Month: August 2018

8 1 8 1 8 – a significant wedding date

8 1 8 1 8 – a significant wedding date

You might be surprised at how many couples pick their wedding date based on just that…the date. I will never forget July 7, 2007 or 07-07-07.  I did twenty-six weddings that day.  Yes, you heard right, twenty-six.  I managed a wedding chapel that had both an indoor […]

What is your home decor style?

What is your home decor style?

Given the opportunity to start with a blank slate, which style of home would you choose?  Would you stick with the style you have grown accustomed to, or would you throw caution to the wind and choose something entirely different?

Rum Babalu

Rum Babalu

Yikes!  It’s National Rum Day!  I was shutting down my computer for the evening and off to bed when the internet caught my eye and informed me it was National Rum Day so of course, (more…)

Ever consider Eloping?

Ever consider Eloping?

Are you feeling overwhelmed with the thought of planning a big or even semi-big wedding?  Are your budget restrictions keeping you up at night?  If so, have you thought of eloping?  On top of taking the pressure

Wedding Photography

Wedding Photography

While your marriage license serves as the legal record of your wedding, it will no doubt sit in a safe place, rarely looked at ever again.  However, the visual records of the day go beyond simple historical

Dirty Martini

Dirty Martini

So I always thought a Dirty Martini had olive brine in it, but apparently not.  Quite a few recipes said the brine gave the Martini a bitter taste and used lemon peel oil instead?  Here is (more…)

It’s all in the details

It’s all in the details

Pay attention to the little details and it will take your wedding day story to the next level. From aisle and altar decor, ceremony seating, table numbers, guest programs,

Banana cakes with rum caramel

Banana cakes with rum caramel

Buy “Sweet” on Amazon here I made this recipe from Yotam Ottolenghi & Helen Goh’s “Sweet” cookbook.  The image I used is the image in the cookbook because,

Chalk Paint

Chalk Paint

About four years ago I became obsessed with chalk paint.  Annie Sloan chalk paint to be precise.  I started painting everything in sight from my desk to a buffet, to a cocktail bar, to my nightstands. (more…)

Simply Salmon

Simply Salmon

It’s summer so I try to use my oven as little as possible.  You can either put this on the outdoor grill or broil for six minutes.  We found the recipe