FOR YOUR RECEPTION: Personalized Dance Floor Decals

I love the idea of this personalized decal for your reception dance floor. What a great idea to use this vinyl removable decal to add a special touch to your first dance (and all subsequent dances for that matter). Available at Wicks n Candlesticks.

For Your Toast: The Perfect Signature Drink

Here's one of the details that you find yourself scrambling to cross off your list at the last minute - your signature drink. You work so hard to perfect your menu to ensure that your guests are completely satisfied. So don't forget about choosing something fab for your signature drink. Here are a few options that containing Combier and Bols Genever. I haven't tried these drinks myself, but the ingredients look like each would be a tasty delight.




The Cheeky Couple
Created by Jonathan Pogash (http://www.thecocktailguru.com)

1 oz. Roi Rene Rouge Cherry Liqueur
.5 oz. L'Original Combier Liqueur d'Orange
.5 oz. Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Vodka
.25 oz. POM pomegranate juice
Moet & Chandon Champagne

Directions: In a mixing glass, stir all ingredients together with ice briefly and strain into a chilled champagne flute.
Garnish: Spritz of rose water and rose petals.

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Boule Royal
Natalie Bovis-Nelsen, The Liquid Muse, author of "The Bubbly Bride: Your Ultimate Wedding Cocktail Guide"

8 rosemary leaves
.75 oz freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
1 oz citrusy gin
.75 oz Combier Royal
1 ounce sparkling wine

Directions: Muddle the rosemary in the bottom of a mixing glass. Add juice, gin, Combier Royal and shake well with ice. Strain into champagne flute. Top with sparkling wine.

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Thyme for Romance
Natalie Bovis-Nelsen, The Liquid Muse, author of "The Bubbly Bride: Your Ultimate Wedding Cocktail Guide"

.5 inch piece fresh ginger
1.5 oz Bols Genever
1 oz thyme-infused simple syrup*
.75 oz fresh lime juice
Dash Angostura bitters
fresh thyme

Directions: Muddle ginger in the bottom of a mixing glass (or cocktail shaker). Add Bols Genever, thyme-infused simple syrup, lime juice, bitters and ice. Shake and strain into a cocktail glass.
Garnish: A sprig of thyme.

*Bring 2 parts sugar, 1 part water, and a few leaves plucked from the stem of a thyme plant to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool, bottle, and refrigerate.

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Rouge Noir
Junior Merino

1.5 oz Combier Rouge
.5 oz Combier Orange Liqueur
4 oz brut
Orange zest

Directions: Pour Combier Rouge and Orange Liqueur in champagne flute. Top with champagne.
Garnish: Orange zest

Create-Your-Own Wedding Cocktail

2 parts base spirit of choice
1 part L'Original Combier Liqueur d'Orange
.75 part fresh citrus juice
Champagne or sparkling wine

Directions: Shake base spirit, L'Original Combier Liqueur d'Orange, and citrus with ice and strain into a chilled champagne flute. Top with Champagne or sparkling wine.
Garnish: Fresh, seasonal fresh fruit.

The Perfect Ambiance: Fête NY Decor

I love event planner, Jung Lee of Fête. She creates the most amazing spaces. Check out the wondrous ambiance in each of these spaces. The perfection jumps off the page. Get contact information for her here.

Too Good for Flowers: Waterford Crystal

I personally think that these vases may be too good for plain ol' flowers. What do you think? See the entire collection at Waterford.ie.

More of the Fabulous Colin Cowie @ HSN

You all know that I adore Colin Cowie. He is the man. So of course, I love everything from his new line on HSN.com. Here are some wonderful little items that might add something special to your reception. The etched hurricane lamp is my favorite.

The Multi-Vase Flower Decor: CB2

These are too cute. I love 'em. If you are having a more modest reception but want something that is modern with great clean lines, then this is it. I particularly like the round set. Get your at CB2.

The Beauty of the Lantern: West Elm

This is so beautiful. It would make a gorgeous centerpiece on your reception tables. Get it at West Elm.

A Beautiful Escort Card Table

This is a beautiful and amazing idea.




Image from Brides.com

Setting the Mood

Looking to set the mood in your reception? Here is a great option - Luminaria Shades. These shades mute the lighting and look amazing. You can get your shades at CandlesJustOnline.

Lovely Little Items

I have been combing the web for lovely items that are different and would give your wedding a unique touch. Because who wants to have the same boring crap as everyone else! Here are some great finds:

Wonderful Graffiti Wedding (www.wonderfulgraffitiwedding.com)
This company creates wording for the walls and dance floors in your venue. What a great idea!




White Aisle (www.whiteaisle.com)
Wonderful sea urchin candle, special little silk mini notebooks, and worldly matchbooks




Jenni Bick (www.jennibick.com)
Beautiful handmade albums and guestbooks