#flutterworthy happenings
A curated list of local events to help you plan, play + keep perspective during wedding planning and beyond.
COMMUNITY EVENT / FOOD TRUCK RECON
Spring Food Truck Roundup at Crocker Park, April 27th
Westlake
FREE
COMMUNITY EVENT / VENUE RECON
MIX at Cleveland Museum of Art, May 3rd
Cleveland
$10 in advance, $15 day-of
WORTHY CAUSE / DATE NIGHT
Dreamer's Bal by Ingenuity Cleveland, May 4th
Cleveland
$27 general admission, $60 VIP
WORTHY CAUSE / FUN WITH FRIENDS
Down & Derby at Tenk West Bank supporting Boys Hope Girls Hope Northeastern Ohio
Cleveland
$45 in advance
*Flutter Social Pro
signature cocktail #tastetest
Whip up and sample a new seasonal craft cocktail with us each week with so you're super informed when choosing your signature drink. 'Cause someone's gotta do it.
Wildberry Balsamic Shrub Cocktails
Via Wide Open Eats
1 cup sliced strawberries
1/2 cup blackberries
1/2 cup blueberries
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
Combine the berries in a medium bowl, sprinkle with sugar and toss to coat. Cover and let sit for at least 4 hours (or overnight). Strain the mixture into a bowl through a fine mesh sieve and throw away the solids. Mix in the balsamic and red wine vinegars, transfer to a clean jar or airtight container and let sit for 24 hours. When all of that waiting is over, you have a shrub! Some cocktail suggestions: Combine 2-3 tbsp of the shrub with 1 ounce of vodka or gin (or skip for a mocktail), then pour over ice and top it off with club soda and garnish with fresh basil or mint.
Our thoughts: We went in a bit of a different direction this week after being inspired by Flutter Social bride @sgambat1, who told us about the amazing cocktail she had at Heck's Cafe in Cleveland, called the New Ohio City. Key ingredients: strawberry infused vodka, a mixed berry balsamic shrub, and fresh basil. Shrub!? We needed to know more and discoverd a delicious and versatile mixer that's easy to make and worth the wait (plus it keeps for up to 6 months in the fridge 🙌). We added some cocktail suggestions to the recipe above but don't stop there. Experiment with your fancy new shrub, then let us know how it goes 🥂
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#allgoodthings
Unique finds by local makers to spice up your wedding or your life. Favors, Gifts, Decor. You name it.
HICKORY TWINE
OPEN HAND LEATHER
BONDHU JEWELRY
JESSICA DUBIS JEWELRY
SIMPLE TIMES MIXERS
REVIVAL BODY CARE
Discover something good? Shoot us the details on your find for a chance to be featured.
#deallove**
Deals spotted out in the wild. See something? Say something. We'll add it to the list.
BHLDN is offering 20% off wedding decor and gifts through Sunday 4/28
Send up to 4 completely free Mother's Day Cards personalized with your photo and a customizable message to the women who matter most to you, courtesy of Artifact Uprising. Order by May 1.
Fiber and Gloss has buy one get one free magnets (favor/gift idea) through April 30 (applied automatically at checkout)
Zola's offering 30% off paper orders, which includes everything from save the dates to thank yous through July 1. Use code PAPER30
The Dress Bridal Boutique* in Medina is offering 9% off wedding gowns through the end of the Month
Starting on May 2nd, Radiant Bride* bridal shop in Rocky River will be offering an extra 10% off sample sale gowns throughout the Month of May
#spreadthelove
Want to give back while planning your wedding? We'll feature a new organization here each week to help you #spreadthelove while celebrating yours.
OAK AND HONEY EVENT PLANNING CO.*
Flower Donation Services
There's so much that goes into a wedding, it's hard to think that it's for only one day, especially when it comes to all of those gorgeous flowers. What if they could go on to bring joy to others once the party's over? That's where Oak + Honey Event Planning Co.'s floral donation services come in, which they offer to all of their couples. After the wedding, they'll take any unwanted floral pieces and donate them to nursing homes, hospices, rehabilitation centers, and assisted living communities in the area, spreading the love to those who could use it most. 💕
#newprosontheblock
The best local pros are joining Flutter Social every day, like these:
LOVELY SOMETHINGS
ANDREW SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY
ALL EVENTS PLANNED
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