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Vendor Spotlight: Fusions Cuisine
What makes Fusions Cuisine unique? We have a fine dining Executive Chef who is personally involved in preparing the food during production - not just line cooks and sous chefs. This makes a distinct difference in the quality of food that is produced. An Executive Chef has a different level of experience and expertise than everyone else.
How do you exceed your client’s expectations? We customize menus for our brides to reflect WHO they are and WHERE they are from. This allows the food to be an extension of their who they are and bring a very personal level of detail to the menu development. We procure the best products possible and are very particular about our staff on site. They interact quite a bit with guests and should be able to explain the food and help create a fine dining experience for the attendees.
What is your favorite item on your company’s menu? We have many food favorites - during the summer our sweet potato hash and our melon salad with sambal are two big favorite side dishes. Our Root Vegetable Gratin main entree is something vegetarians love for seated meals. The unique hors d'oeuvres our Chef develops for every event are always fun and intriguing. They are always a big "WOW!"
What’s one of your favorite trends? Favorite cooking trend: Mixing old and new cooking techniques. Dabbling in molecular gastronomy and using it where it makes sense.
Is there something you wish all bride’s knew about your job or the catering industry? The one thing I wish people would understand is good service really matters and good service is not cheap. You can't run a wedding (or any event) successfully without enough staff to set up, work the reception and handle cleaning in a timely fashion. They interact with guests from beginning to end. Having a reception properly staffed will make or break the success of the overall experience. Trust your caterer. They know what they are talking about.
Do you have wedding saving tips and advice for our bride's on a budget? Cost saving tips - while a champagne toast is nice, it's not always appreciated by all guests. Very few people actually drink champagne. Instead, offer champagne at the bar and let guests toast with a drink they already have in their hand. This easily saves a couple hundred dollars in glassware and champagne.
To learn more about Fusions Cusine, be sure to check out their website and five star reviews on WeddingWire.
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Get to Know Your Planner!
A few random things about me
(Geomyra Lewis: Owner, Professional Bridal Consultant)
- My name is a combination of both my parents names: George + Myra = Geomyra
- I have a one year old Maltese puppy that was given to me on my wedding day by my hubby named Cane.
- I am the eldest of four children.
- I eat ice cream every single day.
- I started “EE” after graduating George Mason University and receiving the highest grade in the Wedding & Event Planning course.
- My favorite detail that goes into a wedding is wedding stationary and wedding cakes!
- I have a sweet tooth that is out of this world.
- My husband and I go to the movies just about once a week.
- I am on the hunt for the “Perfect” Margarita.
- I am a shopaholic and addicted to celebrity gossip.
- I am a die hard Redskins fan and have increasingly grown to love the Caps.
- One of my favorite quotes: "When people show you who they are, believe them." - Maya Angelou
- I have over 4,000 songs on my iPod including pop, hip-hop, opera, country, and gospel.
- I am passionate about my clients and love all things wedding.
- I am living my dream…
Signature Drink Spotlight: Electric Lemonade
Signature drinks remain a popular detail in today’s weddings. Not only is it a simple way to play up your wedding theme, it is also a way to save money. Some of our clients have opted to serve only a signature drink along with beer and wine during the cocktail hour. A full bar is then introduced during dinner. If you are hosting a summer wedding or dinner party with caribbean blue as one of your colors, you may want to try electric lemonade.
Ingredients: 1. Bacardi Limon
2. Blue Curacao
3. Sweet & Sour Mix
4. 7-Up Soda
5. Lemons
6. Sugar Rimmer
Recipe 1 1/4 ounces Bacardi Limon
1/2 ounce Blue Curacao
2 ounces sweet and sour mix
Mix (or shake) all ingredients and top with a splash of 7-Up. Garnish with lemon squeeze. Serve in a sugar rimmed martini glass with a lemon wedge.
Enjoy!
Wedding Gown Designer Spotlight: Simone Carvalli
Wedding Cakes from past “EE” Brides
Lisa Marie & Andrew's Mad Hatter strawberry cheesecake & chocolate raspberry cake by A Piece of Cake Kristin & Sean's pink and blue fondant cake by Lille Bakery and Cafe
Tisha & Rick's classic yellow and green fondant cake by A Piece of Cake
Selena & David's pink, white and lace beauty by Occasional Cakes
Lauren & Ben's pink and green confection by Cakes Unlimited in Charlottesville, VA Meredith Montague Photography
Exceeding Expectations Wedding & Event Management Company Blog
Welcome to the blog of Exceeding Expectations Wedding & Event Management Company!
Exceeding Expectations is a premier Wedding & Event Management Company in the Washington DC Metro area. We specialize in providing affordable, professional and reliable Wedding & Event Coordination.
We work with our clients to create events that fit their taste, and most importantly, their budget. We offer various levels of services including customized Full, Partial and Month of Coordination packages to meet our clients' needs. Our passion for planning and attention to detail will give you the peace of mind needed to enjoy your special occasion. Our team of experienced and certified professionals works hard so you don't have to. We take care of all of the elements that go into your event by managing vendors, creating detailed timelines and allowing you and your guests to sit back and enjoy the event. We believe time is money, and guarantee to save you both. Exceeding Expectations is the proud recipient of the 2009 Bride's Choice Awards™ which recognizes and honors vendors that demonstrate excellent quality of service, responsiveness, professionalism, value of cost and flexibility. Contact us today to learn how we will exceed your expectations! Exceeding Expectations is a proud member of the Association of Bridal Consultants, International Special Events Society and is Wedding Wire Rated.