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Summertime Watermelon Party Ideas

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Happy National Watermelon Day! August 3rd marks National Watermelon Day each year, did you know that? It’s ok if you didn’t, neither did I. When I found out about it, I was instantly inspired to create the perfect summertime watermelon party idea board for you this week. Whether it’s for a kid’s birthday party, or a backyard BBQ with friends and family, you can’t go wrong with a watermelon theme. The cool, watercolor hues of a natural watermelon are easy on the eyes during the heat of the summer, while the refreshing fruit and juices of the watermelon itself are delicious to consume in a host of different ways.

Here’s what I envisioned for this week’s watermelon themed party idea board:

Summertime Watermelon Party Ideas

Summertime Watermelon Party Ideas

Be sure to check out where I found each of the elements from this week’s party inspiration board:

Refreshing Watermelon Mixed Drink – shared by Tastebook

Pink Floating Balloons Pool Décor – shared in a roundup post by How Does She

DIY Watermelon Party Favors – tutorial shared by Oh Happy Day

“Hello Summer” Watermelon Tiered Cake – shared by The Cake Blog

“You’re One In A Melon” Printable for Watermelon Food Station – shared by Tell Love and Party

Frozen Fruit and Floral Ice Bucket – shared by eHow

Watermelon Pink Hues Tablescape and Centerpiece – shared in a roundup post by Room for Dessert

Watermelon Summer Party Invitation – created and sold by BloomberryDesigns on Etsy

Outdoor Tic-Tac-Toe Yard Game with Watermelon Theme – shared on Project Nursery

Frozen Fruit and Floral Ice Bucket – shared by eHow
Watermelon Summer Party Invitation – created and sold by BloomberryDesigns on Etsy
“Hello Summer” Watermelon Tiered Cake – shared by The Cake Blog
Outdoor Tic-Tac-Toe Yard Game with Watermelon Theme – shared on Project Nursery
Pink Floating Balloons Pool Décor – shared in a roundup post by How Does She
Watermelon Pink Hues Tablescape and Centerpiece – shared in a roundup post by Room for Dessert
Refreshing Watermelon Mixed Drink – shared by Tastebook
“You’re One In A Melon” Printable for Watermelon Food Station – shared by Tell Love and Party
DIY Watermelon Party Favors – tutorial shared by Oh Happy Day

What’s your favorite time of melon?

End of Summer Dinner Party Soiree in Berry Hues

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Yes, I realize that TECHNICALLY summer isn’t over for a few more weeks. But you know what? It’s hot. It’s realllllly hot here in Florida. Low to mid-90s, high humidity, all sunshine, minimal rain. It’s brutal. So to take my mind off the heat, I thought about what I would do to make the most of this weekend, leading me into this week’s party ideas board. I was thinking how great it would be to have a beautiful patio, with nice rich shades of dark purples and plums. This fairytale patio would be the perfect setting for my end of summer, dinner party soiree.  Delicious berries would be the highlight of the menu. From cool drinks to sweet treats, a hint of berry could be found throughout the evening. Simple centerpieces near a vibrant, living wall of succulents with candlelight shimmering from hanging lanterns, would just make for a wonderful evening among friends and family. While I’m waving my magic wand to dream this up, I throw in an extra swish and flick to get a personal chef who would prepare this meal. Oh and a helpful staff that would help tidy up after!
Here’s what I had in mind for this berry hued summer dinner party:

End of Summer Dinner Party Soiree in Berry Hues

End of Summer Dinner Party Soiree in Berry Hues

Be sure to see where I found each of the different elements from this week’s summer dinner soiree:

Berry and Plum Modern Outdoor Living Room Patio – shared by the Seattle Times

Plum and Purple Party Invitation Printable – created and sold by Time4TeaParties on Etsy

Purple, Plum, and Berry Food Display – spotted on Pinterest

Vertical Succulent Wall (to be used as a photo backdrop) – spotted on Tumblr

Red Wine Berry Spritzer – recipe shred by Aggie’s Kitchen

Purple Plum Submerged Wisteria Centerpieces – shared by Desiree Banka on Flickr

Blackberry Ombre Popsicles – recipe shared by Tutti Dolci, All Sweets

Purple Plum Petal Photo Booth Backdrop – shared by blkbridalbliss on Instagram

Purple Plum Submerged Wisteria Centerpieces – shared by Desiree Banka on Flickr
Berry and Plum Modern Outdoor Living Room Patio – shared by the Seattle Times
Blackberry Ombre Popsicles – recipe shared by Tutti Dolci, All Sweets
Purple Plum Petal Photo Booth Backdrop – shared by blkbridalbliss on Instagram
Red Wine Berry Spritzer – recipe shred by Aggie’s Kitchen
Plum and Purple Party Invitation Printable – created and sold by Time4TeaParties on Etsy
Vertical Succulent Wall (to be used as a photo backdrop)
Purple, Plum, and Berry Food Display

What is your favorite end of summer tradition?

Modern Orange and Citrus Summer Party

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It’s hard to believe that 3 years ago I shared my “Lemon and Lime” summer dinner party on my original blog, A Sparkly Life for Me. I almost had forgotten about it until I was scrolling through my master wedding and party ideas Pinterest board. When I saw that original post, I was drawn back to when I was dreaming up all the possibilities. Originally, it had crossed my mind to do a general citrus party, with all sorts of varieties and colors included. I shortly thereafter realized that there were far too many ideas out there that I wanted to incorporate, and not enough time in the world to narrow down my top choices for just one board. I’m sure at the time I thought I would do the other citrus that didn’t fit the lemon or lime ballot later….. but I’ve just had too many other good ideas I wanted to share it seems!

