Full Spectrum Ice Sculptures

This month’s “Frozen Feature” is available to our clients at a discount!  Check out Full Spectrum Ice’s suspended ice sculpture.  We can use this as inspiration to give your special event a “wow” factor that’s reflective of your style and vision.

 

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Fabulous FG Friday Cocktail: Poinsettia Cocktail

Maybe you've seen our clients' Shannon + Will's Driskill wedding in the current issue of The Knot's Real Weddings Texas? 

Shannon says this is her favorite "Holiday Sip" on her blog.

Emeril's Poinsettia Cocktail

Ingredients:



1/4 cup vodka
1/4 cup Champagne
1/2 cup cranberry juice
Crushed ice
2 strips orange zest, each about 1/4-inch wide and 2 inches long


Directions:


Combine the vodka, Champagne and juice in a large-stemmed red wine glass. Add crushed ice and stir until the mixture is well chilled. Twist the orange strips over the glass, drop them in, and serve

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Austin 512.644.6886

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Fabulous FG Friday Cocktail: White Chocolate Peppermint Marshmallow Martini

I read that this was from Cooking with Sugar, but I can't find it on her site.  (If you find it, I'd like to give proper credit.)  Regardless, it looks fabulous and festive! 

White Chocolate Peppermint Marshmallow Martini

INGREDIENTS:

Marshmallow sundae topping
2 peppermint candies, crushed
Ice
1/4 cup vanilla vodka
1 Tablespoon peppermint schnapps
1/4 Cup white chocolate liqueur

DIRECTIONS:
1) Dip the rim of a martini glass in marshmallow topping then crushed peppermint candies. Drizzle some marshmallow topping on inside of glass; place glass in freezer.
2) In a shaker with ice, add vodka, schnapps, and the liqueur. Shake until mixed; pour into prepared glass. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint.

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Austin 512.644.6886

Houston 972.804.3295

Palette Perfection: Plum Perfect

The FGs are here to tell you that getting married in December isn't a mistake (unless you choose the 25th). The only mistake some brides make with a winter wedding is their palette. If you're a winter bride, skip the whole red and green cliche, and try something elegant and nontraditonal. We are really feeling plum, tinsel, and a little fuchsia for your grand affair.  Touches of green (think artichokes) are a gorgeous accent to this palette.

Images: Coco and Table, Bouquet, Plum pie, Bridesmaids, Shoes

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Austin 512.644.6886

Houston 972.804.3295

Fabulous FG Friday Cocktail: Pecan Pie-tini

No, it's not Friday, but for many of us, it's very close as our holiday vacations are only hours or a few days away.  So, we thought we'd celebrate with another seasonal cocktail!

Pecan Pie-tini

Caramel to glaze the inside of the glass

2 parts vanilla vodka (increase to 3 parts if too sweet)
2 parts white crème de cacoa
1 part white chocolate irish crème
1 part pecan liquer
Shake liquids with ice
Praline to garnish


Enjoy!

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Austin 512.644.6886

Houston 972.804.3295

Fabulous FG Friday Cocktail: Italian Eggnog Martini

When we saw this recipe on Cooking with Sugar, we *had* to try it!
Trust me when I tell you this drink will warm more than your heart.

Italian Eggnog Martini  

Ingredients:

• 1 oz Disaronno (other Amarettos will work)
• 1 oz vodka (pick your favorite brand, Vanilla Smirnoff is a great choice)
• 2 oz store bought eggnog
• Maraschino cherry
• Cinnamon
• Brown sugar
• Caramel syrup
• Candy cane and cinnamon stick for garnish (optional)

Directions:  (Pictures of directions can be found on Cooking with Sugar's site.)

Coat the inside of a small plate with caramel syrup, sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Dip the rim of a martini glass in the mixture and spin back and forth and all around until the whole rim is coated. Place the glass in the freezer.

In a shaker with ice, add the eggnog, vodka and Disaronno. Shake for a minute. Remove glass from freezer. Place one maraschino cherry in the bottom of the glass.

Pour mix from shaker into glass and sprinkle with cinnamon. Garnish with a candy cane and a cinnamon stick. 

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Austin 512.644.6886

Houston 972.804.3295

Palette Perfection: Glitz and Glitter

Sequins and sparkle are all the rage right now. Seems everywhere we turn someone has added a little sparkle to their outfits. That's every reason to dust your big day with a little bit of glitter. This inspiration board should convince you to have a gilded affair especially if your wedding falls in the months of December and January. This is the point where we usually tell you how to do it and what not to do, but in this case we say the more the merrier — even your wedding day manicure can show off a little bling. 

Images: vest, shoes, nails, bouquet, cake, table

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Austin 512.644.6886

Houston 972.804.3295

Real Wedding: Gina + Gabe

Meet G2, otherwise known as Gina and Gabe. Getting to know couples, experiencing the new things, and seeing the unexpected are all reasons we truly love what we do.  The couple included so many cultural and personal details, that the day truly was reflective of them.  A traditional wedding ceremony, Korean Tea Ceremony, a Groomsmen choreographed dance, a Bridesmaids and Groomsmen dance off, and Zumba for all the guests were all a part of their special day. The day was filled was so much awesomeness, let me show you the day through the eyes of Sunny 16 Photography.

*Love* Gina's shoes!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The Groom & his Groomsmen practice their surprise dance for the reception in their "ready room."

First Looks are a wonderful way for the couple to have a special moment prior to the ceremony to ease nerves AND get to take pictures.  It allows for the grandeur of the special entrance, but gives the couple time to spend with their guests during the cocktail hour.  The couple usually has some very intimate pictures captured during first looks, because they have the room to themselves (and the photographer and videographer.)   

 

 

 

 The Bride's four brothers took turns as they walked her down the aisle.  The four of them jointly "gave her away."  It was very emotional as each brother passed their sister's hand to the next.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The family picture in the pendant on the Bride's bouquet was a sweet surprise, and a very special way to include her deceased father.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Wedding cake by Stardust Pastry  -  Groom's cake by Envy Pastries

 Candy Bar by Stardust Pastry - Linens by Premiere Party Central - Flowers by Stems Floral Design

 

 

 

 

 The bride danced with each of her four brothers.

 

 

 

 The Korean Tea Ceremony requires the Bride to bow in a painful way to each of her elders/mentors.  The woman on the far right of the picture is assisting the Bride bow and stand.

The elders toss chestnuts and dates for the couple to catch as a wish for fertility. 

 

 

The groom & his groomsmen performed a surprise dance during the reception. 

 

 

 

 

 

The couple came out with a choreographed dance to "introduce" Zumba to the reception.  Two Zumba instructors got everyone involved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wedding & Event Planner – Your Very Own Fairy Godmother

Hair & Makeup – Studio Tilee, Tiffany Lee

Candy Bar & Wedding Cake – Stardust Pastry, Summer Pruett

Chair Covers & Sashes – The Missing Piece, Elaine Rangel

Table Linens – Premiere Party Central

Groom’s Cake – Envy Pastries

Officiant – Gideon Tsang

Tea Ceremony

Flowers – Stems Floral Design

Venue – Lakeway Resort & Spa

Videography – Crooked Tie Studios

Photography – Sunny 16 Photography

Photo Booth – Booth 66

DJ & Lighting – Dis B John - John Hoang

Zumba Instructor - Marispy Fitzpatrick

Rehearsal Dinner – The Oasis

Ceremony Music – Friends: Angell Tsang & Harmon

Invitations & Paper Products – Family member

ownfairygodmother.com

Austin 512.644.6886

Houston 972.804.3295