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Wedded Bliss SEPT/OCT 2016

VOLUME 13

NUMBER 77

WEDDINGS 4 Christina Reis & Jared Raabe

13 Megan Cooper & Kent Fallin

6 Grace Schnarr & Alex Berg

14 Jordan Ivy Keeling & James Jenkins

8 Kristine Ludlow & Joseph Voorhies 9 Jenn Carantza & Matt Sickles PHOTOGRAPHY BY HERRINGTON PHOTOGRAPHY

10 Brittany Harris & Zach Mitchell 11 Jennifer Day & Jared Monk 12 Mallory Leigh Pietrzykowski & Christopher William Stovall

16 Noreen Nartia & Cody Baschnagel

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Heather Lane Sales Associate Dallas/Fort Worth area Heather@TheWeddedBliss.com 903-240-1024

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Christina reis & Jared raabe July 3, 2016 | graCE Community ChurCh | tylEr, tExas

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SCONES

BY CHARLOTTE TAYLOR | PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAUREN LABOYTEAUX

Slathered in butter and jam. Pure deliciousness!

Hello scones! Where have you been all my life? You crumbly layers of goodness filled with cheese, fruit, or whatever suits my fancy. Slathered in butter and jam. Pure deliciousness! Why does a scone look so much like a biscuit you say? Scones and biscuits are quite similar actually. Generally a little sugar and an egg are the only things that differentiate the two, but this is not always a hard and fast rule. Biscuits are American, scones | THE WEDDED BLISS SEPT-OCT 2016

are British, some would say. Again, details,

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details, details. There are no definitive answers really. Are we really that concerned with the differences? Lets just enjoy the goodness! We might even call our scones glorified biscuits to calm things down. Because we all know here in the South, we love us some biscuits. The fun part about scones though is, the add-ins.

As many variations as your mind can imagine.

They are also easy and oh so perfect for a sweet, savory or anytime snack. With tea, with coffee or just simply for breakfast.

certainly be done in a food processor which

3. In a separate bowl, combine the cream, milk,

makes for a much easier time of it.

egg and jalapeño juice. Mix well. Pour over

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Jalapeño Cheddar Scones

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3 1/2 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 sticks butter, cut into small cubes 1/3 pound sharp cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes

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1/2 cup jarred jalapeño slices, roughly chopped

For visual effects, another perk of the almighty scone is they can be cut into any old size or shape you’d like. The traditional triangle

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1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup milk 1 whole egg 1 tablespoon jalapeño juice from the jar

wedge, round biscuit shape, bite size or meal

WHAT TO DO:

size. It matters not. The hardest part will be

1. Preheat the oven to 400.

deciding which flavor to start with. For our

2. In a large size bowl, sift in the flour, baking

focus here, we have chosen our two favorites,

powder and salt. Add cubes of butter and using

Jalapeño Cheddar and Lemon Rosemary. These

a pastry cutter, incorporate the butter into the

were made like traditional biscuits which

dry ingredients until it resembles small crumbs

involved the whole 'cutting in of the butter’

(or use a food processor). Add in the cheddar

thing (i.e. HomeEconomics 101), but they can

and jalapeño slices and toss to coat.

the flour/butter mixture, stirring gently until the dough comes together. Mix will be a little crumbly.

4. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and use your hands to press into a rough rectangle shape. To keep from sticking, sprinkle with flour (as needed) and roll to about an 8x16 size rectangle, or about an inch thick. Using a serrated knife cut into about 15 squares. Then cut each square in half diagonally to create 30 small triangles.

5. Transfer to a baking sheet, coated with nonstick spray. Bake 14-17 minutes or until lightly golden brown.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Lemon Rosemary Scones 3 cups flour

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2/3 cup sugar

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5 teaspoons baking powder

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1/4 teaspoon salt

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2 sticks (1 cup) butter, cut into small cubes

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WHAT TO DO:

3. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and

1 whole egg

1. In a small bowl, combine cream with egg,

use your hands to press into a rough rectangle

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1 cup heavy cream

lemon zest and rosemary and allow to sit for 10-

shape. To keep from sticking, sprinkle with flour

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1 tablespoon finely minced fresh rosemary

15 minutes.

