Whether you a trudging through snow, sleet or icy winds, or you are just braving a frosty reception from your future in-laws, nothing beats the cold quite like a fun and festive holiday cocktail. Whip up a batch of these sweet and savory drinks tomorrow night to get everyone rockin’ around the Christmas tree!

15 Cocktails with a Twist from the Food Network:

With recipes like the Cherry Gin-Gria and the French 75, this fabulous slide show of holiday cocktails looks as scrumptious as it sounds!

InStyle’s Celebrity Holiday Cocktail List:

Jessica Simpson is a fan of the Feliz Jefe, while Cameron Diaz prefers the French Kiss as her holiday cocktail of choice according to InStyle magazine.

Hostess with the Mostess’ Favorite Hot Toddies:

Make a batch of Peppermint Patties and cuddle up for a warm treat on a cold night with your future spouse!

Healthy Cocktail Tips from Marie Claire:

Follow these simple rules and exchange your traditional eggnog for a hot toddy if you are worried about staying in shape for your upcoming nuptials.

On the day of my wedding, my grandmother gifted me with the handkerchief she had carried in her wedding.  As I walked dutifully with it down the aisle, wrapped around my bouquet, a small part of me truly believed it would bestow good luck on my marriage.  Considering I was raised to believe that walking under a ladder or opening an umbrella indoors would surely cause bad luck, this is not surprising.  (To this day I am petrified when a black cat crosses my path or I see the number 13…but that is another story.)

Good luck charms can come in any shape or form.  Whether it be a necklace you’ve had since a child or a gift given to you on the day of your wedding, good luck charms can instill a sense of comfort on a day full of nerves.  So what do you believe?  Do good luck charms comfort you, or is the idea of an object changing your fate completely ridiculous?

The weather in Northern California has been cold and rainy lately, and this has left me daydreaming about white sandy beaches and palm trees.  If you are in need of some warm thoughts, check out these pretty photos that have convinced me that a destination wedding in the winter is the perfect idea for an intimate wedding.

Also, if you are planning your own destination wedding, be check out the destination wedding invitations from Wedding Paper Divas (examples below).

Photo Source from L to R: SheKnows.com, Anantara, M.I.S.S.,  Wedding Paper Divas; Wedding Paper Divas