Sunday Southern Days

  Having a Destination Wedding in Mexico and a Bridal Shower in Chicago?   You better believe there will be margaritas.   Here's the receipe for the Signature Mango Margarita we had a Katie Jo's Bridal Shower this past weekend:   1 large can of Dole Pineapple (with the juice) 1 bottle Jose Cuervo Mango Margarita Mix 3 c Tequila 1 large bottle of V8 Splash Puree the Pineapple with the juice from the can. Mix well with remaining ingredients and garnish with a pineapple wedge. Typically, you'd see a margarita glass, but we loved how the shape of the martini glass looked wth the pineapple wedges.   They were a huge hit!    

At a unique cocktail reception for our VIP guests tonight, we had amazing foods (so, so many amazing foods). Here are a few of our favorites! Shrimp and Chorizo Mini Flatbreads   Curry Cinnamon Popcorn in thin birch cones    Knees Cocktail: Bushmill's Honey Whiskey and Ginger Ale   Garnish with a Honeycomb Stirrer :)     Because we hoard desserts (l-r): Mini Funnel Cake with Drunken Strawberries and Lemongrass Thyme Whipped Cream, Pomegranate Ice Cream with a Pistachio Cookie, and an adorable globe of S'mores Mousse.      

Last night we hosted a beautiful wedding at the Chicago Marriott Naperville for Beni and Sami with dramatic fuschia lighting throughout the Grand Ballroom. Navy accents were found throughout their decor to accent the fuschia.   Here are some of our favorite shots from preparing their reception: Dramatic view of the head table with a washed wall of fuschia.     What do you think about the colors and lighting? Too dramatic? Fun and fresh?      

Sneak peek at the Bailey Hobson Room before the guests came in! We wanted to post a few great shots from Allison and Joshua's intimate wedding on August 31. Allison had her hopes set on a summer, outdoor ceremony on the new Naper Patio. While the weather was very uncooperative all day, we made a game-time call at 3:00 PM to move their 3:30 ceremony outside. Our crew was set up in minutes, just in time for the first guests to arrive, and the weather cooperated! Here are some of our favorite shots from the day: Our first Wedding Ceremony on the brand new Naper Patio! As shown, it seats 75. Allison's gorgeous bouquet with bright yellow, green, and red flowers. Allie and her 'maids heading to the altar! Great Wedding shot! They're Married! Fun and modern cake -- yellow fondant ribbon bands with bright red beading Custom Menu Cards on Bright Yellow Napkins with a wrapped favor -- a gift from the Br...

I've gotten the question recently on how to add the Pinterest Pin It Button to your iPad so you can easily add Pins from any site you visiting online. Here you go! Step 1.  On your iPhone or iPad go into the Settings icon, then Safari and make sure that Open New Tabs in Background is on. Make sure that Always Show Bookmarks Bar is turned on. Under privacy make sure Accept Cookies is set to From visited. And under the Security menu make sure JavaScript is set to on. Step 2.  Open Safari and browse to thefinalboardingcall.blogspot.com. Press the Share button within Safari and then Bookmark. Delete out the title and then type  Pin It . Select the Bookmarks Bar and then save the Bookmark. Don’t worry about the address being set to thefinalboardingcall.blogspot.com. You should now see your Pin It Bookmark saved in the top of your Safari browser. Step 3.  Go into your Bookmarks, Bookmarks Bar then press Edit. Press the Right Arrow, then delete out thefinalboardingcall.blog...

So so so in love with this sweet girly pink first birthday spread! The top photo has a great backdrop make of ruffled fabric, with hanging paper fans above in hot pink and white. Tiered white platters and trays are perfect for pink and white pastries and sweets. Some pink and white strands of beads draped around give some visual interest. Little pink and white gourmet cookies decorated with variations of first birthday cakes, initials, and more are great favors. Every first birthday needs a smoosh cake! Pink rosettes and they best pink tutu keep the theme, only second to that fabulous cake face (Seriously, that's the same face I make when I see cake ).

So many schools and church groups are getting ready for their spring carnivals and events this time of year -- what a better centerpiece than this one! A tall, glass cylinder wrapped with raffle tickets, and topped with carnations and a pinwheel are inexpensive, festive, and thematic. Bonus points if you have this outside, so the pinwheel can blow a little in the wind :) See any other cool centerpiece that would be carnival or raffle/fundraiser appropriate? Send them our way for a future post party at kyra@thesundaypaperie.com or post a link in the comments.