Fun Friday Find: Re-Introducing JELLY SHOTS!!

Many of my readers are familiar with serving alcohol during their events.  However, if you're looking for a fresh and chic method to serve alcohol at your wedding reception or event, then allow me to re-introduce you to the wonderful world of Jelly Shots.

A classic cocktail translated in gelatin form, Jelly Shots are a grown-up version of the Jell-O Shot (sans Dixie cups, of course!). The basics of a Jelly Shot include: a flavor true to the cocktail inspiration and a free-spirited jiggly form that makes them a delight to your taste buds. Below are a few examples from the pros over at the Jelly Shot Test Kitchen.


The Bramble (Lemon, gin, flavored gelatin, blackberry liqueur)



 Cosmopolitan (Cranberry juice, Orange flavored vodka, Grand Marnier or Cointreau, Roses Lime) 

Ocean Margarita (Agave tequila, Blue Curacao, Roses Lime)

 Rainbow Jelly Shooters (flavored gelatin dessert, rum or vodka)

Cosmopolitan, Blackberry (Vodka, white cranberry juice, blackberry brandy, lime, Cointreau)

 " Live & Love'
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Wedding Wednesday: Not Your Ordinary Furniture

As you are planning your 2013/2014 wedding -  kick it up a notch on your special day by having a more lounge, night club-style atmosphere at your wedding!  By adding some cool lounge furniture to your reception you'll be able to use the area for both the cocktail hour and later in the evening for your guests to relax as they dance the night away.

Don't worry about digging through your aunts basement, rental companies provide some sleek pieces of furniture for weddings.

Photo Source:  Lounge Appeal

Photo Source:  Walters and Walters

Photo Source:  Wedding Style Magazine

 

Live It Up - It's YOUR day!

Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. You or your brand want coverage at an upcoming event? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.

Fun Friday Finds: You and Your Sweatheart!

After months of planning and being around a lot of people; a sweatheart table at your reception is a great way to enjoy your guests AND share some special moments with your sweetheart!  If you're afraid you'll miss something, the small table is typically set up facing your guests near your wedding party and family.

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Photo Source: Elizabeth Anne Designs

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~Love Without End

Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. You or your brand want coverage at an upcoming event? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.

Wedding Wednesday Cocktail: Happy Halloween Bleeding Hearts!

It's no secret that Martha Stewart has some of the coolest ideas known to man.  While looking for something toyour fear factor and to wet you pallet, check out what I stumbled upon!

 

 

WHAT:

• 2 ounces dry vermouth
• 8 ounces premium gin
• ice cubes
• 4 Pickled Baby Beets, each placed on a cocktail skewer

HOW:

• Chill 4 martini glasses in the freezer or fill with ice water and let sit until frosty, about 5 minutes (pour out water). Add the vermouth, dividing evenly; swirl to coat the glasses, then pour out. Add gin to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously until chilled; divide among chilled glasses. Garnish each with a skewered pickled baby beet, and serve immediately.

(Source:  from Martha Stewart‘s Spirited Celebrations (Halloween 2009)


Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. You or your brand want coverage at an upcoming event? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.

Wedding Wednesday Cocktail: Kinky ShayMOSA!

As we prepare for sweetest day, I thought it would be fun to host a Boudoir Session for ladies to get in touch with their inner tigeress.  I found this lovely liqueur KINKY at a local store and thought why not try it.  Light and tasty, this cocktail is perfect for bridal showers and as a signature drink at your wedding or special event.

This is what I put together and called it a KINKY SHAYmosa!

WHAT
Kinky Liqueur
Orange Juice
Champagne
Strawberries

HOW
Decorate, Pour, Enjoy

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Wedding Wednesday Cocktail: The Blushing Bride

For the month of October we're going to feature a variety of Wedding Cocktails.  What better way to start then with something PINK.  Be mindful that most of our cocktails will feature CHAMPAGNE for toasting... so without further delay here we have the Blushing Bride and she is PINK! 

Perfect for toasting the bride and groom this champagne cocktail has a nice peach twist. 

What
- Peach Schnapps
- Grenadine
- Champagne

How
Pour and enjoy!

(Source:  Partyblueprintsblog.com)

Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. You or your brand want coverage at an upcoming event? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.

Fun Friday Finds: Late Night Snacks

How many times have you eaten at the reception around 6pm then hungry by the time it ends?  Couples are choosing to have the wedding receptions be more like parties then a formal affair.  So, if you have your DJ spinning until the wee hours you'll probably need to provide a snack to the remaining guests.

What does this mean as far as planning?  It's simple - it means another element for the food service phase.  In addition to cocktail hour and dinner, you should plan to have a great late snack to offer your guests.  Although your 85 year Aunt may not stay, you can almost be sure that your college friends will.  To be on the safe side, anticipate less than half will hang around for the House Music (my favorite music.. haha)

If you're wondering what to serve, less is more!  Keep it casual and along the lines of the type of food you'd get when you leave the bar at 2am. Here are a few fun ideas to consider when going through your planning process!

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~ Tasty!!!  

Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. You or your brand want coverage at an upcoming event? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.

Unique Escort Card Ideas....

Old traditions meet new!  Here is a collection of  ideas and tips for escort cards.  Although almost anything goes, there are do’s and don’ts to this very basic concept. Whether you are a DIY bride or using the skills from a pro, you want the transition from cocktail to reception to be an easy and fast flowing one.

Make sure you distinguish guest with the same names (Jr. & Sr's)

As pretty as this is do NOT make your guest search for their names due to them being hidden!

This area should be placed in perfect view of the guests either at cocktail hour or upon entering the formal dining space. If your guests don’t see it, they may assume it’s open seating.

Does every guest get an escort card? YES. No exceptions here!

"Love Without End"

Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. You or your brand want coverage at an upcoming event? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.

Shall We Dance? ....NOT!

Reality TV shows like "So You Think You Can Dance" and "Dancing With The Stars" have couples believing they too shake a tail feather on their wedding day.  However, for many, the first dance at a wedding reception comes with a lot of anxiety.  Where some couples believe they are the next Fred and Ginger and welcome the spotlight, others are afraid of embarrassing themselves on the dance floor like Master P.

If you really want to dance like a rockstar at your wedding reception but terrified those two left feet of yours may get in the way; consider taking dance lessons, and practice your first dance until you are comfortable with it. Now, you may be like my one darling couple Apryl and Dwayne, who took it to the next level. They welcomed being the center of attention and their well  choreographed first dance proved it!!

Choreographed first dances are a big trend right now. Instead of simply gliding around the dance floor to a romantic song, newlyweds are working together (with or without a professional choreographer) to arrange some very interesting dance routines. Usually dramatic, and often funny, the idea is to shock the guests and make a big splash.... almost like a flash mob! (ha)

Before you run out and start working on the Never Say Never video, ask yourself will your grandmother think it is funny, or will she be mortified?  How will your father react to his little girl “shaking her moneymaker” on her wedding day? When you look back on your wedding in five or ten years, will you be amused or embarrassed? Remember, too, that just because YOU think you can dance doesn’t necessarily mean that you have the rhythm to actually pull off the moves!

~Peaceful Planning
Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. You or your brand want coverage at an upcoming event? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.