Summer Wedding Ideas in Turquoise and Silver

Posted in Color Palette, Wedding Inspiration by uniquepasticheevents

When I saw this great art print by IkeStudio on Etsy, I knew it would be such a cute print to have framed and put on a wedding table, maybe near the desserts, or even near the cocktail station! It said, “Today is a perfect day to be happy”. What better quote for a wedding day is there than that?

I loved it so much I decided to use it as the main inspiration for this week’s inspiration and idea board. I’m channeling a beach or destination wedding, with bright blues and a hint of sparkle.

Summer Wedding Ideas in Turquoise and Silver

See where these beautiful images for inspiration were found:

Multi-Tiered Blue and Silver Wedding Cake – spotted on Pinterest

Silver Sparkle and Glitter Cake Pops – shared by Cute Cake Pops

Teal Blue Silk Rose Petals – sold by yourperfectgifts on Etsy

Turquoise and Silver Brooch Rhinestone Wedding Bouquet – made by MagnoliaHandmade on Etsy

Turquoise Palm Tree Beach Wedding Invitations – made by citlali on Etsy

Printable Wedding Mad Libs in Turquoise Blue – made by PaintTheDayDesigns on Etsy

Glitter Bling Monogram Cake Topper in Blue – made by StudioBloomIowa on Etsy

“Today Is The Perfect Day To Be Happy” Print – made by IkeStudio on Etsy

What is your favorite summer drink?

28May2014

Luxurious Dark Purple + Gold Wedding {Inspiration}

Posted in Color Palette, Wedding Inspiration by uniquepasticheevents

I’m mixing things up a little today and will be introducing a color palette section in today’s inspiration board. Having set colors goes a long way in insuring cohesion and clarity in wedding or party planning, and makes the design process a lot smoother. It only made sense to add one to color inspired inspiration and idea boards.

To kick off this new plan, I really wanted to share a palette that I am fond of: dark purple and gold. It is such a regal combination, and easily brings luxurious, rich qualities to any event it is incorporated into.

Dark Purple and Gold Luxurious Wedding Ideas Inspiration by Unique Pastiche Events

See where these great images of inspiration were found and shared:

Purple and Gold Tablescape – spotted on MODERNRANI

Purple and Gold Petite Cake – shared by Colin Cowie Weddings

Purple and Gold Chairs – spotted on Pinterest

Purple and Gold Invitations – spotted on Pinterest

Purple and Gold Wedding Cake – shared on Style Unveiled

Wedding Lighting – shared on Belle Wedding Blog

Purple Rhinestone Wedding Bouquet – made by hairbowswonderworld on Etsy

Purple Rhinestone Brooch Wedding Bouquet – made by hairbowswonderworld on Etsy

Purple and Gold Place Setting – shared on Polka Dots & Daisies

Do you find color palettes helpful when planning or decorating?

21May2014

Easy Memorial Day Picnic Ideas

Posted in Holiday Inspiratoin by uniquepasticheevents

Do you have big plans for Memorial Day weekend? If you still aren’t sure what you want to do, why not get a bunch of family and friends together, and have a great backyard picnic?

This week I’ve put together some easy to make ideas for you to try out. Make sure to click the links below to see where each of these fantastic ideas came from:

Easy Memorial Day Picnic Ideas

Get more information via the links below:

Memorial Day Wind Yard Décor – shared by Multiples & More

3-D Paper Star Decorations – shared by Martha Stewart

Patriotic Mason Jar Luminaries – shared by For The Love Of

Glittery Jar Candle Craft – shared by Fantastic Fun and Learning

Star Spangled Apple Pie – shared by Annie’s Eats

Lawn Stars – tutorial shared by Sunset

Fresh Fruit and Watermelon Cake – shared by Apron Strings

Jean Bean Bag Toss Game – spotted on Pinterest

Layered Patriotic Drinks – shared by In Katrina’s Kitchen

How do you celebrate Memorial Day?

14May2014

Green with Foliage – Summer Wedding Inspiration

Posted in Wedding Inspiration by uniquepasticheevents

Why do couples get married in the summer?

Well, there are a few reasons: kids are out of school, so families can travel easier, there aren’t as many holidays, so time off isn’t as difficult to get, but from what I can tell, most people get married in the summer because it’s warm out. The weather is nice, there’s no worry of a snowstorm delaying flights and causing road closures. Short of some rain, the summer is logistically a great time to get married.

But the heat! The heat can sometimes be TOO hot. You don’t want to have your guests (or yourself!) covered in sweat before the ceremony even starts. So what to do? You could bring the lush foliage that grows in the summer, inside!

That was the inspiration for this week’s Green with Foliage idea board. Bringing lush, green plants indoors, creating a whole new world inside your standard ballroom, completely transforming it into an exotic garden.

