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Wedding Hack: How to Make Big Batch Wedding Cocktails

Dana — Thu, 21 May 2015 14:00:37 +0000

We’ve been talking a lot about wedding hacks around here. You know, clever ways to make your wedding more awesome, that don’t cost an arm and a leg. The goal with wedding hacks, in general, is to keep the impact high but the effort low. To that end, we’ll be running a series on some of our favorite hacks, starting with this easy one for offering signature cocktails without all the hassle using a big batch cocktail mixing method. It’s a common dilemma: you want to have a signature cocktail at your wedding during your super-fabulous cocktail hour, but your bartenders are your brother’s friends from college. You love them dearly but also know that there is no way they can froth, swizzle, and shake drinks to order, and keep the drink line moving. There is a simple solution here, and it is big batch cocktails that are pre-made so that your bartenders only have a couple of steps to mix each drink. It allows them to move quickly, and lets you make sure each drink is balanced without working to hard. Here’s how it’s done, along with a whiskey sour recipe. Select a wedding cocktail that is reasonable for an amateur bartender. That means: […]

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Cowgirl boot wedding shoes (and my saloon-girl ancestry)

GloTaryn — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:02:27 +0000

So if you and I have emailed, or if you follow Glö on twitter or facebook, you probably know that I moved from London to Colorado just about a year ago. I love it here! And I’m pretty gosh-golly excited to announce that I’ve acquired my first pair of cowgirl boots: The beauties came from the legendary Colorado store Sheplers. I have to confess…I feel pretty sassy when I’m struttin’ my stuff in them. Although this is my first time living in the Wild West, my family hails from these parts. In fact, my great-great Aunt Lizzie was a saloon girl in Wyoming in the late 1800’s. (The high-kicking, beer-pouring, put cowboys in their place with a glance kind of saloon girl – not the special-lovin’ in the back room kind – she was a happily married lady!) I’ve been told by my great Aunt (who was born and raised in Colorado and will turn 102 this Christmas Eve) that Aunt Lizzy was one independent-minded, strong-willed and all-around-awesome lady. I like to think I’m channeling Aunt Lizzy’s girl-power when my new boots are on my feet. My high-kick…that leaves something to be desired. In light of my new obsession with […]

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Make Your Wedding Registry Website Fun for All

GloTaryn — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:30:56 +0000

If you’re planning a wedding, I bet you’re looking for anything that lets you cut down on stress and save time. Well here’s a tip! With sites like Deposit a Gift and Glö, you can bring many aspects of planning a wedding, like the registry and invitations, into the modern era. The pressure of family and tradition might give you pause, but there’s no reason that wedding websites and online registries can’t be pleasing to your family and friends – in the end they may even thank you for making their lives easier by keeping things online and at their fingertips anywhere in the world. Here’s some guidance to make a modern wedding registry or website super fun for your friends and family: Add a Personal Message: Guests want to know that they’re interacting with you, not some robot inside their computer. Write a personalized note that welcomes them to your site and introduces them to the wishes of your modern wedding registry. Customize It: Take advantage of all the options your have to personalize your pages. Choose a site design, add pictures and import designs, videos, and widgets that express your personalities. Update It With the Latest Info: Keep […]

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Urban Outfitters Goes Bridal

GloTaryn — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:00:30 +0000

Words cannot express how fun this is: Urban Outfitters - yes the same company that sells fantastic things such as “The Hangover” bobble head dolls and eye lashes for your car – is now making unconventional (or as it says on their site, “atypical”) wedding dresses. Big. Time. Score. With categories including Nostalgic Romantic, Neo-Sophisticate, La Bohemienne and Lady With a Twist, you’re sure to find something fun and funky in their collection regardless of if you’re getting married in a church or in an old-school amusement park. And if you can’t make up your mind, you can take their online “what kind of bride am I” quiz! Have I already mentioned how fun this is? As if that’s not cool enough, they also have all the shoe/jewelry/lingerie options you need. And we all know how cool their accessories tend to be Honestly, I’m actually really really bummed right now that I’m already married because I would snatch one of these beauties up so quickly it would be ridiculous. But alas, I’ll just have to live vicariously through all of you… So, all you Glö-Brides out there, join with me in a great big cheer for more “atypical” options for […]

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Something Blue

GloTaryn — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:22:57 +0000

Something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. Even if you aren’t exactly a “traditional bride” following some wedding traditions can still be fun. Personally, I do not consider myself a blue garter sort of person and we were not into the whole garter-grab-flower-toss-spectacle. If you aren’t that sort of person either, here are a few ideas for you. First, let’s start with Glo’s very own, Taryn. Miss Taryn, opted for an intimate blue garment. She has a whimsical personality and to her there was only one perfect blue option, BLUE UNDERPANTS! Apparently, these bloomers were so blue they actually showed up through her gown! Ah-Maze-Ing… If you just couldn’t pull off the blue panties (some of us need shape enhancement via the wonderful Spanx option) maybe you would enjoy some equally charming alternatives that suit your unique personality. I chose to paint my fingernails and toe nails blue. Selecting the perfect shade was half the fun. For weeks I searched high and low for the best shade. Leading up to the big day I conducted a serious of tests before making the final decision. Finally, I went with the OPI Russian Navy Matte shade. It looked so […]

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Register Your Way: A Great Alternative to Traditional Wedding Registries

GloTaryn — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 06:00:40 +0000

Everyone is asking what you want for your wedding and where you’re registered. If you prefer money towards specific goals and dreams, how do you communicate this in a polite and tactful way? You certainly don’t want to offend your guests, but you also don’t want them wasting their money on gifts you can’t use or will return.

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New Twists on Catering for your Wedding

GloTaryn — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:00:14 +0000

It goes without saying, food is one of the most memorable parts about any event. So, how can you make your food really stand out without having to focus too much on it ahead of time, AND without breaking the bank? Here are four tips to help you:

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A new take on wedding cheese-cake

GloTaryn — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 07:00:13 +0000

I’m a big believer in serving your favorite foods at your wedding celebration. Even if this means bucking tradition. One of the best cakes I’ve had at a wedding was actually not a cake at all. My good friend Sonja and her husband Aaron are mega cheese lovers, so when Sonja told me that they had a surprise in store for us in the “cake”-department, I couldn’t wait to see. The result? Delicious. (and at the end of the night, I got to take a good-sized hunk home…and didn’t have to worry about getting frosting all over the taxi-cab.)

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