Get ready for the series PREMIERE on Aug. 6 at 9/8c and a SNEAK PEEK on July 30 after the NYC finale at 9/8c! What do you think of when you hear "southern wedding?" If you're thinking big dresses and big drama, you're right on track...

Here is a sneak peek of the series from TLC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGAY2ASmdWI

Kudos to Lindsay and all the other nominees that are paving the way in the Special Events Industry!

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Photography: Ashley Garmon

How to Eat a Cupcake
 
 
Cupcakes are hot. From the rising popularity of cupcake-only bakeries ("cupcakeries") to the appearance of jumbo cupcakes (which might as well just be called "cakes"), the dessert has firmly lodged itself into our sweets-loving hearts. And, of course, cupcakes will never lose their popularity at children's birthday parties.
 
But cupcakes are messy little things. How are you supposed to eat them?
 
Fork or no fork? How about a knife
"It's amazing how this fun dessert that's usually for children has taken the country by storm," says Debra Lassiter, a founder of the Etiquette & Leadership Institute in Athens, Ga. "Cupcakes are so fun, and they're now associated with any kind of party-for children or adults."
 
Here the opinion is split. Cupcakes are hand-held treats meant for fingers, not forks, according to Stefani Pollack of http://cupcakeproject.com. But there are occasions when forks are permissible, such as when a cupcake has filling, says Cassie Baker of http://howtoeatacupcake.net.
 
"If a cupcake has filing, I usually take the fork approach," says Baker. "That way I can split the cupcake in half and get a bit of filling in every bite!"
 
Knives, on the other hand, might come in handy, especially if you've ordered a jumbo cupcake for multiple people. Pollack recommends cutting the cupcake (wrapper and all) to divide it among the sharers.
 
A knife is useful for another clever cupcake trick-you can use it to cut off a hefty slice from the bottom to place it on the top.
 
"My favorite way to eat a cupcake is the sandwich method," says Baker. "I like to break off the bottom, smush it on top of the frosting, and voila! A cupcake sandwich!"
 
Frosting and drinks
There's a childlike quality to eating cupcakes, so it may not surprise you that tidiness is not of utmost importance. Frosting on your nose? No problem, says Pollack. Retrieving and savoring even the smallest crumbs from the wrapper? Perfectly reasonable, she says.
 
And let's not forget that frosting, while messy, is meant to be enjoyed.
 
"Most kids go for the frosting-first approach and usually leave the majority of the cake behind," says Baker. "I think a lot of people settle on the head-on approach, just peeling off the wrapper and digging in as if they were biting into a giant cheeseburger."
 
If you're wondering what to drink with a cupcake, the Internet will surprise you with a number of cupcake-flavored adult beverages. We have a simpler approach: always have milk on hand.

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The Icy Bag

This little carrying case keeps lipglosses and other make up cool so you can still look gorgeous poolside or at the beach. Each bag is $15, is insulated and comes with a freezer gel to keep things cool! Purchase yours HERE.

Miss Trish of Capri for Target

 I recently snagged these great summer sandals at Target and my friend said “Those look like a million bucks!” Miss Trish has a summer line at target with some super cute styles that are sure to be snatched up in no time so get them while they’re hot!

SPF for your Scalp

I have been searching for this for years! As someone who is prone to getting a “scalp burn”, I needed something you can spray in your hair (while keeping it looking good!) Enter Redken Color Extend Solar Screen, for your scalp and hair. Available at Ulta and Salons nationwide.

 Peach Prosecco Popsicles

When I came across this recipe in the July Issue of InStyle, I knew I had to try it! A refreshing treat for the pool or beach with a little spritz of happy hour! The recipe comes from Lindsay Laricks of Fresher than Fresh Sno Cones.

3 cups unsweetened white grape juice

1 cup prosecco

3 tablespoons of lemon juice

6 peaches sliced ( I also added blueberries)

Combine all liquids in a container with a pour spout. Place peaches and blueberries in frozen popsicle molds. Our liquid over fruit and freeze and enjoy!