New DVD Released on Cutting the Price of Wedding Receptions
Marietta, GA (ContentDesk) January 28, 2006 -- Help is on its way for soon-to-be brides and grooms trying to reduce the staggering cost of wedding receptions.
Culinary chef and author Mike Flowers announces the release of a new DVD to provide visual advice and instructions complementing his popular book "Cater Your Own Wedding".
As spring fast approaches, future brides everywhere are trying to put together the perfect special day - without breaking the bank. Many people have to make heart-breaking decisions when designing their weddings, cutting guest lists to cut costs. With estimated wedding cost exceeding $20,000, Chef Mike Flowers new DVD offers expert advice and instruction on how anyone can cater their own wedding reception and save thousand of dollars.
I got tired of seeing crying brides, Flowers said. I thought to myself, There has got to be a way for them to afford to do what they want to do. If you do it yourself, you can invite as many people as you want to. It will cost much less than getting a professional caterer.
"The secret to accomplishing what seems to be an overwhelming task is organization," explains Flowers.
"Any bride who can recruit a group of family or friends to pitch in and help for a few hours can pull off a terrific wedding reception
and save thousands of dollars."The just released DVD "How To Cater Your Own Wedding: Training From Professional Chef Mike Flowers To Save You Money" enables even the most inexperienced host or hostess to throw a memorable wedding reception with no stress.
The new DVD has been carefully designed to complement his book and provide in-depth professional catering help.
The 1 hour professionally produced, high-quality video is packed full of fresh ideas and easy step-by-step instructions to help you cater your own wedding. Demonstrations include Chicken Salad Pastry Swans, Strawberry Trees, Dazzling Fruit Displays, Awesome Cheese Trays, unique garnishes never seen before, proper table settings, classy napkin folds and much more. The DVD and book are available via the web at www.chefmike.com. About Chef Mike FlowersChef Mike Flowers, C.S.F.A., lives in Marietta, Georgia where he is the president of East Side Catering.
Chef Mike has worked for Club Corporations of America, Hyatt Regency in San Francisco, The Ashford Club of Atlanta and Ohio's Governor's mansion.
A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, he has more than 30 years in the food service industry, and has catered hundreds of weddings.
He is also the author of "How To Cater Your Own Rehearsal Dinner", "How To Cater Your Parent's Wedding Anniversary", "How To Cater Your Family Reunion" and "How To Cater Your Hawaiian Luau." For additional information, visit www.chefmike.com.
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New York, NY (ContentDesk) March 6, 2006 - K?l, a non-gender body and bath line that has been widely recognized for its destination-based products theme and its clean, innovative design, was honored to have been included in the 78th Annual Academy Awards? official gift basket.
This was the third time the brand was asked by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to provide product for the Academy Award? telecast.
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When we received the call asking if we would provide product to Academy Awards? presenters and nominees again, we couldnt have been happier.
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