Jackson, a real wedding & cocktails!

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The Weekly RallyIf you missed a day of Between Designs, here’s a quick re-cap:

  • This month’s Travels board was inspired by my recent vacation to Jackson, Mississippi.
  • Meet Brian and Will–A Capital Couple!
  • Planning to serve a signature cocktail at your wedding?  We have some creative ideas for you.
  • Meet Ranunculus!

Inside The Studio Photo

Kristin in a nutshell

“Kristin in a nutshell!” -Katie

(Sculpture located in downtown Cary.)

Kim's Pick of the WeekVineyard Wedding Reception

String lights are the perfect accessory to an outdoor reception.  Visit the original post to view details from the wedding!

Image by Bret Cole via grey likes weddings

Question of the Week

 

 

Will you have assigned seating at your reception?  

 

 

 

New Design: Succulent

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It’s Friday-our favorite day of the week here at The Green Kangaroo!  That’s because each Friday we have another new design straight from the designer’s desk to share with you! Today we would like you to meet Succulent!  Incorporate the latest floral wedding trend into your wedding stationery with our new succulent design.  Make it your own by selecting the paper, fonts and inks!

Succulent Wedding Stationery

If you love Succulent then you will surely love our other floral wedding invitations!  As part of our 2012 new design series, TGK is launching a new design every Friday.  Stop by next week for another fresh design suite from TGK!  In the meantime, hop over to Pinterest and take a peek at other 2012 designs!

Hello, my name is Ranunculus

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Hello, my name is Ranunculus.“rah-NUN-kew-lus”?  That’s right.  That’s my name.  Hey, I can’t help it if my name doesn’t do my beautiful flowers justice.  They are deeply hued with numerous petals that make my flowers look almost fake.  I belong to the buttercup family and I’m more commonly called Persian buttercup, after one of the countries that I’m native to, Iran (formerly called Persia.)  I like sunny days and open fields, but I don’t really get along with animals (I tend to make them sick.)  I also look great in centerpieces and bridal bouquets.  Next time you visit the florist, try and find me… I’d love to meet you!

Examples of Ranunculus

  • Persian buttercups come in a wide range of colors including yellow, white, orange, pink, red, and coral
  • You should be able to get Ranunculus year-round from reputable florists
  • Persian buttercups make great cut flowers, lasting at least five days if given cut flower preservative and fresh water every day
  • The plants are also poisonous to humans, so don’t eat any part of the plant

Yellow Ranunculus Inspiration Board

Want to see more?  Check out my board on Pinterest.

Images:  Close-up, Flowers in Basket, Field of Flowers, Boutonniere via BLUSH Floral Design, White and Yellow Bouquet, Yellow Centerpiece

Sources:  Wikipedia, Ranunculus asiaticus, Wikipedia, Persia, NCSU Plant Facts Sheet, ASPCA, Dave’s Garden, NC CES Poisonous Plants, Fifty Flowers

Signature Drinks

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Signature drinks pack a punch as a leading wedding trend.  Serving limited creative cocktails will ultimately save you money on the bar tab, but they are also a fun way to showcase your inner-mixologist.  Stir up your wedding reception with a shot of flavor, a splash of color, and a clever name as a garnish!

signature drinks - wedding cocktails

Consider your wedding season, location, theme, and colors when deciding on a signature drink for your big day… there are so many options for customizing the perfectly refreshing libation.  Don’t forget to top it off with an imaginative name!  That’s half of the fun.

Did/will you have a signature drink at your wedding reception?

Images (and recipes!): Shoo-fly Punch; Pomegranate Caipiroska; Lemon Myrtle; Blackberry Peach Sangria; Skinny Cranberry Vanilla