Tuesday Tips | How to Serve Hot Cocktails

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A new post by AJE has been looooong overdue. But not to worry... With a fresh new month beginning and Thanksgiving just around the corner, I'll be sharing tips + tricks to help you host your next festive party.

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5 Ways to Serve Hot Cocktails at your Wedding

from TheKnot.com

- Edible Cups -

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- Custom Calligraphed Drink Sleeves -

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- Add Edible Spoons -

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- Hire a Barista -

- Add Heart-Shaped Sugar Cubes -

Out of all 5 ideas that The Knot shared, my personal favorite is the heart shaped sugar cubes from Making Ice in the Midwest. What's your favorite?


Not satisfied with just 5?!

Here are 5 Hot Cocktails Served in Non-Traditional Ways:

3 Edible Cocktails: a Cuba Libre, a Ramos Gin Fizz Marshmallow, + the White Russian Breakfast Cereal in Solid Form

NY City Eats

"Hot Chocolate": Creamy Chocolate Mousse + a Kick of Cayenne Pepper in Edible Chocolate Cups

A Taste of Koko

Mexican "Hot Chocolate": Tequila + Cayenne Pepper in Mason Jars

Creative Culinary

Hot Coffee in an Edible Cookie Cup: Sugar Inside, Cookie Outside

The Watering Mouth

Mini Donuts Make Me Go Nuts!!!
Hot Chocolate Served with Mini Donuts

Martha Stewart

Tuesday Tips | Common Invitation Questions

Here are some answers to common invitation questions:

1) Do not use abbreviations.

Example: Spell out words such as Road, Street, and state names; California

2) Do not print a zip code on an invitation

A zip code is not needed to use on line directions and is never needed on an invitation. Usually the zip code will be on the envelope as the return address.

3) Days, dates are always spelled out

Example: Monday or September

4) Times and Years should be spelled out on wedding or formal invitations

Example: Four o'clock in the afternoon  / Two Thousand FourFYI: The "o" and "c" in "o'clock" are never capitalized

5) Punctuation is not used at the end of the lines. (no commas, periods, colons., etc.)

Example: John and Sally invite you to join the fun. (There shouldn't be a period)

6) Commas can be used to separate information that appears on the same line such as:

November 14, 2012 or Rochester, New York

7) FYI Notes - Children Allowed, Mentioning Gifts, Where you're Registered:

It is socially uncouth to mention "no children allowed" or to mention gifts or where you are registered on invitations. Couples follow these rules on strict formal invitations such as black tie or wedding invitations, however, on informal invitations, anything goes and sometimes, the more information, the better. When in doubt, you can inform your guests of any important details when they RSVP to the invitation.

Tuesday Tips | Thank You Notes

Saying thanks goes a long way, so don't forget to send a thank you letter to all of those who helped you, supported you, and partied with you -- family, friends, and vendors!

Wedding Paper Divas

Sheep Smarts

Rachel Carl

Marry Grams

Anthropologie

Sugar Paper

Down That Little Lane

Tuesday Tips | Vendor Contracts

For all of my lovely brides, here is my tip for the day:

When hiring vendors and service providers for your wedding, don’t assume anything! Just because the owner of the company is a friend does not mean you shouldn’t have a contract. Ask questions and make sure you get everything in writing because if it doesn't feel right, then you shouldn't do it. When in doubt, trust your self. It's your day!

Ever experienced a wedding disaster? Share your story in the comments section below.

Until next time,

AJE