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Easter Brides, Chocolate and Rain

Posted on 01 April 2009

As is traditional at this time of year, Sydney turns on the rain! As long as I can remember, it always rains over the Easter long weekend. The good thing is, we need the rain! The bad news ….all those events we go to that don’t have a wet weather plan!!

This weeks blog is all about Easter, events, and chocolates! Let’s start with the best one …chocolate!

Often the easiest type of Bonbonerie to give wedding guests is chocolate. The food of love, and universally loved, chocolate favors can come in a wide range of ideas to suit any budget. At this time of year too, heat is not normally such an issue, so small gift bags of chocolate treats should last on the wedding day.

Simon Johnson Gull Eggs

“Forget Love, I’d rather fall in Chocolate.”

Our fave pick for Easter-themed gifts? Simon Johnson Gull Eggs. Crisp shelled eggs filled with meltingly good chocolate hazelnut ganache. SO pretty! $18.75 for 150gm.

Another simple idea (and less expensive) are mini Lindt Easter balls at each guests setting. Match the colour to your theme (blue, red, gold or white) and even get them online at Woolworths for $5.98 per 160gm bag, SO easy!

And for the true chocaholic? The ultimate gift for your chief bridesmaid…. Chocolate Fondue & Martinis for Two at The Victoria Room, Sydney. Wicked decadence at just $66 available at Red Balloon Days. SO naughty!

So with your sweet tooth sated, onto some more practical advice for an event over Easter. A few tips to keep in mind:

• Remember travel headaches… getting to and from airports and roads are a nightmare. Leave early!
• Most restaurants and venues charge extra for service on public holidays and Sundays – Easter Sunday is an expensive day to have a wedding reception.
• Have a wet-weather plan. Is there somewhere close by under cover? Can you hire a marquee as a backup? Is there easy access to and from the venue if it’s raining and muddy? Have a stash of umbrellas handy.
• Remember there are bans on selling alcohol on Good Friday and Easter Sunday so check that you have enough supplies.
• Get on top of your wedding planning! With a 4-day weekend ahead you can really sort out your Guest List and Task List. Check out how Marziplanner’s easy software works and get your free trial now.

Okay, back to that bag of MM’s for me.  Have a great week!

Ilka

Be prepared for wet wedding day