Thirsty Thursday: Labor Day Lemonade

post from Divas and Wedding: Wedding Blog on 01 September 2011 10:09:06 PM. © Divas and Wedding: Wedding Blog

This looks so good and its just in time for Labor Day.

1 1/4 ounces Ketel One Vodka
1/4 ounce Green Chartreuse
3/4 ounce Fresh Grapefruit Juice
3/4 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice
Dash of Grapefruit BittersPour ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Shake well. Strain into a rocks glass.Garnish with an orange slice.courtesy Ketel One Vodka

Recipe and Image courtesy of Drink of the Week
Happy Planning,

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Farewell Melissa Sweet - Priscilla of Boston

post from Wedding Soiree on 01 September 2011 09:36:00 PM. © Wedding Soiree

We are sadden by the closing of Priscilla of Boston, "the high-end bridal boutique that got its start on Newbury Street in 1945 and shot to prominence after making Grace Kelly?s wedding gown, is closing". Along with the closing of Priscilla of Boston, we are also loosing our beloved Melisa Sweet. Yes, we do remember the original Melisa Sweet on Peachtree Road - we are sad! In honor of Melissa Sweet and Priscilla of Boston, we are posting a few of our favorite gowns.

Photos: Mellisa Sweet

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Whose Ready for Football Season! {GA Bulldog
Cookie Platter}

post from From Marriage to Motherhood on 01 September 2011 09:08:35 PM. © From Marriage to Motherhood

Truth be told....I could care less. {gasp!} - I know, I know...all you football fans are probably sending virtual rapid fire my way ((I'm ducking)). But it's not just football. In fact, I'm not really gung-ho about sports in general. When I was younger I was, but there's been a BIG shift in my life since the single days and I don't make watching sports a priority. I have great memories being with friends and passionately rooting for "our teams" - fun times! - but I gotta say...actually being at the games is FAR BETTER than watching them on tv. I never, ever, ever watched hockey...and then I went to a game once and was SO into it! And not just because I had churros and cotton candy ; ) Actually being at the field, near the court, or close to the ice....that's when I get into sports the most because it's so much fun to really be in front of the action!!
Football season is here and starts this weekend. The GA Bulldogs go against Boise State on Saturday {yes, I looked that up!}. Somewhere in my closet is a GA Bulldog beanie that I got last winter to show my support for the "dawgs". I think I wore it once. This year I'm showin' some love through my latest cookie platter....

{More cookies than these were made, but this is all that would fit on the platter}
I won't drift too much, but my husband and I have made some wonderful connections with some couples at our church, and we have loved growing in friendship with them - which has been an answer to prayer. One of them has a brother-in-law who is a GA Bulldog fan and is turning the big 5-0! They are having a party for him over the weekend and I was asked if I could make some cookies for the special day. I was all about it!! This is what I came up with:

The cookie platter consisted of the GA Bulldog Logo:

A couple things about these cookies: 1.) I didn't have an oval cookie cutter so I cut these by hand. 2.) How did I get the G's so precise? I made them as royal icing transfers {you can go here to see how the process works if you're curious}. And while you're on Sweetopia's website, stay awhile. She is the cookie master and actually replied to an email I sent her on what the best way would be about going about making these logo's. Maria is not only talented, but so sweet too! I'll mention again that I use her sugar cookie recipe and her royal icing recipe {minus the cream of tarter}.

The platter also had football cookies:

Football Helmet Cookies:

Jersey Cookies:

And every "Dawg" needs a bone ; )

I kept with the theme of the cookies and did the numbers on the "lollipops" as the same as the athletic numbers on the jerseys. The numbers were also done as royal icing transfers, just like all the G's {including the ones on the helmets}.

I wrapped red bows around the lollipops for an added little touch.

And you'll also see some small red, white and black mini cookies...just because : )

These cookies trump my last cookie platter in terms of being the most labor intensive. But I loved the challenge of seeing if I could pull them off and I love how they turned out!!

Whatever team you're rooting for this football season, I hope you have many fun game nights with your family and friends!

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Junior Super Hero

post from Allegro Photography Blog on 01 September 2011 05:40:31 PM. © Allegro Photography Blog

Junior is growing up and his family is simply growing. He has a new sister now. Of course, that meant a great chance to document his family and the ways it is changing. We joined them for a Sunday morning at their home.First off, meet our superhero. Very serious.And he climbs trees.He can wrestle them [...]

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Just Married in Sirmione! Cristina and César

post from Italian Lakes Wedding Planner on 01 September 2011 05:08:18 PM. © Italian Lakes Wedding Planner

Congratulations to Cristina and César!
On 26th august 2011 they got married on Lake Garda: this was their first time in a charming village like Sirmione and they will never forget this extraordinary experience!

Late in the evening they had a lovely and intimate civil ceremony and then took photos in some of the characteristic corners of Sirmione. Since it was very hot, the couple enjoyed the playing with the lake?s fresh water!

A short wonderful boat trip added a touch of glamour to their unforgettable, special day. A great surprise was waiting for them at the terrace of the restaurant: flower spread all over the floor while lanterns and candles created on the terrace a romantic atmosphere for their wedding dinner!

Angela and Katiuscia both work on Veneto region and Lake Garda. They will take you to discover traditions, savors and colors of Veneto region, not only on Lake Garda!
They can help and support you for a dream wedding on other wonderful locations such as Venice, Verona and Veneto gorgeous countryside where you could taste some of best wines of Italy.
For any information about wedding in Sirmione please contact Angela and Katiuscia.

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Taking Care of Your Own Business Prepping and
Packing Ahead for Your Destination Wedding in Vieques

post from Sandy's Destination Wedding Blog on 01 September 2011 04:09:58 PM. © Sandy's Destination Wedding Blog

Hi there everybody!Can you believe that September is here? I can’t! It feels like life spins faster and faster every year. It started out going faster than usual back when I got engaged (almost eight years ago now), but it’s never slowed down since. Now that I’m a wedding planner, I doubt it will ever [...]

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Easy Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding

post from The Wedding Blog on 01 September 2011 03:22:49 PM. © The Wedding Blog

Looking for a few easy ways to save money on your wedding? What bride-to-be isn?t, right? No matter how large or small your wedding budget is, it can?t hurt to save a few bucks. Try a few of these ideas on for size. If you?re looking for easy ways to save money on your wedding,... [Continue Reading]

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Dear Susan: I Ordered My Wedding Gown From A
Closing Store

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Creative Bride: DIY Favors

Wedding favors have become standard in American weddings. They can be everything from a swag bag[...]

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You Dont Need These: Diamond Encrusted Contact
Lenses

These gold and diamond encrusted contact lenses will let the world know that you have money to burn with every glance. For around $16,000 a doctor (?) in India will whip up a custom pair of your very own which he claims are perfectly safe. No word on their comfort level, but I’m sure you can’t even tell you’re wearing them.

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