Great inspiration for a wedding and I love the gold sequins...
Tabletop    Cake    Dress    Shoes

What a cute idea....just in time for a spring party

Here's what you'll need:
•Mini lemon or other yellow muffins. (Find the lemon muffin recipe and full instructions here)
•Container of lemon frosting
•Mini muffin liners (Yellow if you can find them- I could only find white)
•Yellow regular sized muffin liners
•A package of wooden skewers
•Styrofoam or floral foam
•Clay pot and saucer (In whatever size you'd like)
•Green straws
•Green and brown card stock
•Eyelet punch
•Scissors, craft knife, and glue

I'm LUVIN this butterfly luncheon....so elegant and yet cheery....just in time for Spring
Tablesetting   Butterfly Cupcake Wrappers   Dress

Yes, summer is coming and so are the fantasies of being on a beach somewhere.  Here's a great way to accent a tropical party for your guests.

Recipe of Pink Bikini

The recipe makes 10 cups

Ingredients
1 bottle of raspberry lemonade 
3/4 cups of coconut rum
1 cup of amaretto liqueur

Preparation
Combine the raspberry lemonade, coconut rum, and amaretto liqueur in a large pitcher.
Stir well, and serve over ice or in half cut coconuts.

How to crack open a coconut.... 

Hold your coconut in one hand over a sink or bowl to catch the liquid that comes out. Tap firmly in the center of the coconut with a hammer, rotating and tapping along the equator.  You might have to rotate the coconut several times before a fissure appears and then break the coconut  open.
Courtesy of Coastal Living

A favor everyone will enjoy....Personalized Trident Gum Favors...available in 10 colors

Here's a great way to accent the party....make hanging crepe paper rose balls...find the full tutorial at House of Smiths

LUVIN this old fahsion glamour wedding inspriation board I found at Project Wedding....so elegant

Here's a great idea to accent the tables with....moss filled birch pots as centerpieces

BIRCH COVERED POTS:
Materials:
Terra cotta pots in various sizes
Sheets of birch bark Floral scissors
Hot glue gun

Directions:
1. Break the birch bark into manageable sized pieces (4 or 5 inches long), with jagged edges. (Breaking it by hand, instead of with scissors, will give it jagged edges.)
2. Glue the pieces onto a terra cotta pot, slightly overlapping the edges of the bark (minimizing harsh edges).
3. Using floral scissors, cut strips of bark and glue around the top edge of the pot. Tip: Birch bark is very malleable, but some pieces are thicker than others. If you find that your strip of birch bark is too thick, carefully peel off a layer or two from the back side.

Good Earth Tip: Only use birch bark that’s taken from fallen trees.

Make an Egg Crate for Easter instead of serving up the same old plastic eggs.
Find the full tutorial at Crafty Sisters...how cute is this...

Lovin this wedding inspiration board....ah...Chocolate Royalty....

Here's a little slice of vintage goodness…and just in time for Spring...a Rustic Garden Wedding.....

Event Photos   Sweet Tamarind Drink   Butterfly Napkin Holders   Flower Girl Dress   Rock Candy   Personalized Honey Favors 

Check out Crafty Sisters for the full tutorial on  making these jelly bean topiaries for Easter....how CUTE!

Here's some wedding inspiration if you're looking for wedding theme ideas...a Pink and Black Damask Wedding...I love the color combo...
Wedding Photos...great job by Sharon Nicole Photography
Table setting and Floral Frame
Personalized Damask Trident Gum Favors
Pink Damask Cake
Free Printable Damask Laterns
Pool Floral Arrangements

Today's Sunday Delight is Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes
Source for Cupcake Wrappers

Not So Humble Orange Creamsicle Cake yields 24 standard cup cakes
a 9x13" cake or 2 8" rounds
3 large egg whites, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon orange gel coloring
1 1/2 teaspoon orange emulsion
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
200 grams all purpose flour
200 grams granulated sugar
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup (58 grams) canola oil
1/4 cup (57 grams) (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup (115 grams) sour cream
Find the rest of this yummy recipe at Not So Humble Pie

yes...chocolate party spoons...these look so yummy....check out the source I found for a guide on how these were made.

