15 Ways to Spice Up Your Wedding

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Spices make food more interesting and aromatic. It has been at the heart of the culinary world since its discovery. Different cultures value different spices. But in these time of intermarriages and a world without borders,  spices have found its place in every home and institution all over the world. 

Traditionally, spices play a role in weddings. It is said that during the Middle Ages, wedding guests carry cumin in their pockets, known as a symbol of love and fidelity, as a sign of blessing for the couple. The blending of seven spices is also a unique tradition in Middle Eastern weddings to demonstrate a healthy and well-balanced marriage.

Rosemary for prosperity
Brown sugar for a sweet life
Garlic to keep the couple safe
Savory for balance in their lives
Nutmeg for romance
Paprika for passion
Bay leaf for an extra "spark" of flavor

You too can spice up your wedding by incorporating herbs and spices into your wedding details. Here are some ideas worth considering: 

1. A fitting bouquet for an autumn wedding: red roses, apples, butterfly accent and cinnamon sticks.

2. An aromatic boutonniere of rosemary, juniper, laurel leaf, hops, grains, fir and cinnamon.

3. Add an interesting twist to the Unity Ceremony. Instead of using sand, why not use vibrant colored spices?

4. Decorate tables with spices instead of flowers.

5. Accent candles wrapped with cinnamon sticks make an interesting centerpiece.

6. Keep guests warm by serving hot spiced apple cider.

7. Treat guests to a fall favorite - pumpkin spice cake.

8. Adult guests would surely enjoy these yummy Spiced Rum Popsicles

9. For wedding favors, you can give out Infused Olive Oil

10. A salt rub that will be a valuable addition to any kitchen.

11. Spice rub for weekend barbecue parties.

12. Must try mulling spice pack for cider or wine

13. Get them to enjoy your favorite drink at the comfort of their own home by sharing your  pumpkin spice latte syrup

 

14. Seed packets to start their very own herb garden.

15. And live potted plants which can double up as centerpiece or escort cards

Live life with a little spice!

Lots of Love, 

Susan

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15 Refreshing Fruity Wedding Drinks

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To kick off a great wedding reception, serve some refreshments to welcome your guests. Spring and summer weddings give us a reason to serve something fun and exciting like fruity cocktails. They not only taste great but they can also be tailored to blend with the over-all wedding theme. The vibrant colors of fruits add to the festive occasion. You can choose to serve welcome drinks in the same color as your wedding theme. There is an unlimited variety of drinks and refreshments to choose from.You can choose to serve alcoholic drinks for the grown-ups' indulgence and non-alcoholic drinks for everyone, even the kids, to enjoy. 

Here are 15 refreshing fruity drinks you can serve guests at your wedding:

Something Bold - Blackberry Gin Fizz with a sprig of mint served in mason jars.

Something delightfully refreshing - Blood Orange Margarita. 

Something light and bubbly - Cranberry Cider Fizz

A twist on the ordinary - Pink Lemonade Cocktail

Fruity Raspberry Beer Cocktail served in personalized glasses that can be given away as wedding favors

Summer Indulgence - Watermelon and Coconut Water Breeze

Smooth and Refreshing - Roasted Blueberry Margarita

Fresh and Exciting - Citrus Mint Cocktail

 Kiwi Coolers that will keep guests coming back for more

Tropical Treat - Pineapple Orange Margarita

Something sweet and tangy - Tangerini

 Something Tasty - Green Apple Margarita

Something Cool and Revitalizing - Sweet Honeydew Smoothie

Something Simple and Sweet - Peach Cooler

Fruit Punch for everyone's delight.

Tip: You can also serve an assortment of smoothies for everyone to enjoy.

Lots of Love, 

Susan

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12 Winter Wedding Cocktails

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Planning a winter wonderland wedding? We've rounded up 12 signature winter wedding cocktails that will add to the festive mood of the holiday celebration.

1. Candy Cane Cocktail  

Shake up some vodka, creme de menthe, cream and peppermint schnapps. Pour into a martini glass swirled with grenadine and decorate with peppermint candy.

2. Coco Snowball

 If it doesn't snow in your part of the world, you can still enjoy a winter wedding cocktail with this concoction of Stolichnaya Vanilla, Malibu rum and Coco Lopez with a hint of blue curacao, shaken and poured into  glasses rimmed with honey and shredded coconut.

3. Winter Sun Cocktail

 Brighten up a cold winter wedding with this happy concoction of clementines, lemon, triple sec and vodka adorned with a sprig of wintery green rosemary. 

4. Winter Pink Cocktail

Combine some freshly squeezed grapefruit, sweetener and Vodka to enjoy this refreshing cocktail drink

5. Winter Thyme and Key Lime Cocktail

Enjoy a taste of summer on a cool winter wedding with a concoction of gin, St. Germaine, thyme and lime. 

6. Holiday Spiced Manhattan

Spice things up by serving a regular Manhattan with Vermouth infused with allspice, cinnamon, cloves and cayenne pepper. 

7. Depaz Winter Mojito

Serve your favorite mojito with a wintery feel by adding cranberries to your favorite lime, sugar, mint and rum cocktail.

8. Scotchsicle

Shake and strain Scotch whiskey, Combier, vanilla syrup and orange juice in a glass and dust with some cinnamon.

9. Seasonal Skinny Cocktail

Fruity combination of navel oranges, cranberries, Truvia, sparkling water and vanilla vodka. 

10. Maple Old Fashioned Bourbon Cocktail

Add a twist to your classic bourbon cocktail by adding maple honey syrup and lemon. Throw in a cinnamon stick stirrer to add to the wintery feel. 

11. Holiday Coquito 

Whip up something milky, tasty and Christmasy in a glass with this sweet combination of Ciroc coconut, pineapple juice, coconut cream, milk and eggwhite spiced up with cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. 

12. White Winter Cosmo

Here's the winter interpretation of the classic cosmopolitan - shake and strain citron vodka, white cranberry juice, cointreau and some fresh lime. Garnish with sugar covered cranberries and some mint. 

Tip: Discuss with your caterer your winter wedding cocktail of choice and see how it plays with your wedding menu. Make an appointment for a tasting session and get a taste of what to expect on your wedding day.

Lots of Love, 

Susan

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10 Fall Wedding Drinks Suggestions

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It's nice to attend to weddings where the bride and the groom bring in their preferences into the wedding details.  It's these personal touches that make the celebration more memorable. One way of doing this is by picking a signature drink for guests to  enjoy and talk about even after the party is over.

Here are our 10 Fall Wedding Drinks Suggestions:

1. Pumpkin Spice Signature Cocktail. Something fancy with a homey autumn feel

2. Bloody Rimmed Martinis. This drink will surely set the mood for a Halloween wedding.

3. Hot Apple Cider to keep guest warm and cozy

4. Hot cocoa with graham crackers rims. Something for the children and the child at heart

5. El Guapo Gazpacho. Start the party with these colorful and zesty shooters

6. Autumn Punch. light drinks infused with the flavors of autumn

7. Autumn Manhattan. Added twist to a classic

8. Fall Sangria. Black mission fig is the star of this drink.

9. Coffee Bar. Warm things up with some caffeine fix

10. Fruit Juice Selections. Set up a banquet for a variety of drinks for everyone to enjoy.

Tip: Make sure to choose drinks that go well with your menu to enhance the overall gastronomic experience at your wedding.

Lots of Love, 

Susan

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