Hot Wedding Color Combinations

Aqua + Chartreuse

Cool Breeze striped votive favors, $8 for a set of three, PlumParty.com; jelly beans, $7.99 per pound, Jelly Belly (800) 522-2367, Jellybelly.com; ribbon, Midoriribbon.com; green plate, Michael C. Fina, (212) 557-2500, MichaelCFina.com

Individual two-tiered German chocolate cake with toasted coconut filling covered in white fondant, $30 each, Colette Peters for Colette’s Cakes (212) 366-6530, ColetteCakes.com; cake stand, Lunares, (415) 621-0764, Lunares.net

Blush & Mauve

Gillian & Joshua invitation, $1,975 for a 5-piece set of 100, Ceci New York, (212) 989-0695, CeciNewYork.com

"Cameo" French milled favor soaps, $12 for a set of six, Plumparty.com; shell dish, Two’s Company, (914) 664-2277, TwosCompany.com

Champagne intermezzo with a pink sugar rim, Christine Coppinger and Charles Hervish for Swank Productions, (212) 643-3211, SwankProductions.com; Edge champagne flutes from Crate & Barrel, CrateandBarrel.com; Vera Wang Challis tray, Michael C. Fina (212)557-2500, MichaelCFina.com

Four-tiered cake with dusty rose and white rolled fondant, $10-$14 per slice, Cheryl Kleinman Cakes, (718) 237-2271

Bouquet of Blue Bird roses, sweet pea, mini calla lilies, and cymbidium orchids finished with Ombre Cotton Candy ribbon, Jorge Cazzorla/Celebrate Flowers for Swank Productions, (212) 643-3211, Swankproductions.com

garnet + tangerine
Hand-tied bouquet of deep red and orange dahlias, $175, Jeffrey Marcus for JM Visuals (212) 929-1686, Jmvisuals.com; ribbon, MidoriRibbon.com

Mumbai three-panel pocket invite tied with satin grosgrain ribbon, starting at $1,450 for 100, Kenzie Kate Invitations, (718) 928-3946, KenzieKate.com

Swarovski crystal and 22K gold plated earrings, $176, RobertaChiarella.com

Ruby dupioni silk tossing cone embellished with beaded trim, starting at $15 per cone, by Karen Bartolomei for Grapevine, (800) 994-3799, GrapevinePaperie.com

Hand-painted three-tiered cake with rolled fondant, $12 per slice, by Ruth Seidler for JollyBe Bakery, (718) 965-1651, JollyBeBakery.com

Table set up and napkin decorated with a corsage of dahlias and wrapped in gold ribbon, $30, Jeffrey Marcus for JM Visuals, (212) 929-1686, JMVisuals.com

lavender + cream + chocolateHarris bands (shown on ring pillow) in pure platinum, $1,400 women's and $2,400 men's, MaeVona, (212) 557-7300 for retailers

Swarovski crystal and platinum plated earrings, $176, RobertaChiarella.com; lavender ribbon, Midoriribbons.com

Purple silk clutch with embroidery and sequins, $189, Moyna, (212) 967-0760, MoynaBags.com

Victoria embellished satin, open-toed sandal, $128, Ann Taylor Celebrations, (800) 342-5266

Adriana & Tony programs and invitations, $2,475 for a 6-piece set of 100, Ceci New York, (212) 989-0695, CeciNewYork.com

Centerpieces in rectangular wooden containers covered in burlap and a ribbon sash and filled with manzanita branches, golden centre tail feathers, hydrangeas, and sweet pea; small wooden container filled with eryngium thistle, sweet pea, and fiddlehead, Jorge Cazzorla/Celebrate Flowers with Charles Hervish and Christine Coppinger of Swank Productions, (212) 643-3211, SwankProductions.com

fuchsia + navy
"Oriana" satin pleated peep-toe shoes with bow, $69.95, Nina, NinaShoes.com

