If you didn’t know, I am a music buff!!! LOL, the title of this post was a song but guess what, I WAS SOOOO WRONG lol! It was actually Mr Tambourine man (although I bet most of us didn’t know the difference 
Be sure to scroll down to the bottom for a cute little proposal stance!
As I sit here thinking about the Pantone color of 2012, i should have reserved my initial thoughts. I usually don’t like the color orange but there is something really bright and pretty about the color Tangerine!
I cant decide which combination i like better, so let’s reserve judgement until we decide on the timing of the wedding plan and your wedding date! I LOVE this one for Spring/Summer.
If you’ve ever found yourself drooling over the perfect sparkly, shiny shoe,
Ooh, guess what?! Do I have a way for you to get that “something blue!”
It’s quick, it’s easy and will make you smile,
And the finished product will be so dazzling (literally!), you will sparkle down the aisle!
Here is what you will need:
- An old or new pair of oxfords, I used an old pair.
- Glitter, of your color choice!
- Mod Podge glue, glasse finish {right next to the tacky glue at a craft store}
- A bowl
- Two sponge brushes
- Toothpicks {optional}
- Painter’s tape {I didn’t use mine, but would have been so helpful at the end!}
- Water proof shoe protecter
- Newspaper, to glitter on without making a giant mess
Then you are going to pour the glue and glitter into a designated bowl. I recommend a lot of glitter for this. Probably more than you would think necessary.
Next, pour approximately 1/3 of the Mod Podge into a paper cup or small disposable container, and add half of your glitter. Swirl it around together (I did so using the latest instrument in advanced technology, a stick!), and then, with one of your paint brushes, apply a thin layer of the mixture to your shoe. (Psst! Don’t be alarmed when you add your first coat and think ”argh! Everything’s WHITE!”: the mixture does turn clear as it dries.)
Allowing each coat to dry, repeat the painting method until you’ve achieved your desired level of glimmer (tip #2: for a faster process, gradually sprinkle remaining glitter over each coat by hand.).
To finish, add a small amount of Mod Podge to another paper cup or container, and using your second paint brush, coat the shoes with a final layer to seal them.
The sky is the limit on what color you choose….. See the champagne sparkle below………… So you see, that special WOW that you see all over the magazines (and at the high end FANCY stores…… you know the $800+++ shoes) well, you can have your very own pair!!!!
Completed shoe photo courtesy of Never Naked Blog
Thanks to Annie Spandex for the inspiration
Instead of offering an open bar at your reception (which can get really expensive), just serve one or two signature cocktails along with a selection of non-alcoholic beverages.
Choosing a Signature Cocktail
• Choose a drink that coordinates with your wedding theme or color scheme… it’s a lot of fun and will look great in pictures.
• Think about the time of year you are getting married and choose your cocktail(s) accordingly… cold and frothy for warmer weather, warm and spicy for cooler weather.
• One fun idea is to pick one signature drink for the bride and one for the groom. Don’t forget to give them fun and creative names that personalize them for your wedding.
• Try to choose cocktails that will appeal to a wide audience and are not too strong.
Drink Recipe Ideas
Keep the ingredients simple. Recipes that require only one alcoholic ingredient will save the most money.
Blushing Bride
- 3 oz. Pineapple Rum
- 3 oz. Cranberry Juice
- 3 oz. Orange juice
Shake ingredients together, chill, and serve straight up or over ice in a glass.
The Nervous Groom
- 1.5 oz. Whisky
- 5 oz. Sour Mix
- Splash of Grenadine
Shake ingredients together, chill, and serve straight up or over ice in a glass.
Wedding favors have become so blase. Favors are to be a gift to your guests for joining you on your special night, so why not take some time (during you busy wedding week, lol) to give your favors a personal touch! Get your bridal party together and have a blast making these (with a nice glass of wine, of course!) Check this out from Clever Parties Blog
DIY Instructions
Make delicious baked mini doughnuts by following the recipe below or buy Sof’ella’s Donut Mix or Stonewall Kitchen’s Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut Mix.
Use mini doughnut pans made by Wilton or Norpro to create a uniform shape and size.
Dip in white icing and chocolate glaze to symbolize your wedding rings.
Embellish with pearlized sprinkles, crystalized sugar and chocolate jimmies. Wrap two doughnuts in a clear food safe bag or cello paper. Tie with matching wedding colored ribbon and a monogramed label.
Place the wedding favor at each place setting or elegantly display next to seating table cards.
Baked Doughnuts Recipe (makes about 90 mini doughnuts)
Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup buttermilk
3 eggs
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup butter, melted
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a doughnut baking pan.
In a medium bowl, mix sugar, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and flour. Mix buttermilk, eggs, honey and butter in a separate medium bowl, and stir into the dry ingredients. Spoon the mixture half way into each cavity of the prepared pan. Bake 3-4 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown.
White Icing Recipe
2 cups powered sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
4 to 6 Tbsp. hot water
Stir powered sugar, Vanilla and water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Chocolate Glaze Recipe
2 cups powered sugar
4 to 6 Tbsp. hot water
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Stir powered sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder and water 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
More Tips
- Personalize Your Packaging
- Plan favors that coordinate with your wedding day colors and your wedding day motif.
- Give Yourself Plenty of Time
- Assemble your favors a week in advanced.
- Enlist Friends to Help
- Gather your bridesmaids or family for a favor-making get-together or two.
Tell me this isn’t the most STUNNING photo!!! Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Arroyave!
More to come but i couldn’t hold this one in!
