Autumn is well under way and with winter just around the corner, it brings to mind cold days when the perfect way to spend the day is curled up reading a good book while enjoying a hot cup of cocoa, coffee or tea. Give your guests a heartfelt thanks with a warming beverage favor that will be a sweet reminder of your day. Daisy Days offers a great selection of hot beverage favors to fit any taste: hot chocolate favors, hot tea favors, cappuccino favors, coffee favors and more.Personalized Premium Tea Packet Favors, Bridal "Tea Bag" Bridal Shower Tea Favors, "The Perfect Blend" – Elegant Coffee Kit Favors w/ Coffee Scoop, Personalized Wedding Brick Pack Coffee Favors

For couples with a sweet tooth, Daisy Days offers decadent personalized hot cocoa favors. Add a small whisk for a truly unique gift. Their coffee favors come in a variety of flavors and sizes – choose from colorful or traditional pillow packs, soft packs or brick packs of coffee. If coffee just isn't your thing, Daisy Days also has hot tea favors in a variety of flavors (black, white or jasmine) that can be packaged as tea bags, in a travel disc tin or as loose leaf tea in a gorgeously packaged tin.
"Fall for Love" Personalized Hot Cocoa & Optional Heart Whisk, Wedding Coffee Collection™,
Bridal "Tea Bag" Bridal Shower Tea Favors, Island Coconut Tea Tin with Shell Infuser

For brides who love the idea of giving beverage favors as gifts to their guests but plan to be in a warmer or tropical locale, Daisy Days has the perfect beverage favors for you as well. Their cold beverage favors include iced cappuccino favors, lemonade favors, and cocktail favors in your choice of Margarita or Cosmopolitan flavors.
"Nothing is Sweeter Than Love" Personalized Lemonade & Optional Heart Whisk, The Perfect Mix™ - Martini Glasses Cocktail Mix Wedding Favors, The Perfect Mix™ - Three Circles Cocktail Mix Wedding Favors, Personalized Iced Cappuccino Wedding & Bridal Shower Favors

Be sure to visit Daisy Days for all of your beverage favors needs and for more personalized products to make your special occasion memorable.

Ariela of RBK Creations {Really Bad Kitty} has started to create the cutest button wine charm markers in addition to her popular button bouquets. She's just launched the bridal wine charm set, along with a winter snowflake, fall leaves and autumn harvest collection. My favorites are the fall leaves and autumn harvest wine charms simply because they're unique and different than the other wine charms you typically find online.

Ideas and Inspirations | Photos and Galleries
Color Palette: red and white

I want to wish all of my readers a very happy holiday season. I'll be taking a break from blogging to spend time with family and friends, but, I do have some fun posts lined up for Mon (12/29), Tues (12/30) and Weds (12/31). I will be featuring my favorite Real Weddings from my Photography Blogs list. And, of course you can always browse thru my past inspiration boards, Real Weddings and all my previous posts until I officially return to blogging. I'll be back on Monday January 5th with all the latest 2009 wedding trends to reveal along with Real Weddings, my inspiration boards and of course, tons of other wedding tips, hot products and more. And, be sure to visit Best Wedding Sites for all your wedding and honeymoon planning needs.

Now, for today's inspiration board which features the ever popular holiday peppermint stripes. To help break up the monotony of the stripes, I've introduced round elements. While I could see this theme being used for a wedding - I just love the idea that is presented with the invitation sample I've shown {which can easily be customized with the text of your choosing}. The idea presented on this invitation is to ask your friends and family over for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres to help celebrate the first Christmas in your new home as husband and wife. Below the inspiration board, I've also included a dress, a pair of shoes, and some fun candy cane drinks that I think would be perfect for the party.

Image Credit and Resources:
from BHG.com: Christmas Tree with Stars, Candy Cane Centerpiece with Roses, Ornaments on Candlesticks, Mini Snowball Cakes {with recipe}, Candy Canes in silver container, Red Ornament Arrangement with beaded garland
from Country Living: Spritz Cookies {with recipe}, Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Sticks {with recipe},
from Stonewall Kitchen: Candy Cane Dinner Napkins
from Jennifer Rydin Designs on etsy: Peppermint Earrings
from Invitation Box: Elegant Brocade Rouge and Ebony Invitation

Image Credit and Resources:
JS Boutique Embellished Matte Jersey Halter Dress
Stuart Weitzman 'Delovely' Sandal
Peppermint Stick Hot Chocolate
Cupid's Creamy Peppermint Punch

Today's "something pink" post is all about the presentation of drinks - I love these ideas . . . Rose petals inside of ice cubes, perfect for outdoor summer weddings. {from Brides.com}, Straws tied into "love knots" - so clever! {from Martha Stewart}, A hint of pink with a rose petal being used as a dish for a sugar cube awaiting a cup of coffee, tea, or espresso {from Martha Stewart}, How cute are these milk shakes for the little ones at your wedding? {from Martha Stewart}

My introduction to Vignette Wine Country Soda was in the brand new issue of Modern Bride that I received in the mail today. I wanted to share it with you as I thought the soda would be perfect for upcoming summer bridal showers and weddings. It's a wine inspired drink that is naturally sweetened with the juice of California varietal wine grapes. It is all natural and non-alcoholic. Plus, it's caffeine free, lightly carbonated and does not contain any high fructose corn syrup or preservatives and has no added sugar or preservatives.

The flavors include: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Rosé.

I saw on the web site that you can purchase Vignette Wine Country Soda online at www.hellodelicious.com. Just curious, has anybody had the opportunity to try this soda?