So much is to think about! The wedding is over and now some time for just you and your honey! Here is is some advice from Uniglobe Red Carpet Travel of Wilmington, DE to help you stay calm, organized and ahead of all the obstacles on the day of your trip. Things You Shouldn’t Forget on the Day of Your Trip Know your travel details. Check and double check your arrival and departure time. It’s wise to sign up for text or email alerts from the airline itself. Keep an eye on the weather the night before, so you’re aware of any potential issues that could cause delays, and make sure you have plenty of time to get through security. We always recommend arriving at the airport two hours before your flight. Know where your travel documents are. No passport? No vacation. Make sure to put all your travel documents in a “can’t-miss” spot in your carry-on bag and keep them accessible. Charge your electronics. Fully charge everything before you leave your home. Also it’s a good idea to download all your entertainment before you leave on your own reliable Wi-Fi. It’ll save you time and frustration on your trip. Unplug that coffeemaker. And while you’re at it, unplug the TV and other major appliances. Not only is there no question that these items are, in fact, off, but you’ll also protect them from power surges. You’ll even save a few bucks on your next electric bill. Don’t forget your meds. You can typically replace toiletries and clothing items at your final destination, but finding a place to refill your prescriptions is not as easy. Make sure to keep your medications in your carry-on just in case your checked bag doesn’t show at the final destination. Don’t travel hangry. Being overly hungry turns some people angry, aka “hangry.” You can take wrapped food through security, so bring a snack and skip overpriced airport meals. Take photos. Take photos not only of your trip, but also of your bag and travel documents for your records. It’ll make things easier for you should something go missing. |
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After the Wedding…Entertaining as a Couple
When the wedding planning is all over, the next step is life as a newlywed couple. Hence, you’re bound to entertain friends and family in your humble abode, and nothing gets a party started faster than great cocktails. Before you invite folks over, make sure to stock the bar with all the wedding essentials. Here’s a detailed list of what you’ll need:
Tools of the trade:
Beverage beginnings:
Festive Fillers:
Bar Lingo:
Tools of the trade:
Long gone are your college days of using two plastic cups to make a mixed drink. Your home bar should be just as grown up as you are. Here are a few of the basic tools needed to concoct the perfect cocktails:
- Blender
- Bottle stopper
- Can opener
- Champagne pliers
- Corkscrew
- Cutting board (for lemon or lime wedges)
- Decanter or carafe
- Ice bucket and scoop
- Jigger
- Muddler
- Pitcher
- Recipe book
- Shaker
- Spoon (one with a long handle for stirring drinks)
- Serving tray
- Strainer
- Swizzle sticks
- Wine chiller
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Beverage beginnings:
Preparing a good drink takes the right base. Keep these spirits on hand to serve up the right mix of fun.
- Beer
- Bourbon
- Brandy
- Champagne
- Cognac
- Gin
- Vodka
- Rum
- Tequila
- Vermouth
- Whiskey
- Wine (red and white)
Festive Fillers:
All the extras that keep the party going.
- Glassware (high ball, wine, champagne flutes, pilsner, mugs, snifter, shots, etc.)
- Glassware charms (for guests can tell between whose drink is whose)
- Cocktail napkins
- Coasters
- Stirrers
- Mixers and schnapps (juice, soda, sours, simple syrup, bitters, etc.)
- Rimming salt and sugar for garnish
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Bar Lingo:
Terms every great bartender should know.
- Dry: made with less vermouth
- Neat: without a mixers
- On the rocks: served with ice
- Shooter: served in a shot glass
- Straight up: chilled drink served without a mixer or ice
- Wet: made with more vermouth