Essie’s Resort Collection 2012 is here!!! 4 new beautiful shades for us to lust after and to possibly inspire some wedding colors! I am a huge fan of No More Film and I think this would be a lovely wedding color. I envision it being used with stark whites and green florals. Regardless if you want to incorporate any of these beautiful colors into your wedding day, you should go buy one. Because Essie is awesome. Happy Weekend Everyone!

From Left: Pink-a-boo, Sure Shot, She’s Picture Perfect, No More Film

Photo Courtesy of Essie

Getting married at the zoo. OMG could this picture BE anymore adorable? Yes, you have to say that last sentence like Chandler Bing. What could make your wedding day anymore special than getting to spend it with dozens of animals! They are entertaining for guests and they make for great photo ops!

 Photo Credit: Brushfire Photography via Style Me Pretty

Using a mailbox with your new moniker for your card box. How cute is this? Custom decals will set you back about $5, not bad eh? You can purchase a mailbox here for around $20.

 Photo Credit: Miss Prissy Paige Etsy Shop

A variety of mismatched stamps. Check out 100 Layer Cake‘s amazing post on things to consider when using vintage stamps and where to get them! Goodness I love 100 Layer Cake. So useful!

 Photo Credit: Photography by Leah via Style Me Pretty

I love these little favor bags! So adorable and they can be completely customized! You can use them for all sorts of favors or use them for the ceremony to hold cool things to throw (nice LIGHT things to throw of course). Check out Benign Objects for more info!

 Photo Credit: Benign Objects Etsy Shop

Mini snowcone shots with or without added alcohol Perfect for an outdoor event on a hot summer’s day. Your guests will not only thank you for the cold shot but also for the trip down memory lane. Plus, you know it’ll make the little ones happy

 Photo Credit: Becoming Lola

If you didn’t already know, I LOVE tequila. You bet your butt I will be serving some kind of signature drink with tequila in it at my wedding…. one day This lovely drink sounds so amazing and refreshing. Clean and simple. Great for a spring or summer affair. It also has a beautiful color that could compliment your wedding day colors!

 Photo Credit: Drizzle and Dip

You can find the recipe at Drizzle and Dip!

Is anyone having a Mad Men inspired wedding? It’s such a lovely idea and what a wonderful opportunity to take a trip to the past where things were so much simpler… kind of It all came down to cigarettes and booze I suppose. We’ve got you covered in the booze department at least! Perfect for your signature cocktail, I present you with The Mad Men Manhattan! This beautiful drink comes to us from Seersucker Event Planning and they have a few other fun ideas to add your Mad Men themed event. So…. who’s excited for Sunday and the 2 hour season premiere?!

The Mad Men Manhattan

 Photo Credit: Seersucker Event Planning

You can find the recipe here!