Fabulous FG Friday Cocktail: Seafoam Sangria

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We designed and coordinated a fabulous (if we do say so ourselves) styled shoot for Bliss Bridal Magazine this week, and we created a signature drink to match our theme.  Look forward to the full spread in the August issue of Bliss, but enjoy this summertime cocktail until then!

Seafoam Sangria

3 parts white wine

2 parts blue Hpnotiq Liquer

1 part Ginger Ale

Garnish as desired.

Large batches are easy to prepare and can be served over ice or chilled.

Enjoy!

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Austin 512.644.6886

Houston 972.804.3295

Kentucky Derby hat cookies

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We are in full swing preparing for the Kentucky Derby party, and my good friend, Sue, has made these adorable cookies (and the mint julep cupcakes pre-straws and mint in the background) for the party!

I originally saw the cookies here and the cupcakes on Pinterest.

What are you serving for your Derby party?

ownfairygodmother.com

Austin 512.644.6886

Houston 972.804.3295

Fabulous FG Friday Cocktail: Mint Julep

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It's Kentucky Derby weekend!  I hope your party is planned, your food is prepped, your space is decorated, and you have some good bourbon ready for you mint juleps!

Mint Julep

It may sound silly, but good crushed ice makes a huge difference in a mint julep (as does the quality of bourbon, of course.)  We like to buy our ice the morning of the races at Sonic Drive-In.  Yes, really.

Bourbon

Simple Syrup muddled with mint leaves (1 part sugar & 1 part water heated until dissolved, add mint leaves, muddle, store in refrigerator)

Fresh mint for serving

crushed ice

Time for Derby party hats, heels, and Millionaire Row!

ownfairygodmother.com

Austin 512.644.6886

Houston 972.804.3295

Sneak Peek of Styled Shoot

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We did an impromptu styled shoot last week.  Abby with Stems Floral Design called us at 2:30 on Monday afternoon, and we had the shoot Tuesday morning and were finished breaking down by 3:20 on Tuesday afternoon.  When you have a great team of vendors, all things are possible! 

Thank you so much to Hyde Park Photography, Stems Floral Design, Premiere Party Central, Dragonfly Designs, and Simon Lee Bakery.  We had a quick DIY project that we added the morning of the shoot, too!  We'll post details on that cute little pedestal soon.

 Butterflies were abundant and Hyde Park captured one of them in the image below.  The butterflies seemed to love the hydrangeas!

ownfairygodmother.com

Austin 512.644.6886

Houston 972.804.3295

Kentucky Derby Inspiration Board

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We still have many projects to complete before the Derby party, but here is a sneak peek of what we are working on and some of our inspiration.

15 days and counting!

Invitations and real horseshoes (for luck) are hand-delivered to guests.

Green outdoor carpeting will cover table surfaces throughout the party space.

Dollar store horses have been spray-painted black with chalkboard paint.

The mint julep cups and vases were ordered from Save-On-Crafts.

Felt "silks" were made for chair covers.  Felt, scissors, heat-n-bond, and an iron was all it took to make these!

Creating a mint julep "bar" with the assistance of some silver trays from the dollar store and chalkboard paint.

Horse chalkboards label food.

Mint julep cupcakes in silver wrappers are a must!

A "Dress-up Station" for the kids will have fascinators and bow ties.  

Inflatable horses will be available for kids derby races.  (We chose not to use the broomstick horses since they easily become weapons in the hands of little ones.)

If you know that your "gents" won't dress up for Millionaire Row, maybe they're better suited for the Infield with these necktie napkins and their everyday attire.

Gorgeous hats are a must for the ladies!

Mint julep cups and stripey straws make things festive.

Bakerella has some adorable hat cookies, and Hatter and Hare Events has some cute candy hat pops, too!

Last, but not least, what a gorgeous derby centerpiece from Au Courant Floral!

ownfairygodmother.com

Austin 512.644.6886

Houston 972.804.3295

Keep Calm and Call Your Fairy Godmother

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Austin 512.644.6886

Houston 972.804.3295

Meet Our Vendors: Ranch Austin

Pin It We had the opportunity to visit the brand new venue, Ranch Austin, two weeks ago!
Have you always wanted your wedding on your family's ranch, but you don't want to put your family through the stress of it?  (Or maybe your family doesn't have the quintessential Texas Ranch.)  Ranch Austin is your answer.
Food was provided by the always impressive Royal Fig Catering. Michelle's Patiesserie provided a fun, yet still elegant cake, and Carrie Beamer of Flora Fetish created some gorgeous pieces with deep purples, galvanized metal, and white milk glass!  Despite the rain, we still ventured out to see their outdoor spaces as well.  Here are a few images from our visit.
Be sure to tell Chris and Amber that you saw our post!  They've both been great in answering questions for us.

Yes, those are longhorns and a windmill.

This cheese display made me gain 5 pounds, but it was oh so yummy.

Michelle and her twist on the chevron pattern!  I love it!

Yes, we had to come back to the cheese display.

The back patio was perfect for a bar.  There's a built in bar outside, but with the rain, this one was covered from the elements.

The ceremony area is also perfect for a band and a dancefloor.

An outdoor firepit with built in seating.

Here's the built in bar that we mentioned.  Do you see that the trees are all wrapped with lights?  So pretty at night.

ownfairygodmother.com

Austin 512.644.6886

Houston 972.804.3295

Meet Our Vendors: Sneak Peek of a New Venue

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This is a true sneak peek of an up and coming venue.  The __________  _____ is an intimate, specialized space that accommodates as many as 40 guests.  The versatile yet focused venue will play host to wholly unique rehearsal dinners, meetings, tastings, showers and functions of all kinds.  Chef _____ _______brings his signature mastery of fresh, seasonal cuisine with emphasis on sourcing from local farms and vendors to create dynamic new menus for the space.  The room has an intimate, tastefully rustic nature.

Our team will be checking it out first hand in less than two weeks, and we will gladly share our experience.  Stay tuned!

ownfairygodmother.com

Austin 512.644.6886

Houston 972.804.3295

Fabulous FG Friday Cocktail: Italian Cream Cake Martini

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I don't care for cake. I know, it's shameful.  There are some truly amazing pastry chefs in the area, and I will eat an occasional bite, but rarely a slice.  However, if I'm handed a piece of really good Italian Cream Cake, I can't.resist.  So, in true fashion, we needed to create a martini for the namesake.  After many renditions, this one "takes the cake."

Italian Cream Cake Martini (version 1)

2 parts Cake Vodka

2 parts Vanilla Vodka

2 parts coconut milk (solids removed)

1 part amaretto

Cream cheese frosting and coconut flakes for rimming the glass

Italian Cream Cake Martini (version 2)

2 parts Cake Vodka

4 parts Vanilla Vodka

1-2 parts Almond Joy coffee creamer

Cream cheese frosting and coconut flakes for rimming the glass

Shake with ice, pour, and ENJOY!

ownfairygodmother.com

Austin 512.644.6886

Houston 972.804.3295

Mock Up

Pin It So how does a client know how everything will come together on the day of the event?  We frequently do mock ups with rentals, florals, and some decor elements to give them a glimpse of the big picture.  Here are a few images from a mock up we did earlier this week at The Renaissance with Stems Floral Design and Premiere Party Central.

ownfairygodmother.com

Austin 512.644.6886

Houston 972.804.3295