Lately I love the idea of forgoing the traditional wedding cake/cupcake and serving something else instead!  How fun would these be?

I LOVE the idea of the donuts and/or cookies and milk

In my opinion you can NEVER go wrong with mochi or ice cream!

But this might be my favorite. How awesome would it be to have your own ICE CREAM truck at your wedding?  Not only will your guests love it, but look how cute your pictures would be!

Images courtsey of: Southern Weddings, Elly B Events, La Papillon, Ryan Price, The Knot & The Wiebners

I don't know if it is because we just had the Fourth of July but I found this step-by-step tutorial on a DIY S'more kit on Project Wedding and fell in love. How cute would this be as a favor for your guests if you were having a summer wedding?  I guarantee your guests would use them!  It looks relatively easy as well; the instructions are lined out here.

Images courtsey of Project Wedding

Happy (almost) Fourth of July!  Personally I love the fourth because it gives me an excuse to get away for a night or two, sleep in a tent, play with sparklers, eat delicious food and celebrate with family and friends.  I love researching simple ways to incorporate the holidays into your festivities and this week I came across two simple yet chic ideas. For any of you bakers out there this post is for you: 

First of all, anyone who knows me and if you follow Emerald Weddings on our twitter account, you can probably tell that I am OBSESSED with cupcakes. I absolutely love everything about them so of course I love this step by step tutorial for making Fourth of July cupcakes!

Image courtsey of How Does She

The rice krispy treats I found on Twig and Thistle and instantly fell in love with idea.  They are so fun and festive, yet so easy to make!

Image courtsey of Twig and Thistle

I don't know if it is because summer is just around the corner but lately I have been getting really excited about testing out various summer drink recipes!  If any of you couples are having a signature cocktail at your wedding reception here are some drinks that have been inspiring me lately. Let us know if you decide to use any of them!

The first is Sparkling Sangria Recipe and the second is Caipirissima Recipe

These two are a  Pear Lemon Fizz Recipe and  Rasmopolitan Recipe

Finally here is a Perfect Storm Recipe

All recipes and Images courtsey of Marth Stewart and Delish

Earth day is just a few weeks away (Thursday, April 22nd); have you given any thought to how you will celebrate it this year?  Pike Brewing Co is offering an amazing Earth Day Dinner which sounds almost too good to pass up.  In order to support the Chefs Collaborative and raise awareness on sustainable eating, they are offering a

3 course Prix Earth Day Menu for only $30

And because it is a brewery you can also do a beer pairing with your food for only $5 more! The menu includes an appetizer, entree and dessert and has options such as Bristol Bay Salmon, Roast Beef Tenderloin from Olympia, and chocolate truffles from a local chocolatier.  Sustainable eating for a decent price while promoting the local Seattle economy? Sounds like a great way to celebrate to me!