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 After writing this blog for over a year and a half, it is safe to say that I have seen a million beautiful table settings. Because I am surrounded by such beauty, it takes a lot to REALLY wow me. This fabulous, stunning, crazy-inventive table setting and hanging decor (which you know is my latest obsession!) literally took my breath away.
A combination of talents pulled together this stunning photo shoot – the inspiration was a modern Coco Chanel/Parisian influenced bridal shower. With a color palette was a soft, blush pink with accents of crisp white and black. Chandra of Oh Lovely Day and Jaclyne of Heavenly Blooms dreamed up this shoot with the help of Jasmine Star and Amanda with In the Now Weddings.
Head over to Jacylne’s post on Heavenly Blooms for more amazing eye candy – trust me, there are a million more details yet to be discovered. And P.S. – I would LOVE to be invited to this bridal shower – and can’t wait to try my hand at these hanging carnation garlands!
 Wedding season is in full bloom and so is our giveaway from Minted! Make sure to head over to our facebook page and tell us what is your favorite invitation. Lavender is on trend this season, and I love it paired with grey, lime green, or even pink! It makes a lovely, sophisticated palette for a bridal shower, birthday luncheon, or summer wedding.
Images: invitation (minted.com), cupcakes (flickr.com), table (styleathome.com), macaroon favors (goodhousekeeping.com), centerpiece (bhg.com), drinks (gemmacomas.com)
 It’s getting to be wedding season! Spring is such a fabulous time to get married….the beautiful blooms, the soft, pastel colors, and everyone’s love for anything looking fresh! Here’s a little bit of Spring inspiration for your Monday morning!
Images: bride (kellyoshireevents.com), table setting (stylemepretty.com), party favor bags (brides.com), invitation (weddingpaperdivas.com), champagne (theknot.com), floral centerpiece (hanafloraldesign.com)
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 I have been a busy bee this weekend working on some custom inspiration boards for clients. Everyone is having showers! Baby showers, couples baby showers and a few bridal showers thrown in for good measure. The board above was done as inspiration for my husband’s aunt – so I figured I could share it with all of you!
She is hosting a bridal shower at a restaurant in Ohio – the restaurant has a strong palette of peach and celery green. So I decided it was best to work with the color palette, instead of fighting it! The custom invitation from WH Hostess (not listed on the website yet, but if you are interested, e-mail me!) sets the tone for a fresh, summer afternoon.
Keeping the table setting fresh and light, I suggested centerpieces of peach peonies and greenery done in white footed bowls. A placecard embellished with ribbon is placed on each guest’s placesetting, and pear bellinis are to be served during lunch! A bridal shower is the perfect opportunity for a dessert table. Not only does it add a sophisticated “decoration” to the event, but it’s a great activity for the guests to partake in while the bride is opening her gifts. This dessert table from Amy Atlas is the perfect inspiration for our peach and green color palette. Fill candy jars, apothecary jars and footed bowls full of green, white and peach candy. Mini cupcakes, cake pops, sugar cookies, macaroons can be served on white serving platters, plates and cake plates. Create a “tree” using greenery and some flowering branches to use as the centerpiece for this table. Have guests write a note to the bride offering advice for her marriage. The notes can be hung on the tree – it will become a “wishing tree” for the bride and groom. Make sure to have cellophane bags (with a coordinating sticker on them) and people can fill them up with candy to bring home.
The ideas for this party could be used for just about any type of event – a special birthday party, a baby shower or a bridal shower. What I love about it is that they are simple, and can be used at either a restaurant or in a home. Good luck, Aunt Jane….hope it’s a beautiful party!
Images: lattice invitation (whhostess.com), centerpiece (stylemepretty.com), pear bellinis (realsimple.com), candy party favor (brides.com), placecard (marthastewart.com), dessert table (amyatlas.com)
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 I’m a sucker for blue & white. Pretty much all of the women in my family are – however, pair it with raspberry pink and it just makes me smile! I recently had a woman come to me to create a custom inspiration board and invitation for a bridal shower/luncheon. She wanted it to be a combination of her classic taste (and home decor) and the bride’s preppy modern look. I came up with this honeycomb stationery suite that includes a darling invitation, thank you note, placecards and cupcake toppers (that the host is using in mini fruit tarts!), and gift tags for the party favors. I love the crisp look of this – and I love how the inspiration board turned out!