(as needed) and roll to about an 10x18 inch

Zest of 1 lemon

2. In a separate large bowl, sift in the flour,

rectangle, or an inch or so thick. Cut into 12

baking powder and salt. Add in cubes of butter

squares/rectangles. Cut each square/rectangle

and using a pastry cutter incorporate the butter

in half diagonally to create smaller triangles.

into the dry ingredients until it resembles small

4. Transfer to a baking sheet, coated with non-

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GLAZE:

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5 cups powdered sugar

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1/2 cup milk

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crumbs (or use a food processor). Add wet

stick spray. Bake 15-18 minutes. Transfer to

Zest and juice from 1 lemon

mixture in with the flour mixture and stir gently

cooling rack to completely cool before glazing.

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1 teaspoon finely minced fresh rosemary

with a fork until just combined. Mix will be a

5. To make the icing, in a medium size bowl,

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Pinch of salt

little crumbly.

combine lemon zest, lemon juice, rosemary, pinch of salt and milk. Stir well. Add in powdered sugar and whisk until completely smooth. If needed, add in more powdered sugar or milk to get the right consistency.

6. When ready to glaze, carefully dunk each scone into the glaze, turning over if necessary.

Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to set completely.

Of course, scones are scones no matter what flavor. You can always opt for a simple scone without any add-ins at all, and focus on smothering it with butter and jam right out of the oven! How perfect would that be?! These babies also freeze quite well, so making them ahead for the holidays, showers or brunches is a win win! ENJOY! Charlotte Taylor has a passion to help young couples learn the basics in the kitchen. She posts weekly recipes that are simple, delicious, and easy to recreate at CharlotteTaylorCreates.com

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the team at The Reserve, Debi says that

large or not economical enough for a special

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get together. With that information in mind,

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of venue information so that they can refer to

Whatever a bride and groom's vision is, The

perfect place for an intimate outdoor wedding

it when making decisions. She also says it's

Reserve is committed to bringing that vision

or a luxurious ballroom reception. All of the

important to have a wedding date set before

into reality. “The key is to listen,” notes Debi.

amenities The Reserve offers allows the bride

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“I let the bride tell me what they want to see.

and groom to focus on what's most important,

able to tell a bride or groom if their preferred

From there, I seek to help the brides achieve

their wedding day!

date is available, which saves time and stress.

their goals. Wedding planning is hard. This is

Although The Reserve caters to gatherings

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of all types, including bridal showers and

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to make their day what they have dreamed

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parties,

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BY CASSANDRA KEY

"We believe in doing business with excellence and integrity."

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Lori Valenti of Perfect Catering has recently purchased the company and is excited about the future of the business. "Perfect Catering was started in 2008 by Adam and Melissa Wagner," stated Lori. "They did such a great job building the business to where it is today. I appreciate that they invested the money to run the business correctly and have the right equipment for us to cater professionally."

In 2011 Valenti went to work for Perfect Catering as their Event Director/Sales. At that time they began to seek out other avenues of catering and have grown the customer base substantially, as well as gained the reputation of great customer service and serving high quality, delicious food.

Valenti started in the industry in Longview 11 years ago working for a local venue. That's when she got bit by the event planning bug and has given her heart and mind to it ever since. “It's odd hours,” she says. “Many times long and late hours, working weekends and holidays. But you are typically helping people celebrate wonderful times in their lives and it's so fulfilling to be a part of that.”

