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- Every upscale bride and groom deserves an upscale experience. Whether it is an intimate or lavish affair, EnhancEvents, LLC will ensure it is what your heart desires. With attention to detail, an eye for perfection, and full dedication, they will deliver the most personalized affluent wedding of your dreams. EnhancEvents, LLC has executed the most luxurious events in the Mid Atlantic and the Caribbean with professionalism, poise, and sophistication. We work diligently toward the goal of creating your masterpiece of a wedding followed by its astounding delivery. We have no limits to what can be created: you dream it and we will deliver it.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Napkin Folding Arrangements
Napkin Folding Arrangements
Napkin Folding Arrangements are a simple way to add just that extra little something to your dinner time celebrations. Below are eleven napkin folds and instructions on how to create them.
French Pleat
Candle
Crown
Goblet Fan
Peak
Flame
Trifold
Opera Fan
Bird of Paradise
Cardinal Hat
Rose
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French Pleat
1. Fold napkin in quarters
2. Roll the first layer of the napkin toward you to the center
3. Fold the second layer toward you and under the first - Do not Roll.
4. Leave the same width of the napkin as the rolled edge.
5. Fold the next layer of the napkin away from you and under the second leaving the same width as other two folds.
6. Fold under the right and left side edges to center back.
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Candle
1. Fold napkin in half diagonally forming a triangle.
2. Fold one-fourth of the base edges of napkin up forming a cuff.
3. Turn napkin over. Carefully roll left to right.
4. Tuck the remaining corner inside the cuff to hold the Candle firm.
5. Position the Candle with the highest point of the napkin facing you.
Crown
1. Fold the napkin in half diagonally forming a triangle.
2. Fold the left and right triangle to the top forming a square.
3. Turn the napkin to form a diamond. Fold the bottom point 2/3 of the way to the top point and fold the bottom point back again to the base line.
4. Turn napkin over and tuck the far corners into one another forming a round base.
5. Stand a napkin upright and flair out the two top corners to form a Crown.
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Goblet Fan
1. Fold napkin in half with the edges at the bottom
2. Accordion pleat form right to left.
3. Fold the bottom third up.
4. Insert into goblet and spread pleat to form fan.
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Peak
1. Fold the napkin toward on end into quarters.
2. Fold the right and left edge under and towards you creating a triangle at the top of the napkin.
3. Roll the right and left edges up into the base edges of the triangle.
4. Turn the fold over standing the triangle point up with the open edge facing you.
Flame
1. Fold tall four corners of a flat napkin to the center.
2. Fold the bottom half under the top half.
3. Fold the right half over the left half.
4. Turn the napkin clockwise to create a diamond.
5. Roll the top layer toward center forming a band.
6. Turn the second layer under to form a second band.
7. Fold the left and right hand edges under.
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Tri-fold
1. Fold the napkin in half diagonally form a triangle with the long point facing you.
2. Fold the far left and right had corners of the triangle toward you to the bottom point.
3. Fold the napkin in half bringing the bottom point under to meet the top point.
4. Left the napkin at the center to stand upright on the two side edges.
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Opera Fan
1. Fold napkin in half.
2. Fold width into accordion fold leaving last four inches flat.
3. Fold accordion in half with folds on outside; four inch flat will protrude from the center.
4. Create a stand by folding the four inch flat toward the base of napkin letting the folds fan out.
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Bird of Paradise
1. Fold the napkin in quarters with the four edges toward you.
2. Fold the edges up to form a triangle.
3. Fold the left and right points of the triangle to the center and then fold the extended points under.
4. Lift the center and hold the base - pull the four napkin edges out of the center to create the bloom.
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Cardinal Hat
1. Fold the napkin in diagonally forming a triangle.
2. Fold the left and right hand corners of the triangle to the top.
3. Turn the napkin over so that no fold are visible.
4. Fold up the bottom tip of the triangle and fold in half.
5. Fold the right side over the left making a circle.
6. Tuck one end of the triangle into the other.
7. Place the Cardinal Hat in an upright position and flare out points slightly.
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Rose
1. Fold all four corners of a flat napkin into the center: then fold four points again to the center.
2. Turn the napkin over and fold four points again to the center pressing all folds tightly.
3. Turn napkin to form a diamond. Using one hand to hold two points at front center of the napkin and with the other hand reach under that point and pull up flap.
