Project Wedding Blog

By: Brittni Mehlhoff of Paper & Stitch

Add a minimal, mod touch to those delicious wedding cocktails with a quick and easy drink stirrer project! Personalize the colors and shapes to your liking and even add your initials or wedding date for an extra special touch. They’re completely food safe, since the sticks are dyed using beet juice, and only take a few minutes to make.

Materials: decorative paper or wallpaper scraps • 1 inch circle hole punch • wood kabob skewers • beet juice • scissors • craft glue

Step One. Start by pouring beet juice into a large, flat container. You can buy a bottle of beet juice (or a can of beets) at the any grocery store or make your own by boiling a few beets, just as you would if you were going to pickle them.

Step Two. Cut down wooden skewers to size and drop into beet juice. Depending on how tall the glasses you’ll be using are, you will want them to peek out from the top of the glass 3-4 inches.

Step Three. Remove skewers from beet juice and let them air dry.  NOTE: The longer you keep the skewers in the juice, the richer the color will be.

Step Four. Begin cutting circles from decorative paper with a hole punch. Each drink stirrer will require 4 circles. Two for the front and two for the back.

Step Five. Glue paper circles to skewers, one at a time, spacing circles about a half inch apart. Flip over and glue circles to the back as well. Let dry.

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Tags: cocktails, custom drink stirrers, mod, paper n stitch, reception, retro, signature drinks.

Fusion weddings have a special place in our hearts… The blending of two heritages always make for a unique and personal event and it’s so refreshing to revel in the color and creativity incorporated into the day. Sara is Indian American and Daniel is Jewish American, so the evening began with a traditional Jewish ceremony beneath a gorgeous chuppah: all parents joined the couple under the canopy, and the ketubah design evoked a feeling of Indian artwork. Nadia D. photographed every last detail of the dramatic event at Atlanta’s InterContinental Buckhead Hotel and we’re excited to share the bold and captivating imagery.

In a unique twist, Daniel’s niece and nephew sang the kiddush and motzi blessings before dinner in the magically transformed ballroom, replete with flowers in shades of pink, red and purple by Edge Design, and oversized, beaded lampshade centerpieces. But the highlight of the room had to be the white starlit dance floor – the LED lights embedded in the floor twinkled like stars. The most memorable moment of the evening: when Daniel performed a rap song titled “Fly Together” that he had written for Sara, describing their courtship, including their engagement at Lake Rabun, and declaring his undying love for her!

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Tags: ballroom, dramatic, Formal, fusion, Indian, Jewish, pink, purple, ravishing, red, traditional.

Think formal weddings can’t happen anywhere but a ballroom? Think again! Sarah and Dan worked with Jennie Chase of Keely Thorne Events to plan a beautiful black tie affair at Houston’s River Oaks Garden Club. From the stunning ceremony flowers to Sarah’s beautiful Badgley Mischka bridal ensemble, their garden wedding is all sorts of elegant. Thanks to Nancy Aidée for sharing her gorgeous photos of the day! You can see even more details in our full gallery.

Related: Carly & Darion’s Elegant Ivory Wedding

Sarah and Dan’s mutual friends set up multiple group outings in order to introduce the pair. Their match-making instincts were on point—Dan proposed just ten short months after the couple’s first date! “We instantly clicked,” says Sarah. Dan proposed at the historic Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, so they sought out a location with a similar history and feel.  They found it at River Oaks Garden Club. A florist by trade, Sarah’s mother made all the bouquets and boutonnieres for the day.

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Tags: black, black and white, Black Tie, classic, Formal, garden, outdoor, vintage, white.

Happy Friday PW readers! Is it as dreary where you are as it is here in DC? Today we’re taking a (mental) vacation from all the rain with a beachy glam guest ensemble perfect for a tropical destination wedding. Statement earrings and metalic heels dress up a breezy one-shoulder dress, and a neon straw clutch is the perfect finishing touch for summer.

Related: Miami Glam Bridesmaid Attire | All Outfit Ideas

Credits: GUESS by Marciano Dree one-shoulder dress ($140) • Elizabeth Cole Strieker earring ($228) • Jennifer Meyer thin ring ($175) • ONE by Kayu Jen Straw Minaudiere ($170) • BCBG Max Azria MA-Finite platform sandal ($131.54) • ONE by Kayu Jen Straw Minaudiere ($170)

Tags: beach, fashion friday, glam, gold, outfit ideas, pink, tropical.