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Move over Cupcakes -

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cookie stand -gold 375.jpgWedding Cakes have often been the wedding tradition, but many  traditions have been changing including the  beloved and beautiful wedding cake.  The past few years it has been replaced more and more  by the cupcake towers, well move over cupcakes  - Here come our beloved cookie.  This is an absolutely gorgeous wedding cake alternative I saw this fall while at the Bridal Market in Manhattan ( searching out new and fabulous gowns for our boutique).  We were so taken by its beauty it took a few minutes to realize - they were actually edible.  We loved the idea so much and who does not adore a cookie or two that we played with our own version at our last bridal show - and immediately created a View image fun stand filled with adorable edible wedding gowns.  Let your imagination take over - As with cupcakes   it is all in the stand.  At A Gracious Event we are working on many versions that can hold cupcakes or cookies.  Love the cookies and cupcakes but also the Wedding Cake tradition ? Most stands now leave the top tier for a beautiful small cake to cut, share and save.  Keeping the timeless traditions with a contemporary twist.


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Laurie Beckmann

I have been helping brides plan, coordinate, host weddings and ceremonies in the Capital District since 1978. Starting first with a love of cooking, I began to plan events and catered them. My background includes managing large events for Piccolo's at the Plachza where I coordinated Governor Carey's wedding to working in France as a chef on a private yacht.

The Capital District has been my home for over 27 years when my husband and I purchased a historic house in Altamont: The Appel Inn. A tavern from the 1700's, we turned it into a Bed and Breakfast. It was our good fortune in 1983, when a wonderful young couple knocked on our door and asked if we would host their wedding at the B&B.

The rest is history and the beginning of an amazing career that has allowed me to participate in hundreds of special occasions. The increased demand for events led to the design and construction of what we call The Gathering Space, a beautiful structure on our property that can accommodate over 150 people. We even added a bridal boutique where we make custom dresses. Over 1400 brides have passed through our elegant historic inn or The Gathering Space over the last 27 years.

I believe in simple elegance and love helping brides and their families create the day of their dreams, and in case anyone is wondering -- that first couple celebrated their 26th anniversary last November.


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