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It’s the first Monday of the month… do you know what that means, lovelies? Time for another fabulously luxe travel column from Christina Matteucci of David Beahm Design , of course!
So without further adieu, a warm welcome back to Christina, who recently returned to one of my personal favorite destinations, Mykonos…
All photos courtesy of Christian Grattan Photography .
How to make Jello Shots- Fancy Schmancy Jello Shots. I know what you are thinking Fancy Schmany jello shots? Is there such a thing? Well yes there is. And they are amazing!
Jello shots have gone classy and are leaving their mark at all types of social events, even weddings.
I love the idea of servind fun jello shots at your reception or during cocktail hour! And these classy fancy jello shots are the reason why. Not only are they pretty they are easy to make.
With Jello shots presentation is everything! Replace the traditional little plastic cups with fancy molds and glass shot glasses and presto-jello shots will dazzle!
How fun would these rainbow jello shots be at a rainbow wedding !
rainbow jello shots
These cocktail jello shots are so fancy they could be served at any five star restaurant.
Jello Shots on a stick? That might even be better than cake on a stick. Maybe- cake pops or jello shots tough to call.
A good basic recipe for jello shots is to use the boiling water that the jello calls for, and then substitute the cold water for the alcohol. But be careful not to substitute all the cold water, because that makes the jello shots too strong, and not set right. You can also substitute the cold water for juice.
Here is a how to make Jello shots video that will give you a step by step. And if you are feeling fancy, all of the jello shot recipes and pictures above are from the Jelly Shot Test Kitchen blog. But they also have a book! It is ten dollars and if you are looking to amaze your guests with gourmet jello shots well worth the investment.
You could even use jello shots as edible wedding favors. I bet they wouldn't last long. And they could be corrdinated with wedding colors, wedding themes, or a favorite drink of the couple. The possibilities are endless.
On cuisine at home, I also found my favorite jello shot recipe so far. And I can't wait to try it. I love margaritas and a jello shot margarita is right up my alley!
Ingredients:
1 small Fresh Apple
3/4 cup Agave (Silver) Tequila
1/2 cup Apple Cider Or Apple Juice
1/2 cup Cranberry Juice Cocktail
2 Tbsp Frozen Lemonade Concentrate, thawed and strained to remove solids
2 Envelopes Plain Gelatin
1/4 cup Cointreau Or Triple Sec
Garnish
1 Tbsp Coarse Salt (Kosher Or Sea)
1 Tbsp Large Crystal Sugar
1 tsp Chopped Orange Zest
Directions:
In a small bowl, crush the apple with a cocktail muddler or back of a wooden spoon. Add the tequila. Set aside.
Pour cider, cranberry juice and lemonade concentrate into a saucepan and sprinkle with gelatin. Allow to soak for a few minutes. Heat on low, stirring constantly, until gelatin is fully dissolved (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat.
Strain the tequila, making sure to press out all the liquid. Stir the tequila and Cointreau/Triple Sec into the gelatin mixture. Pour into pan, and chill until set, several hours or overnight.
Mix the garnish ingredients together, and either serve the garnish alongside the jelly shots, for dipping, Individual serving vessels may also be decorated with the garnish mixture as shown by wetting the rim and dipping into the garnish mixture. Place a jelly shot in each.
Yum!
Jello Shots aren't for everyone but that just leaves more for the rest of us. What do you think of fancy schmancy jello shots?
Hi Friends!
This lovely wedding at the Beverly Wilshire was full of flowers and sparkle. Their monogram was carried throughout but the flowers and chandeliers were a plenty! The bride loves mirrors so we added them in the ballroom. I love the bouquet that Mark’s Garden designed all out of clear vintage broaches. Lehr and Black designed the invites and the menus pictured below. Revelry’s fabric and stage treatment was devine. But I especially love how they hung the chandeliers as it came out of the fabric. The tufted bars and coffee station (the bride drinks several coffees a day!) were a hit and everyone enjoyed the custom coffee cups we made for the guests. Michelle’s dress was a WOW! Reem Acra’s custom gown was so breathtaking! Love Reem! Then the bride changed into another custom dress by Mark Zunino …gorgeous! We had to changeover the room after the ceremony but we were able to repurpose most of the decor. We added an hour to re-set and make the room look like a new environment. I tried to take pictures of the guys putting the “Look” together on the tables…I’m not sure how I missed taking a picture of the ceremony but I did get a lot of the “Changeover” . The groom is a basketball player so the Cake Divas designed a fabulous wedding cake and darling delicious grooms cake. There were a lot of tall guys there as you can see from the picture I took with the bride and groom. The guests left with a personalized candle and the couple chose gardinia for their candle scent. Enjoy! xoxMindy
my friend Jamaal!
Good old Loubou is no stranger to the Marchesa runway; he often custom creates a collection that marries back to each of Marchesa’s feminine frocks. This time, Christian Louboutin stepped away from his signature silhouette, adding lace applique from one of the season’s most talked about dresses {as show above on the runway and later on Rachel McAdams at Cannes}.
Here are a few other fabulous Loubous from the show… Look closely. Can you spot a trend?Let it Rain - Wedding Umbrellas! Umbrellas are near and dear to my heart. Probably because I'm from Seattle. And if you live in Seattle you know, you either love the rain or you don't go out.
But what about if it rains on your wedding day? Traditionally rain on your wedding day was considered bad luck. But oh how the times have changed. The creative pictures below all show fabulous ways to incorporate wedding umbrellas and will make you want your wedding day to be a rain-filled one.
I love this black and white shot under an umbrella. Classic and pretty.
This shot looks like the couple just snuck away for a little under the umbrella kiss. It is so romantic.
And this could be the most creative use of a wedding umbrella yet. Wedding umbrellas as wedding reception decorations; I like this idea just as much as paper lanterns !
The above wedding umbrella pictures are from photgrapher Michelle M. Waite.
So what do you think? Are you doing the rain dance yet?
And it comes from the lovely ladies at 57 Grand .
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Styled photos by Jen Huang Photography with styling by Merci New York .
Merci New York Styled Shoot in the West Village, photographed by Missy Photography One lucky bride and groom will spend a day with Merci’s lead stylist, Jacqueline Weppner, who will help the couple design a chicly personalized engagement session that celebrates the couple’s unique love and personalities in a fun, creative way.
Merci New York Styled Shoot at the Gramercy Park Hotel, photographed by Cengiz Photography The Slim-Fast Styled Engagement Session with Merci New York prize package includes:
- A custom styled engagement session inspiration board.
- Personalized set design and propping for the engagement session… taking into consideration the couples’ hobbies and making the photos worthy of a magazine tear sheet.
- Day-of engagement shoot planning and execution, including timelines and location scouting!
- A Slim-Fast prize pack, valued at $400, to help you feel your best for your shoot and your wedding!
Merci New York Styled Shoot at the Surrey, photographed by Missy Photography The contest is open to all engaged couples looking to add a fun and stylish touch to a previously unplanned engagement shoot.
To enter the contest, share your favorite “story of us” via a comment on this Merci New York Styled SlimFast Engagement Shoot post. The story can be your favorite memory together or something you would like to see represented in your engagement session… The sky’s the limit, so share your funniest stories!
Merci New York Styled Shoot in Westport, Connecticut; photographed by Jason Groupp 
Merci New York Styled Shoot on the Highline, photographed by Christopher Duggan 
