Wedding Wednesday {Just Beachy}

Today's Wedding Wednesday brings inspiration for a laid back beach vibe wedding. If you love everything about the beach, but are not planning to say I do with sand between your toes then check out below for tips on how to bring the beach to you!



Centerpieces and Place Settings


Create a beach feel with a color scheme that is brought in with centerpieces and place settings. Use floral and plantation that represents the beach. Use sand in jars and candles to bring in the romance of the seaside shores.

Burlap, wicker and neutral colors make guests feel as though they are just a jump, hop and skip away from the water. 

Decor 

Bringing props and decor add the fun of imagining you are right on the coast. 

Menu

If you really want that beach feel create a food and beverage menu to match. Seafood is an obvious choice, but do your research and work with your caterer to create food items for those guests who can't have or do not want seafood. 

Invitations

Although this should be an obvious one, I will list it anyway! 

Party Favors 

Keep your beach theme going, and let your guests take a piece of it home with them!

Tasty Tuesday {Drinks}

For all those of you hosting a college graduation or summer party, we have just the thing for you!


Instead of a food recipe we are presenting our very first drink recipe. Courtesy of The Chew. You can watch these crazy funny chefs 1pm pacific time/12pm central time on ABC Channel 4!

Summer Jamaican Punch 

ingredients

• 1 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 cups grenadine syrup
• 2 cups Jamaican white rum
• 1 cup light rum
• 2 cups fresh pineapple juice
• 2 cups fresh orange juice
• orange slices for garnish
• pineapple slices for garnish

We hope that our readers aged 21 and older will enjoy this drink responsibly.

Did you try this? Leave us a comment to let us know how it was. 

Wedding Thursday??

Hello Everyone!

So sorry this wasn't posted yesterday, so today will be Wedding Thursday!

Today's Wedding Wednesday Thursday is for the Do-It-Yourself bride. If you are looking for ways to add a personal touch to your wedding or just looking to cut costs we have just the thing in store for you my dear. I have found some party favors that add a creative and personal touch for pennies on the dollar!





                                                                     Drink Mixes

This is a great party favor that will leave guests remembering the good times they had long after you and your honey are sailing off into the sunset. It's also perfect for any occasion! Create a lemonade mix, or hot gourmet hot chocolate for those winter weddings.

 Snacks

Made to go snacks are not only delicious but fun as well! These party favors are always a hit with grown ups as well as kiddos.

 Bottles

Vintage milk bottles or soda bottles can be filled with anything! Personalized labels can be printed right off your own computer or ordered online. 

 Candy 

This has to be one of the most easy favors of all! Simply purchase some type of packaging at your local craft or culinary store and add in candy of your choice. 

If you decide on a do-it-yourself party favor try to choose something that is simple, unique, and that does not require you to spend too much time. You will have enough to do already! Sometimes just finding something that you can add to a favor can do the trick! 

Some other great ideas: 

Tasty Tuesday

If you have a sweet tooth then I'm sure you are going to love trying this recipe out! I found this recipe on the Six Sisters Blog, check them out here.

I have listed the recipe below, but you can find it on the link provided above. Let me know how they turn out!



BUTTERFINGER BLONDIES

Ingredients

1 cup butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp coarse sea salt
2 cups coarsely chopped Butterfinger Bars (approx 16 “Fun Size” bars) 

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°
Cream butter and sugars in mixing bowl.
Add the vanilla and eggs and mix until incorporated.
On low add your dry ingredients (flour, salt and baking soda) until just combined.
Stir in your chopped Butterfinger.
Spread in a 9×13 baking dish and bake for 25 minutes until center is JUST set.
Remove from oven and cool completely.

Preparation time: 5 minute(s)
Cooking time: 25 minute(s)

 

BUTTERFINGER BUTTERCREAM:

Ingredients

1/2 cup room temp butter (1 stick)
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2 1/2 – 3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup chopped Butterfinger Bars (approx 4 “Fun Size” bars)

Instructions

Cream the butter and shortening together until smooth.
Add in you powdered sugar on low speed.  Turn speed up to medium and mix until smooth
Stir in your chopped Butterfinger. (I sprinkled mine on top rather than stirring them in!)
Spread on your cooled blondies

Preparation time: 5 minute(s

Wedding Wednesday {Romance}

Today's Wedding Wednesday is all about pictures. I bring you some eye popping beauty in this inspirational wedding shoot. Something about the lace and natural elements create a romantic atmosphere for guests and a happy couple to celebrate in. 

Enjoy!

Floral includes delicate ivory vases that held small bouquets of soft peonies, hydrangeas, and spray roses.

Love this twig chandelier!

What a great idea for a cake table.

These invitations are a gift itself!

The following Nashville wedding vendors contributed to this inspirational wedding shoot:

Photography - Photographix
Venue - Southall Eden
Stationery – Southall Eden Paperie
Cake – The Bake Shoppe
Hair and Makeup – Kara Gaylor
Event Design – Southall Eden
Florals – Southall Eden