Inspiration: All things British

In honor of the day everyone has been waiting for, here is a fun, funky British-inspired board.

Style: British glam
Colors: Royal Blue, Red, and a hint of glitter
Elements: British flag, classic telephone booth, mini coopers, diamonds

Credit: Home Interior Design Info, Deviantart, Pintrest, Elite Choice, Remodelista, Zazzle, WeddingE, Wired

Edible Trends: Beer Cocktails

Kick it up a notch from bottled beer and well drinks. Why not test out your mixology skills and experiment with beer cocktails? They are delicious, easy to make, and fun to drink.

The most simple beer cocktail is "The Black Velvet" which is one part stout and one part champagne. Serve this classic in a fancy flute and you've got yourself a drink!

Seasoned bartenders commonly call it "The Cure". This easy cocktail for is also for beginners. Mix together beer, lemon juice, liquor, and a touch of ginger. Sip the night away.

And for experts only... try the refreshing Mexican cocktail "Happy Mich".The main ingredients are Dos Equis, hot sauce, watermelon cubes, lime juice, and salt. Get the official recipe from Epicurious.

Does anyone else want to take these cocktails and hit the beach? 

Credits: Your Life Events and Epicurious.com

The List: Top 10 Spring Flowers

The purpose behind Pink Blossom List is to stay on top of the latest trends. This is where "The List" comes into play. Every few weeks we publish a list of the "Top 10" trends in a category. This week, we are curious what the hottest flowers are for spring events. We asked floral expert Nancy from Nancy Liu Chin Designs to give us her top 10 list.


TOP 10 SPRING FLOWERS:

1. Viburnum "Snowball"
2. Lilac
3. Parrot Tulips
4. Ranunculus
5. Dogwood Branches
6. Poppies
7. Sweet Peas
8. Anemones
9. Forsythia
10. Peach Blossoms


Ta-da!

And here is some eye candy for inspiration...

Viburnum

Parrot Tulips

Dogwood Branches

Sweet Peas

Credits: The Fresh Flower Company, Iris Florist, Martha Stewart, Country Living

Giveaways: Tickets to the Wedding Salon New York!

All brides-to-be won't want to miss this amazing event! We love our readers and have FIVE tickets to give away to "The Wedding Salon" in New York! Basically, the event is a gathering of all the hottest wedding vendors in photography, cakes, gowns, invitations, etc. See the list here. These are the details:           

   

        What: New York Wedding Expo and Bridal Show

Where: Manhattan Center Studios 

            311 W 34th St.

            New York, NY 

When: Wednesday April 27, 2011

            4pm-9pm

The first 5 readers to comment will be contacted for their free pair of tickets!

Cakes and Sweets: Beyond "cake" pops!

We've seen cupcakes, cookies, whoopie pies, and now cake pops. But how long will this trend be new and exciting? When planning for a wedding next year, it's hard to predict what the next big thing will be.   One way to keep things fresh is to put a unique spin on the hottest trend. Let's see some alternatives to the traditional"cake pop".

Panini pops! Create any flavor panini, use cookie cutters to form shapes, and let the cheese do the sticking.

It's easy to get creative with these upside down ice cream cones. Choose toppings in fun colors to spruce up your table.

Although they are in the same family as cake pops, "cookie pops" let you get more creative with shapes, colors and textures. 

These chocolate rice crispy treat pops look heavenly- and they must be so easy to make!

And last but certainly not least, lets not forget the traditional ice popsicle. Can't go wrong with this fun classic! 

Photo Credit in order: Panini Happy, Tartelette, Cooking Channel, Austin Wedding Blog, Country Living

Inspiration: Eye-popping Tablescapes

Loving bold and bright table settings. Why not let your dinnerware and floral arrangements work together to make a powerful statement?

The manipulation of greenery along with various textured vases makes this table almost mesmerizing! 

Lime green mini cakes as table settings? Why not!

Even a simple pairing of contrasting colors can make a big statement.

Photo credit in order: JL Designs, Manolo Brides, Elizabeth Anne Designs

Vendor News: Jose Villa's Book Release

Beloved wedding photographer Jose Villa just released a new book showcasing his amazing techniques and fresh style. Whether you are a bride, planner, or designer- pick up this book for some true inspiration.

For a signed copy visit here http://josevillabook.com/signed.php