Shower the bride-to-be with an event filled with honey. Here is a little inspiration for a “bee” inspired event. Enjoy!
{Sign, Bee Honey, Bee Cake, Drink Stirrers, Chair and Flowers, Small Sandwich, Favors, Candy Bar, Drink}
Happy Planning! xoxo
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Dirty Thirty – The Big Bash
A few weeks ago I hosted a 30th birthday bash for my husband. The fiesta inspired soiree was a huge hit thanks to all the little details and the steady flow of alcoholic beverages.
Here’s a few pictures from the big bash! enjoy!
{Dress festive. Sombreros and mustaches will be provided}
The table was set with a burlap runner, colorful margarita glasses, and each chair adorned with a sombrero. To create an outdoors feel inside, streamers and lights were draped across the room. It wasn’t Mexico…but it was close.
{Nom Nom Nom}
The night started with light snacks which included Corn Salsa, Beer Cheese Dip, Salsa, and Guacamole. To add a festive flair, I created a make shift menu board using the black background of a huge picture in my dining room. I also posted a smaller menu on one of the tables.
The corn salsa and beer cheese dip appetizers were both a huge hit and the recipes can be found here and here.
For dinner we made delicious tacos thanks to the two recipes I found on How Sweet It Is blog. We served Crockpot Beer Cheese Tacos and BBQ Pulled Pork Tacos. They were both amazing! And How Sweet It Is blog is a must read for any fabulous foodie.
On another note -I highly recommend Crock Pot cooking for a party – you basically just throw a bunch of stuff in a pot, turn on the heat, leave it for a while, and when you return a delicious meal is ready to be served. Genius!
{Cheers}
A small bar was sent up using the “Bar” sign I created in my last post. I strategically mounted each letter to the wall using Command Restickable Hooks. I also used the restickable hooks outside to hang the lights and streamers. When you remove them they leave no marks, so you don’t have to worry about ruining your walls.
{Say Queso}
A DIY photo booth was set up using a piece of Damask fabric from a local fabric store and….
Hand made props were set up on a table for guests to grab and strike a pose!
{Hit me with your best shot}
We couldn’t have a fiesta without a pinata! It was filled with candy, toothpaste and erasers….Random. But funny. Especially when everything fell to the floor.
{Sweet}
For dessert we served cake, of course! Plus root beer floats, ice cream, and cupcakes. I’m not sure if carrot cake is a fiesta staple but that is what the birthday boy asked for and that is what he got.
The night was a lot of fun. We incorporated a beer tasting with four craft beers, one was a maple bacon doughnut beer that everyone was really excited to try. At every party I like to add an element that allows everyone to interact somehow. We tried to have a dance off, but only one person was brave enough to break out their moves.
At the end of the night the 30th birthday fiesta was a huge success and worth the weeks of planning. Everyone had a great time and I can’t wait to plan the next party!
Happy planning! xoxo
I’ll be back…
Penny Pinching Bride: Part II
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The {un} Wedding Cake
Oye Cuban Grill, Miami, FL
Wedding planning seems more enjoyable when you’re discussing details over a good meal. And if that meal is prepared by someone else…It’s even better! So over the next few months, not only will you hear about my trials and tribulations on planning a wedding, you’ll also receive a few food reviews too. So this is our journey, one bite at a time!
Tired of the usual Broward options there was only one thing left to do. Drive to Miami! So, we headed down south to try OYE Cuban Grill in Pinecrest. Our topic of discussion: Venue.
You would think in the forty minutes it took to get to the restaurant we would have at least discussed something wedding related, instead all we could think about was food. Luckily, the drive wasn’t that bad and we quickly found the restaurant.
OYE Cuban Grill is hidden in a plaza off South Dixie Highway and serves up traditional Cuban fare in a hip and urban space. Patrons have the option to sit inside, outside, or take their food to go and since there was no way we were taking our food anywhere, we found a table and were quickly greeted by our frienly and knowledgeable waiter. After a quick once over of the menu we ordered a few things and waited patiently for our selections to arrive.
Mini Oye Sliders
We started with Mini Oye Burger - Shredded Beef in a traditional Cuban red sauce. The three mini buns were piled high with meat and topped with crunchy potato sticks. They weren’t the easiest to eat but they were worth the mess! The beef was flavorful and the sauce was present but not overpowering. They were delicious!
I ordered the Oye Wrap- traditionally made with grilled churrasco and accompanied by sautéed onions, queso blanco, diced sweet plantains and cabbage, served with mojo vinaigrette in a warm plain wrap. I decided to forgo the churrasco, which I was told was a customer favorite and opted for chicken instead. The wrap was served warm and the combination of all the ingredients were amazing together. I especially loved the sweet plantains! The portion was perfect for a lunch and at only $8.50 it was a great price for size and freshness!
The Fat Cuban
My fiance tried the “Fat Cuban” - a signature sandwich weighing 1.5 pounds according to the menu. It was huge and a carnivores dream! The sandwich was stuffed to the brim with roast pork, OYE chicken, tavern ham, croquetas, maduros and swiss cheese, topped with pickles, tomato and potato sticks and presented with a side of creamy mustard sauce on Cuban bread. It pretty much had everything on it! Definitely not created for a vegetarian. I had to have a bite and I must say, it was really good. Heavier, obviously then the wrap – It was delicious and a great price at only $10.
We finished lunch with little wedding talk but did decide to pursue a new venue for our reception. Now I just need to make a few phone calls! As far as the restaurant we were really impressed with our new discovery. This little café was impressive From the warm inviting interior to the aroma of the freshly prepared food from the open kitchen. Everything was delicious, the staff was friendly and the prices were very reasonable.
To stuffed for dessert or coffee we made the trek back to Broward but decided that if we were ever in the neighborhood, OYE Cuban Grill will definitely be on our agenda!
