Reggae Tango

If you stopped by our booth at the Bridalrama Showcase on February 9th and 10th at the Duke Energy Center, you know that we were conveniently located next to the Reggae Wines booth.

 

Our Booth at Bridalrama 2-9-13 and 2-10-13

 

Reggae Tango

Today's signature drink comes to you from the Easley Winery promotional materials and the cocktails that were created by the employees themselves.

 

 

Ingredients:

3 parts Reggae White

1 part Melon Rum

Garnish with a pineapple slice

 

Winter Solstice Cocktail

Getting tired of the cold? We are too! But, with approximately one month of this chilly weather to go, there are still some seasonal cocktails to be enjoyed!   

Winter Solstice Cocktail

Source: Martha Stewart

 

 

Ingredients:

1 1/2 ounces of orange vodka

1/2 ounce orange flavored liqueur, such as Cointreau

1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice

Ice cubes

Club soda (chilled)

1 mint leaf and a raspberry for garnish

 

Directions:

Combine vodka, orange liqueur, lemon juice, and ice in a cocktail shaker and shake until everything is mixed together well.

Strain into a chilled martini glass and add a splash of soda.

Carefully fold the mint leaf in half lengthwise and place the stem end into the opening of the raspberry. Float on top of the cocktail and serve instantly. 

Choosing the Dress

Pinterest is just great, isn't it? If you're planning a wedding, you've probably pinned dream dress after dream dress, dog-eared pages in wedding magazines, and maybe even set foot in a boutique or two. But how do you find the dress that's right for you? The length, the style, the waist, the cut... Here is a guide from B for Bel to give you a starting point to begin your search!

 



The Center Photo Shoot

A huge Thank You! to Nancy Dawson with BrideFace and Patrick Clark with Shelby Street Photography for helping update our look on www.thecentercincinnati.com. (The new headshots will be published soon, along with recent reviews and more images from our fantastic events!) Here is your sneak peak!

 



Sam, Alana, and Shannon in front of The Center

Shannon

Alana

Sam

Alana, Shannon and Sam

The Event Coordinators strike a "Charlie's Angels" pose

Gin Sling

Sure, we could have selected a drink with a cheesy, romantic name like Cupid's Cocktail for Valentine's Day, but sometimes looks are important too. The Gin Sling has color, layers, and a fun cherry garnish. It's the perfect drink to share in celebration of February 14th!

Gin Sling

Source: Huffington Post

 

Ingredients:

4-5 ice cubes

1/2 lemon, juiced

1 measure cherry brandy

3 measures gin

soda water

cherries, to decorate

 

Directions:

Put the ice cubes into a cocktail shaker. Pour the lemon juice, cherry brandy and gin over the ice and shake until a frost forms. Pour, without straining, into a hurricane glass and top with soda water.

Decorate with chrries, if liked, and serve with two straws.

The Love Songs We Love

This is not your typical Top 36 List. This is a collaborative effort brought to you by The Center's Event Coordinators. Below, you will find a list of (and links to) the songs that make us swoon... or sing outloud in our cars. No judging! The songs are color coded by Event Coordinator - can you guess whose list belongs to who?

Still the One (1976) - Orleans

I Think I Love You (1970) - Partridge Family

My Heart Will Go On (1998) - Celine Dion

Halo (2008) - Beyonce

Kiss Me (1999) - Six Pence None the Richer

Head Over Feet (1996) - Alanis Morissette

True Colors (1986) - Cyndi Lauper

Ain't No Mountain High Enough (1967) - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

Wonderful Tonight (1978) - Eric Clapton

Iris (1998) - Goo Goo Dolls

Chasing Cars (2006) - Snow Patrol

Your Song (1970) - Elton John

Breathe (1999) - Faith Hill

Can't Help Falling in Love (1961) - Elvis Presley

I Will Always Love You (1992) - Whitney Houston

God Only Knows (1966) - The Beach Boys

The Book of Love (1999) - The Magnetic Fields

Unchained Melody (1955) - Righteous Brothers

Fields of Gold (1993) - Sting

Heaven (1985) - Bryan Adams

Have a Little Faith in Me (1987) - John Hiatt

Everything I Do (I Do it for You) (1991) - Bryan Adams

Faithfully (1983) - Journey

I Could Not Ask for More (1999) - Edwin McCain

Amazed (1999) - Lonestar

A Love Song (1973) - Jimmy Buffett

Wonderwall (1995) - Oasis

Whatta Man (1993) - Salt N Peppa

Friday I'm in Love (1992) - The Cure

I Swear (1994) - All 4 One

I Don't Want to Miss a Thing (1998) - Aerosmith

I'll Make Love to You (1994) - Boys 2 Men

All My Life (1997) - KC & JoJo

Bring it on Home (2005) - Little Big Town

Signed, Sealed, Delivered (1992) - Stevie Wonder

Safe and Sound (2011) - Capital Cities

Dandy Shandy

The Dandy Shandy - a fun and easy winter cocktail! And it certainly doesn't hurt that it's fun to say too!

 

Dandy Shandy

Source: Better Homes and Gardens

 

 

Ingredients:

4 Ounces of Good Quality Dark Stout or Porter Beer (or nonalcoholic beer)

4 Ounces of Chilled Ginger Ale or Ginger Beer

 

Directions:

Place dark stout in a serving glass and top with ginger ale.

 

What's in a Name?



"What's in a Name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." - William Shakespeare

 



Keeping your last name? Hyphenating? Changing your last name? Assuming an all new identity? The last option may be a little extreme, and would certainly involve a lot more work than we are going to cover in this blog post, but if you are considering changing your last name after tying the knot, here's what you need to know!

You need your marriage license, before you change your name. Click Here for details on how to get your license. Your license will either be mailed to you or you can call the clerk's office where it was filed. (The Knot)

Fill out an application for a new Social Security card (you can do this by visiting the Social Security website).

Change your Driver's License. Your local DMV can help you with this, but you will need to have your old license, your marriage license, and your NEW Social Security card with you.

After you've done these official things - you'll also need to inform the following organizations/people of your name change:

- Bank Accounts
- Passport Office (This update may take 4-6 weeks, so keep that in mind if you're planning to travel)
- Employers/Payroll
- Facebook (You know it's not official until you've done that!)
- Electric and other utilities
- Schools/Alumni Associations
- Credit Cards
- Doctors' Offices
- Mortgage Company
- Voter Registration
- Investment Accounts
- Attorney (for legal documents)