Bridal Show - Rose Bridal Party

For our Central PA brides, mark your calendar for Sunday, October 30.  From noon to 4 pm, Rose Radio, May Grant Associates and Dream Weddings PA will hold their annual Rose Bridal Party at the Eden Resort in Lancaster.  Over 70 vendors will be available for your perusal.  The best part is that admission is FREE!

If you register to attend, you are automatically entered to win The Dream Weddings Giveaway including a minimum $15,000 wedding package toward your dream wedding.  The winner will be chosen from the registrations at the end of the show (you must be present to win).  If you preregister you get two entries!

Other prizes include a honeymoon to Palace Resorts in Mexico compliments of Dream Makers Vacation Services.

Childcare is available by Just Play PA I wrote a post on them here.

Get all the details at Rose Radio's website!

Rainy Days and Mondays

Since living on the East Coast these days seems to mean our weather will resemble that of a rain forest, my thoughts turn to every bride's nightmare - a rainy wedding day.  But grey skies don't need to rain on your parade, here are a few rainy day solutions for your less-than-sunny wedding day.

Kind of makes the idea of taking that umbrella "just in case" a little more fun...well, almost!

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.

Autumn Leaves

Now in my thirties, I am now just beginning to really love the fall.  The majestic beauty the earth has to offer is enchanting.  The warm earthy hues of the season are difficult to pull off, often ending with less than the desired effect.  The wedding below, shot by Orchard Cove Photography out of Vermont, is like nothing I've seen before.  I want to change my date so I can have a wedding just like this one!

It makes you want to throw a party (or a wedding!) just so you can borrow (steal) some of these ideas and look like a genius yourself doesn't it?



Photography – Orchard Cove Photography / Ceremony Venue – The Church of the Heavenly Rest / Reception Venue – Central Park Boathouse / Event Planning – Elizabeth Allen / Hannah’s Dress – Rivini via Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier / Bridesmaid’s Dresses - Amsale / Hannah’s Hair – Aldo Giacomello / Hannah’s Makeup – Kimara Ahnert / Cake – Sylvia Weinstock / Dresser – Couture by Vassa / Florist – Lewis Miller Designs / Lighting – Levy Lighting / Music – Ludlow Street Band (Hank Lane Music)

Inspiration By Design

Preston Bailey is one of the world's premiere wedding planners/event designers.  In addition to the numerous jaw dropping events he has crafted, there are a number of fabulous books giving us mere mortals a peek at luxury worthy of the gods.  You can even take an event design class with the master himself!  I peek in at his website here, to scout out the new inspirations and ideas he has dreamed up for his celebrity clients.

His website has grown to include a community of brides and event planners who can comment on any element of Preston's website.  You could drop off the map hanging around there....tons of brilliant ideas.  One of the clever things he offers are a few wizards to help you design your own event.  I especially enjoy the color palette picker. 

Next time you need a little inspiration, let Preston Bailey's website (or one of his awe-inspiring books) inspire the creativity in you.