"Kat" engraved square wedding invitation in Azalea with white ink; Midnight blue reception card engraved with Azalea ink , Mia Carta, approximately $27 per invited based on quantity of 100, $2700 for 100 (888) 541-0501, MiaCarta.com

Silvertone with blue checkerboard two-tone, square cuff links, $55, Jos. A. Bank (800) 285-2265, JosBank.com

Extra-long navy and pink bar-striped tie, $59.50, Brooks Brothers, (800) 274-1815, BrooksBrothers.com

Custom-designed pink and blue cake with buttercream, price upon request, Sylvia Weinstock Cakes, (212) 925-6698, SylviaWeinstockCakes.com

Pink and navy escort card display, starting at $300, Jung Lee for Fete Design (212) 725-7268, FeteNY.com; Azalea and Midnight blue square escort cards, $32 for a set of 25, Mia Carta, (888) 541-0501, Miacarta.com; escort card calligraphy, starting at $2.50 each, Nancy Howell Calligraphy, NancyHowell.com

Flower girl kissing ball with pink and navy ribbon, starting at $125, Jung Lee for Fete Design, (212) 725-7268, FeteNY.com

lemon + celadon
Hibiscus save-the-date, $692 for 150; wedding invitation, $678 for 150, printed in palm green and limeade inks, available in letterpress, by Delphine through Union Street Papery, (415) 563-0200, Unionstreetpapery.com

Classic petit fours with sugar hibiscus decorations, $3 each, Ellen Baumwoll for Bijoux Doux Specialty Cakes, (212) 226-0948, BijouxDoux.com

boutonniere, starting at $15, by Jung Lee for Fete Design (212) 726-7268, FeteNY.com

Table set with centerpiece, starting at $350, by Jung Lee for Fete Design, (212) 725-7268, FeteNY.com; calligraphy for table card, Anne Robin Calligraphy (917) 863-0899, AnneRobin.com

Bouquet, starting at $175, by Jung Lee for Fete Design (212) 726-7268, FeteNY.com

Hibiscus cake covered in buttery yellow fondant with each tier wrapped in Mokuba satin ribbon and decorated with a handmade hibiscus flower, $1,600 serves 150, April Reed for April Reed Cake Design, (212)358-7071, AprilReed.com

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Creative Dessert Table Ideas

We love creating dessert tables and here are som fab ideas we'd like to share with you courtesy of Real Simple, enjoy!

Pink and Orange Jubilee

Even the most upbeat bash needs a sugar coating. Create your base by covering a table with a solid-colored linen in a soft shade of blush. Stack cupcakes on cake stands, and fill apothecary and cookie jars with assorted colored candy. Add interest to the background by hanging oversized tissue fans in coordinating hues. For unexpected flair, work in subtle pops of turquoise into the set-up like on cupcake flags, treat seals, and satin ribbon wrapped around the dessert display.

Pink gumballs, candywarehouse.com. Orange pearl gumballs, gumballs.com; Pearlescent orange gumballs, candywarehouse.com. Tissue fans, shopsweetlulu.com. Cosmo Jelly Belly jelly beans, jellybelly.com. Orange Crush Jelly Belly jelly beans, jellybelly.com. Bubblegum lollipop, hammondscandies.com. Pink cherry rock candy, hammondscandies.com. PB classic glass apothecary jars, potterybarn.com. PB classic glass canister, potterybarn.com.

The Treats

When it comes to dessert, cupcakes can't be topped. Stick to your palette when it comes time to frosting the mini cakes and finish them off with multicolored sprinkles. For an easy and budget-friendly trick, create your own flags from toothpicks and washi tape.

Washi tape, happytape.com.

The Perfect Packaging

For a fuss-free idea, wrap flavored sodas with decorative paper (wrapping paper or scrapbook paper works) that coordinates with your theme. As much as guests love digging into the display (it is why it’s there, right?), it's quite a treat to have bags packed and ready for the road.

