Oval Vodka calls itself “The Structured Vodka”, Oval creates many events and opportunities for connoisseurs to become acquainted with their brand and product  with mixologists at social gatherings.  Also at their website, you can learn both signature and classic recipes for your own gathering.  I love the Red Carpet (imagine a red carpet leading up to your decked out bar cordoned off with velvet rope!),  and the Monica Lewinsky, the Shogun, the Blue Danube, the Ugly Leprechaun and the Oval Office are all great mixes. 

This is such an oldie, but definitely a goodie.  Hug your daddy nice and tight this weekend!

Fabulous chef, Tyler Florence’s website is ridiculously fabulous.  It is an experience within itself.  If you are looking for something new to infuse into your reception menu, his blog will not hesitate to impress and inspire.  You can also keep up with him on Twitter and Facebook, as well as buy things from his online store.

Bon Appetit!

This song was played at one of our weddings a few years ago, and I was bawling through out the father-daughter dance. Such a sweet song!

Steven Curtis Chapman’s Cinderella

Today is June 11, 2009 and today’s color of the day is Sunset Gold. 

Sunset Gold
Pantone 13-0940
Intuitive
Articulate
Funny

You were born with a nice combination of strength and sensitivity. You function best when you have a partner or a good friend with whom to share your adventures. People can talk to you because of your depth of understanding. The challenges that occur in your life serve to uncover your innate strengths which may lie dormant if not for those experiences. Wearing, meditating or surrounding yourself with Sunset Gold helps increase your self-discipline and transform hurts and setbacks into knowledge and opportunities.

I love the subtle richness of Sunset Gold, and it is amazing to see how many ways it can make itself present in wedding design.  It can be very understated or bold.  I would love to see it played up with other fun colors like Caribbean Sea from last year’s color report, or other rusts, reds, golds and yellows for depth. 

Via Kevin Lee’s Color and Commitment blog post at Get Married (this is a great post, definitely check it out)

Peach Prima Donna roses 

Tim Otto

Orange  Open Back Dress by La Femme 14422 via Zimbio

 Cornsilk Bengaline BBJ Linen

Ivory, Mauve and Golden Peach Freshwater Pearls by Candypoint Collection

Sweet Summer Rose favor boxes

Wedding Table Cards

Boutique by Bella Figura

Amber colored votive holders from Cudge.net

Ginger Peach Candles from Pier 1

(This is a shot of my little girl with her Daddy (Captain America) at my sister’s wedding)

Here is another song for you as an idea for your dance with your father at your wedding:

Beyonce’s Daddy

This week, what we likey is a website and a drink. This is one of my favorites because of the mix of a favorite kid time treat with a grown up twist. My other favorite recipe consists of 1 part Chambord and 1 Frangelico, which is divine.  You can also check out the Absolute Drinks website for more great combinations.

Taryn and Angie—if you’re reading this, we’ll always have Gampy’s (where I had my first PB&J Martini!)

Daddy loves you very much.  No two moments encompass all of his emotions greater than when he walks you down the aisle and your dance together during your reception.  With Father’s Day coming up, we’ll share a few songs in case you are looking for something for your father-daughter dance at your wedding.

Heartland’s I Loved Her First

Father Daughter Wedding Dance Photo by Scarlett Lillian. 

As many of you know, I absolutely love where I live and work.  Surrounded by gorgeous islands and beaches, and so many other awesome parts of nature and history, it is a wonderful place to live.  I keep up with the happenings of all local wedding and event professionals with blogs and social networking.  The Jekyll Island Authority had a brilliant campaign on Twitter: a picture would be posted, and if you recognized where it was on the island, you would win a guest blogger spot on the official www.jekyllisland.com blog.  Having met so many beautiful couples and planned so many gorgeous destination weddings here, it was so nice to let everyone know why I love this area so much.  Check out our guest blog post on the Jekyll Island blog!

Check out this week’s gossip from other fabbloggers:

DIY Bride had a great post on determining your tent size.

Casa Sugar talked about 10 awesome ways to display your new wedding pictures in your home.

The Luxury Spot gave a date  and location for the upcoming Swap Party. 

Yum Sugar gave some awesome ideas and recipes for Seafood Cocktail which would make  great hors d’oeuvres for your wedding’s cocktail hour.

Whitney from Southern Weddings showcased the retro chic wedding of Alison and David.

Katasha from K. Sherrie + Co. gave an outstanding post about plus size wedding gowns.

Sway and Cake announced their June 27th Denim Trunk Show with Rich and Skinny:

Know any good gossip?  Did you feature something awesome on your blog?  Share it with us in the comments!