I suggested using the color raspberry pink as the pop color up against the blue & white patterns. For the table setting: a crisp white tablecloth, raspberry napkins, the host’s blue & white china, and cobalt blue wine goblets. For the centerpiece, a combination of white filigree jars, and vases with raspberry pink peonies. To add a touch of the bride’s preppy modern style, we ordered the Preppy Plates’ lucite tray in the navy arbor pattern with pink monogram, and a set of plates in the same pattern to use for dessert (with the couple’s new monogram – the tray and plates make a lovely gift to the bride and groom).
Keeping the lunch light and Spring-y, I am coordinating a dessert buffet for the guests to enjoy while the bride opens her gifts. Sweet treats in navy, white and pink including: macarroons, mini fruit tarts, sugar cookies with the honeycomb pattern on them, apothecary jars full of pink candy, shot glasses with a scoop of raspberry sorbet, and a lovely cake. Sounds yummy and pretty, right?! I suggest serving all of these lovely treats on white dishes and cake plates. A navy tablecloth will really make these white dishes pop!
 I just love how this party turned out – and I am so grateful to the host for allowing me to share these ideas with all of you!
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Images: honeycomb invitation (whhostess.com), table setting (horchow.com), flower party favor box (estiloweddings.com), mini blueberry tarts (stylemepretty.com), drinks (amberkarsonevents.com), desserts (vanillabakeshop.com)
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I literally gasped in excitement when I saw this centerpiece on The Knot. It’s a beautiful, unique spin on a traditional “shower” theme, and I think it would be perfect for either a baby or bridal shower. Using a small umbrella, hang crystals from clear fishing wire from each point to look like rain drops. You could insert the embellished umbrella into just about any sort of floral centerpiece. And think how creative you could get with the umbrellas! Polka dots, stripes, floral patterns….so many options to take this concept and give it your own look!
Image via The Knot
I have decided that I have seen ENOUGH snow for one season. It’s time to move on to Spring! Bright colors, cocktails on the patio, gathering friends to celebrate a special occasion. I get requests all of the time for engagement party ideas…..but this inspiration could also be used for a birthday party, bridal shower, or just a good reason to throw a cocktail party!
The missoni-style invitation from WH Hostess provides a great color scheme for the party. Decorate using pops of orange, green and blue. These fluted vases from Crate & Barrel mirror the zig zag pattern of the invitation, and are perfect to place on the table as a centerpiece or on side tables for an added decoration. If you are throwing this party outside, fill your space with lanterns (different sizes add interest) to add some mood lighting!
A party this colorful deserves some delicious appetizers! I would serve something like brochettes of melon, prosciutto, and fresh mozzarella, or peppered tuna skewers with wasabi mayonnaise. Pretty, sophisticated….and easy to eat! Towards the end of the party, put out platters of sugar cookies embellished with the words “thank you!” and cellophane bags – people can bring them home as party favors.
Images: invitation (whhostess.com), vases (crateandbarrel.com), table setting (theknot.com), appetizers (socialdesign.com), patio (cocomale.com), thank you cookie (inmagine.com)
When I started putting together this inspiration board, it was with a formal wedding in mind. However, after pulling these ideas together, I really think you could use this for any type of formal entertaining! I absolutely adore the use of bold, black and white stripes – from the tablecloth, to the ribbon used to hang placecards from, to the crisp white edge of the party favor box. It’s crisp. It’s modern (although black and white stripes are very traditional!). And it’s the perfect accent to almost any color combination!
I would love to see this concept re-created for a formal birthday party, a charity event, or even a bridal shower!
Images: table setting, couple, party favors (brides.com), placecards (partyspot.com), bouquet (goodhousekeeping.com), champagne bar (toddevents.com), yellow wedding cake (thecakegirls.com), invitation (weddingpaperdivas.com)
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What better party to start out with than this bridal shower that I planned with a LOVE theme. It’s perfect for the week of Valentine’s Day in case you need any last minute ideas: mini cupcakes and mini desserts, roses, and heart shaped chocolate suckers. I look forward to bringing you more inspiring posts in the upcoming weeks!
-Brittany
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Pantone named turquoise the 2010 color of the year. A versatile color for both fashion and interiors, turquoise can take on different looks when paired with coordinating colors. Dressy and elegant, or casual and fun….turquoise can be the basis for a festive party! Pair it with lime green, orange, chocolate brown. Or my current favorite….white, white, white!
Images: lilly pulitzer dress (bloomingdales.com), table topics game for a bridal shower (beau-coup.com), invitation (weddingpaperdivas.com), cake and placecards (theknot.com), paper lanterns (diynetwork.com), place setting (projectwedding.com)
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