A sleek, modern and rustic feel with a square cake that looked like a real block of wood...to see more visit Southern Weddings
Save the Dates and Bird Nest Tealight Holders via Accent the Party

Luvin this inspiration board found on Project Wedding

Looking for some tropical wedding inspiration.  I'm luvin this design with Tropical sunset  orange & yellow orchids. Thanks to Designs by Hemingway for sharing.

I love the beach....
Cocktail   Canopy Tablesetting   Beach Dress   Coaster Favors   Candles   Personalized Goodie Bags

Red Velvet Heart Whoppie Pies

For the cookies:
2 cups of all purpose flour
2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
1/4 teaspoon of salt
8 tablespoons of unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup of light brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1/2 cup of buttermilk, at room temperature
1 ounce of red food coloring

Ingredients:
For the frosting:
8 ounce of cream cheese
5 tablespoons of unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
For the full tutorial visit Annie Eats

Dip heart jellies and marshmallows in chocolate and create these cute Cupid Hearts as your Valtentine treats for your party guests. 

Supplies for Chocolate Dipped Hearts:
heart jellies and heart shaped marshmallows
melted chocolate,
spoon
wax paper
party toothpicks with cellophane frills
plastic baggie
sprinkles

To complete these visit Make and Takes

Looking for ideas for A Spring Tea...can't wait things are colorful and warm again.
Decor Photos
Flower Pen Favors, Cupcake Wrappers and Watering Can Candle Favors found at Accent the Party

A perfect setting for a Princess. check out other ideas by Designs by Hemingway

LUVIN this Valentine's Day Wedding Inspiration  Makes me want to eat chocolate...
Photo via Events by Audrey

I'm loving these fantastic wedding centerpiece ideas I found at Jose Designs...lovin his work....check out his blog for more admiration and ideas.

Looking for baby shower ideas...I just love this bird theme baby shower....
Baby Letters   Invitations   Making Specked Eggs   Maternity Dress  Make Candy Nests with Yarn   Bird Serving Dish   Blue Egg Soap Favors   Bird Nest Candy Recipe   Blue Bird Peeps and Instructions  Napkins and Straws

Buffet Table   Tissue PomPoms   Heart Cookies with Raspberries  Candy Jars, Heart Dishes and Personalized Favor Boxes

Find on our previous post here

I like this color scheme...perfect for wedding in The Hamptons  --  Linens:  BBJ Linen,   Photographer:  Marianne Lazano Photography,  Personalized Honey Favors,   Love Bottle Stopper Favors,   Bouquet  Wedding Party

JUST HAD TO SHARE!!!

Here's some spring rustic wedding inspiration and ideas.  It has a vibe of homemade elements, like fresh cookies baked by the mother of the bride which make this wedding so unique and special. The clever and creative Jesi Haack and her wedding planning and design team put the entire vintage-inspired event together, while the Sweet and Saucy Shop created the mouthwatering dessert table!
Bird Nest Favor Boxes
How to Make a Wood Cake Stand
Scalloped Tags
Personalized Hershey Wrappers
Rustic Tablesetting and Centerpiece

Green Polka Dot Laterns
Pink and Green Rose Laterns
Red and White Laterns
DIY Pretty Pink Paper Laterns

Pink Laterns
Solar Laterns
Floral Laterns
Animal Print Laterns
Printable Damask Laterns
Pink and White Laterns
Pink and Green Laterns

Valentine Wedding inspiration and ideas.....xoxoxo
Wedding Gown via Monique Lhuillier and Slingbacks Christian Louboutin
Wedding Photos courtesy of Kiss the Groom
Red Velvet Cake via Houston Wedding Blog
Raspberry and Rosemary Cocktails via Simply Stated
Sweetheart cupcake wrappers via Accent the Party
Personalized Hershey Wrappers via Accent the Party

Free Printable Valentine Cupcake Picks
Accent the tables with festive cupcake picks for your guests
Open the PDF file with one of the links below and print out on cardstock.

