In the Know

I have long been a fervent fan of Colin Cowie, writing a post about his book here.  The South African native has an eye for the magical and inspiring, a cool James Bond debonair and the ability to convince you that you, too, can throw spectacular parties.


I'm thrilled to have been invited to preview Colin Cowie's new website, Colin Cowie Weddings  Chock full of his advice on everything from chic flowers to proper undergarments and convincing your man to write thank you notes, this website is my new go-to for all things wedding.  It will be accessible through his main website by late October. 

Good Libations

Signature cocktails are a great way to save major bucks without ruining the party.  But what's new, what's now?  I checked in with Bar None Drinks to see what the hip Mixologists are creating, scouting for possible signatures for my reception.  Here are a few that I'll be testing out.

KYY Buon Giorno!

Drink Type: Cocktail 

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz. Skyy Vodka
1/2 oz. Campari
1/2 oz. Luxardo Marachino Liqueur
1/4 oz. Honey
1 pinch(es) Salt
1 oz. Prosecco
3 chunk(s) Cantaloupe

Instructions

Muddle cantaloupe chunks with honey and sea salt in a cocktail shaker. Add ice, SKYY Vodka, Campari and Luxardo and shake vigorously. Strain into a Collins glass with crushed ice. Top with Prosecco and Cantaloupe melon balls on a toothpick.

 

B-52

Drink Type: Shooter

Ingredients

1 part Irish Cream (Bailey's)

1 part Grand Marnier

1 part Kahlua

Instructions

Layer Kahlua, Bailey's and then Grand Marnier in a shot glass. Serve with a stirrer.

ABSOLUT Raspberri Royal

Drink Type: Martini 

Ingredients

1 part(s) Absolut Raspberri Vodka
3 part(s) Champagne
3 Raspberries

Instructions

Add all ingredients into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with raspberry.

Kiddie Kapers

Having little ones join you for your wedding is one of the biggest quandaries for brides.  Inviting children to the reception can be tricky, especially when you want the parents to feel free to party.  Adults only receptions can seem rude to guests, who consider it an exclusion of part of their family.  What to do?

Just Play PA from Enola has come up with an ingenious solution.  Throw a mini party for the kids!  With a wide variety of party themes, caregivers from Just Play PA will safely entertain your little ones for the duration of your wedding reception, so Mom and Dad can party too!  Matching armbands are presented to the parents and the child, so your guests can be sure their little ones are safe.  Parents need only provide diapers for those who need them, the rest of the fun is supplied by Just Play staff.

One less thing to worry about as the bride, the party for the kids is planned beginning to end by Just Play.  I just wish I had thought of this fantastic idea.