Pink chevy chic treat bags, shopsweetlulu.com. Norsa poppy dots wrapping paper, paper-source.com.

The Sweet Takeaways

Chocolate lovers, rejoice. Instantly transform ordinary bars by replacing the typical wrappers with pretty patterned paper that coordinates with your palette and theme.

Wintry Mix

When candy arrives to a celebration in shades of pearly whites and metallic silvers, it becomes an elegant feast for the tastebuds. Soften up the background by dangling crystal ornaments, clear glass balls, and silver–coated branches. The white linen gets an extra hint of sparkle from the glitter–covered branch that gently hugs the edge of the table.

Francesca jar, zgallerie.com. Delfina covered jar, crateandbarrel.com. White pearl gumballs, gumballs.com. Silver gumballs, gumballs.com. French vanilla Jelly Belly jelly beans, jellybelly.com.

The Treats

Both the sweet and the savory make a showing at this celebration. Fill jars with silver wrapped chocolates and assorted candies. Glass compotes and cake stands are perfect for holding delicate treats like yogurt covered pretzels and white powdered donuts.

The Signature Cocktail

Mimosas and martinis aren’t the only party–worthy cocktails. Stick to your palette and fill glasses with rich and creamy eggnog. Spiked—or not—this is sure to be a chilly winter hit

One-Pot Meals

We are huge fans of cooking meals in our crock pots; Martha Stewart has some fab one-pot meal recipes that sound yummy, here are some of our faves:

Chicken with Tomatoes and Mushrooms

Use a sturdy pot, skillet, or slow cooker to prepare complete hearty meals, including beef stew, chicken and dumplings, chili, vegetarian curry, gumbo, shrimp jambalaya, paella, arroz con pollo, and much more.

Also known as chicken cacciatore, this rustic stew cooks in a rich tomato-mushroom sauce. Serve over rice or with a thick slice of crusty bread.

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Chicken and Dumplings

Steam dill-flecked dumplings over a stew of chicken thighs, carrots, and peas. No need to spend all day in the kitchen -- this down-home favorite is ready in an hour.

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Turkey and Bean Chili

Bacon, jalapenos, and lots of garlic amp up the flavor in this pot of chili. Cumin, cocoa powder, and molasses add depth. Feel free to substitute lean ground beef for the turkey.

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Half-Hour Chicken Gumbo

Rotisserie chicken, precooked andouille sausage, and frozen okra are the secret shortcuts that get this stew on the table in 30 minutes. Bake a batch of cornbread while the gumbo simmers.

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Chicken and Rice with Corn and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Sun-dried tomatoes, lemon zest, and frozen corn add a summery zing to chicken and rice any time of year. Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to suit your family's tastes.

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Perfect Wedding Color Palette: Sheer Citrus and Pink

Watercolor Windows

All you need is love -- and a sheer, pretty palette. Here, shades of citrus and pink illuminate centerpieces, escort cards, cocktails, and even a cake. It's a celebration that requires just your favorite hues and a few transparent materials to make a splash.

To create a contemporary stained-glass effect, cut tinted photography gels (available at photo-supply stores) to fit each bare pane. Press them against the glass -- they'll cling to the smooth surface. It's a stunning idea for a ceremony marker or backdrop for dinner.

Rosco gel photo filters, bhphotovideo.com.

Enchanting Escort Cards

Guide guests to their tables with a vibrant display of jewels. Have gem shapes cut from clear Lucite (I Love Lucite made these, 310-966-0740), then cover them with calligraphed photography gels cut to fit. Hang them with fishing line from a rod near your reception space -- the closer the better, so loved ones don't forget where to sit.

All calligraphy by Gail Brill Design using a Sharpie paint marker davinciartistsupply.com.

See-Through Stationery

This unique suite makes one thing clear: Your event will be positively jubilant. Have save-the-date, invitation, and response-card designs printed on frosted plastic (Wren Press has our design on file), then wrap them in coordinating vellum envelopes. At the ceremony, pass out packets of homemade vellum confetti for tossing.

