Pressed-Flower Plates from Martha Stewart.com

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For a reception, brighten plain dinnerware with a sprinkling of cheerful blooms that coordinate beautifully with your centerpieces. All you need is a collection of pressed dried flowers (available at crafts-supply stores, floral shops, and online boutiques) to complete this temporary transformation — an ideal makeover for rental place settings. Arrange the flowers (we used cosmos, larkspur, marigolds, and verbena) on chargers, then cover them with clear glass plates. Place cards, featuring a pressed bloom attached with double-sided tape, tie it all together. For maximum impact, we set our colorful floral motif against a white backdrop. source

A Salty Snack

chips

If you are anything like me, then you cannot live without your chips! Some people love sweets but others would die for that salty goodness. If you are a chipoholic, then why not serve chips at your wedding? You can spice things up a bit by serving gourmet flavors or freshly made chips. Serve the chips in a stylish cone and you have a stylish snack that everyone is sure to love. Plus, you will be able to get your chip fix at your wedding!

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A Bright Idea

snow cones

Summer weddings are beautiful and full of color, but they can also be very hot! Cool your guests down with a refreshing treat. Rent a snow cone maker and have everyone enjoy a frozen treat. You can stick with traditional flavors such as Cherry and Blueberry or venture out into new favors such as Bahama Mama, Wedding Cake, or Passion Fruit. There are many flavor options available. You could also choose favors that will coordinate with your wedding colors. Be creative and have fun with it! This idea is sure to bring out the kid in all your guests. 

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Summer Style Signature Drinks

Are you looking for a unique drink to serve as your signature drink? Then here is a list of drink ideas that will would be perfect!

Honey I Dew

Fill an ice-filled shaker with 3 oz. light rum, juice from 1 lime, and 3 oz. liquid honey (a blend of equal parts honey and water). Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with one melon-baller scoop of honeydew and a ball of cantaloupe skewered on a toothpick.

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Lemon Meringue Cocktail
Beware: It’s easy to get pie-eyed with this citrusy confection of a cocktail.
– 2 oz. Boru Citrus Flavored Vodka
– 1 oz. Pallini Limoncello
– 1 oz. simple syrup
– 1 oz. half-and-half, chilled
– Whipped cream; peeled and minced lemon zest (for garnish)
To make simple syrup, bring 2 cups of sugar and 1 cup of water to a boil. Once the sugar has dissolved, remove from heat. Let cool to room

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Frozen Margarita

2 tsp coarse salt
1 lime wedge
3 oz white tequila
1 oz triple sec
2 oz lime juice
1 cup crushed ice

Place salt in a saucer. Rub rim of a cocktail glass with lime wedge and dip glass into salt to coat rim thoroughly, reserve lime. Pour tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and crushed ice into a blender. Blend well at high speed. Pour into a cocktail glass.

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Strawberry Watermelon Mojito

It was mint to be: a sunny drink filled with a summer favorite-and no seeds.
– 1½ oz. Smirnoff Strawberry Vodka
– ½ oz. fresh lime juice
– ½ oz. mint-infused simple syrup
– 1 cup fresh seedless watermelon, cubed and chilled
– 1 bunch fresh mint leaves
– Club soda

To make mint syrup, bring 2 cups of sugar and 1 cup of water to a boil. Once the sugar has dissolved, remove from heat and add 8 to 10 mint leaves. Let cool for 30 minutes. Strain. Combine vodka, lime juice, simple syrup, ½ cup of watermelon and about 10 mint leaves in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 10 seconds. Strain into a glass with ice and remaining watermelon. Top with club soda. Garnish with additional mint leaf.

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Source: www.brides.com

Tartelette

Tartelette is a wonderful blog filled with a ton of elegant and artful confections. If you are looking for inspiration for your wedding dessert menu, then I suggest you check out this site. Tartelette has everything from pastries to wonderfully flavored ice creams. I have compiled a few of my favorites below! But beware, you may not want to read the rest of this post hungry!

 

 

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I Scream, You Scream, We all Scream for Ice Cream

sundae

If you are having an outside wedding in the summer, things can get really hot. Allow your guests to cool down with a sundae bar. Serve a couple different flavors of hand dipped ice cream. You can go with traditional flavors such as vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate or really mix it up and serve mocha chip, mango, or pineapple ice cream. Another option is to rent a soft served ice cream machine or serve sorbet instead of ice cream. No matter what you choose, toppings are a must. Display bowls of toppings for your guests to sprinkle or drizzle on. You can even coordinate the toppings with your wedding colors. Check out your local ice cream shops. There are a lot that will cater your event and bring everything you need; even handmade waffle cones. Yum! Your guests are sure to love this idea and will it will bring out the kid in everyone! Besides what goes better with cake than ice cream?

Beautiful JELLO Shots

jello

This JELLO is definitely not for your flower girl! Nope, this JELLO is just for the adults. Add a sophisticated flair to JELLO shots by using a wide array of colors and flavors. Top each shot with a bamboo stick and a beautiful flower to create a fun cocktail addition. The colors and tropical feel make these perfect for a beach themed wedding! Pic