CATERING

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overhaul. “I don't plan on changing a lot of

Valenti would like to give thanks to the

talks of Valenti purchasing the business and

things because what we have works, however,

many dedicated chefs and support staff

the deal was closed in July. “I owned my

I know there is always room for improvement

who work relentlessly behind the scenes to

own business when living in Dallas and have

and growth. We will be adding some features

create excellent food that go beyond client's

an understanding of ownership, and enjoy

and products that will make planning events

expectations. “Perfect Catering is excited for

building and growing a business,” Valenti says.

more convenient for our clients. Especially

this new chapter to come and are very thankful

As far as Perfect Catering's future goes,

when it comes to weddings; there are so many

for the continued support from all of our

Valenti doesn't see the need for a dramatic

details and people are comforted and feel they

clients and friends in the East Texas Area. We

have accomplished so many details

are thankful for the opportunity to serve you.”

in one

meeting.”

Perfect Catering will continue to connect brides with the best vendors in the area.

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“East Texas really has some great innovative wedding vendors who do an excellent job in

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Photography by Hilliary Elizabeth Creatives

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Kern’s Bakery A Longview Tradition Since 1918

Cakes • Cookies • Pastries • Treats

(903) 758-2681 We Use Original Kern’s Recipes 1009 E Marshall Ave Longview, TX 75601

www.kernsbakery.com Tue 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Wed 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Thu - Fri 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Sat 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM 2B Imaging & Design

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Wedding and Special Event Coordination

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Camille VanDusen

Certified Wedding and Special Event Coordinator

903.576.0940

Photography by The Magnolia Studio

Camille@903eventstxcom

www.903eventstx.com

“Where Nature & Design Come Together”

www.TwoDandelions.com 6 1 4 Tr yon C our t T Y LER , T E X AS

(903)521-1725

Photo by Herrington Photography

SPECIALIZING IN WEDDING AND EVENT DESIGN

Tent & Ceiling Draping • Furniture • Decor • Design

Hitt & Miss

Vintage Rental & Sales Tyler, Texas

• Wedding Rentals • On-Site Photo Shoots For Photographers & Brides • Wedding Supplies

For Information Call

903-520-7207

www.HittAndMiss.com

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Brosangs

Limousine Service

3333 Troup Hwy. Tyler 903-525-9977 • 903-752-5402 www.brosangslimousine.com

High Point Acres an intimate, rustic, wedding venue

For Reservations: 903-225-9300

www.HighPointAcres.com

..... Directory of Preferred Vendors and Resources ....

BAKERIES Kerns Bakery 1009 E. Marshall Ave. Longview 903-758-2681

BEVERAGE SERVICES: COFFEE, WINE AND LIQUOR Serve Em Up Mobile Bar 903-431-3573

BRIDAL BOUTIQUES

Dress Me Bridal 302 S. Henderson St. Bullard 903-894-3505 www.ilovedressme.com

BRIDAL SHOWS East Texas Wedding Extravaganza Tyler 903-570-0364 www.easttexasweddingevents.com

CABIN RENTALS Starr Hill Lodge 150 ACR 159 Palestine 903-729-1009

CAKE DESIGNERS Calavera Cakery 4857 Page Rd. Longview 903-466-2768 www.calaveracakery.com Designs By D’Anne 903-589-6992 903-216-5714 www.designsbydanne.com

Kerns Bakery 1009 E. Marshall Ave. Longview 903-758-2681

CATERERS Adalante’ Catering Company 1723 Troup Hwy. Tyler 903-526-3800 www.adalantecatering.com FRESH By Brookshires 3200 Troup Hwy Tyler 903-593-2676 www.freshbybrookshires.com Perfect Catering Serving all of East Texas 903-236-2895 903-475-4726 www.perfectcateringonline.com Traditions Restaurant & Catering 6205 S. Broadway Tyler 903-534-1111 www.traditionstyler.com

CHAIR & TABLE LINENS Uniquely Chic 119 Rutland Hallsville 903-445-3246 www.uniquelychiclinens.com

