Kim Kardashian-Kanye West Wedding Breakdown-Lawson Lifestyles

So they're calling it the wedding of the year REALLY? Ok, let me vent for just a hot second. I get it. Kanye is talented. Kim is a self made or shall I say mommy made celebrity. However, damn what is all the  craziness about? You would have thought it was the royal wedding.

Ok, off the soap box. Now for the juice. I have sources that are cluing us in to what everything cost. As an event producer, it's budgets like these that are so much fun to play with. However, as a big picture, it really was not all that lavish. I know what you're going to say. You're calling me crazy. 2.8 million dollars is a ton of money to spend in a couple of days. First of all, Kanye and Kim definitely have it. Second of all,  based upon his proposal scenario, I would have thought it would have been way more over the top.

One of our sources said that quite frankly they were bored over in France and Italy. There were not really any activities other than the required rehearsal dinner and ceremony planned for the guests. HELLO???? Spa day? I will say Kim did have all her female guests treated to a make up session for the wedding day.

Ok, so here it goes. I have some hard costs for you:


France Accommodations: 550.00 a night per person
Italy  Accommodations: 800.00 per night per person

These don't surprise me. They stayed at George V(click for the link to the hotel) one of the nicest hotels in Paris and then a Four Seasons in Italy.

Lana Del Ray -Rehearsal Party- $1 million dollars. Are you KIDDING ME? Holy Moly! Yes literally she was paid 1 million to perform for the evening.

Transportation: $74,000 per private jet

Car Service over 50 cars and vans- $70,000.00

Private Make Up sessions for all guests-  $54,000.00

Andrea Boccelli- $350,000.00

John Legend- $not known as of press time

Now that we have some of the costs out of the way, let's talk about the marble table that was used for the event with gold engraved name placement markers. WHAT!!!??!! It was one continuous table that sat 200 guests as they were fed this menu.

The Reception Venue: $409,000.00

All in all, it was one heck of a weekend. Somehow, word got out that Justin Bieber 

was going to be in attendance. Meanwhile all the reporters were swarmed by Bieber fans wanting to see him. Clearly he was NOT or was he ever invited.  Beyonce and her hubby J were not in attendance either. He has been quoted as calling the weekend the circus and that he wanted nothing to do with it.

I don't usually report on these things. However, it seemed to be something everyone was curious about. I always aim to please. Have a great week!

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Memorial Day Red White and Blue Sangria from Lawson Lifestyles

Summer is here and what a great way to cool off on the beach, boat or at the pool. Try my Lawson Roberts Famous Red White and Blue Sangria. It's so easy to make big batches and serve all holiday weekend. Here's the fun recipe.

Red White and Blue Sangria

2 bottles dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc is good)


1 cup triple sec


1/2 cup berry-flavored vodka


1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice


1/2 cup simple syrup (see tips below)


1 cup blueberries


1 1/2 cups hulled and sliced strawberries


1 cup raspberries


1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks

DIRECTIONS:

Combine all ingredients in a large punch bowl or pitcher and stir well.

Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.

Serve well-chilled with a good scoop of fruit floating in each drink, or serve over ice.

Lawson’s Helpful Hints:

*To make 1/2 cup simple syrup, boil 1/2 cup water and add 1/2 cup granulated white sugar. Turn heat to simmer and stir until dissolved. Turn off the heat and let cool. Now it's simple syrup.

*Use fresh fruit for this recipe. Frozen Just doesn’t have the flavor.


*To make star-shaped pineapple pieces, cut long & wide pieces of pineapple off the side of the fresh fruit. Use a star cutter to cut shapes.

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Mother's Day Made Perfect from Lawson Roberts Lifestyles

Ok so we have just a few days to make sure that Mother's Day goes off without a hitch. If you're anything like me, your mom means the world to you. It may be a bit tough to get reservations at this point. So why don't we cook her brunch in the morning and make it easy on you?

Here is a recipe for my Shrimp and Andouille Breakfast Casserole. It is to die for. We will pair that with some fabulous fresh fruit, some fresh cut flowers and a mimosa. Voila. . . Perfection.

6 slices white bread
1/2 pound cheddar cheese
1 pound cooked shrimp

1/2 pound cooked andouille sausage4 tablespoons melted margarine
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk

Break bread into pieces about the size of a quarter. Break or cut cheese into bite-size pieces. Arrange bread, cheese,sausage and shrimp in several layers in large greased casserole dish. Pour melted margarine over shrimp mixture. Combine eggs, mustard, salt and milk, blending well. 

Pour egg mixture over layered ingredients in casserole dish. Let stand, covered, in the refrigerator a minimum of 3 hours or preferably overnight. 

Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

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