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Red Damask
Valentine Be Mine
Hearts and Bling
Pink and Brown Heart Lace
Chocolate Brown LOVE Heart Banner

Cupcake Wrappers sold here at Accent the Party

If you're looking for free party supplies and decorations to accent the party with....
Free printable paper chinese laterns Part 3....

How to Make these Laterns

A.. Choose your design from any of the links below and Print out picture

B. Fold the paper in half and cut along the lines

C. Open the paper and tape, staple or glue the left and right edges together. Tape a piece of string or cut out construction paper to the top of the lantern and hang it anywhere you like. You can also make several lanterns with different designs, then hang them on a long string across the room to make a parade of lanterns.

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Blue Stars
Pastel Pink Print
Turquoise Glow
Pink and Green Stripes
Black and Pink Floral

Pink and purple for this wedding theme were incorporated in various hues in all the decor and flowers and I like how the festive Chinese lanterns seem to be the crowing glory.  This was put together by the design team of Kendall Brown of Eclatante Design and Donna O’Brien of Beautiful Blooms.

Wedding invitations can be found at ThePurpleSoup
Candy bars can be found at Accent the Party
LOVE Bottle Stopper favors can be found at Accent the Party

Photos found at Art of Love

Directions

Photo and Recipe from Martha

Free for printing - Christmas Cupcake Picks
Accent the tables with festive cupcake picks

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Santa
Green Ornament
Reindeer
Snowman

Cupcake Wrappers sold here at Accent the Party

I'm lovin this inspiration for the upcoming holidays....check out the details at The Inspired Bride

Looking for inspiration or ideas for a eco green and chic wedding?   For the wedding cakes they chose to go with three smaller size cakes instead of one large cake.  Fresh flowers were used for these cakes and combined different size cake tiers to get a modern look for this eco chic tablescape.  View more at My Sweet & Saucy. 

Lovin this modern and chic poppy theme party I found at In The Now Weddings.   The color pallet of poppy pink and yummy warm orange against a stale slate grey backdrop really works for this outdoor party.

I love the color combinations.....Amorology Wedding Blog

If you're looking for damask party supplies and decorations....
Free printable Damask paper chinese laterns....

How to Make Laterns

A..  Print out picture

B.  Fold the paper in half and cut along the lines

C.  Open the paper and tape, staple or glue the left and right edges together.  Tape a piece of string or cut out construction paper to the top of the lantern and hang it anywhere you like.  You can also make several lanterns with different designs, then hang them on a long string across the room to make a parade of lanterns.

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Black Damask
Blue Damask
Pink Damask
Green Damask
Fuschia Damask

Fall is coming up and if you're looking for some gourd and pumpkin ideas, check out BHG for lots of inspiration.  Use them to add autumn elegance to your party of wedding this fall - inside and out.

Simple and gorgeous and these apple vases are a great way to accent the party!  Check out the "how to's" at Craftzine.

LOVIN this Parisian Countryside Wedding I found at Veranda.  The wedding is Inspired by an 18th century pastoral festival, the fête champêtre.  New York interior designer and stylist Kelly d'Halluin brought the inspiration to life for her own elegant wedding reception.

I love this orange and green palette that I found at Ceremony Magazine and photographed by Marianne Lozano Photography

Floral Design is by Bobbe Vagell Floral Concepts

Favor boxes found at Accent the Party
Carrot, orange and ginger soup found at Food Gawker
Flirtini Cocktail Recipe found at Mix Shake and Pour
Dress at Bride.net

Buy bulk tulips at Whole Blossoms

For a garden party that is both budget friendly and charming....

