One of the hot trends for weddings is to serve your guests signature wedding drinks. These could be your favorites as a couple, drinks that match your wedding theme and/or colors {like the inspiration board below}, or even drinks each of you like {offered as his and hers}. Today I have a lemon yellow cocktail recipe to share with you along with the perfectly coordinated wedding inspiration board featuring all handmade items.

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Courvoisier Sidecar

Ingredients:
2 parts Courvoisier® VSOP cognac
1/2 part lemon juice
1/5 part sugar syrup
1/2 orange liqueur

Directions:
Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake hard for a short time.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

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Handmade Wedding Shopping Resources:
grey vintage inspired dress by Fleet Collection | love birds wedding cake topper by A Sweet Reverie | yellow and silver grey beaded necklace by Kim Smith Jewelry Designs | grey and yellow brooch bouquet by Sol Bijou | grey and yellow flower scrolls wedding invitation by Creative by Me Invites | yellow leaf garland by Penny Line | flower girl dress from Juju's Tutus, photo by Diana Elizabeth Photography | personalized Cosmetic Bag by Sandra Smith Handmade | yellow heart fabric bunting by Atomic Ant Design

soft grey vintage inspired dress | perfect for bridesmaids | from Fleet Collection on etsy www.etsy.com/shop/FleetCollection | as seen on www.brendasweddingblog.com

grey and yellow love birds wedding cake topper | from Sweet Reverie on etsy www.etsy.com/shop/asweetreverie | as seen on www.brendasweddingblog.com

Ideas and Inspirations | Photos and Galleries
Color Palette: gray and yellow
Motif: love birds and pussy willows

Previously, I've created a grey and yellow inspiration board for winter weddings, today's gray and yellow inspiration board is for spring weddings with a pussy willow and bird motif. {if you're looking for another Love Birds themed wedding inspiration board, I created one last year that you might want to take a peek at}

Image Credits and Resources:
Tuxedo from Brides.com, Shoes from Brides.com, Pussy Willow Cake from Rebecca Thuss, Goldfinch and Pussy Willow Wedding Invitation from Pasaii Design Studio on etsy, Taxi Photo from Springfield Photography, Pussy Willow Nest Favors from Martha Stewart, Love Birds Mugs from Rust Designs, Pussy Willows with Jewelry from Jory Cordy, Pussy Willow Bouquet from Martha Stewart, Bird Figurines from Brides.com, Bouquet of yellow cymbidium orchids from Brides.com

Please check back in a little while and I'll have some additional bird themed invitations and save the dates to share with you.

Ideas and Inspirations | Photos and Galleries
Color Palette: grey and butter yellow

Happy New Year and welcome to all the newly engaged brides-to-be and wedding vendors that have just started coming to my daily wedding blog. And, a big thank you to all my current readers for making 2008 a great one - I'm looking forward to what 2009 will bring. To start - I've launched a brand new blog layout that features larger photos and easier navigation. I'd love to hear what you think, so please drop me a note at brenda{at}bestweddingsites{dot}com

This week I will be featuring posts on the hottest trends for 2009. For today, I have an inspiration board for you that all started with the adorable penguin cake topper (from Red Light Studio on etsy). As soon as I saw it, I knew the topper had to be incorporated into an inspiration board - so here's some ideas for a grey and yellow winter wedding. (I've also read that grey is being considered the new brown for 2009)

Additional Image Credits and Resources:
Bride and Groom from Brides.com
Queen's Lace Wedding Invitation from Minted.com
Bouquet from Brides.com
Cameron Blake Formal Dress from Brides.com
Wedding Cake from BHG.com
Place Card Frames and/or Favors from Bellenza.com
Penguin Cake Topper from Red Light Studios on etsy
Platinum Finish Pine Cones for Glass Cylinders from Room Home Service