One of my favorite communities for brides is Wedding Wire.  It’s a fantastic place to interact with other brides– find out what’s hot in your area, get advice on vendors and  more.  You can also read reviews of other brides about all of the vendors you are possibly considering.  It’s a fabulous community and has all of the resources you need! 

It’s a sad day in Terrica Town when it’s Mayor cannot indulge in a few delicious libations!  But just because I can’t doesn’t mean you can’t!  So here is one of my favorite margarita recipes. Share it with your girlfriends, add it to your signature drink candidate list or my personal favorite, add it to your PDA 🙂

 Pink Lemonade Margarita

Directions:

1.  Garnish glass with pink sugar.
2. Combine the first 3 ingredients in a cocktail shaker with 3/4 cup ice and shake vigorously.
3. Pour into glass.
4. Top with lemon-lime beverage, and garnish with lemon or lime and.

If you would like a copy of our Signature Drink list, give us a buzz!  Email us at weddingstyle@onceuponyourwedding.com.

Currently, I am reading Memoirs of a Geisha by Authur Golden.  It is a stunningly vivid piece; an eastern Cinderella/Coming of Age story.  Typically, I’m into thrillers and absolutely anything by John Grisham.  Surprisingly enough, this grabbed and kept my attention.  I am almost done (I hate to see the end!), and of course I will then add it to my Netflix Queue.  (BTW?  Do you Netflix?)

 I’m a big Oscar (aka the Academy Awards) buff…don’t ask me who won in what year.  Ask me who wore what in what year ;)  The movie won 3 academy awards for its photography, mixing and costuming. If you are planning a Japanese themed wedding, this would be a great way to grab some inspiration and a good flick! 

 I even went over to the website and got these great recipes for you– perfect for cocktail hour!

 New Style Sashimi

Broiled Cod in Miso Sauce

Mushroom Toban Yaki

…sing it with me now!

 Candy bars are becoming tres chic in the wedding world, even though they have been around for a while.  A lot of our weddings this year have had candy bars– as a matter of fact, more have had them than not!  Here are some tips:

• Make it cute:  incorporate your colors or theme.  It will really add to the decor without spending more on flowers, linens, etc.
• Opt for varying shaped containers, like those to the right.  Try places like SaveOnCrafts.
• Shoot for non-wrapped candies; they can take away from the overall effect, even thoough it will save you on a scoop!
• Get containers for your guests to take their candy with them:  tins (like above), chinese take out boxes, bags with your names and dates on them. We give several ideas in the WeddingStyle newsletter and show– just take your pick 🙂
• GO BULK.  You will save so much money by doing it this way! Don’t attempt to try to buy bags of candy from a store. Go to an actual candy store or a wholesaler online.  If you’re going to do it, might as well do it right, right? I heart Groovy Candies.
• Look for great design/setup ideas. Your job isn’t done once you pick up the candy and toss it in a few containers.  Again, this can add to the overall theme and design of your event.  Start designing the concept of your bar, again, using containers at different heights and shapes, stacking them, creating lollipop trees, etc. 

   

Why is this taking off you ask?  Well, really….when was the last time you were at a wedding where you couldn’t wait to take home the favor?  Better yet, show me 3 favors from the weddings you went to this year.  Don’t worry…I’ll wait.

Precisely.  I had to console a poor SMOB when the gorgeous seashell favors weren’t taken home by guests.  Guests totally bypass them at times– especially after partying and drinking.  At least this is something you can see being used and it’s fun!

I am the hugest FAN of the wedding planning software for couples, iDo.  The software manages everything for you– your invitees, RSVPs, vendors and so much more!  It literally takes you from compiling your guest list to sending out your thank you cards.  You can manage your budget, stay on track with your planning list, and create your seating charts. 

You can now download the free trial and fall in love too!