A Blushing Bouquet

Balance the more angular facets of your decor with soft, organic notes: tree peonies and sweet peas, tied together with a flowing piece of diaphanous silk chiffon.

Mokuba New York 150mm silk georgette ribbon #4472, color 31, on bouquet; 212-869-8900. Selia Yang gown, seliayang.com; Harry Winston ring, harrywinston.com; and Paolo Costagli bracelets, paolocostagli.com.

A Tinted Tablescape

See the world through rose-colored glasses. Here, sweet peas are arranged in simple glass containers and multifaceted vases filled with subtly dyed water (just add organic food coloring) to create a vivid centerpiece.

Perfect Place Setting

The theme continues at each seat, where gem-shaped pieces of photography gels are placed beneath glass chargers. Even the cranberry-pomegranate dessert gelee, topped with a slice of clementine, is clearly related.

Planters Resource tall tapered square vases #829, 212-206-7687. Jamali Garden square bud vases. Homart "Gem" vases, 212-539-0200. India Tree food coloring, cheftools.com. Crate & Barrel "Circle" plates, crateandbarrel.com. Nouvel Studio "Apollo" tumblers, barneys.com. Georg Jensen sterling silver "Pyramid" flatware, georgjensenstore.com.

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Perfect Wedding Color Palette: Black, White, and Gold

Radiant Vessels

It’s a snap to boost the wow factor of basic white vases -- just add gold. Transform Jamali Floral & Garden Supplies’ ceramic containers ($5, jamaligarden.com) with an easy Old World Art Composition gold-leafing kit #831 (dickblick.com). Then fill them with white roses, orchids, Queen Anne’s lace, black scabiosa, viburnum berries, and alocasia leaves.

Table Setting

You don’t have to be a card shark to appreciate the 007 charm of this letterpress design, which sports a black diamond. It sits in a name card holder that was silver -- that is, until we went all King Midas on it with the same gold-leaf kit mentioned earlier. To prevent a game of musical chairs, glue calligraphed name tags to lengths of ribbon and wrap one around each napkin.

Printing by Print Icon (printicon.com). Crate & Barrel place-card holders (crateandbarrel.com). Calligraphy by Jane Labanz of The Delicate Pen (delicatepen.com). Mokuba New York lace ribbon #65305 (212-869-8900). Royal Limoges “Black Diamond” plates (michaelcfina.com). Noritake “Palais Black” goblet and wine glass (noritake.com).

How to Make These Table Numbers

Stylize Your Suite

Start spreading the news with invitations that put a fun spin on Art Deco design. Debut your colors on letterpress stationery that’s dressed up for the occasion with a subtle bow-tie illustration (a cheeky wink at the formality of your day). Even the envelope liners sport the motif.

Mr. Boddington’s Studio “Mr. Poitier” suite (mrboddington.com).

Thanks in Spades

Whether their game is Go Fish or Texas Hold ’Em, guests will dig customized cards -- everyone loves a favor they’ll actually use. Use our design, swap in your details, and send the file to Monogrammatiks (monogrammatiks.com). Then box them up and add a bow.

The Box Depot clear box BC-BX95 (theboxdepot.com). Mokuba New York fashion cord #0957 (212-869-8900).

How to Make These Playing Cards

Glam It Up

Pair your gown with graphic accessories and hit the aisle red carpet-style. Best-dressed lists, here you come.

Stuart Weitzman pumps (212-759-1570). Loeffler Randall “Winifred” flats (endless.com). Marchesa box clutch (Bergdorf Goodman, 212-753-7300). Brian Atwood “Lee” feathered boots (brianatwood.com). Christian Louboutin “Big Dorcet” heels with elastic straps (christianlouboutin.com). Jennifer Behr “Orchid” headband (jenniferbehr.com). Moyna “Chevrib” beaded clutch (moynabags.com). Kate Spade New York “Garb” shoes (couture.zappos.com). Jimmy Choo “Private” sandals (jimmychoo.com). Kotur “Breen” minaudiere (from Shirise, 847-835-2595). Bulgari “Serpenti” clutch (bulgari.com).

