We adore Wedding Bee’s idea for making your own charming little drink umbrellas for your wedding reception! This way you can make your own Signature Cocktail, as Diva Dialogue blogger Tara wrote about, and decorate it with a little of your signature style as well!

If you are considering making these charming little umbrellas, we recommend using leftover wedding invitations and save the date cards. They will perfectly match the style of your wedding and your wedding colors, and they have the perfect consistency for the project. Just think how gorgeous these engagement party, shower and wedding invitations would look as accessories for your bright drinks and cocktails!

The key to planning a memorable wedding is to include personal touches unique to you, the couple everyone is there to celebrate! One way to incorporate a piece of your history and personality is to offer a Signature Drink to your guests. There are some great resources across the Internet for finding a perfect drink, matching it to your wedding colors or just finding something that sounds delicious!

-Stirrings.com has a great Wedding Guide full of tips on building a theme, including incorporating your wedding colors into your drinks, creating custom drink labels and more. You’ll also find recipes for endless ideas for that perfect cocktail concoction.

-Bridal Guide has some creative recipes and gorgeous photos of drinks that are sure to make an impression on your guests.

-For colorful drink ideas to please every palate, check out The Wedding Workroom’s Signature Drink of the Month

-You’ll find some great tips for making your signature drink your own, including incorporating local and seasonal vegetables into your drink and giving a shout out to your hometown with your drink on SheKnows.com.

-Finally, if you’re looking for a drink option without the alcohol, look no further. SJB Weddings and Events has some great ideas that will still give your wedding the punch it deserves!

Shades of violet, lilac and lavender make their royal comeback this season! In everything from designer dresses to fashionable decor, this hue adds a hint of drama to everything it touches. Take a look at my idea of a truly royal wedding inspired by the color purple.

Photos from top to bottom: Signature cocktails from Brides.com, Pronuptia ‘Flash’ purple bridal gown from Bridalwave, Chrysanthemum earrings from Etsy, Chinese Laundry Satin Bow Tie Clutch from ThisNext, Wild Bundle bouquet from Martha Stewart Weddings, Graphic flower cake from TheKnot, and Ornamental Scroll wedding invitation in deep purple from Wedding Paper Divas.