Cupcake Vineyards & a DIY Wedding Reception Cocktail
For some weddings where the couple is providing their own alcohol, sometimes it can be hard to figure out how much to spend for the quality of wine you'll be getting. I was recently invited to a wine tasting by wedding planner extraordinaire Alison Hotchkiss (Alison Events) for Cupcake Vineyards, and while I'm not a big drinker, I was pleasantly surprised by the price point, and more importantly, the taste! They have a full series of wines to choose from, reds, whites, sparkling,...
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Vera Wang Sees Red for Spring 2013 Brides
Remember those drool-worthy pink, orange & other non-white wedding dresses featured on our blog? How about Vera Wang's Fall 2012 "Twilight" bridal collection (you know, the one with all the nude and black bridal gowns)? Well... Vera has continued down the path of non-traditional with her Spring 2013 wedding dress collection! Instead of going dark and dramatic like she did for Fall 2012, Vera went deep, bold and bright for 2013. And I've got to say, I LOVE these dresses! I've been...
Chelsea Clinton July 31 Wedding: The Venue, Guest List, Wine, And More!
Chelsea Clinton’s long-awaited wedding to Marc Mezvinsky is less than one week away! And while the Clinton’s have gone to great lengths to keep the wedding details under wraps (asking all participating wedding professionals to sign an NDA), here’s what we know so far… The Venue: the private Versailles-inspired 13,000-square-foot mansion, Astor Courts, is situated on 50 lush acres in Rhineback, New York. The Wedding Budget: Carrie Underwood’s $500,000 wedding may pale in...
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Wedding Trend Alert: Wines to Suit Your Style
A few weeks ago the very nice people at Quady Winery in California asked us if we'd like some samples of their dessert wines. We said, "Oh, we couldn't possibly." Then we stopped laughing and said "Samples of wine AND an excuse to eat dessert, bring it on!" One of the reasons Quady thought to send us these wines was because of how well they tie in with some of the top wedding trends this year including personalizing your wedding, rustic chic weddings, really taking advantage of your...
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Wedding Trend Alert: Comfort Food and Wine Pairings
If you’ve been following our articles about the Top Ten Wedding Trends for 2010 you know that wedding food is getting back to basics. That means fewer things are moussed, flambéd or “expressed.” Basic fare like Steak, Chicken and Pot Pies are back, but with elegant ingredients. Instead of chicken pot pie, think lobster pot pie, instead of a slider from White Castle, think a Kobe beef slider. All of this raises an important question: What wine goes best with a bowl of mac and...
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Spring 2010 Bridal Runway: Love by Enzoani Bridesmaids Dresses
I'm crazy about the bridesmaids' dresses in the Love 2010 Special Occasion Collection from Enzoani! Say goodbye to the humdrum "same old same old" bridesmaid dress with these designs! Each dress in the collection has a unique touch that makes it stand out- two girly rosettes placed below the bust in a contrasting color, an adorable ruffly hem, delicate beading or a matching brooch. These truly are different than most bridesmaids' dresses out there! And definitely something that...
Featured Wedding: A Winery Wedding
Special Feature by Robin Dini of Robin Dini Photography Christine and Kevin had a beautiful day for a vineyard wedding at Jonathan Edwards Winery in historic North Stonington, CT. Their wedding style was classic and fun. Guests were invited to their ceremony in the center of the vineyard amongst the rows of vines. Cocktail hour followed with samplings of wines from the Jonathan Edwards' wine collection. A tented reception took place on the front grounds with each table being named...
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Hostess with the Mostess: How to Win Money by Serving Wine!
About Hostess with the Mostess After years of serving as a punch line for jokes about tacky parties, wine in the box is finally coming into it’s own. To prove it, this summer Black Box Wines launched the “You Got Boxed” contest to challenge its fans to share boxed wines with their friends. For a chance to win, contestants secretly serve guests Black Box Wines (in lieu of traditional bottled wine) and capture their reaction on camera when the box is revealed. There is a monthly...
Surprise Your Man With A Romantic Date (Without Breaking The Bank)
This past Saturday, I planned a day of fun for that special someone in my life. I don’t claim to be a planner… in fact, I’m more of a “fly by the seat of your pants” kind of gal. So, I must admit I was a bit apprehensive about how it would all go down. Luckily it was a success, and a fun, romantic date that can be easily recreated, no matter where you live! 1) Art:We hit up four or five art galleries in Chicago, each with a different look and feel.Art galleries are...
Pre-Wedding Party Idea: A Wine Tasting
Are you looking for a way to make some of your wedding planning decisions a little more fun? Why not involve your friends? When my friends Michael and Matthew were getting married they were lucky enough to have a venue (Chicago’s Newberry Library) that allowed them to provide their own bar. We’ve written about this idea before, because it’s a great way to save money. Michael and Matthew both like a nice glass of wine, but neither of them are exactly Alpana Singh. So, to...
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