Some key elements to what would really make this theme work:

Lots and lots of foliage. Mix and match to create texture and dimension.
Have background music playing while guests wait. Why not find a nature recording of a forest with a babbling brook?
Specialty green lighting will help amplify the effect. Use green up lighting on walls that can’t be covered otherwise.

Take a look at what I had in mind:

Green with Foliage – Summer Wedding Inspiration

Make sure to see where all of this incredible inspiration was found:

Green Pillow Gift Boxes – made by PulpandTwine on Etsy

Green Accent Wedding Cake – shared by Colin Cowie Weddings

Wedding Bouquet in Green – Shared on Wedding Channel

Lush Green Wedding Alter and Aisle –spotted on Pinterest

Green Centerpiece – shared on Southern Weddings

Banana Leaf chair décor – spotted on Pinterest

Green Tablescape – shared by Prettyology

What do you think about bringing the outdoors in?

7May2014

Great Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas

Posted in Party Inspiration by uniquepasticheevents

Are you ready for Mother’s Day?

It’s this weekend! I hope so!

Are you treating your mom out to dinner? Or does she prefer to do something quiet at home?

A great idea for avoiding the crowds at restaurants is to have your mother’s day celebration at home. A brunch can be a fun meal to praise and thank your mom. Plus, there are lots of delicious foods that easier than you would think to make that are perfect for a brunch party with the family. Here’s what I had in mind:

Great Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas

See where all of these inspirational images were found:

Tiered Mother’s Day Arrangement – shared by Entertaining Grace

Strawberry Poppers – spotted on Pinterest

Triple Berry Wake-Up Breakfast – recipe shared by Michelle Burgard on Food.com

Brunch Tablescape and Window Seat – image shared on The Magazinea

Fresh Squeezed Blackberry Lemonade – recipe shared by Paint Chips and Frosting

Purple Napkin Fold – spotted on Pinterest

Crepes with Peanut Butter and Jam – recipe shared by Giada De Laurentiis on The Food Network

Blackberry Mousse – recipe shared by Bayaderka – A Culinary Blog

What’s one way you like to say “thanks” to your mom?

30Apr2014

May the Fourth {Black and White} Star Wars Wedding – Inspiration and Ideas

Posted in Alternative Themed Wedding Ideas, Wedding Inspiration by uniquepasticheevents

Happy *ALMOST* May the Fourth!

For those of you who have NO CLUE what I’m talking about, May fourth, also known as May the Fourth, is International Star Wars Day. And if you hadn’t guessed already it’s a play on the quote “May the force be with you”.

I’m a bit of a fan girl myself, so I couldn’t let an opportunity like this pass by. I love alternative and geek weddings, so I knew I had to make one HECK of an inspiration board for this holiday.

I decided to do a play on the colors of Star Wars, the notably black, white and yellow, and turn it into a wedding for the modern fan couple. While there are lots of Star Wars details and elements involved, there are still lots of traditional elements of a wedding, like a cake, floral, etc. that have had a bit of a geeky-god-mother-twist on them.

For example, take a look at the gorgeous wedding ceremony spot I found. It completely looks like Padme Amidala could walk by any moment to head over to the lake. I love the black floral details in it, don’t you?

Let’s take a look at the inspiration in more detail:

May the Fourth {Black and White} Star Wars Wedding – Inspiration and Ideas

See where all of these fantastic images were found:

Star Wars Wedding Invitations – made by AprilSanson on Etsy

Star Wars Wedding Cake – spotted on The ido Moment

Star Wars Darth Vader and Storm Trooper Cupcake Toppers – made by PimpYourParty on Etsy

Midnight Star Black Wedding Bouquet – made by Blue Petyl Bouquets

Just Married Star Wars Wedding Window Cling Decal – made by AnthonyHerreraDesign on Etsy

Black Glass Trumpet Vases – sold by JamaliGarden

Star Wars Galactic Imperial Empire and Rebel Alliance Black Wedding Rings – made by Cloud9Tungsten on Etsy

Yellow, Black and White Centerpieces – shared on The Knot

Darth Vader Cupcakes – spotted on Pinterest

Star Wars Custom Sugar Cookies – made by SugarbeeGoodies on Etsy

Black Napkin with Orchid Accent – shared by Preston Bailey

Black and White Wedding Ceremony and Aisle – shared by The Knot

Black Star Glittering Bokeh Photo Booth Backdrop – made by MyBackdropShop on Etsy

Would you have a Star Wars wedding?

26Apr2014

10 White Orchid Wedding Bouquet Ideas

Posted in Wedding Inspiration by uniquepasticheevents

Looking for a beautiful white orchid wedding bouquet? In this post I’ve shared 10 absolutely breathtaking bouquets found from all over, that are my favorites! So without further ado….

