2012 Graduation

Dessert Table for Fete de Blanc at L'atelier Couture Bridal

Cocoa & Fig had the privilege of providing sweet bites for Fete de Blanc, L'atelier Couture Bridal's grand opening celebration last month.  The luxury dress shop moved from Selby Avenue in St. Paul to downtown Minneapolis.  It was a lovely evening with a runway fashion show featuring gowns by Peter Langner who flew in from Italy just for the event!  Many industry professionals and l'atelier clients were in attendance to help owner Amanda Kautt and staff celebrate their new Minneapolis location.

Our all-white miniature dessert table included White Chocolate Raspberry Cake Lollipops, Coconut Mini Cupcakes, White Chocolate Dipped Pretzels, Vanilla French Macarons, Russian Tea Cakes, Banana Pudding Dessert Shooters, and a variety of cheeses and crackers.

Congrats l'atelier couture and welcome to Minneapolis!

Credits

Photography: Laura Ivanova Photography

Dress Shop: L'atelier Couture Bridal

Flowers: Just Bloomed

Signage: Paperista

FOUND // The Art of Wedding Event Photos

Last month, we participated in FOUND // The Art of Wedding, an event hosted by Photogen Inc. and Rivets and Roses at 514 studios in Minneapolis.  With over 300 guests stopping in throughout the evening, it was a fantastic night of artistic decadence.

FOUND was organized to celebrate local talent working to elevate weddings to an art form and introduces engaged couples and Twin Cities' art lovers alike to their work.

To mimic the black and white photography by Photogen Inc and Rivets and Roses that was showcased, Cocoa & Fig created a dark and white dessert spread of cake lollipops, mini cupcakes, French macarons, and house-made oreo cookies.  Other beautiful art installations at the event were done by Munster Rose, Paperista, Capture Studios, and Tara LaTour.

Check out these amazing photos from the event by Rivets and Roses.

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Photography by Rivets and Roses

Artists:
Photogen Inc
Rivets and Roses
Munster Rose
Paperista
Capture Studios
Tara LaTour

Sponsors:
514 Studios
Minnesota Bride
Style Architects
BeEvents
Cocoa & Fig
Crispin
Avant Decor
Flow DJ

Independent Wedding Association presents: In(dy)spire

Planning your wedding?  Come and get inspired!

Join us February 11th at the Ivy Hotel for In(dy)spire, a wedding planning event from the Independent Wedding Association.  Cocoa & Fig will be there with a signature dessert table display and samples of mini desserts. Speak to us and other top Twin Cities wedding vendors for information, advising, and tips for your wedding planning!

      Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012

      Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm

      Place: Hotel Ivy in downtown Minneapolis, 201 11th Street South

      Cost:  A pair of tickets are just $15

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Independent Wedding Association website. www.independentwedding.com

FOUND // The Art of Wedding featuring Cocoa & Fig

Join us for a revelatory night of cocktails and celebration as Photogen Inc. and Rivets & Roses present “FOUND // The Art of Wedding," on Friday, January 20th, 2012 at 514 Studios in the North Loop district of Minneapolis.

FOUND celebrates local talent working to elevate weddings to an art form and introduces engaged couples and Twin City art lovers alike to their work. The event will be curated by Eliesa Johnson and features fine-art installations by photographers Photogen Inc. and Rivets and Roses, fashion designer Tara LaTour, floral designers Munster Rose, filmmakers Capture Studios and stationer Paperista. MN Bride will be handing out complimentary copies of its latest issue, while Flow DJ spins some tunes, Cocoa & Fig will display and serve our tastiest confections, and the lovely crew at Crispin will pour up tastes of their refreshing cider. So whether you’re a newly engaged couple or a fine art enthusiast, FOUND is sure to find you enchanted, inspired, and a little imbibed.

For more details, check out the event website at foundevent.com.  See you there!

Proposal Planning Giveaway

Proposal Planning is a newer trend that assists men in creating a unique, personalized setting for that perfect propsal moment that the couple will remember forever. We're excited to share a giveaway of an extraordinary proposal planning opportunity - Elizabeth Anne Weddings along with several top-quality Twin Cities wedding vendors are partnering to give a winter Proposal Planning package to a lucky guy!

This package includes:

Planning Assistance by Elizabeth Anne Weddings

Photography by Jeff Loves Jessica Photography

Videography by Capture Studios

Flowers by Ashley Fox

Graphic Design by redshoes 26 design

and Sweets by Cocoa & Fig

If you (or someone you know) have been wanting to propose, but just needed a little help creating that perfect setting for the proposal moment -- then this is the opportunity for you!  To enter, email info@elizabethanneweddings and include a little about yourself, your girlfriend, your love story, and the ideal proposal.

Entries must be received by November 13, 2011.  Winner will be contacted the week of November 14, 2011. Proposal will take place between December 1, 2011 and January 23, 2012.

Cocoa & Fig at Maiden MN 2011

For the third year in a row, Cocoa & Fig will be taking part in the stylishly fun and charitable shopping event, Maiden Minnesota.  Taking place at the Graves 601 Hotel on November 3rd, Maiden Minnesota features a wide range of products and services from women-owned businesses in Minnesota. 

We'll be offering cupcakes, cake lollipops, and French macarons, and you'll also have a chance to bid on something decadent from us at the silent auction.  Learn more and purchase tickets at the Maiden Minnesota website.  Hope to see you there!

Gourmet S'mores Bar by Cocoa & Fig

We had the chance to debut our Gourmet S'mores Bar at the Independent Wedding Association's Groom's Night event - and what a success!  Check out their blog for a recap along with highlights and photos of all the participants.

Attendees enjoyed the interactive s'mores dessert option with house-made graham crackers, three different types of Ghiradelli chocolate to choose from, and locally produced marshmallows in raspberry, chocolate, and vanilla bean.  If the only marshmallows you've ever had were the ones that come in a bag, wait until you indulge in a made-from-scratch variety! And we guarantee that when you try our graham crackers, you'll never go back to the blue box again.

We also made ribbon-tied S'mores guest favors so guests could re-create the fun at home.  What a perfect sweet treat to leave your guests with at the end of a fun-filled celebration.  They'll thank you for weeks to come!

These wonderful photos were taken by Sarah McGee Photography. 

Credits:
Photography: Sarah McGee Photography
S'mores Bar: Cocoa & Fig