This absolutely scrumptious chocolate, brie, and basil panini by Giada De Laurentis is easy to make and works for a fun snack or dessert! It's crispy and hearty; perfect for fall. While it's really easy to make, it can be a little messy so don't overload the panini with chocolate. Enjoy!

12 slices sourdough bread
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
12 ounces Brie cheese, thinly sliced
1 (12-ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
Directions
Preheat the panini grill.
Brush both sides of the bread with olive oil. Grill the bread slices until they begin to turn golden, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the panini grill and place 2 ounces of cheese on 1 slice of bread (the bottom half), top the cheese with 1/3 cup chocolate chips, and a sprinkle of basil. Top with another slice of bread. Continue with the remaining sandwiches. Return the sandwiches to the panini grill until the chocolate begins to melt, about another 2 minutes.
Cut the sandwiches into 2-inch wide rectangles or small triangles and transfer to a serving platter.

Fun find: Canvas on Demand

I found this company through Wedding Wire - if you sign up you get a $59 voucher (a free canvas) that you can use at canvasondemand.com

The site is so fun and you can use it to create blown-up wedding images, a guest "book" or thank you gifts for your parents or wedding gifts for friends.

I can envision blowing up images from some of our trips and displaying them in our office!

Our friends at Wishpot are giving away a Kate Spade bag! Check out the giveaway here and good luck!
http://blogs.wishpot.com/wedding/2009/09/win-kate-spade-designer-handbag.html

You are cordially invited

Please contact us for further details or questions: info@threedreamsent.com
Tel. 206.250.2055
We hope to see you there!

A gracious thank you note from a mother of the bride

We had so much fun working with Emily and Ryen and her parents, Pam and John, on their woodland wedding. We worked with all of them for nearly a year and the end result was a stunning and romantic wedding in the woods.
I don't always post thank you notes but this one is just too kind so I had to share. Thank you so much, Pam!

Dear Aleah and Nick,
Most people would agree that the true and best measure of the success of a wedding held at one's home is whether or not the mother and father of the bride are relaxed and enjoy themselves. In case it wasn't obvious, John and I had a wonderful time at Emily and Ryen's wedding and reception and we have you to thank. You kept us all on track during the planning phase, understood our sometimes wacky sense of humor, recommended superior vendors, and dealt with every issue (although we were never aware of any) that came up throughout the evening.

We were free to welcome our friends and family throughout the evening and join in the celebration. Your professionalism allowed us to live in the moment at our "wedding in the woods" for Emily and Ryen. We are exceedingly grateful to you. You are a fantastic team and we truly enjoyed working with you. From our perspective, it was an enchanting evening. Thank you for the vital part you played in making the magic happen.

With Best Regards,
Pamela Swanes

PSA: August Jones Trunk Show

I love August Jones and there is a trunk show coming up at Something Blue in La Conner, WA! Here are the details:
September 18, 19, & 20 10am to 6pm Something Blue Boutique appointments recommended - 360.466.0415

La Conner is a charming little town, so make a day out of it and bring your maid of honor or mom along!

Our friends at Something Blue have offered our brides some great discounts as well; 10% off veils or shoes, 5% off a new gown order, and much more! Tell them you heard about the deals through Fine Line and happy shopping!

Fun find by Amanda

Here is a fun find by our Senior Associate, Amanda:
Have you ever spotted a purse in a store only to find disappointment when you grabbed it up? Either it didn’t have enough room, the texture wasn’t quite your style, or perhaps you didn’t have an outfit to coordinate with it?
Put all your fears aside ladies because 1154 LILL STUDIO solves all of the purse problems for everyone! You can customize your purse to how you want it and the look you want!
They have some Fabulous Fall Finds that will be sure to have heads turning your way when you are wearing your new fall outfit accessorized by one of their purses! And the best part- reversible!


If you are looking for a new way to have fun with your ladies, you can even throw your own LILL party! Or if you are a bridesmaid and want to break the trend of regular showers-throw a shower that will be remembered! They even help you with the invitations!