Pantone Color of the Year: Radiant Orchid

Recently, the Pantone Color Institute announced "Radiant Orchid" as the 2014 color of the year.  The color purple has actually been popular in weddings for quite some time now, but I'm sure we will see an increase in the use of this color. Below I've listed a few ways to incorporate purple in your wedding with an added twist.

Floral Arrangements



Chair Covers

Cocktails

Accessories

Dessert

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Happy Planning!

Raven J.

Super Bowl Cocktails

Hello out there and Happy Friday!  Today, in lieu of Fancy Fashion Friday, I decided to pay tribute to Super Bowl Sunday!  It's not only one of the most celebrated events of the year, but a great time to gather with friends and enjoy good food and drinks.  If you're planning a party of your own, spice things up a bit with these fancy beer cocktails.  Your guests will love you for it!

Coupe de Ville

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Ingredients

• 6 ounces añejo tequila, chilled
• 6 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 4 medium limes), chilled
• 6 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice (from about 2 medium oranges), chilled
• 3 ounces orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier, chilled
• 6 (12-ounce) bottles light Mexican beer, such as Dos Equis or Tecate, chilled

Instructions

Place all of the ingredients except the beer in a 4-quart container and stir to combine. Add the beer, stir gently to combine, and serve in chilled glasses.

 

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Ingredients

• 1 part chilled light lager, such as Kronenbourg 1664
• 1 part chilled French-style lemonade, such as Lorina

Instructions

1. Combine beer and lemonade in a tall glass, such as a pilsner, pint, or Collins glass. Serve.

Do you have a favorite cocktail that your guests swoon over?  Tell us about it below.

Happy Planning!

Raven J.