Solvang Recap
September 12th, 2007 @ 9:29 am by Mrs. Peppermint
I’m back from my birthday weekend rejuvenated! Don’t get me wrong–I’m still a bit overwhelmed by all the wedding-related odds & ends that seem to keep creeping up, but nonetheless, the Peppermints had an amazing weekend and can cross one thing off our wedding list: alcohol!
Here’s a pictorial recap of our wine tasting weekend…
Mr. Peppermint & I started the day off with a big (delicious!) breakfast at Paula’s Pancake House. Here I am outside the restaurant, chatting it up with Mama Peppermint:
Windmills & Wine - What More Could I Want?
September 7th, 2007 @ 2:10 pm by Mrs. Peppermint
As the wedding nears (3 months away as of tomorrow!) it seems that all my free time is being taken. Fall can be busy (a lot of birthdays and holidays), but this year I’m booking up quick! In fact, Mr. Peppermint and I are escaping LA (and man has it been hot!) to drive up to Solvang tomorrow for my birthday. And, in true Miss Peppermint fashion, we’ll also be checking another thing off our ever-growing wedding to-do list: booze!
Cocktail Hour: The Signature Drink
August 30th, 2007 @ 12:48 pm by Mrs. Peppermint
When I first heard of “the signature drink,” I was a bit hesitant. How is it that every new wedding trend seems like the key to a perfect wedding? My parents scoffed at the idea and I couldn’t help but wonder if it’s necessary. I still admit that it isn’t necessary. I doubt guests will talk about it for years to come. It won’t make or break the day. Despite all this, I think we will be having one and I am pleased about it. The way our day will be structured–with a cocktail hour in between the ceremony and reception while the wedding party and family takes formal photos–it seemed like a nice way to spice up that time.
So now the only question is what drink should be our ’signature’. Mr. Peppermint and I recently settled on Pimm’s. I first heard of Pimm’s when I was doing a summer acting program in England. The teachers would congregate out on the green and drink Pimm’s after class! It’s mostly a British thing–and from what I understand, recently making a comeback? When I went to my cousin’s wedding in Ipswich last summer, this was their signature drink. It’s refreshing, delicious and, I must admit, packs a punch!
(image found here)
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!
I Need A Drink (or two or three)…
July 30th, 2007 @ 6:42 pm by Mrs. Emerald
Actually, no, I’m not a big drinker (in fact, I am a total light-weight) but I still love the idea of a signature drink! I’ve been scouring the web for some fun, fruity mixed drink ideas that will be easy for our venue to concoct (at no extra charge). So that means I must stick within the basic alcohol types/brands included in the package and the usual mixers. Nothing too fancy schmancy, but definitely tasty!
(image via onthehouse)
Flowers in Champagne?
July 23rd, 2007 @ 5:52 pm by Mrs. Raspberry
By now, I am sure you have all seen the little teas that open into flowers (I posted about them a while ago and used them at the tea I hosted for my bridesmaids).
While scouring the web this morning, I came across these flowers that are put in a glass of champage or several other cocktails…
Nothing Is More Honorable Than A Grateful Heart
April 12th, 2007 @ 6:54 pm by Mrs. Pumpkin
I had no idea what an honour bar was before I started planning our wedding. Around here, as uncouth as it is, nobody has an open bar at weddings - at least I have never been to a wedding with an open bar, and with the huge family that I have, I have been to a lot of weddings! Around here people usually have weddings in a hotel banquet room or in a community hall, and guests either pay full price for the drinks (hotel) or they have a Loonie or Twoonie bar (Community Hall where the couple can bring in and serve their own alcohol).
Time out! Okay, I guess I should explain what a loonie and twoonie are for those of you who don’t know. In Canada we have $1 coins and $2 coins. The $1 coin came out first and it has a picture of a Loon on it so Canadians started calling it a loonie. Then a couple of years later the mint started making $2 coins and, being as we are so clever, Canadians started calling it a twoonie. Both names stuck. So, when you come to visit us and someone asks you if you want your change in loonies or twoonies you will know how to answer!
I Get No Kick From Champagne
February 22nd, 2007 @ 10:29 am by Mrs. Strawberry
Awww, but I do. Champagne is customary for the big toast, so why not “go big” in serving it as well? Once a staple at fifties galas, champagne fountains can still be a crowd pleaser! I love little touches like these that truly make your wedding day unique. I’m just hoping that this isn’t that hard to setup! 
Open Question: Alcohol Debate
February 8th, 2007 @ 12:18 pm by Open Question
Hi There!
My Fiance and I are planning on getting married in September and we had always assumed that we would have an open bar at our reception. However, one side of his family is Mennonite, and they do not approve of drinking. I also have several family members that feel the same way. So, in light of this information, we decided that we will hold two receptions. Or more, one reception at the church with an after-party following later that night at a different location.
Now here’s my problem…How do I go about inviting people to the after-party without making any family members feel like they are being left out. I would love for them to come, but due to the circumstances my fiance and I do not think they would be comfortable around everyone else drinking and would not enjoy the party. How should I word information about the after-party in our invitations without making family feel unwanted?
Thanks for all your help!
Sarah W.
I don’t know if i’ll actually use this at the bar, but I got it just in case!
(You know, just in case people get too drunk and forget where the cocktails are 
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