Oct 29, 2009 -
Henry Hager And Jenna Bush Wedding
Your wedding will no doubt be the most romantic day of your lives, it's a celebration of love and commitment. But it's also the biggest party you'll probably ever throw. So pull out all the stops and make it a night to remember. We've researched the top wedding experts to find their best ideas for throwing a fun and unique reception, while maximizing the romance and tugging at the heartstrings of your guests. Whether you use one or 10 of them, we hope you will find at least a few new and creative ideas to make your reception even more fabulous.
If you're planning an outdoor event, don't forget to spray the grounds for insects about an hour before the guests arrive.
Skip the huge head table at the reception, share an intimate dinner for two, or share a small table with your parents or children.
Ask your caterer to prepare a late night snack for the bride and groom. As more often than not you are too busy with guests when dinner is served.
Want to use those disposable cameras on the reception tables. To avoid having hundreds of the same pictures by turning your guests into creative photographers with a photo hunt. Leave a list of ten great photos you would like that table to take during the reception. Photo ideas could include; build a pyramid, group table shot, funniest pose, a guest kissing the bartender or grandparents holding hands.
Don't like the disposable cameras but still want to get memories captured by your guests? Set up a docking station so guests can load their photos to your computer on the spot.
Offer your guests one or two signature cocktails that you've personalized with a cute name and your wedding colors.
Want the expensive look of calligraphy for your invitations without the cost? Calligraphic fonts that look like the real thing are readily available. Free font sources: searchfreefonts.com, highfonts.com, dafont.com
Have a graphic artist create a custom wedding logo that you can use on printed materials and other elements of your wedding to create a cohesive look. (If you’re artistic you can do this yourself.
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Jun 19, 2008 -
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THURSDAY
Margarita Festival @ Twisted Taco-$3 Flavored Margaritas (Including Mango, Passion Fruit, Tangerine, and Berry)-DJ downstairs-Twisted Karaoke upstairs!http://www.twistedtaco.com/events-midtown.php
Chocolate 08 @ Villa Christina-Chocolate tastings from Atlanta's premir pastry chefs-Martini tastings-Full dinner buffet-Chocolate Beer-Chocolate Espresso cart-Live entertainment, Silent Auction, Cash Bar!-$65 Adv/ $75 Door-Benefits The Cystic Fibrosis Foundationhttp://www.chocolateforcf.org/
Cocktails 4 A Cause @ TAP-Complimentary Beverage Cocktail, Peroni or Pilsner Urquill beer or glass of house wine-Complimentary appetizers-Free raffle for $50 gift certificate-%10 off menu items-Free Atlanta Pink Card-Siggested $10 Donation-Proceeds benefit Small Dog Rescue & Humane Society-6p-9:30pmhttp://www.cocktails4acause.com/
Screen On The Green @ Centennial Olympic Park-Great movies under the stars-6p-11p with movies starting at sunset-FREE-Bring a picnic basket-Have concession stands to purchase food-Alcoholic beverages can be purchased!!-E.T. featured tonighthttp://www.peachtreetv.com/specials/screenonthegreen/
FRIDAY
Decatur Beach Party @ the Decatur Square-Bringing in 60 tons of sand and the square turns into a beach-Live music-Boardwalk Games-Beach movie!-Adults $10 (adv $6.50) / Kids under 12 FREEhttp://www.decaturga.com/cgs_citysvcs_ced_events.aspx#candlelight
Blues, Brews BBQ @ South City Kitchen (Midtown and Vinings)-3 Day Event!-Live blues music-Brewed Sweetwater beer-Delicious BBQ-Sunday's proceeds will benefit Camp Twin Lakeshttp://www.southcitykitchen.com/vinings/child/menus/events.htm
Pajama-Jam-Jam @ Runaround Sue's (Marietta)-Sexiest PJ's Contest with up to $200 Cash & Prizes-PJs get you in FREE-$8 Fishbowls-$3 Jello Shots-$3 Tall Boys-Live DJhttp://www.runaroundsues.com/
SATURDAY
Midsummer Music Festival @ Candler Park-Live performances by Blues Traveler and Drivin N Cryin-Fun outdoor festival with plents of Smirnoff, Jack Daniels, and Southern Comfort!-Also going to have a fun run in the morning!http://www.790thezone.com/events/midsummermusicfest.aspx
1 Year Anniversary Party @ Tin Roof Cantina-$5 Cup of Beer with $3 Refills-Beer pong tournament/ Corn Hole Tournament-Budweiser girls will be there-Taco Bar with $2 Tacos-Live music with Father Peter, Brian Wiltsey Band, and Gareth Asher-2 Full Bars, and FREE entryhttp://www.tinroofcantina.com/
Save the Boobies! Party @ Dunwoody Tavern-2pm-10pm-All proceeds raise money for the Susan G.
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Aug 03, 2007 -
Red Wine and Chocolate Cupcakes
Also known as Kelly cakes, since my friend Kelly inspired them…
Or you can call them Sin in a Wrapper… ‘cause they are uber decadent.
When it comes to using chocolate, I highly recommend using good ones like Ghiradelli or Guittard. Good ones make all the difference.
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May 28, 2008 -
A Tiny Fruit That Tricks the Tongue
RADISH, WHERE IS THY STING? At flavor-tripping parties, guests find that miracle fruit makes everything sweet.
From the NY Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/28/dining/28flavor.html?th&emc=th
By PATRICK FARRELL and KASSIE BRACKEN
Published: May 28, 2008
CARRIE DASHOW dropped a large dollop of lemon sorbet into a glass of Guinness, stirred, drank and proclaimed that it tasted like a “chocolate shake.”
HOW’S IT DO THAT?
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Feb 14, 2007 -
First off, Happy Valentine's Day!
I have here the perfect Valentine's Day dinner plan and recipes, enjoy!
The Dinner Plan:
1.Make the food you want to eat, and the food you can cook without needing six recipe books, sugar thermometers, etc.
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Jan 09, 2009 -
This is a cute email sent to me by my Dear Friend, Sharon.
Twas the month after Christmas,
and all through the house,
Nothing would fit me,
not even a blouse.
The cookies I'd nibbled,
the chocolate I'd taste
At the holiday parties
had gone to my waist.
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Feb 12, 2007 -
UPDATE: RESULTS with pictures!
I wanted to share with you all, what I'm cooking for my husband and I on Valentine's Day. I tried finding things that were somewhat healthy and quick to make.
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Oct 01, 2008 -
Autumn’s golden hues set the tone for an exhilarating outdoor adventure.
Fall foliage is at its peak. Why not treat yourself to a long hike under an autumn canopy of red, orange and gold?
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Dec 12, 2007 -
:kool:
1. LAOS
Vietnam and Cambodia are so 2007. Now, Laos is shaping up to be Indochina's next hot spot.
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Oct 25, 2007 -
I found this interesting and thought some of you owuld as well. Courtesy of yahoo.com
There are a lot of prescription painkillers that relieve migraine headaches. But neurologist David Buchholz of Johns Hopkins University takes his headache patients off the drugs.
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