FLORISTS Ann’s Petals 2632 Bill Owens Pkwy Longview 903-297-7799 www.annspetals.com FRESH By Brookshires 3200 Troup Hwy Tyler 903-593-2676 www.freshbybrookshires.com La Bella Blooms Longview 903-452-9511 www.labellablooms.com

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La Tee Da 310 W. Rusk St. Tyler 903-566-1566 www.lateedaflowers.com Primrose Path Flowers and Gifts 304 Locust Street Tyler 903-509-3839 www.primrosepathflowers.com Two Dandelions by Diane Reis Tyler 903-521-1725 www.twodandelions.com

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR GUESTS Holiday Inn Express North Longview 300 Tuttle Circle Longview 903-663-6464 Homewood Suites / Hilton 205 North Spur 63 Longview 903-234-0214 www.longview.homewoodsuites.com The Hilton Garden Inn 220 E. Grande Blvd.

Tyler 903-509-1166 www.tyler.hgi.com Staybridge Suites 3409 N. 4th St. Longview 903-212-3800

LIMOUSINES & SHUTTLE BUSES Brosang’s Limousine Service 3333 Troup Hwy. Tyler 903-525-9977 903-752-5402 www.brosangslimousine.com

LUXURY PORTABLE TOILETS Fabulous Flush Flint 903-258-0807 www.fabulousflush.com

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Brides & Belles of Tyler 3524 S. Broadway Ave. Tyler 903-581-8211 www.bridesbellestyler.com

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..... Directory of Preferred Vendors and Resources ....

MONOGRAM PROJECTION & EVENT LIGHTING Longview Lights 3098 N. Eastman Rd. Ste. 109-132 Longview 903-790-4067 www.longviewlights.com Stageworks Serving all of East Texas 903-241-3419

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Tyler Uplights 111 S Glenwood Blvd.

Tyler 903-525-9506 www.tyleruplights.com

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MUSIC/BANDS The Darrin Morris Band 903-790-4913 www.darrinmorrisband.com

MUSIC/DJS CMB Music Productions 111 S Glenwood Blvd.

Tyler 903-630-7170 www.cmbdjs.com

MUSIC/STRINGS Evergreen Strings 903-938-1359 www.evergreenstrings.com

PHOTOGRAPHERS Chic Framed Photography Hallsville 903-736-5493 Fresh Focus Films 5002 Woodgate Dr. Texarkana 903-831-6837 903-276-4432 www.freshfocusfilms.com Lauren Ashley Photography Tyler 903-521-8862 www.laurenashleyphotos.com

for a stylish wedding

Lindsay Steele Photography Longview 903-746-2759 www.lindsaysteelephotography.com

PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOBOOTH RENTAL Capture POD East Texas Longview 903-576-0639 www.capturepodetx.com

RESTAURANT AND PRIVATE EVENT VENUE Enoch’s Stomp Vineyard and Winery 871 Ferguson Rd. (CR 4312) Harleton 903-240-1587 www.enochsstomp.com

TEETH WHITENING Naturally White Longview 103 W. Loop 281 Longview 903-405-3510 naturally-white.com/longview.html

TUXEDOS The Tuxedo Co. 100 Tall Pines Ave., Ste. 3 Longview 903-759-5503 www.tuxedo-co.com

VIDEOGRAPHERS Fresh Focus Films 5002 Woodgate Dr. Texarkana 903-831-6837 903-276-4432 www.freshfocusfilms.com

WEDDING COORDINATORS 903 Events Longview 903-576-0940 www.903eventstx.com

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WEDDING EVENT PLANNERS 903 Events Longview 903-576-0940 www.903eventstx.com Adalante’ Catering Company 1723 Troup Hwy. Tyler 903-526-3800 www.adalantecatering.com Two Dandelions by Diane Reis Tyler 903-521-1725 www.twodandelions.com