Favors via Flickr
Candy Box / Placecard Holders via Accent the Party 

Macoron via Spontaneously Me
Cupcake Wrappers via Accent the Party

The Pink Breeze

Ingredients: (Will serve 2)

1. 5-6 Large Strawberries (can be Fresh or Frozen) and more for Garnish
2. 1 Cup of Ice Cubes (About 8-10)
3. 3 ounces of Pina Colada Mix
4. 3 ounces of White Rum ( We used Puerto Rican White Rum) [Optional: If  you want an Alcoholic Drink]

*Note:   Fresh Pineapple and Coconut Milk may be used to substitute the Pina Colada Mix if you like.

Preparation:
Combine all the ingredients above and blend them in a blender.

It will a be Frozen Drink.

Courtesy of Project Wedding

Photos courtesy of Country Living  Weddingo   The Casual Gourmet   Flickr

Supplies:

1. Assorted decorative papers
2. Scissors
3. Glue - a glue stick works best for most papers
4. Wooden skewers or drink stirrers
5. Alphabet stickers - should coordinate with papers

Here's a cute way to accent the party with this cute DIY project...personalized drink stirrers.  It seems relatively easy...don't you think?

Courtesy of Project Wedding

What to do with the same ole yellow table runner....

I found these wonderful and simple ideas and inspiration at La Partie Events

Modern Black, White and Cocoa Brown Palette...I found this sleek color combination inspiring for a summer event. (courtesy of In The Now)

Yard Stake Candle Holders I found At West End
Try serving a German Chocolate Martini to your guests.  I found the recipe at MyRecipes
Personalized Lollipop favors and Cupcake Wrappers at Accent the Party
Linen found at BBJ Linen Rentals

Brown table runner found at Target.
Vases found at Amarillo Museum of Art

Ah yes...eye candy. 
Floral Design: Square Root Designs
Flowers: Hydrangea, dahlias, cymbidium orchids, calla lilies, roses and green button poms
Rentals:  Classic Party Rentals
Linens:  Wildflower Linen
Photography:  Jenifer S Rau Photography
Source:  Ceremony Magazine

This centerpiece was created from packing materials at gala at the museum of arts.  How creative?

Here you see topiaries made from 6,000 tons of shredded office paper for the national design awards in New York City.

Here's a centerpiece created from scripts and musical scores at the sundance institute gala.

All work and photos by David Stark.  I love his work...what a fabulous artist.

What a fantasy wedding!  I just had to share this one with our readers.  I love the work created by Tricia Fountaine Event and Floral Design.  She's the best.  Thanks to Kiss the Groom for sharing!  If you're looking for some wedding inspiration for a theme and haven't decided...well, this is it if you're a romantic.

Photograph by Elizabeth Messina

Floral Design: Nobutama Floral Studio
Flowers: Hydrangea, Vandalia roses, stargazer lilies, sea shells and starfish
Linens:  BBJ Linen
Photographed By: The Studios of Joseph Guidi

Decorations for your Bohemian party can be as simple or as ornate as you desire.  A combination of green and orange add a graceful motif.  This theme boasts a lot of fun and it's that time of year to entertain outside.  Most items here I found at zGallerie.  I love the Taj Laterns in orange, turquoise, green and fuschia.  Accent the area with Columnea Orange Sherbet flowers.   These large orange flowers are produced all year on a vigorous trailing plant. 

Serve a Green Flash with 1 ounce of  vodka, 1/2 ounce of Peach Schnapps, 1/2 ounce of Blue Curacao, 3 ounces of orange juice, 3 ounces of sprite and ice.  Your guests can lean back, savor the special evening and enjoy. 

It's going to warm outside so serve your guests Green Tea Ice Cream to cool down with. 

Sugar Bloom Cupcakes shared this new and wonderful idea for tall cupcakes....I love the idea....For the full tutorial, visit their blog.  It looks simple enough and they're so unique!

I just love the color combination.  Being from SW Florida, these colors are right up my alley.

Use Hydrangea, vendella roses and cymbidium orchids to accent the tables with. 

