Casual drinks, hors d’oeuvres, games, music—the cocktail hour is the most underrated portion of a wedding day. This is the gap of time between your ceremony and reception. It’s typically the time when you run away with your photographer to snap couple portraits while your guests enjoy drinks and appetizers. And though it may seem like a small detail, it’s actually an important part of tying together the main events of your wedding day. Want […]
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Wedding Ideas: Cocktails
The Ultimate Guide to Your Wedding Reception Bar
From properly stocking your reception bar to selecting the overall style—there are endless tasks that go into bringing to life a cozy wedding reception, bar included. Let’s be honest, the reception bar is always one of the most popular elements of your wedding—for you and for your guests. As a general rule, you should plan to allocate about 10 to 20% of your overall wedding budget for your reception bar. That includes all the bartenders, […]
6 Refreshing Spring Cocktails to Serve at Your Wedding
photo by Sunshine Shannon Photography It’s finally time to raise a glass to warmer weather and longer sunny days with some new cocktail recipes that would be perfect for a spring wedding reception! Spring cocktails are all about bright flavors, refreshing finishes, and beautiful presentation. We’re loving anything with citrus, berries, and herbs right now, and all three of those flavors profiles would be the perfect addition to your signature spring cocktails. Whether you prefer whiskey […]
Moody Modern Nashville Wedding Inspiration at Riverwood Mansion
Gorgeous craft cocktails and floral creativity, moody color palettes and modern calligraphy, ambient lighting and glam wedding rings: these are a few of our favorite things! Cody & Allison Photography set out to create a moody and modern Nashville shoot at Riverwood Mansion that shatters the preconception of a southern Nashville wedding, and we think they totally succeeded. Apertif Events & Cocktails created four signature cocktails for the shoot that totally have our mouths watering, and we can’t get enough of the Mid-Century […]
3 Signature Cocktail Ideas from Freixenet!
Choosing a signature cocktail for your wedding is just one more way to create a unique celebration for you and your guests. Whether you love gin, vodka, or tequila, adding a splash of bubbly to your drink of choice is an easy way to add more sparkle to your cocktail hour and reception! We’ve partnered with Freixenet, the world’s largest producer of Spanish Cava, to bring you 3 delectable signature cocktail choices using Freixenet’s famous […]
Fall Cocktail Recipes from Mint & Mirth
Halloween treats aren’t just for kids anymore. Today, Junebug favorite Mint & Mirth is sharing three fall cocktail recipes to help you get in the spirit of the season. These delicious cocktail recipes are easy to make and perfect for your next fall event (or just hanging out at home and being fancy). Pumpkin Spice Lattes better watch out, because Mint & Mirth has a new pumpkin flavored beverage to spice up your senses. Grab yourself […]
Food Inspiration: Love You a Brunch
Light and savory, sweet and salty, brunch makes for a delightfully tasty meal choice. Whether it’s breakfast for dinner or a mix of breakfast and lunch, choosing to serve brunch alongside your festivities can add a unique twist to your event. Our friends at 24 Carrots Catering and Events are sharing some creative brunch combos to help inspire your wedding, reception, bridal shower brunch, or any festivities you have planned. Serving miniature versions of classic dishes is […]
How to Choose Your Signature Cocktail – Expert Advice and Recipes from Oregon Bartending Service Mint and Mirth
Choosing the perfect libations to celebrate your big day can be daunting, especially if you’re trying to please a big crowd. Luckily, we spoke with Joni Whitworth from the award-winning Portland, Oregon bartending service, Mint & Mirth, who gave us some insider tips as well as yummy recipes for trendy and tasty cocktails. These summery drinks are all twists on classics and are sure to start your reception off with a kick! “The Early Picnic” Signature Cocktail: 2 oz tequila 3/4 oz […]
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