Kate Aspen "Bottoms Up!" Cosmopolitan Cocktail Mix (Set of 6)

Many brides and grooms create their own cocktail menu to really make their wedding reception their own. Narrowing down the drink list is not only cost effective but often times, if the drinks are themed, really make cocktail hour more enjoyable for your guests!

Spring

Spring is a refreshing season which features cool, crisp weather, budding flowers and bright, beautiful colors. Spring may just be the most refreshing of the four seasons.

The perfect spring time cocktail? Mojitos! These are the number one choice for springtime cocktails. They are refreshing, light and pretty to look at. Mojitos are also versatile and can be modified with shots of juice to change the color as well.  Garnigh with a slice of lemon and some minty leaves to really create a beautiful masterpiece!

Summer

Even adults love the summertime. Added sunshine, warm weather and outdoor barbeques. This is the time when many brides and grooms opt for beach or park weddings.

If you’re planning an outdoor summer bash, you better make some tasty cocktails to quench the thirst of your guests!

Transform cocktail hour into a fruity affair with fun and colorful cocktails inspired by the season of heat! Cool off guests with Frozen Daiquiris! Offer the classic strawberry or lime, or jazz it up with more exotic flavors like mango, peach or pineapple!

As with any wedding cocktail, serve each frozen cocktail in a signature glass. Better yet – serve them in personalized glasses to give to your guests as favors!

Fall

Fall is a beautiful time of the year. The leaves are changing, the weather is cooling down. Cinnamon is my choice for fall, and it really works with the season’s warm, rusty color scheme. Think pumpkins, apples and really warm flavors. Maybe a spiced apple cider with a kick!

Winter

Winter is the perfect time to snuggle up with your honey and say your vows. Keep in mind that most locations get extremely chilly so focus on keeping your guests warm and toasty! Try a stiff minty Martini or tasty spiked Hot Cocoa.

Remember to transform your cocktail hour into a thing of beauty with colored/personalized napkins and pretty cocktail glasses!

If you have your heart set on a nice, lavish wedding, but your budget is holding you back, take a nice deep breath and read on: You don’t need to look at your budget as the end of your wedding world! Look at is as a great way to save money for other events! You don’t have to sacrifice your dreams because of a wedding budget!

The first step is to create your budget, even before you select a venue or guest list. You must know your limits before you decide on how many guests will be It is important that you set a budget before making a list of who to invite. You need to know what you can spend so that you know how many people you can have at your wedding.

The next step is to decide what you can do yourself. If you are pretty skilled with crafts, you may want to tackle the favors and décor on your own. If you have a friend or family member that knows photography, see if they will do your photo shoot pro-bono (or for a reduced cost). All of these tiny details will help you to keep your budget for other aspects, such as food and venue.

If you can’t afford certain things, try to find help or resources that will make them within your reach, allowing your budget money to be spent elsewhere. A great idea is to buy a used or pre-owned wedding gown. If you think about it, this dress has most likely been only worn for an hour or two. The cost will be reduced in half, a great savings for most brides!

Remember that you should spend time planning a wedding so that cost do not get out of hand. If you being your planning well in advance, you will find that you aren’t feeling rushed and overwhelmed, you will have plenty of time to research your wedding essentials and stay within your desired budget.

Cheap Wedding Accessories

Planning a wedding involves many many details – some small and some huge. This is a guide to help you figure out every detail so that your big day goes off without any issues!

Question 1: What’s your goal? Do you want a huge, lavish wedding? A small, private ceremony? Sit down with your fiance and decide what your wedding dream is.

Question 2: What is your budget? Your finances are basically the deciding factor in how your wedding will turn out. Do you have an endless budget? A strict budget?

Question 3: What is the date? Planning a summer/beach wedding or a Winter Wonderland wedding? The date is a huge question that should be answered as your entire timeline revolves around it (and so does your budget as wedding season is more expensive than off season)

Question 4: What kind of wedding do you want? Do you want a beach wedding, a garden wedding, a church wedding, council hall wedding, vineyard wedding, big event wedding etc. Work out what kind of wedding you want to set the tone for your planning.

Question 5: Bridal Party Members? Have you picked a Maid of Honor? Best Man? This is something that should be spoken about with your fiance as the bridal party is important to the entire event.

Question 6: Think LIST: What needs to be done? Make a giant check list for every single thing that you can think of. Things that should be done 6 months ahead of time down to 2 hours ahead of time and start checking as you go!

Question 7: Think negatives. What do you NOT want? Make a list of things such as Alcohol? Garter Toss? If you don’t want it at your ceremony/reception, nix the idea and move on! It’s YOUR special day!

