Looking to incorporate an Indian twist into your wedding?

Love the thought of your very own Monsoon Wedding? If you want to add some exotic Indian wedding traditions into your festivities, here are some ideas:

- You could wear a colorful sari to your rehearsal dinner.

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- You could incorporate vibrant Indian colors and fabrics in your decor.

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- You could have a Mendhi ceremony where brides are intricately decorated with henna "temporary tatoos" pre-wedding. My sister and I had this done on a recent family trip to Texas:

- Or if you're not sure you want to commit to the Mendhi on your body, why not incorporate it into your cake? Just check out this this cake that incorporated this lovely tradition from Lazy Bride.

Inviting any kids to your wedding events? You'll need these...

Are you inviting any kids to your wedding events? If you are, you may want to order some of these Food Face plates to keep them entertained.

Remember that magnetic man toy where you could give him crazy hairdos? Well now, you can do it with pasta, peas, mashed potatoes and anything else you might have on your plate.

Globetrotting Bride's Top 10 Valentine's Gifts for Couples

Looking for a Valentine's gift for your favorite couple? Check out Globetrotting Bride's top 10 Valentine's gifts for couples:

I don't know if the Globetrotting Groom would actually wear these but I think these I'm with Cupid his and hers PJs are fun.

These From My Heart To Yours pillowcases or couple's keychains would be cute for the couple who lives together.

How about a heart shaped fondue pot for the couple who likes to entertain?

These Inside Out Champagne Glasses are great for celebratory toasts. Why not add some fancy bubbly too?

For the couple looking to light a fire, these Kissing Candle Holders will do the trick. We got them as an engagement gift and they're great.

They say the way to the heart is through the stomach. How about a decadent dinner for two in your home complete with waitstaff to serve and clean up? Sign me up for the Love Conquers All dinner.

And, last but not least, personalized gifts are always a big hit. I love this Conversation Hearts Personalized Mug (on sale) and these adorable love notes.

Bling me some ice....

Do you like your drinks on the rocks? I saw this on StyleSchool and it was love at first sight. Leave it to CB2 (Crate & Barrel's young, hip sibling in case you don't know) to offer up blingy ice cube trays?

Each tray has six different shapes (brilliant, emerald, princess, etc.) so you can pick your favorite or mix and match. I think they'd be great for an engagement party, bridal shower or bachelorette night. They'd also be nice for a signature wedding drink or a city-girl cocktail party.

And at just $6.95, its definitely the most affordable way to increase your bling.

Is that wine in your baby bottle????? Oui, oui!!

Years ago, I spent a semester studying in Italy. Afterwards, I met up with a friend who was studying in Paris and we had dinner with her Parisian boyfriend and his friends. We went to Le Refuge de Fondus where we had to climb over the table to get to our seats. There were long tables of diners and everyone was drinking wine out of baby bottles and eating lots of fondue. I thought this must be a hot new Parisian trend so I embraced it.

Turns out there is a new version of this place in New York's SoHo called La Cave des Fondus and Globetrotting Cindy hosted her recent birthday party there. If you're looking for a fun-filled bridal shower or bachelorette dinner spot, this could be a great fit.

We dined on La Fondue Savoyarde (cheese), La Fondue Bourguignonne (steak you cook in beef bouillion), frites and of course chocolate fondue for dessert. And yes, the wine is served in baby bottles which is a lot less messy than cosmos in martini glasses : ).

Check it out!

Free: The Bridal Inspiration Event

If you’re in NYC and looking for bridal inspiration, here's another fun and FREE event from Always a Bridesmaid.

Here's the scoop:

Lisa Hoffman of CeCi, Sylvia Weinstock of Sylvia Weinstock Cakes and Thomas Preti from Thomas Preti Catering will all be taking part of a bridal inspiration panel discussion in addition to Josh Friedman, owner of Elan Artists, Jessy the owner of Fleurs NY and Christine Merser who is a design expert for Classic Party Rentals.

After the 1 hour panel, our panelists will be available for Q & A and cocktails, while we have tastings of Sylvia’s cakes as well as the new White Label Collection of Ceci. Finally, for those brides who couldn’t make it last time, there will be another Catwalk of the Pronovias bridal gowns and accessories.

The entire event will begin at 1PM with the Panel and wrap up at around 4PM. The cost is free, but space is limited! RSVP here by Friday.

Chic Recession Friendly Party Tips

If you're throwing a New Year's Eve fete tonight, here are some last minute tips from famed party planner David Tutura. Keep them filed away since they can be used for engagement parties, bridal showers and weddings too!

Tip #1 - Create a Sexy Centerpiece

David's "Cocktail" Centerpiece is an easy, budget friendly and chic idea. Create a "Drink Glass Runner" on a shimmery linen. Gather every stemmed glass you own (martini, wine, champagne) and place them down the center of the table. Add water and drops of pink (or your favorite color) food coloring in varying amounts and top with floating votive candles.

Tip #2 - It's Not What You Serve, It's How You Serve It

Make your party food festive and impressive by dressing up the serving containers. Serve soup in shot glasses and salads or side dishes in martini glasses with either shrimp forks or fancy chopsticks.

Tip #3 - Signature Cocktails Make a Party Unique

Save money by offering sexy signature cocktails in place of a full bar. Color coordinated drinks add a festive look to any party. Try The Ball Drop (below) or a Midnight Kiss at your next party.

- 3 oz. NUVO Sparkling Liqueur
- 1 oz. Ciroc
- Add a frozen sorbet ball garnish
- Serve in a martini glass

Happy New Year everyone!!!