Brilliant Event Planning Blog » nyc party http://brillianteventplanning.com/blog Tips and Secrets from a New York City Wedding, Proposal and Event Planner Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:02:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Dream Dessert on a Stick http://brillianteventplanning.com/blog/2010/05/18/dream-dessert-on-a-stick/ http://brillianteventplanning.com/blog/2010/05/18/dream-dessert-on-a-stick/#comments Tue, 18 May 2010 18:15:42 +0000 Sarah http://brillianteventplanning.com/blog/?p=340 Cheesecake lollipops are the latest trend in decadent desserts.  They’re a great addition to a “dessert tapas” table for large-scale events, or as finger food for a baby or bridal shower.  For those DIY hosts out there, click on the photo for the step-by-step instructions on how to make your own cheesecake lollipops.  Feast your eyes on these!

Cheesecake Lollipops

Photo Credit: PoshPosh.com

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Escort Card Holder

Earring Escort Card Holders

Photos by Jose Villa for 100 Layer Cake.

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Extra tip: always buy one extra case of beer or bottle of wine as your ace in hole (or for an after-party drink for yourself!)

Evite Drink Calculator 

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