Fall is coming Try these 4 seasonal cocktails At your next party!

The Nacional


2 oz. 10 Cane Rum
2 Dashes of Bitters
5 Lime Wedges
1/2 oz. Simple Syrup
2 oz. Cola
Float of Disaronno
Garnish: Mint Sprig

In a mixing glass, muddle lime wedges, simple syrup, and bitters. Add ice and 10 Cane.
Shake vigorously and pour (do not strain) into a highball glass.
Fill up with 2 ounces of cola and stir.
Top off with a float of Disaronno. Garnish with a mint sprig.



Spiced Apple Martini


2 ½ oz. 10 Cane Rum
2 oz. Apple Juice
Splash of Amaretto
2 Pinches Ground Cinnamon
Cinnamon/Superfine Sugar mixture
Optional Garnish: Cinnamon Stick

In a mixing glass, add 10 Cane, apple juice, Amaretto, ground cinnamon, and ice cubes.
Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled cocktail glass rimmed with superfine sugar and ground cinnamon.

Garnish with cinnamon stick, if desired.



Pumpkin Nog

Serves 15


750ml bottle 10 Cane Rum
12 Eggs
5 Cups Whole Milk
½ lb. Superfine Sugar
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
½ Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
½ Cup Pumpkin Puree
Whipped Cream
Garnish: Fresh Grated Nutmeg, Dollop of Whipped Cream

Separate eggs. Place egg whites in the refrigerator.
In a mixing bowl, beat yolks until creamy.
Gradually add ¼ lb. of sugar, beating at high speeds until thick.
Stir in milk, 10 Cane, vanilla, cinnamon, and pumpkin puree.
Place in refrigerator to chill for at least two hours.
Remove egg whites from the refrigerator and beat until soft peaks form.
Add remaining ¼ lb. sugar, beating into stiff peaks.
Fold the chilled 10 Cane mixture into egg whites.
Serve in a martini glass.

Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg and a dollop of whipped cream.



The Canitas


2 oz. 10 Cane Rum
1 Shot of Espresso
Sugar (optional)
Optional Garnish: 1 Teaspoon Fresh Whipped Cream

In a small shot or juice glass add 10 Cane and espresso. Add sugar, if using.

Garnish with fresh whipped cream, if desired.

Wedding Timeline

Wedding Planning Timeline

8 TO 12 Months Before the Wedding
• Select a wedding date and time.
• Decide the type of wedding you would like to have (size, formality, and setting).
• Begin your guest list.
• Consider possible color schemes.Explore pre-marital counseling.
• Start health and fitness plan.
• Select your professional: photographer, caterer, consultant, music, etc.
• Shop together for your wedding rings.
• Decide upon your budget.
• Determine who will pay what expenses.
• Book your wedding location(s).
• Choose your attendants.
• Determine the sizes of your attendants.
• Select dress and headpiece, and set a date for fittings and delivery.
• Select your bridesmaids' dresses and accessories.
• Give thought to your honeymoon location.
5 to 8 Months
• Check the requirements for marriage license.
• Select and discuss your color schemes with the florist and/or balloonist of choice.
• Again consider pre-marital counseling.
• Reserve your wedding day rental equipment (tables, chairs, china, silverware, gazebo, etc.).
• Decide upon a gift registry and select your gift choices.
• Begin your record of gifts received.
• Send thank you notes as soon as possible.
• Order your invitations and related stationary needs.
• Start shopping for the mens’ wedding attire.

3 to 5 Months
• Finalize your guest list.
• Decide upon and order your favors.
• Select your baker, then choose your cake, groom’s cake, and mints.
• Help both mothers coordinate and find their wedding day clothing.
• Review your written agreements forms with all of your professionals (photographer, caterer, D.J., site coordinator, transportation, etc.).

2 to 3 Months
• Have engagement portraits taken.
• Place your engagement announcement in the newspaper.
• Mail out invitations and announcements.
• Decide on the mens’ wedding attire.
• Arrange and plan your rehearsal dinner.
• Purchase your wedding day accessories.
• Arrange attendants' parties.
• Book a beverage caterer for the reception and make selections.
• Prepare accommodations for out-of-town attendants and guests.
• Consider a hairdresser and/or makeup artist and book appointments.
• Finalize all honeymoon plans.

