Unique Valentine’s Dates in Las Vegas
Valentine’s Day is almost here! Time to make those dinner reservations and think of something to do with your loved one. This is a great day to get down on one knee , confess your love, and propose.  With these unique dates she will not even know a proposal is coming! Now is your chance to think outside the box and wow your Valentine.
Cloud Nine Balloon Rides is a definite way to sweep your love off their feet. You will see the bright lights of Las Vegas as you soar up 500 feet in a circular gondola. Day and night rides are both available.
You can add some humor to your date by taking photos with an abundance of celebrity wax figures in Madame Tussauds Wax Museum located inside The Venetian Resort. A few of these wax figures are interactive as well. Who knows? You might even see a real celebrity there!
Red Square is a romantic and intimate restaurant with a Russian setting. It is located inside of Mandalay Bay and known for the large headless statue of Lenin in the front. Red Square offers a fun tour inside of their Vodka Locker and frozen ice bar  featuring over 100 different Vodkas. Don’t worry about being cold because they have plenty of Russian Coats and hats for you to wear as you enter the locker.
It is rare that we see a pile of snow in Las Vegas, so take a trip to Mount Charleston to enjoy the snow covered mountains. The drive has amazing scenery as you travel up to The Lodge. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner and offer log cabins for an overnight stay.
Ethel’s Chocolate Factory and Cactus Garden
This date is perfect for chocolate lovers. Ethel’s has a 3 acre Cactus Garden and they are transforming it to become a “Lover’s Lane” event. You and your valentine can walk  and enjoy the lit up garden as it leads to a gazebo, perfect for a photo to capture the night. Once you are done with the magical tour you can go indulge yourself with a variety of chocolates.
Nestled inside of The Mirage, Rhumbar is a fun atmosphere with delicious drinks. Throughout the month of February they are offering a great and hilarious special. You get to cuddle on their outside patio with a Rhumbar embroidered Snuggie (yes I said Snuggie) and drink their S’mooches and S’mores cocktail which consists of cayenne pepper infused hot cocoa mix, vanilla Schnapps and, of course, rum, garnished with a marshmallow, graham cracker triangle and hot fudge.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Mocktails at the Wedding Bar
People tend to get very excited when they hear the words “Open Bar” at a wedding. There are many though who can not or choose not to take advantage of that. Mocktails are a great substitute for a guest and it still makes them feel like a participant. A Mocktail is a drink that resembles a cocktail, but contains no alcohol. They can be just as pretty and colorful as a regular cocktail. These are great not only for weddings but also for baby showers, bridal showers, sweet 16’s, etc. Here are some recipes created by Martha Stewart that might be a fun alternative for your next event.
Watermelon Cooler
3 cups cubed, seeded watermelon
1 1/2 cups strawberries
3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 cup ice cubes
sugar to taste
Put watermelon, strawberries, lime juice, ice, and sugar if desired into the pitcher of a blender, and blend for 15 seconds on high speed. (Always put the top on the container before processing.) Stop machine, and stir ingredients with a long wooden spoon. Blend for 15 seconds more on high speed.
Pink Grapefruit Mockeritas
2 Tablespoons colored sanding sugar, or regular granulated sugar if you don’t have the former
1 lime
6 teaspoons grenadine
1 1/2 cup pink grapefruit juice
Place sanding sugar on a plate or shallow dish or plate. Slice 6 thin rounds from the center of the lime, set aside.
Rub lime wedges around the rim of 6 martini glasses. Dip each rim in the sugar to coat.
Pour 1 teaspoon of grenadine into the bottom of each glass. Place grapefruit juice and 2 cups of ice cubes in the blender. Process on high speed until ice is crushed. Pour frozen mixture into glasses and stir to combine with syrup. Garnish with reserved lemon slices and serve immediately.
Citrus Mint Splash
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup fresh orange juice
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups water
10 sprigs mint
32 ounces ginger ale
water
Place first 5 ingredients in a saucepan and stir until sugar dissolves. Cover, remove from heat and steep until cool Cover and refrigerate. To serve, fill glasses or a pitcher with equal amounts fruit juice, ginger ale and water. Add ice and serve.
Cheers!
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Source: Martha Stewart
How Do I Choose My Bridal Party?
The wedding planner hears it all. Besides actually planning the wedding, we sometimes become the shoulder to cry on for brides. Choosing a bridal party can be a very difficult task for most brides.  Just remember, it is your day and the final decision is up to you. As a former bride with eight bridesmaids I can really relate. The worst is when I hear a bride say:
“I’m thinking of canceling my bridal shower. I don’t care anymore because my maid of honor isn’t doing anything!”
“I had to plan my own bachelorette party because nobody in my bridal party wanted to plan it.”
It’s important that bridesmaids be made aware that they actually have a role in this wedding. There is more to being a bridesmaid than putting on a pretty dress on the wedding day, standing by you during the ceremony, and being in all of the bridal party photos. This is a job!
Here are some tips to make your wedding planning a little bit easier by asking people to be in your bridal party with ease.
1. When thinking of a bridesmaid ask yourself, “Can they financially afford to be a bridesmaid?” There are a lot of costs that go into being a bridesmaid such as the bridesmaid dress, hair, makeup, bridal shower, bachelorette party, wedding gift, etc.
2. Great people to ask would be friends you have known for a long time or a family member that you are close with.
3. Make sure each person is reliable, responsible, and trustworthy.
4. You are allowed to have as little or as many bridesmaids as you want, but you don’t want half of your wedding guests standing up with you during the ceremony! The most common rule is 2-3 bridesmaids for a small wedding, 3-4 for a mid sized wedding, and 5 or more for a large wedding. Of course, this all depends on your religion, culture, and preference.
5. Do not ask someone just because you do not want to hurt their feelings. If they are a true friend or family member, they will understand if they are not asked. You can always incorporate them in other elements of the wedding.
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Giving Thanks with your Wedding Favors
They say the best wedding favors are the ones that you can eat and the ones that you can use. What about the ones that make you feel like you made a difference? With the holidays approaching, a great favor is a donation on behalf of each guest at your wedding. Green Orchid Events has coordinated many weddings where the Bride and Groom did this and it left you with a warm feeling.
You may get stationery made and have them placed at each setting explaining to guests which charity or organization you picked and why it is important to you.
Another way to give back would be to have a toy drive or have guests donate clothes, toiletries, canned food, etc. in place of a wedding gift. This is a extremely touching idea and something your guests will never forget. Below are some local as well as national charities and organizations that could use your help.
Happy Thanksgiving!
~Angelica ~ Green Orchid Events Wedding Coordinator
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Lollicakes – Cake on a Lollipop Stick
While attending the Wedding MBA exhibit, I came across a bite sized dessert that was too good to be true. The Lollicake Company delivers a twist on a childhood favorite. Lollicakes are cakes dipped in a chocolate shell on a stick. They come in 10 different flavors including: Triple Vanilla, Mint Chocolate, Lemon, Black & White, Carrot, Strawberry, Peanut Butter Chocolate, Red Velvet, Triple Chocolate and Spice. These delicious treats are sold by the dozen and arrive in a charming flower pot. The first dozen purchased is $25 and each dozen after that is only $20. Lollicakes are perfect for birthday parties, bridal showers, baby showers, favors, client gifts, and of course as wedding favors!
Bon Appetit!
