Beienvenidos Cinco de Mayo!!!

Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner...I don't really know what the holiday is all about, but I do know that we Texans use it as another excuse to party! I'm talking, lay out by the pool, eat spiced meats, and drink Mexican inspired cold beverages. If you are hosting a Cinco de Mayo party, here is a margarita recipie that your party attendants will find muy delicioso!

Ultimate Frozen Strawberry Cinco-Rita

Ingerdients-
6 oz. Tequila
2 oz. Triple Sec
8 oz. Frozen Sliced Strawberries in Syrup
4 oz. Frozen Lemonade Concentrate

Directions-
Fill blender with ice and crush
Pour in tequila and triple sec
Add strawberries and lemonade
Blend for 30 seconds or until smooth
Serve in margarita glasses with rims dipped in powdered sugar

Ay! Ay! Ay! now that's a margarita!

b. festive,
Brittany

PROM SEASON IS HERE!

 

Here is a picture from the Kingwood High  School prom we did this weekend.  It was a Las Vegas theme! Glitz, show girls, an Elvis impersonator, a magician, what more could you ask for.  We had a blast coordinating this one.  Thanks Kingwood HS, we had a bast.

It’s Too Darn Hot!

Spring has finally sprung!  For Texans that means beautiful bluebonnets along the highway, pollen season, and barbeque pool parties.  BUT most of all that means the dreaded blistering heat factor is upon us.  I mean, today, April 20^th, not even Easter yet, and there is a high of 93 degrees!  Although the heat index is going up that doesn’t mean your next outdoor event has to melt.  Here are some tips from your girls at b. The Boss Events on keeping it cool as you plan your outdoor soiree.

1. Umbrellas (a b. The Boss Events fave!)- Whether you are having an outdoor cocktail party, or a fabulous outdoor wedding ceremony/reception, umbrellas can be a great accessory for your guests.  We suggest giving them to your guests as they arrive as a party favor.  Your guests will be more than happy to receive this gift and will remember your event all the time (especially on the days when they are running late for work and are scrambling around the car looking for an umbrella on a rainy day!)  We love the idea of getting umbrellas that match the color theme of your event like the picture below.  It not only adds to your décor, but it shields your guests from the sun. All white umbrellas are sheik too and can add style and sophistication to a contemporary wedding.

2.  Serve cool drinks before the main event. No matter what the occasion, consider serving cold beverages as guests arrive.  What a pleasant treat to receive a chilly drink from a friendly face after getting all dolled up to attend an outdoor function! We love the idea of themed drinks or drinks that fit the season.  For example, a mint julep in the spring, or lemonade in the summer time. If you like the idea of creating a signature drink  or cocktail that is tailor made to fit your event, include flavors that are reminiscent of the season (citrus flavors are awesome!) You can also come up with names for the drink that fit the occasion like the “Jim and Pam Passion-tini”.

3. Fans. I’m talking about big, industrial sized fans.  Don’t get me wrong, hand held fans would be a cute little touch, but may not be a complete heat buster for your guest.  The last thing you want is for them to be uncomfortable.  Renting big fans is an inexpensive way to keep your guests cool throughout the duration of your event if it is all outdoors. If you are to go the industrial size fan route remember to have them placed far enough back so that the wind is not blowing your guests away, blowing up dresses, or blowing away flowers!

b. Cool,
Brittany

Budgeting for your next Big Event: the good :) and the bad :(

Invitations:
:)Good- Printing a single card with both ceremony and reception details
:(Bad- Texting invites
Flowers:
:)Good- Decorating with potted bulbs
:( Bad-Skipping centerpieces all together (bare does not = beautiful…bare=bare)
:) Good- Buying flowers that are blooming locally (no shipping charges yippeeee!)
:( Bad-”Borrowing” flowers from your neighbor’s garden
Food and Drink:
:) Good- Foregoing the champagne toast and having guest toast with whatever they are already drinking
:( Bad-Not having a toast
:) Good- Booking a site that lets you supply all your liquor (further savings: buying by the case).
:( Bad- Writing BYOB on the invitation.
Negotiating:
:) Good-Asking vendors to discount but expecting to compromise (maybe that means shortening the cocktail hour).
:( Bad- Asking vendors to donate stuff

Want more budget Saving Ideas?…I’m Glad You Asked!

Trimming the guest list:If you haven’t socialized with someone in a year or more, cross them off the list (yes…even Facebook “friends”).

Serve wine, beer, and a signature cocktail.Skip the full bar.

Pick a redecorated, fully furnished site. You won’t have to splurge on

Have a lunch reception.

DIYing your wedding stationary. I did it for my own wedding and I even solicited the help of my fiance at the time. It was a great bonding experience(see the menu card that my fiance and I did below)

Scheduling your event during your locale’s off-season or on a quiet day (in most places that is any day but a Saturday).

Create awesome playlists for each part of the reception and hook up your iPod to a good sound system (rental equipment is affordable).
ELOPE!!!!… just kidding : ) Hope this helps!