Weddingstar Unity Sand Ceremony Nesting 3 Piece Vase Set

With Mother’s Day around the corner, it’s time to come up with some creative gifts and activities to celebrate this day in a unique way!

Thumbprint Note Cards

Trim a piece of paper to 5 inches by 4 inches. Fold in half.  Have children place thumb or finger in a stamp pad and make 5 or 6 thumb or fingerprints on front of card. Draw stems and leaves with a green crayon or marker. Extension: Make 5 or 6 cards, tie together with a ribbon, and give as Mother’s Day present.

Decorative Soap

Cut a piece of designer felt, decorative paper, or fabric to fit around a scented bar of soap. Wrap the fabric around the soap and adhere. Let dry. Decorate the top and sides of the bar of soap with small silk flowers, ribbon, lace, sequins, beads, etc.

Create Jewelry

Ingredients: Stir together one cup flour, one cup warm water, one quarter cup salt, 2 teaspoons cream of tartar, one teaspoon oil, and a few drops of desired food coloring. Treat as play-doh and roll out. Create various shapes (hearts, etc).  Poke a hole at the top of the shape big enough to thread yarn or ribbon through. Allow to dry. Once dried, you can paint or glitter your pendant and gift wrap for your special mom!

Mother’s Day Tea Party

If you’re tired of the usual “going to dinner” every Mother’s Day, throw a tea party! This is also a great way to save money as teas, cookies and cakes are very inexpensive! Get out your fine china or even dine on your child’s play tea set. Great family fun for everybody!

Gifts for Mom

Kate Aspen thought long and hard about the perfect gift for a woman and they exceeded all expectations when they designed the Cosmopolitan Monogrammed Jewelry Pouch.

Featuring a beautiful rich pink on a deep black pouch, this attractive gift comes personalized with the letter of your choice.

Many brides actually fill the pouch with a form of jewelry for their special ladies (and if jewelry is too expensive, candy is also a great idea to put into these small pouches!)

This collection can be complete with the other cosmopolitan items such as the cosmetic bag and the manicure set!

Kate Aspen The Cosmopolitan Monogrammed Jewelry Pouch

Your 25th Anniversary is a milestone in your relationship and can be celebrated by throwing a 25th Anniversary Bash!

Many couples actually take this opportunity to renew their vows, something that is sentimental and symbolic!

These days, you can find anniversary gifts and accessories for any year, 25, 50 and more!

York & White recommends taking photos and giving them to guests in a celebratory 25th anniversary frame so that they can remember the evening for years to come!

Alternatively, this would be a wonderful gift for the lovebirds on their anniversary, whether there is a celebration party or not!

25th Anniversary Frame

The perfect way to display your love for your favorite pet! Rockwell Industry’s items can be personalized and are great for gifts as:

• Weddings
• Birthdays
• Corporate Events
• And more!

Rockwell Industry is famous for their personalized flasks, shot glasses, glass wear and more!

York & White is proud to feature all Rockwell Industry personalized items at a fraction of MSRP as well as $5 shipping on ALL ORDER!

York & White also features accessories from:

• Weddingstar
• Kate Aspen
• Hortense B Hewitt
• Beverly Clark
• Cathy’s Concepts
• Lillian Rose
• Cassiani
• Fashioncraft
• And more!

Personalized Black paw “I love my cat” rhinestone set

The unity candle ceremony is a symbolic gesture that many brides and grooms want to incorporate into their special day. If it’s commonly done, however, how can you make it unique and special? It’s simple! Mix it up with different candles and accessories which can be personalized as keepsakes!

These days, you can find various types of unity candle ceremony accessories – the most popular being the “traditional” assortment. Try mixing it up with personalized floating candle holders to prove that your love floats above the rest! Crafted as a uniquely designed wedding day must have, this floating candle and personalized vase set make an ideal alternative to the traditional unity candle or unity sand ceremony. You’ll easily see how beautiful modern day trends and unfailing traditions look when they are blended together perfectly. It truly is one ceremonial accessory that adds value to your wedding day celebration by allowing you to add its timeless look to your home decor after the I Do’s are done.

The Unity Floating Candle is rapidly rising to the top of the ceremony charts as it is a wonderful keepsake after the ceremony.

Signature Grand Wedding Planning

Lillian Rose knows that any anniversary is a milestone, especially the 25th anniversary! Their 25th Mr & Mrs Towel Set is the perfect gift to give to any family member or close friends that are celebrating 25 years of matrimony! This pair of towels is made of soft white terrycloth. Each measures 13.75″ x 22″ and is embroidered in silver.

This is the perfect gift to give to a couple that are celebrating a 2nd honeymoon as it’s perfect for a getaway vacation!

Lillian Rose 25Th Mr & Mrs Towel Set