10 White Orchid Wedding Bouquet Ideas

See where all of these gorgeous bouquets were spotted:

White Orchid Bouquet shared by Hilary Miles
White Orchid Bouquet spotted on Colin Cowie Weddings
White Orchid Bouquet found on this pin
White Orchid Bouquet shared by Kelsey Combe Photography
White Orchid Bouquet shared by Weddingbells
White Orchid Bouquet shared by The Frosted Petticoat
White Orchid Bouquet found on this pin
White Orchid Bouquet found on this pin
White Orchid Bouquet shared by Martha Stewart Weddings
White Orchid Bouquet found on this pin

Make sure to click through and see where each of these bouquets were found. I do my best to link to where I found the image. Unfortunately, it’s not always the original poster.

If you had to pick only ONE of these bouquets for your wedding day, which would you pick?

23Apr2014

High Tea Lunch {With the Girls}

Posted in Party Inspiration by uniquepasticheevents

First there were the holidays, then New Years, back to work, back to school, Easter…you’ve probably been running around like crazy keeping busy! When was the last time you had a great lunch with you girlfriends where you could just nibble on some great food and chat and catch up?

I bet it has been too long!

Why not get them together over at your place, and have a cute high tea luncheon! You only need to invite a handful of ladies. Make sure to have a selection of teas and sandwiches, and some pretty sweets to nibble on. Oh, and don’t forget to pick up some lovely fresh flowers for the table!

Don’t worry, if you don’t have enough tea cups, a quick trip to your local thrift shop can fix that problem.

So pencil in a date with your girlfriends and start searching tea sandwich recipes. Here’s my inspiration board for a high tea lunch with the girls:

High Tea Lunch {With the Girls}

See where all of these images of inspiration were found:

Tea Cup with Cherry Blossom – spotted on Pinterest

Sweet Rose Tea Cup Cupcake Wrapper Printable – made by EdesignGraphics on Etsy

Tea Pot and Cup Cookies – spotted on Pinterest

Watermelon Tea Pot (plus instructions) – shared on Watermelon.org

Gold and Crystal Cookie Display – spotted on Indulgy

Calla Lily Tea Sandwiches – spotted on Indulgy

Regal Tea Sandwiches – shared by My Little Review Corner

What would your go to sandwich be if you could only have one?

16Apr2014

Outdoor Spring Wedding with Hyacinths Galore

Posted in Wedding Inspiration by uniquepasticheevents

I have this vision of an outdoor spring wedding, with a light breeze, the bright sun, and tons and tons of hyacinths and flowers.

Could you imagine attending an outdoor spring wedding like this? With fresh flowers everywhere? I certainly could, and it would be lovely!

Outdoor Spring Wedding with Hyacinths Galore

See where the beautiful images from this week’s inspiration board came from:

Wedding Alter with Drapes – shared by Wedding Chicks

Open Reception Tent – spotted on Pinterest

Floral Wedding Cake – made by Rachelle’s Beautiful Bespoke Cakes

Purple Hyacinth Centerpiece – spotted on Pinterest

Wedding Ceremony Purple Program Templates – made by Wedding Templates on Etsy

Purple Hyacinth Watering Can Centerpiece – spotted on Pinterest

Grape Crush Cocktail – shared on Complete Cocktails

Simple Hyacinth Place Setting – shared by Everyday Occasions by Jenny Steffens Hobick

What is your favorite Spring flower?

9Apr2014

Sweet Lamb Baby Shower {Ideas}

Posted in Baby Shower Ideas by uniquepasticheevents

Did you know I have another blog? I do! It’s my other blog that was actually my inspiration for starting THIS blog here. My original blog is The Sparkle Queen, and that’s where I started sharing my event and wedding design boards.

And you may be asking yourself, “why is she telling us this?”, and hang with me. I’m telling you because on The Sparkle Queen, I’ve have a series called “Etsy Treasury Tuesday” where I share some of beautiful items I find on Etsy in a curated treasury collection. And the other day, the theme was “Decorating a Lamb Nursery for a Baby Girl.” You can check out the post here.

I found SO MANY adorable and just flat out sweet lamb themed items; I just had to turn them into a baby shower inspiration board. I cannot remember the last time I said “Awwww” so many times in an hour!

So without further ado:

Sweet Lamb Baby Shower {Ideas}
See the full post here:
https://uniquepasticheevents.com/2014/04/09/sweet-lamb-baby-shower-ideas/

See where I found all of today’s beautiful inspiration by clicking the links below:

Little Lamb Printable Favor Tags – made by ItsyBelle on Etsy

Lamb Baby Shower Printable Invitation – made by PaperHouseDesigns on Etsy

Lamb Cake – found on a pin shared by Elizabeth Maran

Lamb Cookies – shared by Marlyn B on Flickr

It’s A Girl Lamb Baby Shower Banner – made by NancysBannerBoutique on Etsy

Would you have a gender reveal baby shower, or a traditional baby shower?

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