Go for Bold

Get your hands on a big black-and-white bouquet tied with two dramatic ribbons. This clutch of creamy orchids, ranunculus, and Queen Anne’s lace, peppered with black calla lilies and chocolate cosmos, is eccentric and stunning. A gold-trim collar and striped bow add volume to the posy.

The Details: Tinsel Trading Co. metal trim (tinseltrading.com). Hyman Hendler & Sons vintage ribbon (212-840-8393). Junko Yoshioka ”Poppy” gown (Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier, 212-319-6778). Anna Sheffield ring (annasheffield.com).

courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings

Valentine's Day Cocktails

Looking for some fun cocktails for Valentine's day, here are just a few of our faves from Martha Stewart:

Raspberry Chocolate Kiss Martini

Sweeten up your sweetheart with our champagne, raspberry, and nonalcoholic Valentine's Day cocktails.

Crushed raspberries and mint syrup are shaken up with vodka and a splash of cranberry juice to make this red-hot cocktail.

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Rasmopolitan

Say "I love you" with a fruity cocktail that combines raspberry with the traditional flavors of a cosmopolitan.

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Pomegranate-Champagne Punch

Mix pear nectar and orange liqueur with pomegranate juice and a bottle of Champagne to create a love-filled punch.

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Sorbet and Champagne Cocktail

Surprise your valentine with a one-of-a-kind cocktail. Scoop raspberry or passion fruit sorbet into a Champagne flute and fill with chilled Champagne or Prosecco.

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Raspberry Coolers

Make a refreshing sip for your valentine with raspberries and seltzer. A few tablespoons of the mixture also enlivens white wine, vodka, and iced or hot tea.

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Savvy Ways to Save on Your Wedding- Floral

Learn how to cash in on luxe-looking blooms while saving on green.

Stay in Season

"An experienced florist knows that the most beautiful, cost-effective flowers are whatever's currently available," says Rebecca Feeney of Custom Event Group in Napa, California. "Otherwise, they have to be flown in from far away." Think tulips and daffodils in the spring, roses and peonies in summer, hydrangeas in the fall, and amaryllis in winter. But there is one catch. "You may have to wait to see a sample bouquet until just before the wedding," says Xochitl Gonzalez, an event planner at Always a Bridesmaid in New York City.

Keep the Best for Yourself

If you're dying to use a particularly pricey variety, go for it -- in moderation. "Cabbage roses are the flower of the moment, but one stem can be as much as $5 wholesale," says Holly Heider Chapple, owner of Holly Heider Chapple Flowers in Leesburg, Virginia. "I often tell clients to include it only in their bouquets, since it's the one piece they hold and interact with."

Fake Fancy Blossoms

"Carnations and mums cost a quarter as much as other flowers, and it's easy to make them appear high-end," Chapple says. When grouped in bunches of four or five, for example, they masquerade as peonies or dahlias.

Work in Plants

Love the lushness of greenery? Use flowers sparingly, and fill out your arrangements with herbs, evergreen, lamb's ear, and ferns. "They're very inexpensive but look incredibly elegant," says Chapple.

Create Focal Points

It's a sneaky trick often used by florists: "Place one large arrangement on the bar and another at a centrally located table," says Gonzalez. "By designing two impressive points of interest, you can get away with using small, simple centerpieces everywhere else."

Upcycle the Bouquets

Rather than tossing your bridesmaids' posies after the ceremony, put them to work as reception centerpieces. The secret is to choose opaque vases -- or wrap clear ones in sheet moss or wide ribbon -- so that the water tubes aren't visible, and ask your florist to precut the stems to the right length.