Buffalo Wedding Planning Blog: Queen City Bride

Friday, December 7, 2012

Signature Cocktail: The Poinsettia

It is Friday so you know we are not talking about the flower!!

The Poinsettia: A beautiful pink bubbly version of the Cosmopolitan made with sparkling wine.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 oz Triple Sec or Cointreau

• 1 oz cranberry juice

• 3/4 oz fresh squeezed lime juice

• 3 oz blanc de noirs sparkling wine

Preparation:

Shake the Triple Sec and juices in a cocktail shaker with cracked ice. Strain into a Champagne flute and fill with wine.

Friday, November 30, 2012

Signature Cocktail: Spiced Cranberry Punch

I love the holidays and the drink selection that they offer! This punch recipe is perfect for a winter event! Happy Friday!

Spiced Cranberry Punch

Ingredients:

2 Trays of Cranberry Ice
Zest of 2 oranges
4 Cinnamon Sticks
5 cups Cranberry Juice
3 cups Orange Juice
2 Bottle Prosecco
2 Oranges, Sliced

Directions:

1. In a punch bowl, add cranberry ice, zest and cinnamon sticks
2. Add juices, processo and orange slices
3. Stir. Serve Cold.

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Signature Cocktail: The Sparkling Pear

Pears are my favorite fall fruit. I love incorporating it in Fall Wedding Decor, Menus and also the bar! This is a simple and tasty drink for a fall soiree!

Sparkling Pear Cocktail:

Ingredients for 1 Pitcher:

1 1/3 cup Brut Sparkling Wine Chilled

2/3 cup Pear Liqueur (like Poire William) Chilled

Pear Slices

Directions:

Combine wine and liqueur. Garnish with pear slices and Enjoy!

Sunday, May 6, 2012

From the Coordinator's Emergency Kit: Doublesided Tape

Sure you can by fancy fashion tape that is pre-cut and comes in a cute little package but this will work just as well in a pinch: Braza Flash Tape.

Real Coordinator Story: I had to use this to save a bridesmaid with a strapless dress that was not altered correctly and kept falling down....

Friday, May 4, 2012

Signature Cocktail: A Roman Cocktail

Perfect for any time of the year. This cocktail uses three fabulous Italian ingredients including Limoncello!

Ingredients:

1 oz Blood Orange Juice (Regular Orange also works!)
1/2 oz Limoncello
3 oz Prosecco

Directions:

1. In a champagne flute or margarita glass, add juice and limoncello.
2. Top with Prosecco
3. Garnish with a lemon twist

Recipe originally found in Glamour Magazine

Friday, April 27, 2012

Signature Cocktail: Pomegranate Champagne

Friday Signature Cocktails are BACK! And because I love anything that Fizzes we are kicking it off with amazing Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail by Martha (of course).

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cups chilled fresh pomegranate juice (from 3 pomegranates or just buy it...)
1 1/2 ounces chilled Cointreau liqueur
1 chilled bottle (375 milliliters) Champagne
Fresh pomegranate seeds, for garnish

Directions:

In a pitcher, mix juice, liqueur, and Champagne. Pour into flutes, and garnish with pomegranate seeds.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

East Aurura Wedding with Fabulous DIY Details!

Photo by Onion Studio

Today we are thrilled to feature a great Wedding from the photography team of Onion Studio. Sarah and Alex planned a beautiful event filled with many DIY details that embraced the Arts and Crafts Movement of their Reception Venue: the Roycraft Inn.

Photo by Onion Studio

I love this simple bouquet on the Arts and Crafts style bed! And also this fabulous font used in the Roycraft's Stationary: Perfect inspiration for wedding stationary.