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Mrs. Emerald, Chicago Age and Occupation: 26, Wedding Planner Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Paralegal Engagement Date: October 8, 2006 Wedding Date: September 2007 Blogging Since: November 29, 2006 Venue: Hyatt Lodge, Oak Brook IL About Me: I have been dreaming about my wedding forever, and flipping through bridal magazines since high school, so I am in my element! I am calling our theme "Vintage Inspired French/Asian Fusion." Mr. Emerald is very involved in the planning process, but of course he generally defers to me cuz I have a strong opinion of how I want everything to be :-).
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I’m A Sucker For Sissy Cocktails

August 24th, 2007 @ 5:23 pm by Mrs. Emerald

After mulling over the zillion drink options, I finally decided on our specialty cocktails! This could only mean… design time! I needed to come up with a drink menu to be displayed on the two bars. This time, I decided to K.I.S.S. (keep it simple, stupid), and went straight to Microsoft Word instead of messing with Illustrator.

Voila!

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Again like my programs, the gold monogram on the top was hand embossed after I printed out the text on pearlescent paper. (For a great step-by-step tutorial on embossing, check out Miss Rasberry’s old post.) The text was simply typed out in MS Word in the Landscape layout with the page divided into two columns, so I could print 2 per page on my trusty Canon photo printer. The fonts are Cezanne and Copperplate Gothic Light, and the flourishes are from the font WMdesigns, (click for free download). Then the page was cut down and mounted on chocolate pearlescent cardstock with rounded corners. Now I just need to find a frame or stand to display these on…

Ok, so I admit, I didn’t actually TRY these drinks, but I imagine they will all taste pretty darn yummy!! I mean, how can you go wrong with vodka, grenadine and Sprite? Or gin, Midori and tonic? And gin, rum, pineapple juice and ginger ale?!

But what I especially love, are the drink names… My nickname since childhood has always been, “Charleney” which translated into “Char-lini,” a play on the word Bellini (although the drink itself is not Bellini like, but let’s not get technical here!). And Mr. E’s name is Borton, hence “Bor-tonic.” Har har har. Slightly cheesy, but I’m sure our friends will get a kick out of it, although the adults may be slightly befuddled… laughin049

If you are doing specialty drinks, are you displaying a menu? Don’t forget to include a sentence at the bottom so guests know that they can also order from the regular bar. Our line was, “Selections from the standard bar also available.”

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11 Responses to “I’m A Sucker For Sissy Cocktails”

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MK

I LOVE your monogram– everytime you post something you created that features your mongram, I’m floored by how great it looks. Did you design that yourself?

 
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HamiHarri

Love it! I wanted to offer one signature cocktail throughout the night called the “HamiHarri Highball” - which would be gin and grapefruit juice (aka the greyhound and my FAV drink!). Hami (my last name is Hamilton) and Harri (his last name is Harris) - so I thought it was cute. I wasn’t going to do it due to the possible cheese factor. BUT once I saw your menu and how elegant it looked, I think I am going to go for it!

 
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Miss Cherry Blossom (message)  696 posts, Busy bee

nice! i love it! we want to serve one called Monkeee-tini kekek - no idea what would be in it but that’s something we’ll work out later on with catering.

 
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jenny kinns

the way you took that first picture makes it look like a funny mistake….just thought i’d let you know “speciality cock”

 
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HamiHarri

jenny kinns - I LMAO - didn’t even notice that!

 
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princesskittyHI

How beautiful! We did a martini bar (to cut down on expense, we offered only a selection of martinis, beer, wine, soda and water, instead of a full bar) and did a cute little menu with 5 selected drinks. Our was much quirkier than yours; yours is so elegant!

I put our menus in those clear acrylic stand-on-their-own, cheap frames. (I figured that way if they didn’t “come home,” I wouldn’t be sad.) Bars are always wet, so the acrylic frame protected the ink jet inks from running.

 
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Miss Emerald

puahahahaha… “Specialty Cock” I seriously would not have noticed that!!

MK, our monogram was designed by Sarah of Truly Smitten designs, she did our invitation. Let me know if you are interested in her contact info!

 
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Cezanne

It’s beautiful! I love the monogram and I love the Cezanne font. LOL, I’m biased cause its my name!

 
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Jen

Miss Emerald, I love that you personalized your drinks with your names, esp since yours is a take on your nickname! Super cute!!

Miss Cherry Blossom, did you just say kekek?? :D

 
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Alex

I am doing a specialty drink as well:

Love Potion:
Two shots of joy, combined wiht a few drops of happiness and a jigger full of love. Shake and garnish with a kiss.

 
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L

Haha, those drink names are way cute. I know I’d get a kick out of it! And I’m not even your friend! =P

 


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