Serve a cool refreshing cocktail like the Strawberry Basil Margaritas:

2 ounces of tequila (1 oz = a shot)
1/2 cup of strawberry simple syrup*
juice of 2 limes
splash of Cointreau (substitute any other orange-flavored liquor)
2 Teaspoon of fresh basil, chopped roughly

To mix the drinks, place the basil in the bottom of a cocktail shaker (or large cup).  Pour in the tequila.  Mash the basil leaves into the tequila, so as to release the flavor.  Fill the shaker with ice, then add strawberry syrup, lime juice, Cointreau.  Cover and shake, then strain out into glasses.  Garnish with sliced strawberries and basil.

To make the strawberry simple syrup:

1 cup of sugar
1 cup of water
4-5 strawberries, sliced

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.  Bring to a boil, then let simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the strawberries look exhausted.  Cool the syrup, then strain the liquid through a sieve, pressing the strawberries firmly to extract all liquid.  Store in a bottle or jar in the fridge-will keep for up to 2 months.
(Recipe courtesy of Blue Jean Gourmet)

Try serving your guests Ginger Crab Cakes with a Mango Mojito Salad.  I would love some for lunch today.

If you're style is for the dramatic, then these two colors can be used to create a beautiful and one of a kind statement at your wedding or party.

Floral Design:  Extraordinary Flowers Floral & Event Design
Rentals:  Unique Tabletop Rentals
Linens:  Wildflower Linens
Photographed By:  Bauman Photographers
Favor Boxes:  Accent the Party
Dresses:  Jenny Packham

Linnae Asiel and Jonathan Michael of Asiel Design were inspired by more than one theme when they created this event design called Modern Sensuality.  They say It represents the merging of two worlds or ideas into one piece.  “Masculine, modern, black or dark, and sculptural, with bold vases, clean lines, and pave,” they convey, “And then the feminine: soft, sensual, sophisticated, bright, vintage, and glamourous.”   I love this color palette for a wedding!!!

via Susan Hart Hellman via Your Wedding Day
Event and Floral Designs: Asiel Design
Photography: Arrowood Photography
Linens: Wildflower Linen
Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
Lighting: Enhanced Lighting
Favor Boxes:  Accent the Party

Here's a cute idea from Watermelon.org that your guests are sure to love on a hot day!

What you’ll need to make them:

• 8 cupcake liners
• 8 cupcake shaped pieces of seedless watermelon, (see below)
• 2 cups pineapple cream cheese frosting
• Sprinkles for garnish

How to make these:

Place the liners in an 8 cup cupcake tin. Cut 3 inch thick slices of seedless watermelon. Cut round cupcake sized pieces from the slices. Put a watermelon cupcake in each liner. Place a dollop of frosting on each cupcake. Decorate as desired with sprinkles. Serves 8.

Why not try transporting your wedding party guests to the eastern shores for this Nantucket Nautical style clambake where sea foam and cherry colored beachy decor set the tone for this laid back DIY nautical event.

Keep in mind cable knit, the Kennedy's and the Coca Cola Classics for this all Americana inspired palette. Use glossy red willow branches and red coral for the evening and bring the fun event to a dramatic new height for your guests.  Use small bud vases and embellish them with the same ribbon used on the main centerpiece to tie the table together. You can fill them with any flower you want, from inexpensive red carnations to bright red peonies.

This do it yourself theme was found on Project Wedding.  Event Design and Description by Lollipop Events and Designs, Photography by Cary Pennington

Trees, wood and birds are a common theme throughout this love bird wedding theme such as spruce and birch. They represent life and growth. Choose chocolate brown and chartreuse and moss green  with this color scheme.

Photos courtesy of Leigh Miller Photography 
Florist- Tara Pollio Floral Event Design
Logo - Betsy White
Favor Boxes - Accent the Party
Birch Sleeves - Ebay
Moss Balls - Pottery Barn

I found this cute idea at La Fuji Mama and though I'd share it with our readers....little bite sandwiches dressed up as cupcakes.  So simple and can be used at baby showers, bridal showers, birthday parties, weddings and other special events. 

