Worst. Wedding. Guest. Ever.

Someone fed this girl one too many drinks. Remember, ladies -- at ALL weddings, you MUST stay classy! You do not want to be this girl... or have that girl at your wedding!




For some reason, I don't think they're very good friends anymore...

{Winter Ideas} Cocktail Hour

Spruce up the cocktail hour with flavors of the season like peppermint, butterscotch, and cranberry. Try a peppermint-infused martini garnished with mini candy canes for a decidedly December wedding. Or try a cranberry cosmopolitan garnished with tiny dried cranberries. For a drink that's sophisticated yet unique, serve pear champagne cocktails garnished with frozen pear wedges or mint sprigs.

Also, a winter cocktail hour calls for warm, comforting drinks. You really can't go wrong with hot chocolate and warm apple cider, but it's your wedding -- why not take every opportunity (drinks included) to add an element of surprise?

What's Hot Now: Serve up white hot chocolate in small espresso cups and eggnog in small punch glasses for your guests as they arrive. At the bar, offer saketinis (Japanese rice wine and sweet-flavored vodka) in glasses rimmed with sugar crystals.

When you're selecting your cocktail hour hors d'oeuvres, choose flavors that mesh well with your signature drink. You might love mini quesadillas, but sipping a peppermint martini at the same time could leave an odd aftertaste.

Like your cocktails, opt for savory winter bites infused with seasonal foods and flavors, such as rosemary, almond, and warm cheeses. Try a menu of mini shortbread tarts, cheddar herb rolls, and white chocolate pretzels. Or go for spinach-cheese phyllo triangles, sausage-stuffed mushrooms, and crackers topped with a walnut-date spread. Talk to your caterer about making sure the hors d'oeuvres match the libations, and let seasonal ingredients be your guide.

advice from The Knot.

{Wedding Trend} Will I or won't I?

In my opinion, one of the BEST wedding trends out there today is Photobooths!! Look how much fun these guests are having -- I suspect they really liven up the party! Plus, they provide a great favor for the guest, and a memorable guest book for the bride & groom! You can set up a scrapbooking table and have folks write something cute & nifty beside their pictures. Neato!

After much research on vendors, I would recommend Partybooths. They are nationwide, professional, and a good value!

Table Linens

I've been going back and for on what linens to use on the tables at the reception... until now. I found the perfect linens at Wedding Linens. They are a bit higher priced than other rental places, but I absolutely love this color, called Blackberry Crushed Shimmer (seen below). There are soooo many options, it should have been hard to choose; but, it wasn't. When you know, you know... kinda like how I knew with my fiance! :)

{idea} Centerpieces

So after going to Virginia and seeing the room again, I realized the centerpieces I was planning are not really what I want for the feel of my wedding. So as I was just browsing the internet for new ideas, I came across this lovely idea for centerpieces. Ostrich feathers! So posh... so elegant. Lovely, yes? Definitely considering.

Reception Location

I wanted a southern wedding and I got it --- the reception will be at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel. Could the name be any more appropriate for a southern wedding?