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Icy Winter Wonderland Wedding

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Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? I am. In fact I HAVE been for more years then I can remember! In my defense though, I do live in Florida, and it’s going to be 83 several days this week. I can dream can’t I?

And every few days, I swear this image pops up in my Pinterest feed:

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Now I know that is not NORMALLY what it looks like when it snows, but in my head it does. To tell you the truth, I’ve never seen snow. Certainly never saw it fall from the sky. But I will, someday!

In the meantime, that image was the inspiration for this week’s idea board. I wanted to create a fantasy winter wonderland themed wedding. So without further ado, this is my interpretation of it:

Icy Winter Wonderland Wedding

Icy Winter Wonderland Wedding

To me, the white and blues together are wonderful. And the blue just makes it feel that much more icy and frosty, don’t you think?

Make sure you check out where I found all of these fantastic images:

Snowy Christmas tree Cake – shared here on Cake Wreck

Winter Wonderland Wedding Banner – made by IDoBanners on Etsy

Icy Winter Stag Table – shared by Purple Chocolat Home

Winter Wedding Table Numbers – made by Whimsicalprints on Etsy

Silver Frosty Tablescape with Reindeers – seen here on Stylish Eve

Wedding Snowflake Cake Cookies – made by PastryTartBakery on Etsy

Blue Ceremony Room – seen on this pin here

Snowflake Wedding Invitation – made by PaintTheDayDesigns on Etsy

 Would you brave the cold and snow to attend a winter wedding?

HOT HOT HOT Pink {wedding inspiration}

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Picture yourself in south Florida, where it is still in the 80s, the beach is perfect for an after dinner stroll. It’s cool in the evenings, but nothing a light jacket can’t handle.

This wedding inspiration board is for that couple wanted to say their “I Do’s” in south Florida, and want to embrace the bright and modern trends that go so well there.

HOT HOT HOT Pink {wedding inspiration}

HOT HOT HOT Pink {wedding inspiration}

Images from this HOT Pink wedding have been found at:

Hot Pink Wedding Aisle – seen on this pin

Hot Pink Bouquet – seen on this pin

Hot Pink Lounge Lighting – shared here by Here Comes The Guide

Hot Pink Floral Arrangement – seen on this pin

Hot Pink Tablescape – seen on this pin

Fuchsia Chair Cover – seen here on Chameleon Chair Collection

If you were getting married in south Florida, would you opt for a bright and bold color? What color would it be?

Black + White +Damask Engagement Party Ideas

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Remember this cute Halloween costume party I shared a few weeks ago?

I really loved the silhouette accents. I thought for a costume party, silhouettes would be fantastic because they would be adorable décor, but would also not take away from the decked out, dressed up guests. Win-win.

But I got to thinking; you know who else would probably appreciate a party like this? Engaged couples! Think about it, they are there to celebrate their engagement with family and friends, but they still want a festive and decorated vibe.

For this week’s inspiration board, I went with black and white damask print, with silhouette accents.

Black + White +Damask Engagement Party Ideas

Black + White +Damask Engagement Party Ideas

See where all of these images and items are from:

White Russians in black cups – shared on brides.com

Proposal Wedding Cake Topper Silhouette – made by BTOacrydesign on Etsy

Engagement Party Invitation of Silhouette Couple – made by celebrationspaperie on Etsy

Set of Black and White Damask Wedding Party Badges – made by The Boho Bride on Etsy

Damask Paper Pom Pom – made by SweetandSavvyDesigns on Etsy

Kissing Couple Silhouette Cake – shared by Berliosca Cake Boutique on Flickr

Black and White Favors/Lollipops – made by SweetCarolineConfect on Etsy

Black and White Damask Wedding Bunting Flags – made by Nestables on Etsy

Damask Balloons – seen on Open A Party

Editable Printable Damask Wine Glass Slipper Name Cards – made by ThePoshEvent on Etsy

Would you keep this event black and white only, or would you had a pop of color?

Pretty in Pink {wedding inspiration}

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Are you a girlie girl?