WEDDING LOCATION AND EVENT PACKAGES Bella Sera Ranch 286 ACR 1400 Palestine 903-723-0900 www.bellaseraranch.com Brides Chapel and Event Hall 4400 W. Marshall Ave. Longview 903-759-7100 www.brideschapel.com Castle on the Lake 9110 US Hwy. 79 W. Jacksonville 903-721-3593 www.jacksonvillecastle.com C.C. Byrd Event Center 7440 FM 16 Van 903-539-6464 www.ccbyrdeventlodge.com Doodley Dee’s Farm LLC 3853 FM 1999 Karnack 318-402-1811 www.thecountryvenue.com Eagle’s Bluff Country Club 700 North Eagle’s Bluff Blvd.

Bullard 903-825-1123 www.eaglesbluffcc.com

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for a stylish wedding

The Cascades Golf and Country Club 2611 Cascades Golf Club Dr. Tyler 903-525-0033 www.cascadesoftexas.com

Enoch’s Stomp Vineyard and Winery 871 Ferguson Rd. (CR 4312) Harleton 903-240-1587 www.enochsstomp.com

The Folmar 14405 CR 192 Tyler 903-216-3905 www.thefolmar.com

High Point Acres 10713 Tidwell Rd. Tyler 903-225-9300 www.highpointacres.com

The Landing at Joshua Farms LLC 14278 SH 322 N Kilgore 903-643-9574 www.thelandingeventcenter.com

Hollytree Country Club 6700 Hollytree Dr. Tyler 903-581-4952 www.hollytreecc.com

The Reserve 7725 Hwy. 259 Longview 903-663-7650 903-431-3496 www.bookthereserve.com

Miss Mary’s Place 1997 FM. Rd. 2011 Longview 903-720-7347 903-918-6034 www.missmarysplace.com

The Rustic Barn 16490 FM 1255 Canton 903-829-5224 www.rusticbarnevents.com

Starr Hill Lodge 150 ACR 159 Palestine 903-729-1009

The Summit Club 3700 Judson Rd. Longview 903-753-0331 www.summitlongview.com

Stone Oak Ranch 903-530-4201 www.stoneoakranch.com The Arbor 2215 Roy Rd. Tyler 903-534-4997 www.arborvenue.com The Barn at Hickory Creek Crockett 936-222-4562 www.thebarnathickorycreek.com The Bella Rose 903-926-0740 www.thebellaroseevents.com

Pursuing Eden Rentals 497 Henderson Ln. Longview 903-387-0922 www.pursuingeden.com Red Hat Rentals 951 N.E. Loop 7 Athens 903-677-3850 Corner of Oak St. and Hwy. 488 Fairfield 903-389-8665 3210 West Oak St. Palestine 903-729-3400 www.redhatrentals.com Tyler Tents and Events 5515 State Hwy. 31 W Tyler 903-200-6744 www.tylertentsandevents.com

Villa Di Felicita 7891 Hwy. 110, 3-5 Outside N. Loop 323 Tyler 903-597-0002 www.villadifelicita.com Willow Creek Ranch 11233 CR 233 Arp 903-279-2671 www.thewillowcreekranchtx.com

WEDDING SUPPLY RENTALS/VINTAGE Hitt and Miss 11425 Lake Placid Rd Tyler 903-520-7207 www.hittandmiss.com Mirabella 5515 State Hwy. 31 W Tyler 903-200-6744 www.mirabelladecor.com Pursuing Eden Rentals 497 Henderson Ln. Longview 903-387-0922

WEDDING SUPPLY RENTALS

www.pursuingeden.com

All American Party and Tent Rentals 4917 Old Jacksonville Hwy. Tyler 903-561-2943 866-561-2943 www.allamericanpartyandtent.com

Tyler Tents and Events 5515 State Hwy. 31 W Tyler 903-200-6744 www.tylertentsandevents.com

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El Rancho Verde 11235 CR 456 S Henderson 903-720-1359 www.elranchoverdetx.com

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