I know shrimp isn't the most politically correct seafood these days but gosh, who doesn't love these little babies?! And shrimp on a stick is a perfect appetizer for a relaxed beachside rehearsal dinner or cocktail hour. This recipe is courtesy of The Hostess With The Mostess, a fabbo blog for party ideas (check it out for unique bridal showers). Ingrediants ½ cup unsalted butter, at room ... [ Read More ]
How Much Booze Do I Need?
If you're buying your own alcohol for your reception, figuring out how much to purchase can be confusing, confounding and downright scary (what if I buy too much? or not enough?). Fear not, gentle bride. Check out That's the Spirit! for their nifty alcohol calculator. Simply plunk in the number of hours, rough percentage of beer/wine/alcohol drinkers with average beverage prices and voila! - you ... [ Read More ]
Dancin’ Tunes
if you've hired a DJ, deciding on a playlist can be one of the most daunting of all your wedding tasks. Most weddings have a mix of generations and music tastes so the trick is to have enough variety so everyone has a chance to hit the dance floor. Remember that this isn't a night at the club - it's a party and a chance to finally cut loose after all the months of wedding stress. A fun mix of ... [ Read More ]
Java Bags
Just got back from a wonderful wedding (thanks Lindsay & AJ - congrats!) and wanted to share this very cute idea for gift bags. How adorable are these?! Called Moka Totes, they're not only stylish and practical but also environmentally and socially conscious (we love it). Made from recycled bags used to export coffee beans, each bag is lined with other recycled materials and has a small pocket. ... [ Read More ]
Kooky Cookies
Nowhere is it written 'thou shall serve cake' for your wedding. Decent wedding cakes are works of art and require days to make, which means they ain't cheap. Wether you forego the cake for economic reasons or simply because it doesn't appeal to you, it is nice to have something sweet to send guests off with. One option is to have cookies. They're sweet, they're easy to eat and they open the door ... [ Read More ]
Fuchsia & Orange Colour Palette
Here's a colour board featuring the sunny, chic combo of fuchsia and orange, courtesy of Brenda from Best Weddings Site. I love this colour combo as it allows for so many possibilities - like the invitations below, it can be very depeche mode (no, not the band - it's French for 'fashion forward'). Highlight with gold and you have instant elegance. And eye-popping cocktails are a fab way to kick ... [ Read More ]
Prioritize the Pennies
OK, so talking about the budget is the least exciting, least sexy and most stressful part of the entire wedding planning experience. But like a trip to the dentist, ya gotta do it as avoiding it will only make the inevitable more painful. Over the years, I've seen couples blow their budget on various aspects of the wedding and then try to cut corners wherever they could on the rest of the wedding, ... [ Read More ]
One-of-a-Kind Welcome Bags
It's a bit of work, to be sure, but welcoming your out-of-towners with a thoughtful bag of goodies, waiting for them at their hotel, tells them 'hey, thanks for coming and we're really glad you made it!". A few local items (such as salt water taffy if you're in Atlantic City or macadamia nuts if you're in Hawaii), some snacks, a map, maybe a beer or two from a local brewery and a short note, along ... [ Read More ]
Walk This Way
Traditionally, the bride’s father walked her down the aisle and literally ‘gave her away’, transferring guardianship from himself to the groom. While women are no longer chattel (thank goodness!), the tradition of the father ‘giving the bride away’ serves as a show of support of the union from the family. But what if your familial situation isn’t conducive to this (father has passed on, estranged ... [ Read More ]
We’re Blogged!
It seems a bit dada-esque but we're featured in Brenda's blog, the owner of Best Wedding Sites. Judy and Erik's wedding from March is featured, in all it's red glory. I had an absolute blast working with Judy, who was a super cool bride and while not Lazy, she is an honorary Lazy Bride for her relaxed attitude (which made the wedding smooth as silk and a whole lot of fun for everyone). We went for ... [ Read More ]