I generally wouldn’t consider myself to be the traditional girlie girl. I just don’t usually go for those traditional pink and floral-y things that in usually associated with the “girlie girl” persona. But for some reason, I really was inspired by some of the soft pink and floral wedding accents I had stumbled upon while browsing Pinterest the other day.

Normally, I tend to shy away from pink weddings because honestly, it often feels like (at least to me) like the groom had nothing to do with any of the wedding and that is not really how it should be. Weddings are supposed to be about the couple as a team, and cater to both of them, not just the bride.

But sometimes the groom is open to anything and often indifferent about what colors or décor is involved. Each couple is different.

So channel your inner feminine side and enjoy the soft pinks and floral details of this Pretty in Pink wedding idea board:

Pretty in Pink {wedding inspiration}

Pretty in Pink {wedding inspiration}

 

Images for this fabulous pink themed wedding came from:

Pink Wedding Table Settings/Name Card Holders – made by KarasVineyardWedding on Etsy

Pink Wedding Gates – shared here on Wedding + Photography + Design

Swirl and Flowers Wedding Initiation – made by TaylorsPaperie on Etsy

Wedding Cake on Pink Table – seen on this pin

Pink Floating Flower Decoration Set – made by Babybaharcollection on Etsy

Pink Wedding Reception – shared here on Weddbook

Pink Wedding Favor Candy Box with Roses – made by SweetyWedding on Etsy

Pink Paisley Pomegranate Mint Soap Favors – made by JoyFilledWeddings on Etsy

Would you have a soft pink wedding like this?

 

Cute Candy Themed Birthday Party Ideas

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Can you imagine a life without candy? Yeah, me either.

It’s especially difficult to envision with all of the candy-lined shelves at what seems like pretty much every store on every corner, with Halloween just days away.

Having said that, what ever happened to the CUTE candy?

Doesn’t it seem like everything on the shelves is plastered with labels and brand names, etc.? What ever happened to that cutesy, bright and colorful, Willy Wonka type candy? THAT is the inspiration for this week’s board. A cute candy birthday party for kids of all ages!

Candy Themed Birthday Party Ideas

Candy Themed Birthday Party Ideas

 

Inspiration images found at:

Printable Birthday Invitation – made by PinkSangriaDesigns on Etsy

Taffy Kabob Party Favors – shared by Capital b

Rice Krispie Treat Sprinkle Cake – shared by Sprinkle Bakes

Lollipop Tree – shared on Playdough to Plato

Gumdrop Birthday Wreath – shared by Joyful Scribblings

DIY Donut Balloons – shared by Studio DIY

Swirly Pop Fruit Pizzas – shared by Hungry Happenings

Candyland Entryway – shared by Farmish Momma

How To Make Giant Lollipop Decorations – share by Glorious Treats

What is your ALL TIME favorite candy?

Costumes + Cocktails Halloween Party {with silhouette accents}

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Hello hello!

I’ll let you in on a little secret: Halloween reminds me of my biggest weakness for my creative endeavors – creepy stuff.

And you know what? That is ok. When the thought first occurred to me, I was like, “oh no, maybe I’m not the awesome and talented individual that I thought I was.” In pretty much every other situation, if you give me some starting loose ideas for an event and I will RUN with it and come up with a million and a half amazing ideas for it. EXCEPT for the creepy stuff. I don’t personally watch horror movies, I’ve never been to any haunted mansions, or scare parks, and I’m totally ok with that.

At one point, I thought that Halloween was just useless for me since I wasn’t really “into” the scary scene. But as it turns out there are TONS of other avenues! So I will be continuing to share with you MY interpretations and ideas for not-so-scary Halloween party ideas.

This week’s inspiration board is for a Costumes and Cocktails party. Simple, easy and NOT creepy, woot!

Costumes + Cocktails Halloween Party {with silhouette accents}

Costumes + Cocktails Halloween Party {with silhouette accents}

I kept the focus of the details on black silhouettes. The reasoning behind this is to have décor without having HEAVY décor, and that way, when everyone comes dressed up in smashing costumes, the silhouettes will serve as excellent accents, and keep the focus on your guests and their costumes.

