Sarcastic RSVP Card

Reblogging this from Brides on a Budget.

I am sure plenty of couples have thought these things, I wonder who would actually have the nerve to send something like this out.

Enjoy!

Love Portrait: Frank and Jerry of Burke, Virginia

We are so happy to be able to share the wedding of Frank and Jerry with you. The couple wed on their 20th April 7th in Georgetown, at The Old Stone House gardens.

Residents of Burke VA, Jerry is retired from the US Army as Sergeant First Class and he now takes care of our wounded warriors at Walter Reed. Frank is in the design business and also owns a small dog walking business. Frank contributes 20 % of all he earns to the Wounded Warriors.

Frank says...

"Our ring bearer is my Godson, Seth. The photo of the painting of our venue, my sister Donna painted for us. We were surrounded by around 50 family members and friends and the whole day was just full of LOVE, as our lives have been for the last 20 years."

Here are a few photos from their special day, we know you will enjoy them as much as we do.

Jerry and Frank started a petition to allow same-sex marriage in the state of Virginia, if you're reading this take just a few moments to sign. Click here to be taken to the petition.

Vendors:
Officiant: Rev. Bonnie Berger
Venue: Old Stone House Gardens
Cake: Alexandria Pastry Shop & Catering Co.

Something Blue: Cocktails

Thinking of a signature cocktail for your reception? How about something blue?
There are dozens of blue cocktails that you can serve that not only look great, but taste great as well.

We've rounded up a few recipes in case you want to give it a try.

Something Blue Wine Cocktail

2 oz Hpnotiq Liqueur

2 oz white wine 

1 oz Ginger ale

Blueberry Martini

2 1/2 oz. Van Gogh Blueberry

1/2 oz. Cointreau Splash of sour mix
Splash of blue curacao for color

Blue 75

1 oz Berry Vodka 

1/4 oz Blue Curacao 

1/4 oz Fresh Lime Juice 

Dash Simple Syrup 

4 oz Sparkling Wine

Do you have a great recipe for a blue cocktail?

Feel free to share it in the comments.

CHEERS!

Say I Do! LGBT Wedding Expo Ticket Giveaway: Ends April 15th!!

We are giving away 2 sets of couples tickets to Say I Do! DC 2013!

We had a very generous and gracious Say I Do! supporter from Texas purchase 2 couples tickets for us to giveaway to 2 lovely couples to Say I Do! DC 2013! So we are doing this giveaway in her honor!

Requirements:

1. You must live greater than 75 miles from Washington, DC to qualify for this giveaway. 
2. Please enter only if you are certain you will be able to attend.

It's simple to enter, follow the rules below and a winner will be randomly selected on April 15th!

Join or volunteer to lead a Say I Do! Love Brigade in your state and get EXTRA points! Learn all about the Love Brigade here: http://sayidolgbt.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-say-i-do-love-brigade.html

Enter the giveaway below. Good Luck!!


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Everything But The Cake

When it comes to dessert, the options are limitless. If cake is a persona-non grata at your wedding, here are some great alternatives. Or, if you're having cake and want to add some additional sweet treats, keep reading for some terrific options.

Marshmallow wedding "cake"
www.sweettreatco.co.uk

Who needs cake? When you've got pie?

Wedding Pie

image via northjersey.com

image via: glamour.com

Meringue Tower
image via: jeroxie.com

This may work if you can find a twinkie anywhere :-)
image via: weddingpaperdivas

Cake bites are bite size and virtually no mess!

image via: blistybride

Who is going to pass up a cupcake in a jar?
Especially one with fresh raspberries, yum!

It's a strawberry "cake". Definitely sweet!
image via: en.paperblog.com

Wedding Candy Buffet

There are so many option, we certainly feel a Part 2 coming...

Say I Do! Supports Elxiher Magazine Launch and 2-Year Anniversary

Come out on March 30th and help us celebrate Elixher's 2-year anniversary! Not familiar with Elixher? They are a great resource for the LGBT community!www.elixher.com.

5th Annual LGBT Networking Event - March 13th @ Town

Mark your calendars for the 5th annual and largest LGBT professional networking and social event of the year! On Wednesday, March 13, 2012, the Capital Area Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce has invited us to connect with dozens of other LGBT networking and professional groups to mix, mingle and have a great time. There is NO COVER. There were 38 Community Partners in 2012 and there were over 1,600 attendees of this FREE event in both 2011 and 2012.

The 5th Annual Mega Networking and Social Event is scheduled for March 13th at Town Danceboutique*, 2009 8th Street NW, DC from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Grab a friend or two and join us. 


Registration is FREE and Quick. Please register here: http://meganetworkingdc.com

*Metro Green Line to U Street, Vermont exit to 10th street, 2 blocks on the right