Bright colors like yellow and black will give your table an ultra modern appearance that could work for any special event, whether it's a baby shower, a cocktail party or a wedding reception! Grandeur, beauty and glamour seems to be the inspiration for this deco type table setting! The mirror placemats add a sense of elegance and a small table runner of wrapping paper on top of a striped table runner gives it a Palm Springs Deco.  I love this color palatte! 

Event Design and Description by Lollipop Events and Designs, Photography by Cary Pennington

Here's a simple idea from Country Living.  What an easy and elegant way to accent the tables when entertaining or having a wedding reception.

photo credit: Frances Janisch

Make starched doily baskets by shaping a basket, soaking the doily in liquid starch, squeezing out excess starch, and placing the doily over an inverted glass bowl covered in waxed paper.  Dry it one to three days, depending on humidity and walla!!

Here's another idea.....

Being from SW Florida, this wedding seashell galmour setting is one of my favorite inspirations.  I love the black and cream color combination with the rose centerpieces.  It just looks so glamourous and up to date.  I have tons of seashells around the house that I have gathered out on Sanibel and Captiva Island....now I know what do to with them....use them on my own table.

Event Design and Description by Lollipop Events and Designs, Photography by Cary Pennington, Flowers by Isari Flower Studio via Project Wedding

I'm soooo lovin the work done by Preston Bailey who is a wedding planner out of New York.  If you got the bucks...he's your man....

I love the mix of ostrich feathers with this wedding decor...sooo elegant.  Blooms by Martha Andrews knows how to make each wedding unique.  If you're in California, you most definitely should look her up!

These delightful pieces of nature have captured many people's imaginations and have lit up many a child's eye. Why not have a Butterfly Craze Theme Birthday Party for that special little girl.  These butterflies at Heart to Heart Gifts inspired me to share with you and they are vibrant, beautiful and versatile. You can dazzle birthday party guests by using them as decorative accessories. The possibilities for using their butterflies, flowers, dragonflies, ladybugs, and bees are endless.   Butterfly party favors by Accent the Party.

This inspires me to be young again.  Perfect for a wedding, Sweet 16 party or a Quincenera.  I love the chair covers!  It reminds me of when I was a ballerina with the pink tutu.

Courtesy of Ceremony Magazine
Flowers:  Peonies, Roses, and hydrangea
Rentals: Unique Tabletop Rentals, Chameleon Chair
Linens:  Wildflower Linen
Location: Pacific Design Center
Photographed By: Anderson Photography

Happy times with your party guests call for fun and cheerful cupcakes that everyone will love.  Cupcakes are easier to serve than cake and require no slicing, no plates, and no utensils - and everyone gets their fair share of icing.

I found 4 fun birthday cupcake ideas from Martha Stewart that I thought I'd share with you.  My favorite is the Shark and Beach Cupcakes seeing that I live in SW Florida of course.

The shark and beach cupcakes start as Chocolate Cupcakes or Vanilla Cupcakes iced with Swiss Meringue Buttercream which is perfect for spreading in thin layers or sculpting into thick mounds.  With it's blue paper fins slicing through icing waves or a sandy beach, your guests are sure to love the oceanside theme party.

The cute lollipop cupcakes are blooming in a high mound of vanilla icing covered in sprinkles.  What a delightful idea for the spring and summer.

Another great idea for a spring or summer birthday party are the Carrot Cake mini-cupcakes with whimsical cutouts on lollipop sticks.

Your guests will flutter to the table when they see these butterfly cupcakes with their pretzel wings ready to take flight right off the plate.

Dress up your fun birthday cupcakes with Accent the Party's cupcake wrappers.

I live in SW Florida and I heard on the news last night that bookings for July weddings are higher than normal in the past years.....WHY???....it's hot people!! 

