There, I have admitted it! I am a coffee addict. I have one cup of coffee every morning — either a Tall Mocha (with whip) from Starbucks or just a plain old cup of jo. It’s my ONE guilty pleasure in life (ok, maybe I have several guilty pleasures).
So when we were deciding the colors for the wedding, I knew the color of coffee (and chocolate) had to be one of our colors. However, I want to pay homage to this delightful roasted bean by more than just using its hue, I want to incorporate its smell, as well! My favorite part of making my own coffee at work is grinding the beans, which releases a wonderful bitter aroma that immediately wakes me up.

I found this image while indulging in my daily digest of wedding blogs. (I need to be better at writing the sources down!) When I saw it, a light went on in my head - why not sprinkle coffee into candle holders and place them throughout the dining and cocktail rooms. Not only will the ambient light give a very romantic feel to our rustic location, but the slight aroma of coffee will be wafting in the mountain air.
Are you incorporating an aroma into your wedding?
great idea! just be careful b/c the beans are flammable…