Key elements for this type of party:

  • Booze  – and lots of it! Try finding 2-3 signature drinks that have a Halloween twist.
  • Music – there are a bajillion (that many!) Halloween cd’s out there. Theme music is a must for this type of party.
  • Lighting – keep it on “low glow” for optimal impact. There’s nothing in the shadows, right?

Also- if you are in the mood for MORE cocktail party inspiration, check out this post I shared last year for a fun Halloween party:

Halloween Party {for adults only}

See where these spook-tacular images came from:

Rats and Cats Halloween Wooden Silhouettes – made by Western Hospitality on Etsy

Silhouette Cookies – seen on this pin

Cocktails & Costumes Party Printable Invitation – made by RSVPtoKatie on Etsy

Bat Luminary – made by LauraAnnesCreations on Etsy

“A Witch’s Potion” Spooky Cocktail – shared by The Skinny Confidential

Fallen Froggie Shooter – shared by Haim on Drinkedin

Cat Silhouette Décor – shared by Diddle Dumpling

Halloween Silhouette Banner Garland – made by JanieDMattern on Etsy

Halloween Bats Vinyl Wall Decal – made by Msapple on Etsy

If you could dress up as ANYTHING right now for a costume party, what would it be?

Wedding Bouquet Ideas for EVERY Fall Bride

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Wedding Bouquet Ideas for EVERY Fall Bride

Wedding Bouquet Ideas for EVERY Fall Bride

Attention autumn brides: (and anyone else who happens to love pretty bouquets!) Check out these incredibly stunning and unique bouquets perfect for a fall wedding!

I love looking at pretty things, don’t you? Let’s skip to the chase and get to browsing!

Annasinclair on Etsy made this autumn rhinestone brooch bouquet:

BrideinBloomWeddings on Etsy made this silk tiger lily autumn bouquet:

BeadFloraJewels on Etsy made this crimson passion french beaded bouquet:

PetalsbyClaire on Etsy made this autumn bouquet with silk mums, roses and calla lilies:

MomoRadRose on Etsy made this rustic pine cone bouquet:

KristinesByDesign on Etsy made this sunflower fall bouquet:

The Flower Patch on Etsy made this spicy dried flower autumn bouquet:

TimelessWedding on Etsy made this autumn bouquet with roses and calla lilies:

Homestead Burlaps on Etsy made this light brown burlap rose arrangement:

Southern Girl Weddings on Etsy made this autumn wedding bouquet with gold pumpkins:

FlowerThyme on Etsy made this handmade paper flower bouquet:

Modage Floral on Etsy made this cascading silk flower bouquet with calla lilies, hydrangeas and roses:

Eliza and Charleston on Etsy made this dusty pink and brown feather bouquet:

SmokyMtnWoodcrafts on Etsy made this woodland wedding themed rustic bouquet:

Fairyfolk Weddings on Etsy made this felt wedding bouquet in oranges, reds and yellows:

Refinerii on Etsy made this metal wedding bouquet with pearls and crystal accents:

Wedding Flower Shop on Etsy made this autumn dew cascading rose bouquet:

*Whew* I think that’s it for now!

When I was putting this collection together I really wanted to make sure I included something for every personality out there. Did you see one out there I missed? Let me know and I’ll add it!

 If you were having a fall wedding RIGHT NOW and had to pick ONE of these bouquets, which would you choose?

Little Monster Bash Ideas

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Boo!

Happy October! I’m so excited it’s October aren’t you? Not so much because I’m a Halloween fan or anything, but more because my holiday decorating whims are a little more justified. The stores near me have already had their fully set up and decorated CHRISTMAS TREES on display for several weeks now….WHY?! I have no idea why, but whatever, they are up.

Today’s inspiration board is for those of you with little monsters of your own. I thought hosting a “monster bash” for the little ones would be soo adorable! I could just imagine a room full of cute little monsters running around….Anyways, staying focused!

I think this would be a wonderful theme for a birthday celebration, or just a traditional Halloween party. But honestly, as a grown adult I would totally go to a cute-sy monster bash! Wouldn’t you?