Well this South Beach wedding decor by Ceremony Magazine inspired me with it's bright aqua and Florida orange hues.  With the ambiance of Miami South Beach,  I'm sure your wedding party guests won't mind the July heat so much while they celebrate your special day.

I like to try new cocktails whenever I get the chance.  Between my busy work schedule with my business and the family over the years, it has become harder  and harder to be able to enjoy an evening with a yummy new drink.  During a recent wedding over this past weekend at Sanibel Island, my husband and I were able to enjoy some much needed time to relax with friends and enjoy a cocktail.  A chocolate cocktail....and it was so good it inspired me to find some recipes to use at home.

Below are 3 chcoolate martinis I found at Dove Chocolate Discoveries.  I'm absolutely positive they will wooo your wedding guests.

1.  CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO MARTINI

ingredients
1 lemon slice,
¼ DOVE Chocolate Discoveries^™ (DCD)
Chef Series Dark Chocolate bar - shredded,
2 tablespoons raw sugar,
8-10 ice cubes,
4-5 tablespoons espresso - chilled,
1 shot DCD Chocolate Martini Mix,
1 shot vodka - chilled

preparation
1. Using the lemon slice, wipe the rim of a martini glass.
2. Using the DCD Dessert Decorator, shred chocolate bar into a small bowl and add the sugar. Mix well.
3. Dip martini glass in mixture and roll to coat rim.
4. Drop ice cubes into a cocktail shaker and add espresso, Martini Mix and vodka. Shake for 20 seconds and strain into rimmed glass.

2.  CHOCOLATE TURTLE MARTINI

ingredients
1 DOVE Chocolate Discoveries^™ (DCD) Chef Series Dark Chocolate bar - melted and/or tempered,
   DCD Cocoa Powder,
2 ounces vanilla vodka,
2 ounces DCD Chocolate Martini Mix,
2 ounces pecan-flavored liqueur,
2 cups crushed ice,
1 jar caramel ice cream topping,
1 toasted pecan - for garnish,
1 DCD Chocolate Ruffle - for garnish

preparation
1. Rim your favorite martini glass in tempered chocolate or cocoa powder. (You can also try drizzling some caramel sauce and melted chocolate on the inside of the glass for an elegant design.) Set martini glass aside.
2. Shake the vodka, martini mix, and praline liqueur in a martini shaker with ice to chill. (Fill the martini glass almost full with crushed or shaved ice, being careful not to touch the rim.)
3. Strain drink into the martini glass, and garnish with a toasted pecan and/or chocolate ruffle.

3.  CREAMSICLE MARTINI

ingredients
2 ounces mandarin orange-flavored vodka,
2 ounces DOVE Chocolate Discoveries^™ (DCD) Chocolate Martini Mix,
1 ounce Irish Cream,
1 ounce light cream or half and half,
1 cup ice, Optional garnishes:,
Chocolate-covered strawberry,
DCD Chef Series Dark Chocolate,
Chocolate-covered pretzel rod

preparation
1. Shake the vodka, martini mix, Irish Cream and light cream in a martini shaker with ice to chill.
2. Pour into a 12-ounce martini glass, and garnish as desired.

I love this beautiful spread "Love at Sunset" via Ceremony Magazine.  You can find great and wonderful ideas and inspiration from wedding magazines.  This table top literally took my breath away with the hues of red and golden yellow roses, mini calla lilies and yarrow.  What a wonderful idea for a sunset wedding, summer or garden party.

Accent the Party and impress your guests with a great focal point for your next party table with one of these watermelon baskets.   Watermelon baskets are a fun and very practical way to serve fresh fruit to your guests. Watermelon baskets can be a great hit at parties, weddings and picnics. Here are some great ideas from ClassBrian.com and they have instructions on how to make each watermelon basket.

Watermelons come in many different varieties like red, green or yellow flesh and also seeded or seedless varieties. If you are going to use the fruit scooped out from your watermelon basket creation, consider buying a seedless variety.

If you're not very creative in the kitchen or want to bring a dish to a party, consider ordering one from Carved Creations.  Use their masterful team of International Carvers from Carved Creations? to sculpt away at your perfect day.