2 to 4 Weeks
• Final wedding dress fitting.
• Final fitting for your wedding attendants.
• Obtain marriage license.
• Have your attendants' parties.
• Purchase your going-away outfit.
• Draw a map to direct your guests to the site(s), if necessary.
• Create a calendar of events for the wedding day.
• Make sure your accessories are in order (rings, pillow, garter, etc.)

1 to 2 Weeks
• Finalize arrangements with the entertainer(s) and provide a list of music you would like played during special events such as first dance, garter removal and bouquet toss.
• Pick up your wedding rings and make sure that the engravings are correct and they fit properly.
• Contact the guests who have not responded to your invitations.

1 to 7 Days
• Make sure your marriage license is in order.
• Prepare seating arrangements, if necessary.
• Purchase travelers checks, confirm honeymoon reservations.
• Pack your baggage for your honeymoon.
• Have your wedding ceremony rehearsal.
• Instruct your wedding party on what you would like them to do on the day of the wedding.
• Have your rehearsal dinner.
• Make sure all wedding attire fits properly.
• Give the best man the amount the professionals are to be paid on the day of the wedding.
• Inform your caterer of the total guest count.
• Confirm out-of-town guests have transportation and sleeping accommodations.
• Check with your florist and/or balloonist to make sure they will arrive when scheduled.

Your Wedding Day
• Relax, enjoy yourself, and remain calm! Allow at least two hours for dressing.
• Allow plenty of time to apply your makeup and style your hair.
• If professionals are doing your hair and/or makeup, ask them in advance how much time they will need.
• If photographs are to be taken before the ceremony, allow at least one and one-half hours.
• Remember to bring the rings and marriage license.
• Seat guests as they arrive. The groom’s parents should be seated about 5 minutes before start time, the
• mother of the bride is normally seated last.
• Take a deep breath, don't worry, and SMILE!

Choosing a Corporate Event Planner

Qualifications of a good event planner.
A good coordinator is able to accomplish the following:

1. Generate Great Ideas – You want someone who is more than a facilitator. You want someone who can come up with sound ideas about location, menu, staffing needs, sponsorship and budget that fit your market and that will help you achieve your goals.

2. Evaluate Those Ideas – Most events are iterations of several ideas. A good party planner doesn’t stay married to their idea but lets the idea evolve as they learn more about you and your needs.

3. Design and Decorate – Decor, layouts, presentation, logistics, and creativity are all part of the their responsibilities.

4. Create a Plan. Share the Plan. Work the Plan. – We’ve seen good plans that didn’t work because the planner did not let everyone know what was happening or they deviated from the plan. The devil is in the details.

5. Coordinate multiple activities – Sharing and delegating responsibilities can reduce costs and result in a great event. Big events may need committees. A good planner will make sure everyone is aware of their job and is doing it.

6. Evaluate the Event – This event should help you plan your next event. .Was it a success? Why? Why not? Document any suggestions for future use.

What Type of Packages Do Wedding Coordinators Have?

Consultation only:
This is like a mini wedding planning course, best taken at the beginning of your planning. The coordinator won't be at your wedding but will teach you the skills to planning your own day. Some will charge by the hour, others by the meeting. You can book one meeting only or go back as many times as you like.

Planning Preparation:
Along with consultation they will save you time by listening to your needs and booking appointments for you with vendors, that meet those needs.
• They contact these vendors and describe what you want, what your budget is, if they're available on your date. This way the vendors already know about you when you walk in the door.
• They will help you put together a wedding binder, making it easier to keep track of things.
• They will make a floor plan for the vendors and a wedding day schedule.

Full Wedding Day Package:
A coordinator can be hired for the wedding day alone. She will direct the events of the day and make sure everyone around you is doing their job. Should any emergencies happen she will take care of them. Although a coordinator is hired for one days work, in actual fact they have been working on your wedding, anywhere from 30-50 hours before the day actually get there, getting prepared. You should meet with the coordinator at least once if not twice to go over the details of your wedding. Any coordinator that says no meeting are needed isn't a professional.

Top three ways to save

1. Pick an alternative time of day/day of week.

2. Cut down your guest list.

3. Switch to less expensive floral.