Twilight: Eclipse Inspired Cocktail for Your Bachelorette Party
I'll admit it, I'm a full grown woman with just a little bit of Twilight fever. If you and your girls are heading out to see the movie this weekend, you might want to try this simple cocktail recipe created by New York’s Junior Merino. It is easy to make at home in a batch for a big group. Its red color makes it perfect for a vampire party, or any red-themed bash. 1.5 oz Combier Rouge .5 oz Combier Orange Liqueur 4 oz brut 1 Orange zest Pour Combier’s Rouge...
Plan The Perfect Destination Wedding Rehearsal Dinner: Hawaiian Paradise With Party City!
Over the next few weeks, right here on the blog, I’ll be taking you through how to plan an out-of-this-world destination wedding weekend! The Wyndham Nassau Resort in Nassau, Bahamas is where I learned the tricks of the trade, b ut if the beautiful Bahamas isn’t right for you and your fiancé, these tips and tricks will work like a charm at any location you desire. Let’s start with the rehearsal dinner, shall we?Samantha Goldberg (celebrity wedding planner) and Party City chose a...
Savvy Steals Winner: The Keys To The Perfect Wedding Cocktail!
The lucky bride who has won the essentials to concocting the perfect wedding beverage is... Chiffon G! Congratulations, Chiffon! Just remember, don't make and drink all the delicious organic cocktail recipes from Organic, Shaken, and Stirred in one night! Everything in moderation, lovely lady! Happy Friday, one and all! *Disclosure: Martini glass donated by Exclusively Weddings, a paid advertiser on OneWed. Book provided gratis by the author, Paul Abercrombie
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FoodRecycled Bride: Get Your Eco-Drink On At Your Wedding!
About Recycled Bride Raise your glass to a sustainable and affordable friendly wedding bar! When you go out with your girls, you know how your bar tab can really add up? Well, your wedding is kind of like that- except that you're stocking the bar and paying the check. Oh, and all your friends are in a partying mood! So how can you serve them delicious drinks and cocktails without breaking the bank- and while also loving the environment? I'm a big believer in the theory that wine +...
Pop The Cork On Your Something Blue!
For your "something blue", the options are endless. Some brides choose a hot pair of blue heels. Some opt for a gorgeous bridal hair accessory with a sapphire or turquoise stone. But what if your something blue could be enjoyed by all the guests at your wedding? I was contacted by the folks at Champagne Pommery, and they have a couple bubblies that taste great and are dressed in blue! They sent me samples of their Champagne Pommery Brut Royal NV and Pommery POP Champagne, and...
Amazon Wedding Registry Tip: The Bar
Today’s amazon registry tip is something I think we can all appreciate… bar and wine! Bar & Wine Setting up your first bar together can be a lot of fun--and not because you'll be sampling a lot of drinks! It's a chance to bring your own personal style to entertaining by choosing barware that shows off who you are as a couple. Are you Rat Pack wannabes who'll need a sparkly gold bar replete with shiny art deco shakers and every alcohol imaginable? Or are you wine aficionados who...
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FoodThe Man Registry’s Favorite Signature Cocktails
About The Man Registry Stocking the bar for the rehearsal dinner or wedding reception can be tedious (and also a big hit on the pocketbook). To help save money while still having giving your guests options on drinks, many couples decide to offer a few signature cocktails for the event. Here are three of The Man Registry’s favorites: The Manhattan– It never goes out of style and is perfect for classy affairs. You’ll need: • 1 ½ oz whiskey •¾ oz sweet vermouth • 1...
Hostess with the Mostess: Last Chance for Summer Drinks
About Hostess with the Mostess I know summer is winding down, but I for one refuse to let it go without a fight! One of the best ways to keep summer going is by keeping your drinks summery. Here are three of my favorite summer cocktails, all recipes make one drink. Fresh Squeezed Margaritas Ingredients Hornitos Resposado Tequila Mr. T's Sweet and Sour Mix 2 Limes, juiced 1 Tangerine, juiced 2 Oranges, juiced 1 Grapefruit, juiced Ice Lime Wedges to...
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FoodTop 10 Hangover Cures For After The Bachelorette Party!
How many of you have had a few too many while out one night, and woke up saying "I'll never drink again!"? If I had a dollar for every time I've said that, I'd have a pretty penny saved up by now. I'll bet that those 4 dreaded words (I'll never drink again) are uttered by the majority of nearlyweds after their bachelor or bachelorette party. Delivery.com, the go-to place for right to your doorstep delivery of nearly anything under the sun, offered these Top 10 Hangover Cures: 10)...
It’s A Jaime Thing: Life After The Wedding…
...Should Still Include Time For Friends! About It's A Jaime Thing You get a bridal shower, a bachelorette party, a wedding and then maybe go on a honeymoon. We all know how it goes... but what about after the wedding? Sure, you're "Coo-Coo For Cocao Puffs" for each other so of course you'll want to spend every waking minute together... but don't forget margaritas with the girls! As we get older, we get married, have kids, become work-a-holics, ya-da, ya-da, ya-da.... sometimes...