To get you in the mood, make sure to have this video playing in the background:

Ok, now you are ready:

Little Monster Bash Ideas

Little Monster Bash Ideas

 

Make sure to go see where all of these cute ideas came from:

Mini Monsters Felted Soap Party Favors – made by Saplingnaturals on Etsy

Monster Party Cupcake Toppers – made by ClaudiaCupcakeLady on Etsy

Creepy Eyeball Cookies – shared on The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle

Green Monster Cake – shared on Modern Parents Messy Kids

Monster Bash Party Invitation – made by PrintSmitten on Etsy

Monster Cookie Sandwiches – shared on Barns & Noodles

Ooey Gooey Monster Eye Cookies – shared on Lil’ Luna

Cute Monster Piñata – shared by Heather B on Catch My Party

Monster Party Hats – made by Mrae on Etsy

What would your monster alter-ego look like?

Eggplant Purple and Flowers Wedding Ideas

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I feel pretty, oh so pretty…….

Pretty would be the one word description to explain the direction I was going in when putting this design board together for you. I didn’t want anything TOO girlie, but I still wanted the wedding to be elegant with a light touch of femininity with all of the flowers.

Personally, I really love that guys are getting out of the “black, blue white and grey” color mentality for their wardrobes and trying something new with colors, but that is a whole other topic!

For this particular wedding, I envision it most likely happening in an enchanted garden, late summer or early fall. Maybe with some twinkle lights… Yeah, definitely add some twinkle lights. Twinkle lights make everything better!

 

Eggplant Purple and Flowers Wedding Ideas

Eggplant Purple and Flowers Wedding Ideas

 

Check out where I got all of these pretty pictures at the links below:

Floral Purple Tablescape – seen on this pin

Purple Wedding Ceremony Arch – shared on tumblr here

Purple Reception Dance Floor – spotted on Keith J Laverty

Flower Balls with Rhinestones and Crystals – by Elegant Wedding Décor on Etsy

Spring Peonies Table Numbers – by Sarah Coats Designs on Etsy

Purple Wedding Favor Box – by Sweetywedding on Etsy

Purple Pom Pom Wedding Cake – seen on this pin

Is this wedding pretty in purple or what?

Wine and Cheese Birthday Party Ideas

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Happy Birthday toooooo youuuuu!

Ok, well maybe it is not ACTUALLY your birthday. Yet. That doesn’t mean you can’t start dropping hints now! This week’s party inspiration is all about wine and cheese, and how you can turn them into an entire birthday bash.

This party is perfect for foodies, or people you want to throw a surprise bash for, but know they won’t really like.

Key elements for this event:

  • Tons of selection – this goes for wine AND cheeses! Don’t just get what you like, everyone’s gotta eat!
  • Other options – not everything can be wine and cheese, there is always someone who doesn’t like it, and see above about selection.
  • Light music – this is going to be a mix and mingle event (more than likely) so don’t let there be any awkward silence. Pandora can help you find some light background music if you need a last minute fix.
Wine and Cheese Birthday Party Ideas Links and details: https://uniquepasticheevents.com/2013/08/21/wine-and-cheese-birthday-party/

If you are looking for pairing ideas or just a lite of basic wines and cheeses to choose from, check out my board on Pinterest devoted specifically to Wine & Cheese Parties. I’ve got several good charts and infographics that will likely help you out when deciding what to pick up.

Oh, and make sure to check out where I got all of these lovely images:

Bite Sized Bake Brie – recipe shared by Joy the Baker

Wine and Cheese Birthday Cake – seen on this pin

Traditional Bruschetta (with recipe!) – shared by A Rosy Note

Olive Oil Dipping Bar – seen on this pin

Bag of Grapes – shared by Ruffled

Wine and Cheese Cupcakes – shared by Cupcakeando

Wine and Cheese Birthday Party Invitations  – created by Greylelin on Etsy

Chalkboard Wine & Cheese Spread – seen on this pin

What is your favorite type of wine to sip on at a party?