The Heart

Photo by Jaquilyn Shumate Photography

IF YOU HAVE A LITTLE GIRL: On my 16th bday, my dad gave me a half heart necklace and kept half of it. My half was attached to my bouquet on my wedding day. At the reception, he surprised us by giving his half to Chris. He literally passed down the responsibility of holding on to my heart. (Tucking this away for our girls. I love this idea…)

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Inspired by: Navy, Silver, & Blush

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Making the Movies Jealous - Matt & Ginny's Wedding - by Ray Roman

I thought you might like to see their wedding as well!

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Greatest Marriage Proposal EVER!!!

I hope your proposal is a magical thing you will never forget.

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DIY

Dollar store fake fruit + glitter!

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Lovely Monday Notes

Photo by Barbie Hull Photography

"Love isn't practical. It isn't meant to be easy. It doesn't appear on command. It doesn't let you fall for whomever you'd like. It surfaces neither at the most opportune moment not in the most convenient. It'll pair you with someone you might never have expected. It'll put you face to face with endless obstacles. But in the end, none of that will matter because it's how you overcome those obstacles that will define your love. It may not be practical, but love is ultimately the best thing that will ever happen to you."

-Unknown

Signature Drink of the Week

Non-Alcohol Eggnog Chai Latte

Ingredients

• 1 Mighty Leaf Tea Bombay Chai Tea Pouch
• 1 cup Water
• 1 tsp. Sugar
• 1/8 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp. Freshly Ground Nutmeg
• ½ cup Eggnog

Preparation
Make a concentrate of Chai by steeping tea pouch in 1 cup of boiling water, then add in 1 tsp. sugar and stir until dissolved.

Next, add in 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon and 1/8 tsp. freshly ground nutmeg and stir. Lastly add in 1/2 cup steamed eggnog.

Alcohol:Holly Jolly Spiked Egg Nog

Ingredients:

4 cups whole milk

5 whole cloves

12 eggs yolks

2.5 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 1/2 cups sugar

2 1/2 cups Bourbon

4 cups cream

fresh nutmeg to garnish

 

Directions

-Heat milk, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and cinnamon in a saucepan, on low until the mixture comes to a boil.

-In a large bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar and whisk together until light and fluffy. Whisk hot milk mixture {very slowly} into the eggs. Pour mixture into saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes, or until thick. Do not bring to a boil. Strain to remove cloves, and let cool. Stir in Bourbon, cream, remaining 2 teaspoons of vanilla. Garnish with fresh nutmeg and a pinch of cinnamon. Refrigerate overnight before serving.

Enjoy your signature Wedding Drink!

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DIY- Nature's Candle Cozy

Nature's Candle Cozy

Sometimes it’s the simplest of ideas that make the best, like this idea called “nature’s candle cozy”. Colorful autumn leaves wrapped around votives secured with ribbon or raffia makes the perfect accent  for an autumn wedding tablescape. No need to look further than your local craft store and backyard for a few of the supplies. Pick the brightest red and gold leaves to use. Not only is this simple, it is earth friendly, too.



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Lovely Monday Notes

 

Photo By: Jaquilyn Shumate Photography

Sounds of wedding bells

They waited sixteen long years
For the sounds of wedding bells
The wedding bells ring, dingdong, dingdong
The wedding bells sing, dingdong, dingdong
For all to hear strikingly clear
Hold your silence and wish them well

It is the sounds of wedding bells
This aged love birds have been waiting for
Once unofficial honeys
From this point declared official
In this matrimonial ceremony

I wish them well
Their braveness is my acknowledgement
Their enduring fight is my guiding light
Their victory will go down in history
Together they compliment and compliment
Each other like a perfect pair of fitting shoes

One way or another they already knew
Long before the sound of wedding bells
They would love each other till the very end

So listen to the sound of wedding bells
As they sing dingdong, dingdong
Perhaps for you it wouldn’t be long! 

 - Sylvia Chidi

Museum Lecture Series

Signature Drink of the Week

For Non-Alcohol Chocolate Margarita:

Ingredients:

For Chocolate Syrup:

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup water

Pinch of salt

1 tsp vanilla extract

For Alcohol Chocolate Margarita:

For Chocolate Syrup:

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup water

Pinch of salt

1 tsp vanilla extract

Ingredients:

1/2 cup chocolate syrup

3/4 cup tequila

1/4 cup heavy cream

1/3 cup Cointreau

1/2 cup chocolate liqueur

1 tsp freshly ground canela (Mexican cinnamon)

Shaved chocolate for the rim

2 tablespoons chocolate syrup for rim

Chocolate for garnish

Instruction:

1. Make up chocolate syrup a week ahead. Combine sugar, cocoa, salt and water in a saucepan over medium high heat. And then whisk to combine and remove any lumps.

2. Boil for 4-5 minute until syrup has thickened.

3. Add vanilla, then whisk and remove from heat. Cool and store in fridge until ready to use.

4. Dip margarita glass with chocolate syrup and brush into shaved chocolate.

5. Place in freezer. Combine chocolate syrup, heavy cream, tequila, cointreau, canela and chocolate liqueur. Whisk to combine, taste and adjust if needed. Chill and serve cold.

Inspired by: Fall Colors Mocha & Tiffany Blue

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DIY- Fall Wedding Escort Cards

Fall Wedding Escort Cards

"Who says fall wedding escort cards have to be pen and paper? Why not try implementing a few elements of nature into your wedding? These fall wedding escort cards are simple–just gather a few dried leaves from your yard, hire an awesome calligrapher (or do it yourself), and there you have it! You have yourself a DIY project that is natural, affordable, and beautiful."

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Lovely Monday Notes

Photo By: Jenny GG Photography

You are a piece of the puzzle of someone else's life.

You may never know where you fit,

but others will fill the holes in

their lives with pieces of you.

~Bonnie Arbor

Signature Drink of the Week

Alcohol:

Winds of Fall

2 oz Bourbon
0.5oz lemon juice
0.5oz maple syrup
1 oz fresh organic apple juice
1 oz passionfruit juice
¼ oz campari
1t honey

Shake and strain. Serve in rocks glass with large ice cubes. Garnish speared apple-slices.

Non-Alcohol:

Apple Cider

This drink is perfect for apple season and will pair beautifully with your Fall Wedding meal. Still or sparkling apple cider will be available at almost any grocery store. Just be sure to pick up a jug before the supply runs out! Another idea is to offer cups of hot cinnamon apple cider to accompany dessert. To make these non-alcoholic drinks for your Wedding, simply heat up some non-sparkling apple cider on the stove. Then pop a cinnamon stick into each guest’s mug and pour the hot cider over it.

Enjoy your Wedding Day with a signature drink!

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