Signature Drink Saturday

Signature Drinks at weddings are always a simple yet fun way to continue a theme throughout your entire event. They can also be a way to save money and the hassle of having a full bar. Often you will see a signature drink passed during the cocktail hour, as an additional option at the bar...or as your only option at the bar. Many of my clients also offer a non-alcoholic version of their signature drink to their designated drivers.



Savory Spritzer Cocktail:
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons sugar
1 orange, sliced
1 shot of Brandy (We suggest Black Stork or Metaxa Private Reserve)
5 to 6 ounces Rioja wine
Splash lemon-lime club soda


How to:
Add sugar, 2 orange slices and a good shot of brandy to a cocktail shaker. Muddle together until the sugar is dissolved. Add ice cubes to the shaker along with the Rioja wine. Shake and strain into a martini glass and top with a splash of lemon-lime club soda. Garnish with an orange slice.



Courtesy of the Food Network.

I can't believe it...

I saw this video on the Polka Dot Bride blog...she is a planner that I follow from Australia. The video is crazy to say the least:

Precious & Jovan

I had the pleasure of working with Precious and Jovan Barajic a few weeks back and recently received some photos of their big day. I first met Precious and 2 of her bridesmaids quite a few months ago and instantly loved her sense of humor and love for Jovan.

The Barajic's were married in a small ceremony quite some time ago and wanted to have a "Wedding & Reception" so their families could get together and celebrate their love. Their families could not be any more different...yet so much the same. All with a great sense of family, of humor and of love for their children joining their two diverse worlds.

I had the pleasure of working with Debbie Pence (my favorite florist), Wade Studios and one of my assistants Scotti-Jean (who by the way is a natural).

Mike Wade sent me a few of his favorite images:

Upcoming Posts...

I have been really working hard on getting all of my ducks in a row with my upcoming exit from the corporate world (HOLY MOLY)...I know I know, most of you are saying "it's about time!" and quite frankly, IT IS! Or many of you are saying, we didn't know that Missy had a corporate job...and that's the way I like. I work hard to keep both lives separate...and for the most part I think I do a great job on top of being a mom (x2)...a wife...and I help my hubby run his photography business as well...

Anyways, I'm rambling... Part of my departure will be the ability for me to blog on things that truly excite me, things that I have been researching and working on for quiet some time....you know, more than just on our fabulous clients. I mentioned a few weeks back that I would be blogging every Monday with "Monday Morning Meetings"...with vendors of course. I will also be adding Wedding Wednesdays, which will include details I love that are often forgotten, inexpensive ideas and of course anything I feel will fit into the "wedding category"...and finally, Fridays will be "Fashionable Fridays"...which is pretty much self explanatory. My blog repertoire is slowly but surely growing.

Keep checking out our blog to see what other exciting things I have in the works for my upcoming submersion into working full time in my studio...as if I don't work full time with both jobs now.

Here are some pictures that are starting to excite me...I couldn't wait to their respective blog day:

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Great Compliment!

There is nothing better than receiving compliments on your work as a planner...or any work for that matter. The below email is from a very fun and relaxed MOB Val...Her daughter Stephanie got married a few weeks ago...Thanks Val! We had a blast and can't wait for Christy's big day! Here is just a snipit of her sweet letter!


"...I wanted to take a minute to say "Thank You" for all you did to insure that Stephanie's Wedding Day was everything she ever wanted....and more! I sincerely appreciate everything you to did to keep up organized and on track, and for relieving me of "the details" so Ray and I could enjoy the day as well.
Our best wishes to you for continued success! ..."

Stephanie and Mike

We were at the fabulous Lesner Inn last night for the wedding of Stephanie and Mike. While the weather was cold and windy (to say the least) this event went off without a hitch...Kate and Tracy from the Lesner Inn made sure that the food and back of the house ran smoothly while we took care of everything out front. The decor was an awesome "Autumn Theme" with pumpkins, mums and a fun candy bar. Jay from Astro kept the night moving along smoothly...and the food was "Oh SO YUMMY!"...

The flowers were simple and pretty by "Flowers by Baxter". I think the final touch was the great "Apple and Spice" flavored wedding cake. I have posted some amatuer...very amatuer...pictures from my camera and I am looking forward to getting some great shots from their photographer soon.

I look forward to planning the brides sister (and my sorority sister) Christy's wedding in the near future! aoe Christy!



Mr. & Mrs. Mike Langevin:

A table shot...simple but elegant: Their pretty (and yummy )cake: The autumn themed candy bar stocked with great candy and cute terracota pots. A definite hit!



My sorority sisters: Nicole, Kerri and Christy. Nicole, we can't wait to plan your big day next September!