Love this Gown!

Welcome to 2011! 

Alma Novia has released their 2011 wedding collection, and this is our favorite! What a stunning dress! 

Steps to Picking out a Diamond: 1 of 10

We have chosen to highlight the art of picking out a diamond. There are ten key steps in selecting the perfect engagement rings and wedding bands, and we want you to be informed as you make this important decision! Keep checking back as we highlight each step! 

Today: Budgeting and Sizing

Before setting foot in a jewelry store, have your budget decided. It is easy to be persuaded by jewelry salespersons to "just spend a little bit more." When walking in to the store, be sure to let your salesperson know of your budget, and he or she will assist you with choosing a ring that fits comfortably within your price range. Speaking of fitting, be sure to know what size your soon-to-be fiancée wears! If anything, bring one of her rings into the store, and they'll be able to tell you the size. If you'd prefer for her to be completely surprised, it may take some work to get a ring of hers out of the house, but the surprise as well as being certain that the ring fits will be worth the hassle. 

Christmas Through Lowell

We are proud to be participating this year in the 18th Christmas Through Lowell. This year Lowell has over 200 artists and crafters presenting a stunning variety of wares. Grand Volute will be hosting over 30 artisans in our facility. This is our first year of participation with this wonderful event and we are trilled with the response we have already received. We will be open to the public on Friday, November 20, from 10:00 am -6:00 pm, and November 21, between 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Open for the first time, our Grand Volute Cafe will offer a variety of delicious fall foods and hot drinks. Please stop in and join us for lunch. Can't wait to greet all of you.

A Wonderful Year

It is hard to believe that we are already heading into the Christmas holiday season. I know I have been very neglectful with my updates. Here, at Grand Volute, we have had such a marvelous wedding season. This year found us hosting 50 weddings at our facility and numerous corporate events. We have solved family issues, repaired wedding cakes, dried tears, glued flowers into bouquets and gained several good friends. I was able to work with so many outstanding vendors and really appreciated the opportunity to work with all of you. You can see some of the outstanding photography taken throughout the year by checking out the photo gallery on our website. One vendor in particular, Decor Elegance, deserves a heartfelt thank you for always making us look our very best. Lisa is always willing to go the extra mile, even hanging Chinese lanterns from our 15 foot ceiling. I am glad to be heading into a quieter time of the year and have many exciting things to share with you concerning our new barefoot division, Cater Cat.

Do you have visions of sugar plums dancing in your head?

If so you're not alone. Like so many other wedding trends candy buffets are becoming more and more popular. The real challenge to producing a successful candy buffet is creating that "wow" factor for you and your guests. It is an investment just like your wedding cake and can be the most anticipated part of your wedding reception. when planned and well executed. So many brides make the mistake of ordering their candy using some strange math equation. Though 5 ounces of candy per guest may satisfy your sweet tooth it won't be very visually satisfying for you or your guests. My suggestion, stick with 5 different candies keeping them all within a chosen color palate or theme. Order 18 to 20 pounds. Yes, I did say 18 to 20 pounds of candy. Whether you think you need that much or not your biggest disappointment will be when your candy buffet was not substantial enough to create the presence you were expecting or did not withstand the first wave of guests. We at Grand Volute are here to help you create a one of a kind and memorable candy experience for both you and your guests. We supply you with everything from coordinating linens, containers, appropriate scoops, to the candies of your choice. Whether planning a seashore themed wedding with gummi fish, saltwater taffy, and chocolate seashells or staying with the old and familiar, we can find a candy that represents your style.

Outdoor Wedding Oval

Our first outdoor wedding of the year. Congratulations Tobin and Teresa. It was great!

Men In Skirts

We had so much fun on Saturday. The Scottish lads arrived and we were trilled to see them at Grand Volute.