We were honored to have been a part of the Dream Weddings Bridal Show and enjoyed meeting new brides and vendors alike. What a turnout! We always feel inspired after a big event like yesterday's bridal show and we would like to welcome new fans to Woodlands Bride! Our goal is to inspire you.

Where to start? The bridal show was filled - we mean filled - with every wedding vendor under the sun. There were amazingly talented photographers and fun photo booths, every kind of caterer, venues galore, chic gift shops + event designers and the best cake you've ever tasted!

We were in wedding heaven as we perused all the floral design booths from College Park Flowers to Rainforest Flowers. We had a little floral perfection in our own booth: Carter's Florist graciously designed a centerpiece for us which brides simply adored. Thanks, Jessica!

We grabbed a meatball (ok, 2 or 3!) from the Buca di Beppo booth perfectly decorated in Italian vintage. Rico's Grill, our favorite Mexican restaurant, was serving up some samples of their catering for brides. We also chatted it up with SpringHill Suites and learned a fun fact: Did you know the hotel chain in The Woodlands is their number one location for the U.S.? We love this hotel and its modern decor!

Cake. Always a hit. Edit of Dream Cakes spoiled us with some yummy samples! They are in our Vendor Guide and on our speed dial. Brides enjoyed sweet samples from Bavarian Cakery, Huddell and Hudson, and Kiss the Cook Cakes. Guests also sampled cupcakes from Gigi's Cupcakes (you couldn't miss their awesome hot pink van!) 

Signature EvenTx production gave brides and guests a chance to let loose and enjoy themselves. These guys are totally entertaining and there's no doubt the receptions they host are a ton of fun!

ShutterBooth and The Traveling Photo Booth, among many other photo booths, gave brides a chance to act silly with poses and props. We indulged in the fun, too... We couldn't resist!

The selection of venues at the show is exactly why we love promoting this area. Brides could choose from the beautiful oak tree at Oak Tree Manor in Spring, the country-style venue of Amber Springs in Montgomery, resort-style venues like The Woodlands Resort, one of our featured vendors, as well as venues on the water like Bentwater on Lake Conroe and Waterpoint - a venue brides will be able to tour at our very first Venue Toast and Tour on March 28.

We were so inspired by the event design talent of the ladies at A Memorable Event. This vendor had a few tables set up with different styles for different brides. 

We are also inspired by vendors that do it all like A Posh Affair - your one-stop shop for wedding planning! Specialty shops like Zulee's gift shop + invitation design and Sugar Bunch Creations - a candy buffet and fun food catering company - were unique finds at the bridal show.

At last, the photographers. There are so many talented ones in this area, it is hard to choose just one. We could not stop looking at the beautiful work of Maryanne from Memories by Maryanne, one of the vendors in our Vendor Guide. We fell in love with the work of Civic Photos and Fleurish Imagery, and we adored the look of the Singing Hearts Photography booth. 

We had some beautiful art in our own booth that totally stole the show. Compliments to Joshua Tyi Photography and Kasey Lynn Photography for the portraits!

Then came the bridal fashion show featuring wedding gowns by David Tutera. Check out the photo gallery below for a preview of the fashion show + booths at the Dream Weddings Bridal Show. Thank you Gail McGroder for letting us be a part of such a successful event!

A special thanks to Nikki Lee and Jessica Coleman for their crafty skills and all the time they put into making sure we had the cutest giveaways at the bridal show!

Here at Woodlands Bride, we never pass up a slice of wedding cake – and we never pass on a good feature story. Let us introduce you to a small business with a big portfolio. Brides, you will want to sample this one!

We chatted it up with Megan Edwards, pastry chef and owner of Nutmeg & Co., to find out what inspires her, what she offers brides and what’s on the menu (hint: nearly everything your sweet tooth desires!) What started out as a nickname her friends gave her because of her love for baking has become a passionate business and a hobby she says she never tires of!    

WB: How did you get started as a pastry chef?

Nutmeg&Co: I attended culinary school right out of high school and worked in several restaurants.  I started my business in 2006 and have not stopped baking since!  I had a brief sabbatical as a corporate pastry chef with a big company, but I am glad to be returning to my business and for the opportunity to work with brides!

WB: Since you serve the wedding industry, what should brides know about your business?

Nutmeg&Co: We are completely committed to making the cake designing part of their wedding planning an enjoyable experience.  Once we sit down with each bride for a tasting and get a better idea of what they are looking for, design and flavor wise, we piece together sketches to narrow down the exact design they have in mind.  Normally the only time a bride will ever have to meet with us is once for the tasting, everything else is done via email.  This saves time for our brides and does not force them to make a decision in one day. 

WB: What’s on the menu at Nutmeg & Co.?

Nutmeg&Co: We specialize in custom cakes for all occasions, in addition to petite fours, cupcakes, custom sugar cookies, and miniature desserts.  All of our pastries and cakes are made completely from scratch, with real butter; and while our menus and flavor ideas are vast, we are open to any ideas that each client brings to us!  Many of our popular flavors are combinations conjured up by brides themselves.  We have also been known to provide cobblers, puddings, and pies for the grooms who opt to not have a groom's cake.  An elegant approach is taken with each custom order, so that no matter what your ideas are, they will come to life and impress your guests.  

WB: Sweet! And now my mouth is watering! So, we must know – what inspires you and your business?

Nutmeg&Co: I have always loved to bake, from a very young age, and I love being able to turn something yummy into something beautiful that people remember. Weddings are particularly special because brides want to create a very unique 'work of art' displayed for their guests, and the ability to make their vision come to life is so satisfying! 

WB: What is the best way for brides to contact you?

Nutmeg&Co: Telephone or email; either way, we can get them set up for a consultation.

To read the full interview with Nutmeg & Co., be sure to check out our March/April edition of Woodlands Bride - The E-zine coming March 12!

Contact Nutmeg & Co. / Megan Edwards, Owner / 832.567.1724 / www.nutmegandcompany.com / nutmegandco@yahoo.com

We are so excited to welcome Edit Faris and Dream Cakes, Inc. as a premier wedding vendor in The Woodlands! She is sharing some of her tasty twists on the traditional wedding cake. (Talk about eye candy!)  I sat down with Edit as she shared a little about what makes her cakes so incredibly scrumptious along with 3 tips for making your