Cool Things to Add to Your Wedding Reception Drinks

Customizing your wedding is all the rave nowadays. One super creative idea to jazz up your reception is to add signs or stirrers to your cocktails for your guests. You can even put escort cards into the champagne glasses! Here are some of our favorites:

SJS Real Weddings: Shivani and Pratik

We are back in New York City after an eventful weekend in Miami. 

Our bride and groom celebrated a three day weekend full of festivities at the Trump National Doral Miami. The events kicked off with an energetic Sangeet/Garba where friends and family prepared over six performances, including a Jimmy Fallon inspired Lip Sync Battle, that had guests on their feet the entire night. 

Saturday morning started with a little drizzle which soon became a heavy rain. But that did not stop our bride and groom from celebrating their love. The ceremony continued as planned with one of the best baraat's we have ever had, with guests dancing in the rain. Followed by a gorgeous outside ceremony that not even a little rain could ruin. 

The weekend came to an end with a stunning gold and white reception where guests danced the night away and celebrated the love of the new Mr. and Mrs. 

We want to thank all the amazing vendors that stood by us all weekend, rain or shine: Otto Harring Photography, Walking on Water Video, DJ Volcanik Entertainment, Cameron Keating Events, Susmita Patel, Amy Palma and the entire team at the Trump National Doral. 

Congratulations to the happy couple!

Accessories for Your Fall Wedding

Fall is one of our favorite seasons, and it is finally here in full swing. We love tying in fall themed accessories to a wedding. From linens in fall colors to leaf shaped chargers, the possibilities are endless! Here are some of our favorite ways to incorporate the fall season into your wedding:

Fall Weddings

Fall is in full effect and so are fall weddings. The weather gets a little chilly, the clothes get a little cozier and love is in the air. Fall weddings are the perfect time to play with darker tones, be it for your bridesmaids dresses, makeup look or overall decor. 

Here are some of our favorite fall inspiration photos: 

After Party Dresses We Love

After parties as becoming more and more popular with today's modern couples. Who really wants the party to end? After parties are also the perfect excuse for the bride to showcase a second dress. Here are some of our favorite:

 Naeem Khan

Paolo Sebastian

 Basix Black Label

Herve Leger

La Femme

10 Most Requested Wedding Cake Flavors

The wedding cake might be the last thing on your "wedding to do list", but it is something many of your guests will look forward to at the end of the evening. Who doesn't love cake? Also, if you're having a hard time picking one flavor, you can always choose a different flavor for each tier. Here are the top most requested cake combinations:

10. Chocolate-almond cake, chocolate ganache, and mocha buttercream

9. Banana cake and chocolate buttercream

8. Coconut cake and lime buttercream

7. Hazelnut-almond cake, chocolate ganache, and raspberries

6. White cake, lemon buttercream, and raspberries

5. Chocolate devil’s food cake, chocolate ganache, and praline buttercream

4. Lemon cake, lemon curd, and vanilla buttercream

3. Yellow butter cake and chocolate buttercream and/or chocolate ganache

2. Red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting

1. Chocolate devil’s food cake and vanilla buttercream

Hair Accessories We Love

Adding a little bling to your hair do is a perfect way to feel like a princess on your big day. Whether its a crown, headband, hair comb or tikka make sure it reflects your personal style. 

Here are some of our favorites:

Maria Elena

Eva Guadalupe 

Erikson Beamon

Jennifer Behr

Parul Mittal

Mexico Resorts We Love

Planning a destination wedding? Look no further, Mexico is one of our favorite locations for a destination wedding! This is the perfect location to tie the knot especially during the colder seasons. You and your guests will be transported to the sunny beaches of Mexico within hours of a short plane ride. Also, Mexico has amazing tourist attractions for your guests to enjoy while they stay at the resort for your wedding. Here are some of our favorite resorts in Mexico:

Banyan Tree Mayakoba

Blue Diamond Riviera Maya

Villa del Palmar Cancun

The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort

Rosewood Mayakoba

Esperanza, an Auberge Resort