Wedding Style Watch ~ Comfort Food & Signature Drinks

kristen — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:00:59 +0000

There are lots of ways to infuse your style into your wedding that go beyond the dress, your wedding colors, and the decor. Many couples are finding ways to incorporate fun and style into their food and drinks. Here are a few up and coming trends:

-His & Her food stations with the Bride & Groom’s favorite foods
-Specialty food stations: gelatto bars, sushi rollers, and Greek food
-Comfort foods served as a late-night snack: mini sliders, gourmet ice cream sandwiches, popcorn, and pizza are big hits with guests
-Specialty drinks like margarita and sangria bars, or a signature drink
-Wine pairing with each course if the wedding is a seated dinner
-Dressed up cocktails with tropical petals or swizzle sticks

Wedding Streamers ~ A Do-It-Yourself Idea

kristen — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:10:02 +0000

Last fall I had photographed Kristen and Andrew’s aboard the historic Midway Museum in San Diego Bay. The Midway is a historic aircraft carrier that is now open as a museum and available for private events. As Kristen and Andrew recessed up the aisle at the end of their ceremony, the guests waved great little streamers that not only added to the fanfare, but photographed really well. These are such a fun idea, particularly in venues with restrictions preventing couples from throwing rice, flower petals, or blowing bubbles. I was excited to learn that Andrew’s sister, Sarah, actually made them and even more excited when she shared her how-to for any of you do it yourself brides who feel like creating something fun and crafty. She took 85 wooden dowels and spray painted them gold and attached ribbons to one end of the sticks with hot glue. She then attached some little bells and wedding charms she found at a craft store to the ends of a few of the ribbons. Thanks for the fun idea, Sarah!

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Wedding Style Watch ~ Comfort Food & Signature Drinks

Wedding Streamers ~ A Do-It-Yourself Idea