarterly

publication, a

magazine

designed to take

you through the

details of

creating the

perfect atmosphere for your special occasion.

Despite the long awaited Spring season, we

were inspired to share with you a design that

captivates a smile, flowers blooming, and a

breath of fresh air.

Follow us on www.issuu.com/lebjvcelebrates

Content

A message from the Creative Editor

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The Details

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The Setting

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Color & Style

Page 5

Lighting

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More Details

Page 7

Tips

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Spring Florals Page 11

The Menu

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Final Presentation

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Creative Director & Editor

Jacqueline Vazquez,

MBC, CWEP, CWD, CWS, CWP

Contributing Editors

Cat Feliciano, CWEP

Darryl Gaines, PBC

Design Photo Credit

Lifetime Events by Jacqueline

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The Details

Pick a detail to inspire the

table design.

For this particular table

design, my inspiration was

this sparkling votive candle

holder.

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The Setting

Blossoming Orchid

Springtime

Table Design

Create an atmosphere

which will fill your

guests with

Inspiration .

Drape the table with

blossoming orchids

from top to bottom.

Select a vibrant color

like Orange to set

the tone: Welcoming

and Exciting, and

complement it with a

cool and balancing

color like Aqua Blue.

Bring in garden

themed selections to

enhance the

Springtime feel.

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Colors & Style: Blossoming Orchid Springtime Brunch Table Design

This Springtime table design was inspired by an array of florals including

dendrobium orchids (Our Favorite), Dahlias, Roses, and Daisies.

The colors are deep Orange, Whites, and Aqua Blue accented by crystals,

candlelight, and garden themed decor.

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Lighting

As the sun sets and everyone is gathered around the table

enjoying each others company, create an intimate and warm

atmosphere by adding candlelight.

Fill the table with candles of different shapes and sizes, and

add mirrored boxes and glass vases to accentuate the glow

of the candles. Add a color lighting, in this example blue, to

create a memorable experience.

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Details, Colors, and More Details

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This is the first

step to an

amazing life

together, so

make it

memorable.

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1. Pastels are first choice for this time of year, but consider going with some BOLD colors! Aqua blue paired with tangerine, sunflower yellow or hot pink look great together and highlight the beautiful scenery of a bright Spring day.

2. Spring weather is, as we know, quite unpredictable. To be on the cautious side, choose a dress with sleeves or accessorize with a pretty Pashmina shawl to keep warm.

3. Have bridesmaids carry hand tied wildflowers to give that freshly picked look and feel.

4. Be sure to take full advantage of the blooming florals during your bridal portraits.

5. If you are having an outdoor event, add a whimsical touch with paper pinwheel escort cards.

6. Springtime is perfect for lighter fare, such as mini asparagus, pancetta and green onion quiche appetizers, or a fresh baby greens salad topped with sliced strawberries and served with lemon poppy-seed vinaigrette. Keep your guests refreshed with seasonal beverages and flavored waters such as hibiscus raspberry iced tea and citrus, cucumber & mint infused water.

7. Want a favor that guests won’t soon forget? Make these Eco friendly favors that will grow with time, and remind your guests of your special day every time they see them bloom - DIY Seed Matchook Favors from Martha Stewart.

7 Tips for Planning a

Spring Wedding By Cat Feliciano

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Spring Wedding Floral Guide By Cat Feliciano

Seasons play an important role in your floral choices, especially if

you’re trying to stick to a strict budget. Though many flowers are

available year round, choosing flowers that are in season will keep

your costs low.

The following are some of the flowers that bloom in Spring~

{March, April, May}

Gerbera Daisy Peonies Tulips

Cherry Blossom Ranunculus Freesia

Hydrangea Sweet Pea Dahlia

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Other than holidays and

celebrations, another great

time people come together

to enjoy a great meal starts

around springtime.

Everyone wants to enjoy a

beautiful spring day with

family enjoying the weather

and a great meal.

Make sure to remember to:

Select a favorite dish or

dessert.

Add some fresh fruits.

Select a wine, mimosa, or

a fruity signature drink to

complement the menu.

The Menu

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Spring into a Fresh and Healthy

Dinner By Cat Feliciano

Spring is a great time to recalibrate your eating habits, kind of like a “spring

cleaning” for your body. I thought I would share with you a

favorite recipe of mine to make during this time of year and maybe you can

add it to your healthy meal plan.

Banana Leaf wrapped Tilapia with Salsa Verde

served with Mango Roasted Red Pepper Quinoa

For the Fish:

4 Tilapia Filets

Banana Leaf, rinsed, and trimmed

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons garlic

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Salsa Verde (canned or bottled work well)

Small Lime, thinly sliced

Cilantro Sprigs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Wash and pat dry fish. Season with spices (excluding salsa, lime and cilantro sprigs).

Place a piece of fish on banana leaf, spoon 1 tablespoon Salsa Verde on each filet. Top with 2 thin slices of

lime and fold so that the fish is fully encased in the banana leaf. If you have baking twine you can use some to

keep it wrapped, otherwise just make sure to place it on the baking sheet with the flap on bottom.

Use foil to line a baking sheet and spray lightly with olive oil or coconut oil spray. Place wrapped fish on the

baking sheet and cook for 30 minutes. When you unwrap, garnish with a few sprigs of cilantro.

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For the Quinoa:

1 cup Quinoa

1 1/2 cups Organic, Low Sodium, Vegetable Broth

1 small ripe Mango, peeled and diced

1/2 Roasted Red Pepper, diced

1 small Jalapeño pepper, seeded and small diced

1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

2 scallions, minced

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Juice of 1 Lime and zest

Kosher salt

Black Pepper

Rinse quinoa and drain well. Add to saucepan with vegetable broth. Cover and cook until the quinoa is

tender and the all of the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.

In a bowl, combine lime juice and zest, rice vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic, scallion, cilantro and olive oil. Add

in mango, roasted red pepper and jalapeño pepper. Toss to coat.

Once the quinoa is cooked, add the salsa mixture and mix well.

This dish can be served, warm or cold. Add cooked black beans and avocado and it makes for a great lunch the next day!

A great pairing for this meal would be a Sparkling Zinfandel Sangria.

1 bottle Sparkling White or Rose Wine

(My recommendation is Beringer Vibrant White Zinfandel Sparkling Wine.)

2 oz. Peach Schnapps or Orange Liqueur

1/2 bottle Moscato

Frozen Fruit - Mangoes, Strawberries, Raspberries, Peaches, Grapes

Mint Leaves

Muddle mint at the bottom of a tall pitcher to release its fragrant

oils. Pour Moscato and stir. Slowly, add the sparkling wine and

peach schnapps. Add in frozen fruits.

Refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Serve with additional frozen fruit in place of ice cubes and enjoy!

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Final Presentation

As the final details come together for this Blooming Orchid

Springtime Brunch.

Captivate your guests with a burst of color which will set the tone.

If you have different plate designs in the same color, you can use

those as a conversation piece.

Select décor and colors which highlight your event as a crisp,

clean, and fresh space ready for Spring and full with Inspira-

tion.

Contact Lifetime Events by Jacqueline to design your next

proposal or special event tablescape!

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Creative Director & Editor

BURST OF SPRING

“Despite The Forecast,

Live Like It’s Spring. “

Lilly Pulitzer

Best Wishes

Jacqueline

& The LEBJV Team

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Copyright Notice

No portion of LEBJV Celebrates may be reproduced without written permission. All designs &

design photos belong to Lifetime Events by Jacqueline. All third party photos are credited to the

authors, and linked to their websites.