Etsy Gems

Beautiful Pink Parasol from Etsy seller @Bella Aisle Runner

Love these vintage labels for the bride and grooms seating. From Etsy Seller @Wedology

Love the idea of not only being able to use this idea as a unique wedding ring holder, but you can give it to the ring bearer to use as a Christmas ornament. Great bonus use. Found this from Etsy Seller Alisa Mayde

Etsy- Statement Jewelry

Etsy is a great place to find a diamond in the rough. With a few clicks of the mouse you'd be surprised at what you will find. I love the idea of a bride using jewelry pieces that are unique and sometimes one of a kind.  After doing some digging I found four necklaces from Dream Day Design that I am in love with.

Don't It Make Your Brown Eyes Blue?

Don't It Make Your Brown Eyes Blue? by moomoofan1972 featuring leather shoes

Bridal Shower Drink - Gingertini

Gingertini

Looking for a fun cocktail, that is crisp and leaves  your guest feeling like they want to dance. Try this ginger martini. Its fabulous!!! It will also make a nice signature drink for a summer or garden wedding.

• 6 ounces gin

• 2 ounces ginger ale 

• Juice of one lime

• 4 lime wedges for garnish

In a mixing glass filled with ice, combine the gin, ginger ale and lime juice. Shake well, then strain into martini glasses and garnish with lime wedges.

Makes 4 Servings

The Sparky Noodle Bakery Goodies

Cake from left top: Vanilla Pound Cake, Lemon Pound, Italian Wedding, Red Velvet, Banana, Chocolate Mint

Frosting/Filling To Row: Coconut Swiss Meringue Butter Cream, Lemon Curd, Chocolate Swiss Meringue Butter Cream,Vanilla Swiss Meringue Butter Cream. Bottom Row: Peanut Butter Swiss Meringue Butter Cream, Lemon American Butter Cream, Strawberry Rhubarb and Jam, Vanilla Whipped Filling

I had chance to meet with Melissa from the The Sparky Noodle Bakery Located in Troy Michigan. Melissa works her magic in creating some fabulous and tasty cake flavors . Each of her cake flavors are very distinct in addition they paired well with each of my selected filling and frosting that I had a chance to sample. 

Coconut Swiss Meringue

 

The Lemon Curd had a nice smooth kick, tart and mildly sweet, so did the Strawberry Rhubarb & Jam, but I especially loved the light peanut butter flavor of the “Peanut Butter Swiss Meringue”.  Peanut butter is one of my new favorite flavors and I would highly recommend it. In addition to being lightly flavored, it’s very smooth and can be paired with a variety of cake flavors. The Peanut Butter Swiss reminded me of why peanut butter is a kids fave. This is the grown up version, it’s that savory. I  loved how it complimented the banana cake  but I especially loved the way it paired with the chocolate mint. It was simply delicious.

In addition to her fabulous wedding cakes, Melissa also creates a variety of pies, including mini pies, pies on a stick and pies in a jar. She also specializes in cookies, cookie cakes and cookie truffles.

Ten Ways To Plan A Luxurios And Affordable Wedding

Weddings can be super expensive, but you do not have to break the bank to have a fabulous event. Here is a list of ten things that you can do which should help in planing a luxurious yet affordable event.

• Talk Often. The more you and your fiancé talk and come to an agreement about money, the better.

• Don’t think of your budget as a constraint. Think of it as an opportunity and a challenge.

• Reward yourself for coming in under budget with small, affordable budget.

• Avoid impulse purchases

• Put the money for wedding expenses in its own account

• Request overdraft protection on the wedding account

• Use a low interest credit card that offers frequent fliers miles for each wedding purchase made

• Look for ways to save by doing certain jobs yourself instead of assigning others

• Comparison shop

• Consider free credit counseling services if necessary