Many bride and grooms want to make their wedding stand out from other. A Tuscan theme wedding is a nice way to pay tribute to your Italian heritage. Tuscany is a region near the middle of Italy and is well known for its red wines, beautiful scenery and cuisine. The Tuscan theme is simple country elegance. It can be held in a vineyard, country club, a garden, an Italian restaurant or a pretty meadow. Think grapes and wine when planning your Tuscan wedding.

Colors
Use earthy colors such as gold and red, shades of green and purple, burnt amber

Decorations
Cork placecard holders
Grape string lights
Hanging laterns and fountains add ambiance.
Wine glasses or wine bottles
Bowls of fruit
Candles shaped like grapes
Vases filled with breadsticks
Drape the entrance or doorways with grape vines. Use trellises and arbors.
Floral centerpieces using sunflowers
Grape shaped floating candles
Use grapevine wreaths as centerpieces
Terra cotta pottery make nice focal points as centerpieces
Miniature Tuscan style water falls as centerpieces
Italian flags

Food
Antipasto, bruschetta with dipping oils, pasta, olives, stuffed mushrooms, eggplant, sausage and peppers, seafood, fettuccini, fava beans, plum tomatoes, pork, porchetta, roasted chicken, biscotti, cannoli, cheesecake, truffles, espresso or coffee, Italian wedding cookies. Meals in Italy are served with lots of courses. So make sure there is an over abundance of food and wine for your guests.

Event Photos   Beading   Dress   Candle Centerpiece   Tuscan Style Money Box   Wine Cork Placecard Holders and Mints Tins

Photos via Ready2Spark

Favors
Olive oil bottle favors
Grape theme wine bottle stoppers
Wine theme coaster set favors
Wine theme cheese and knife set
Heart design wine pourer favors
Wine bottle magnets
Italian almond favors
Coffee candles
"Vineyard Collection" Wine Bottle Favors
Mikasa Grape Bottle Stopper
Personalized Wedding Cappuccino Drink Favors
Personalized Coffee Favors
Candles with gold wine goblets favors
Gold candles with gift box top

Italian Favor Boxes with Chocolates


Glass Grape Placecard Holders

7/6/07  New Favors

"Olive You!" Glass LOVE Oil Bottle in Signature Tuscan Box, Autumn Bookmark Favors and Souvenirs, Autumn Wine Bottle Stopper, Autumn Inspired Place Card Holder Candle Favors and Souvenirs
   

Season for sunflowers is between July and September and have a vase life of 6 to 12 days. The sunflower has all the characteristics of the sun; warmth, power, and nourishment.

Colors:
Wedding colors are yellow and green, or yellow and chocolate brown or yellow and blue, or light orange and red.

Decorations:
Sunflower floating candles.
Fresh or silk sunflower floral arrangements.
Sunflower decorated tableware and napkins.
Sunflower napkin holders Sunflower shaped party lights.
Tie sunflowers onto the pews or tables with raffia.

Sunflower Theme Centerpieces
Maybe your table centerpiece could be vases filled with sunflowers wrapped with ribbon.
Candles with sunflowers laid out around them.
Sunflowers floating in water with rocks, pebbles or other accents.
Use terra cotta pots with cutout sunflowers or fill with sunflowers
A tray with sunflowers, leaves and acorns.
Use baskets or watering cans and fill with sunflowers. Surround them with sunflower confetti
A bowl filled with sunflowers and fruit.

Favors:
Chocolate sunflower seeds
Chocolate sunflower chocolates Sunflower cookie favors
Sunflower cookie cutter favors
Sunflower themed candles
Sunflower themed magnets
Favor boxes with sunflowers on them
Sunflower place card holders or frames on the tables

Here are some photo ideas for your Sunflower theme wedding:

Sunflowers by Rookie

Sunflower Wedding Inspiration by fabulousplanner

Fall Wedding duplicated by labrittain

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