A Sweet Reminder

Find it on Etsy.

Ten Tips for Toasting

A very helpful guide from Southern Weddings Magazine on delivering the perfect toast.

Green Inspired Spring Wedding

One of our dear friends here at Cocktails & Lace is currently planning a spring wedding for 2013. This green inspired spring wedding is for her.

1. Paper lanterns & candles add an airy and romantic feel to a spring wedding 2. Christos Bridal 
3. Ranonculus, succulent & hypericom berry boquet  4. Wedding reception inspiration  5. Classic white roses & lush greenery mix in this beautiful bouquet  6. J. Crew Arabelle dress  7. Black pea toss
8. Reception decoration  9. Wooden fans help keep guest cool at outdoor ceremonies  10. Elderflower Champagne Cocktail: Champagne, St. Germain, Cucumber & Mint

Preppy and Pink

Who doesn't love this combination of southern preppy meets new england classic? Clean whites with colorful details make any wedding a hit.

1. Wedding Dress www.stylemepretty.com 2. Wedding Hair www.carterandcookeventco.com 3. Pink Peony bouquet 4. Wedding Hair www.stylesnew.com 5. CCA Design bow tie in Lilly Pulitzer print www.etsy.com/shop/ccadesign 6. Peony bouquet www.stylemepretty.com 7. Jenny Yoo Bridal www.jennyyoo.com

1. Damn Good Calligraphy www.etsy.com/shop/DamnGoodCalligraphy 2. Ceremony Inspiration www.stylemepretty.com 3. Blushing Bride Cocktail: Champagne, peach schnapps & grenadine 4. Cake 5. Kate Spade Faye Dress www.katespade.com 6. Reception Inspiration www.100layercake.com

Old Fashioned Inspired

Alegra and I are "Southern"-that's in quotes because it's not completely true for either of us, but let's just go with it- and for a true southern "belle" (again, not completely true), there is no better liquor than whiskey/bourbon. Honestly, don't even think about debating it with us, we just wont budge. To some, dark liquor is analogous with dark, smoky bars rather than elegant, romantic weddings. For those who fall into this category, behold the Old-Fashioned. If you've never had one because you don't like whiskey/bourbon, you now have a challenge of the week-head to your closest bar, preferably one that is known for its knowledgeable bartenders/mixologists- you will fall in love. Trust us.

The Old-Fashioned is exactly what the name suggests- classic. Think old Hollywood, Mad Men, think long-strand pearl necklaces and men wearing perfectly-tailored suits, think Coco Channel. If classic elegance is your wedding vision, check out the wedding we put together below. And of course, the cocktail that inspired it. (And one with fig... so trendy right now, we love it!)

Find: dress/ bouquet/ shoes/ cake/ the ladies/ the men/ the inspiration

   

Black and White Inspired

Crisp, clean, timeless. Black and white has been a favorite wedding palette for decades, and yet it continues to be a go to for modern brides. Oh, and just because it's black and white iinspired does not mean pops of color aren't appropriate. Check out how we put some color back into this wedding... yes, cocktails count as wedding details.

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