So, we thoroughly enjoyed writing our 'Oh, no she didn't,' piece, and decided to take it a step further and put some shame blame on the fellas too!  OK, people, I get that it's super cute to want to be matchy match with your man- sometimes.  It's fun if you're attending a wedding together, and you wear a purple dress and your beau wears a purple tie.  Cute.  It's sweet to take a family pic and have everyone wear different shades of blue.  Ahhh.  However, there are plenty of times when not only is it inappropriate to look like two peas in a pod, it's downright nauseating!  A few examples of the latter are pictured below!  Prepare yourself....








Here at B+E we love Disney movies; but this attire takes the 'h' out of Poo!
















Even the dudes from Jersey Shore wouldn't attempt this piece- seriously!


I know we're all either Team Edward or Team Jacob, but this cape look brings it to a whole other level....ob-scene!

In the special events industry, creating signature drinks is the 'it' thing to do.  Whether the drinks represent a theme, complement a certain color, are named after a guest of honor, or even a nod to a particular culture, a signature bev is a great way to distinguish oneself from other competitors, events or venues. Serving up signature drinks is also a great money saver when it comes to pondering whether or not to serve an open bar at certain events. Instead of offering guests everything you can find from Uncle Johnny's liquor cabinet, sticking to a couple of wines, beers and one or two signature drinks would save lots of cash that can be used toward a honeymoon or trip to Vegas! And serving the drinks in fun containers such as mason jars or open coconuts, adds a whole other element of fab and fun to the event! There are so many options when it comes to liquor choices, drink additions (such as edible flowers, syrups, flavored crystals, frozen grapes in lieu of ice cubes etc.), and mixers, individuals are easily able to create custom drinks that best express an individuals personality.  And signature drinks are not just for the adult beverage happy people either- there are quite a few tasty non- alcoholic signature  creations as well! Listed below are a few pics and recipes for some of our favorites.... Cheers!

(Non- alcoholic drinks)



Blushing Bride
5 oz sparkling cider
Splash of grenadine
Splash of lime juice
Garnish with a raspberry or maraschino cherry







Georgia Summer
1 cup frozen unsweetened sliced peaches
2 cups cold milk
2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons honey
Fresh peach slices or mint
* Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Garnish with fresh peach slice or mint and serve soon!

(Alcoholic Drinks)

Birthday Cake Martini
1 ounce amaretto
1 1/2 ounces Pinnacle whipped cream vodka
1 1/2 ounces creme de cacao
1/2 ounce Godiva white chocolate liqueur
1 ounce heavy cream
assorted sprinkles
frosting
* Using your finger, coat the rim of your glass with frosting – make sure not to miss any spots! Dump sprinkles on a plate and press glass rim into sprinkles, pressing to adhere. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for about 30 seconds. Strain into glass and enjoy!


Black and Blue Mojito
* In a shaker, muddle mint leaves, blackberries, lime juice and sugar. Add rum, blue curacao and mix well. Add ice; shake 4-5 times and quickly strain over ice. Add club soda and stir well. Garnish with blackberries, lime or mint sprig.


Apple and Cinnamon infused Vodka
2 granny smith apples
2 red delicious apples (you may substitute your fave apples instead)
3 cinnamon sticks
Your favorite vodka (I like Russian standard for this recipe)
* Core and chop all 4 apples and add them to a mason or infusion jar.  Add all 3 cinnamon sticks to the jar.  Empty the bottle of vodka into the jar.  Allow to infuse for 5 days, then discard the apples and cinnamon. Refrigerated, this infusion can last up to one month.

* For a twist on the classic vodka drink, a Moscow Mule, add 2 ounces of your apple and cinnamon infused vodka to a tall glass with ice, and fill with good quality ginger beer (exp. Fever Tree, Barritts, or Regatta).

Engaged? Tattoos? Don't fret my pet. We are here to save the day. Now a days tattoos are so common. Especially here in SoCal, and if you're that edgy chick, you're so not alone! Believe me, yes, there are plenty of times a tat can be shown off the wrong way and look tacky, trashy, wacky etc. But we at Blush with Envy, think awesome ink looks amazing, sexy, edgy, and very 'today'! Here are a few examples of ways to show off your tattoos on your big day- and be hot doing it!

The girls and I are working on a NEW wedding! The budget is short and the guest list is long so once again we are thinking outside the box... Which is our specialty of course! A BBQ theme in a botanical garden was a concept that our couple sparked up for. I love the use of everyday objects and simple food favorites. Using organic elements as decor really sets a tone that says "how creative!"and it's also a money saver - HALLA! We are just getting our ideas flowing..


We would love your feedback or any bright ideas you have if your up for it! Check out more of our event concepts @ our fab website www.BlushwithEnvy.com


Xoxo