Clutches for the bride in Delaware

Clutch Performers: These beautiful little bags can be found in all shapes, sizes and styles. And they always come through in the clutch.

Silver evening clutch by Daniel Ames couture, $20 at Everything But the Kitchen Sink, Hockessin
Dangle pearl clutch by Sondra Roberts, $98 at Bel Boutique, Dover
Pink brocade by La Regale, $149 at Lady’s Image, Wilmington
Ruffled off-white clutch with rhinestone snap, $39 at Tiger Lili, Rehoboth Beach
Antique silver mail clasp clutch by NOSO, $28 at NOSO, Wilmington
Champagne gold pearl and rhinestone hard clutch, $52 at Tiger Lili, Rehoboth Beach
Snakeskin clutch by Rodo, $700 at Stylebug, Wilmington

Polka-dotted bow ties for grooms in Delaware

Dotting Your Ties: Go ahead—rock the dots.

Click here for detailed instructions on how to tie a bow tie. (374 KB)

Delaware florists recommend best wedding flowers

Best Buds: When it comes to flowers, local florists have a plan for all seasons.

White hydrangeas bed luscious green-and-peach roses, daffodils and peach tulips. The bouquet—finished with sprigs of nandina and white pine foliage—is held together by raffia. By Bloomsberry Flowers, Wilmington. 90-inch round turquoise linen by XOCHI, $62 at Everything but the Kitchen Sink, Hockessin. Apple linen by XOCHI, $40 at Everything but the Kitchen Sink
Seasonal Flowers

Spring
Anemone
Bells of Ireland
Boronia
Casa Blanca Lily
Daffodil
Delphinium
Hyacinth
Irises
Lilacs
Narcissus
Peony
Ranunculus
Star Gazer Lily
Sweet Pea
Tulip
Waxflower

Summer
Asiatic lily
Bells of Ireland
Chrysanthemum
English Lavender
Forget-Me-Not
Freesia
Gerbera Daisy
Hydrangea
Iris
Larkspur
Oriental Lily
Queen Anne’s Lace
Snapdragons
Statice
Sunflower
Zinnia

Fall
Aster
Chrysanthemum
Dahlia
Marigold
Statice
Zinnia

Winter
Amaryllis
Anemone
Bells of Ireland
Camellias
Casa Blanca Lily
Cosmos
Daffodil
Forget-Me-Nots
Holly
Jasmine
Narcissus
Poinsettia
Ranunculus
Star Gazer Lily
Star of Bethlehem
Sweetpea

Year-Round
Baby’s Breath
Bachelor’s Button
Calla Lily
Carnations
Delphinium
Eucalyptus
Gardenia
Gladiolus
Heather
Lily of the Valley
Orchid
Protea
Rose
Sweet Pea
Tulip
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Summer Luvin’ martini recipe: Mark Harrison of Nage in Rehoboth Beach talks wedding cocktails

’Tinis With a Twist

“This martini is a customer favorite for good reason,” says Mark Harrison, general manager at Nage in Rehoboth Beach. “It looks great when it is put in front of you and it is known to go down quickly.”

Summer Luvin’
1 oz. white cranberry juice
½ oz. sweetened lime juice
1 ½ oz. raspberry vodka
¾ oz. triple sec

Put into shaker with ice, shake and strain into a martini glass (should be clear). Next, very gently pour ½ oz. of Chambord down the side of the martini glass so that it settles on the bottom. Garnish with a lemon twist.

(This drink is also called Winter’s Kiss and Spring Fling during other seasons.)