Stocking the Bar for the Wedding Reception

Most couples have a variety of guests who love a mixture of any drink from wine to beer, but you have to consider all guests when stocking the bar. When you are sending out your RSVP’s if you are having food selections for guests, you can also make beverage selections as well and this will be helpful for stocking the bar. When you receive your entire RSVP cards, then it is a good idea review your RSVP list with your bartender regarding how many guests the couple are expecting for the wedding reception. When stocking the bar, be sure to include plenty of glassware and supplies such as ice buckets, spoon mixing, shot glasses, wine glasses, cocktail shakers, and cocktail napkins.

• Liquor
• Vodka
• Gin
• Scotch
• Bourbon
• Tequila
• Light Rum
• Champagne
• Beer
• Light Beer
• Sparkling Water
• Tonic Water
• Club Soda
• Ginger Ale
• Cola
• Diet Cola
• Lemon-Lime Soda
• Cranberry Juice
• Orange Juice
• Grapefruit Juice
• Margarita Mix
• Margarita Salt
• Dry Vermouth
• Triple Sec
• Blue Curacao
• Lime Juice
• Grenadine
• Bitters
• Olives
• Cherries
• Lemons
• Limes
• Ice Cubes

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Tahiti Travel Packages

Travel to Maui offers the finest accommodations in Tahitian vacations. Our travel packages to Tahiti range from the luxury resort of Le Taha’a as seen in the The Bachelorette, to affordable hotel rooms based on your travel requests and budget!

Tahiti is known for the warm hospitality of her people. The beautiful contrasts of azure blue oceans and lush, emerald green, volcanic mountains are a feast for the eyes!

Located in the Pacific Ocean, Tahiti and its surrounding islands are only a 5-hour nonstop flight from Hawaii. This flight out of Honolulu is offered once a week making it a great stop-over point enroute from the mainland, United States. From the west coast, there are also nonstop flights from Los Angeles operating several times a week.

The Tahitian islands offer intimate resorts, tiny private islands, and warm waters for honeymooners or romantics alike. Bask in privacy in your over-the-water bungalow watching tropical fish through your private viewing port, or get pampered in world class spas. For the more adventurous travelers, spend a morning swimming with the dolphins, scuba diving, feeding the sharks, or petting a manta ray. Whatever your pleasure, the tropical islands of Tahiti offer a traveler's paradise.

Accommodations:
Over the water bungalows: Like no hotel room you have ever experienced. These traditional thatched roof bungalows are perched over calm lagoon waters teeming with tropical fish, but not without all of the first class amenities you expect.

Beach bungalows: Looking for oceanfront view without being directly over the water? This option allows you to walk directly from your bungalow to the sandy beach. Some of the finer properties also include your own pool or jacuzzi.

Garden bungalows: Trying to keep your costs down on your Tahiti vacation? A garden view is less expensive option while still offering all the amenities the resorts have to offer. Because the Tahitian islands are small and most aren't densely populated, the garden bungalows offer privacy without the ocean view price.

For a quote or consulting appointment please contact Travel to Maui at www.traveltomaui.net
Written by Marie Glodt at Travel to Maui

Silk Ring Flower Pillow by Martha

Gosh, I just love Martha's website and she is so helpful and provides many great wedding ideas for the DIY bride or brides that are on a budget. This, by far, is the most beautiful silk flower ring pillow I have ever seen and its made with a crisp fabric that holds its shape, fabric such as silk dupioni, shantung, and taffeta. For petals, cut straight-sided ovals with scallop shears. For the flowers on the garland, our petals were 8 by 16 inches; for the flowers on the tables, 5 by 12 inches or 6 by 14 inches; for the 6-inch ring pillow and the flower girls' bouquets, 4 by 8 inches. Learn how to create your own silk flower ring pillow.


Silk-Flower Ring Pillow How-To:
1. Gather the center of one petal and hold it firmly.
2. Gather the center of a second petal and lay it on the first at an angle; continue holding the center gathers in place.
3. Repeat with a third petal, positioning the stacked petals so they make a complete rosette with no gaps. (If you want a fuller effect, make the rosette with up to 5 petals.) Wrap floral wire tightly around petals at the center, and twist underneath to secure. Excess wire becomes a stem.
4. Make 2 more rosettes (for a showier flower like the bouquets, make 4 total).
5. Stack rosettes, slipping each wire stem between the petals of the rosettes beneath.
6. Twist stems together; cover with floral tape. Fluff petals. For the garland, wrap stem around greenery. For the table flowers, cut stem short. For the ring pillow, cut stem short, sew flower into place through wires at center, and tie on a ribbon, threading it through wire on top. For a bouquet, add millinery leaves.

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