4. Repeat at three other points.
5. Holding center points reach between petals and pull out additional flaps.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
TRADITIONAL PUERTORRICAN WEDDING (OUR CULTURE)
Except for capias
and bride dolls, there are no unusual wedding traditions. But you can always give your wedding a Puerto Rican flavor. When you think of things Puerto Rican you think of; coquí, orchids, tropics, palm trees, seashells, Taínos, guitars, coconuts, rum, pig roast, and amapolas. You can use things in the wedding and party that remind us of our Enchanted Island.
The wedding party could be held in the bride's parent’s house and yard area. That is traditional because long ago there were no ballrooms for rent.
Lights were strung on the trees outside to light the yard for the party - I am talking about strings of large bulbs. If it is impossible to have it there finds a party room that has a yard that you can use.
Wealthy families would serve a large banquet, jibaritos served a rotisserie roasted pig. That sounds like an unforgettable event - doesn't it?
Serve all Puerto Rican foods and desserts.
Make the wedding cake coconut, rum, or pineapple flavored.
Cake decorations may include seashells, pineapple motifs, etc.
The wedding "brindis" used to be made using coconut cups because there were no fancy glass goblets. The bride and groom may drink a traditional café con leche (espresso) using coconut cups - done more like a ritual and photo opportunity.
I've seen websites selling these coconut cups - some of them are really nice. A traditional brindis may also be included.
Capias for all the guests. The capias were attached to ribbons that hung from the bridal bouquet. At the reception the bride and groom cut off the capias from the bouquet and pin them on the guests. This is a great way for the bride and groom to make contact with each guest. The capias had a piece of “abeto” fern (spiny fern used in weddings) attached to the capia (about 5 inches of fern), and the capia sat in the middle of the fern. The fern lasts a long time. The capias include a piece of folded narrow ribbon printed with the bride and groom’s names on one end, and the date of the wedding on the other. This ribbon can be ordered at bridal shops.
The bride's bouquet was made using wild flowers of Puerto Rico – mostly amapolas, but also Mimosas flowers, and margaritas (include local greenery and abeto). Puerto Rico has over 50 native orchid species. Use orchids.
The bouquet may include a fan - in Puerto Rico fans were a traditional part of a woman's attire. Wealthy women had fans in different colors to match their clothing. There is a long and detailed history of fans - too long to go into now.
Bridesmaids may carry a fan and an amapola (maybe a silk amapola) - the flor maga, which is similar to an amapola, is the official flower of Puerto Rico.
During the ceremony - in very low volume - play a tape of coquí sounds - that would be most romantic.
The Doll - At the traditional Puerto Rican reception it is customary for a doll, dressed similar to the bride, to be placed at the head of the main table. The doll can be a Barbie or a larger doll. She wears a wedding dress to match the bride's.
The bride and groom may choose a danza criolla, a Puerto Rican waltz. La Borinqueña is a waltz. There are many, many beautiful Puerto Rican orchestra pieces for ballroom dancing.
If you are interested in the Taíno culture use strings of seashell jewelry for the bridal party and to decorate the table. Centerpieces could reflect our Taíno heritage using petroglyphs somehow. Use lots of candles too.
Centerpieces - make small palm trees using “abeto” ferns for centerpieces and decorate with seashells.
If you can afford it, hire a local Puerto Rican folk dance group to entertain during dinner.
Of course - play Puerto Rican music.
Flowers were used to decorate the church, house, and the yard. Again these were flowers that grew wild including amapolas, margaritas and Mimosa flowers as well as local greenery and palm branches.
Select a wedding invitation with a tropical theme like ferns, palm trees, or sea shells.
Select matching napkins.
If you need napkin rings they can be made using elastic and have a sea shell on top with some ferns. The napkin rings are those rings that hold the silverware that has been rolled on a napkin. ...
Honeymoon – a Caribbean Cruise, of course.
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