Dave and I don’t get out much here on Whidbey but we did just go out for New Years Eve and we could not have had a better meal or company at Orchard Kitchen right here on Whidbey. The restaurant is located on a lovely farm in Bayview they feature local produce, meats, cheeses, wine and any other hard to find creative food choices that this region has to offer. Read More
As the new year is upon us I wanted to pass along some new additions here at Fireseed. This past season was really amazing, we have seen some truly spectacular flower installs in the hall and they have made the new drapes really shine. Read More
Back to buttercream. After taking a backseat to fondant-covered cakes, buttercream textures are in demand again, Brides are liking the more organic finish that you get from traditional buttercream. What keeps these cakes from being stuck in the ’80s are contemporary colors for the blooms and different textures. Speaking of frosting, sometimes you just don’t need it. “Naked” cakes, which are unfrosted (or partially frosted) and simply adorned with berries or fresh flowers, are trending from coast to coast — and at both relaxed receptions and more formal affairs .Decadent flavors. No doubt couples have a more sophisticated palate these days. A vanilla cake just won’t do anymore. One of my most requested flavors for 2016 is salted caramel. Others on the rise: lemon, champagne, lavender-vanilla, and bourbon chocolate.
I love new ideas for brides to enjoy, here is a stream of some that I find interesting. Leave fun facts about yourselves on the tables. Pin something on your bouquet like ribbons or small framed pictures of loved ones something to personalize your bouquet. Make your own Instagram hashtag that your guests can use. Not only is it fun for them, but it also allows you to see all of the pictures your guests uploaded to Instagram in one search. A “Please Call Anyone But the Bride” list of phone numbers for your wedding party to keep stressful, last-minute problems away from the bride on her wedding day. Read More
I have a love of flowers that is why I am so crazy about new and unique ways to use flowers for weddings. This year seems to be the year that flower installations have really taken off and we’ve enjoyed seeing them take form. Here at Fireseed we have a metal tree in the lounge area that was recently transformed into an ethereal thing of beauty thanks to Tobey from Vases Wild. … Read More
I have seen some pretty great wedding ideas over the years and I love the unique and original here a few for you to think about. Make your guests feel like VIP’s with welcome bags that go beyond a map and a few snacks. Stuff personalized tote bags with mini bottles of bubbly or a six-pack of a local microbrew, a gift certificate to your favorite local coffee shop and an individual “Welcome!” note from you. Keep your guests comfortable all day by thinking ahead. Out of town guests will appreciate a custom scented soap so they don’t have to rely on the standard hotel samples. Planning on dancing in high heels? Put out baskets of flip-flops (in your wedding colors, of course) so guests can take their shoes off. Having an outdoor reception that might get breezy? Make sure guests keep warm by offering up some cozy pashminas. And for a summer outdoor ceremony in the afternoon, provide a station with spray-on sunscreen and a stack of inexpensive sunglasses. Read More
Here at Fireseed we don’t just do weddings our space is perfect for family reunions. The grounds are perfect for a large family reunion, the main lawn has space for tons of yard games an open bar area with lots of shade and places to sit. The lawn can host up 225 with much open area for roaming and talking and catching up with family…
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Team building is an important and fun aspect of being part of a large corporation. Here at Fireseed we understand the need to get away from the office and share a meal, create new ideas and spend time with other members on other teams. The hall has so much open space that can be set up any sort of way. Create a day to get away …. Read More
Fireseed is beautiful in the winter months it’s peaceful, quiet and the grounds have been “put to bed” with the hustle of summer long since passed. The Holiday season is a great time to gather family and friends close or for corporations to thank their wonderful employees for a great and profitable year. The hall here at Fireseed is fully heated so we stay cozy even if its cold outside…… Read More