Now, years later, I’m pleased to share with you this modern take on a citrus inspired summer party. I did not want to use TOO much of the expected orange slices, but rather, keep them as accents to the overall look. Here’s what I had in mind for this modern orange and citrus summer party idea board:

Modern Orange and Citrus Summer Party

Modern Orange and Citrus Summer Party

Be sure to see where I found each of the images in this week’s party inspiration board:

Modern Orange and White Tablescape with Orange Citrus Fruit – spotted on Pinterest

Clean White with Pops of Orange Cabana and Party Lounge – shared on Style Me Pretty

Tequila Sunrise Mimosa Signature Drink – recipe shared by Just Putzing Around the Kitchen

Crate Paper Backdrop in Citrus Hues – featured in a roundup post by Babble

Orange Slice Cake – recipe shared on MyRecipes

Vibrant Orange Flower Centerpiece with Orange Slices – spotted in Pinterest

Orange and White Modern Tablescape Décor – spotted on Pinterest

Citrus Dots Invitations and Request Cards – created and sold by PrettilyPrintable on Etsy

Orange and White Modern Tablescape Décor
Citrus Dots Invitations and Request Cards – created and sold by PrettilyPrintable on Etsy
Orange Slice Cake – recipe shared on MyRecipes
Vibrant Orange Flower Centerpiece with Orange Slices
Modern Orange and White Tablescape with Orange Citrus Fruit
Crate Paper Backdrop in Citrus Hues – featured in a roundup post by Babble
Tequila Sunrise Mimosa Signature Drink – recipe shared by Just Putzing Around the Kitchen
Clean White with Pops of Orange Cabana and Party Lounge – shared on Style Me Pretty

Need more citrus themed party décor ideas? You’ll love my board on Pinterest dedicated to all things Citrus Party. Check it out HERE.

What citrus hues do you gravitate to most?

Rockets and Ribbons – Patriotic 4th of July Party Ideas

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Can you believe that the 4th of July is less than a month away?

With all of the tragic events that have occurred in our country in the last week, especially in Orlando, I felt as if it was necessary to create an inspired, red white and blue themed party. As our country mourns the deaths of countless individuals from the Orlando shootings, I think it’s important to highlight our ability to come together as a community, and as a nation.

This week I have created a party idea board for Fourth of July celebrations, with an emphasis for family friendly festivities. It’s so important for our country to come together and rejoice in the many freedoms we are fortunate to have, especially in times like these. This family-centered patriotic party idea board has two elements I’m quite fond of: rocket fireworks and free flowing ribbons!

I loved seeing so many great takes on fireworks as party décor, that I just knew I had to incorporate them in this week’s party idea board. To balance out their straight, rigid lines, I’ve brought in free flowing ribbons in red, white, and blue to soften the design.

Here’s what I had in mind:

Rockets and Ribbons – Patriotic 4th of July Party Ideas

Rockets and Ribbons – Patriotic 4th of July Party Ideas

Be sure to stop by and see where I found each of these elements in this week’s patriotic party idea board in red, white, and blue:

Fabric Rockets for the Garden – shared by HGTV

Patriotic Tissue Paper Tassel Garland – tutorial shared by Landeelu

Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Centerpiece with Fireworks and Rockets – found on Pinterest (no link working)

4th of July Candy Rockets – tutorial shared by All Things G&D

Firework Photo Outdoor Stand Photo backdrop – available on Lemondrop Backdrops

4th of July Bike Parade Décor – spotted on Pinterest (link not working)

Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Ribbon Garlands with Market Lights – shared in a roundup post on Babble

Fabric Rockets for the Garden – shared by HGTV
4th of July Bike Parade Décor
4th of July Candy Rockets – tutorial shared by All Things G and D
Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Ribbon Garlands with Market Lights – shared in a roundup post on Babble
Firework Photo Outdoor Stand Photo backdrop – available on Lemondrop Backdrops
Patriotic Tissue Paper Tassel Garland – tutorial shared by Landeelu

If you need more ideas for Independence Day, or any red, white, and blue patriotic party, check out my board on Pinterest lots of inspiration.

How do you like to celebrate Independence Day?

Golden Pineapple – Summer Party Ideas

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What a colorful summer it’s been, here on the blog! I’ve been loving the combination of vibrant summery hues with strong golds lately. If you were to take a look at some of my most recent posts, you’d see all the color I’ve been incorporating in all sorts of interesting elements for each event.

This week I thought I would combine gold (in the form of golden pineapples) with bold summer hues, with a touch of elegance by incorporating black and white stripes. While it sounds like a lot, I actually think the trio is quite impressive together. There’s something about each of these elements that balances the other out, so as to not let any one element overly dominate the design. This themed party could be used for summer wedding receptions, birthday parties, or even just a fun night with friends and family. Lots of great options!

Since I could probably go on and on about how intriguing I find incorporating golden pineapples as party décor, I’d rather have you see what I had in mind. Here’s what I’m thinking for this week’s party idea board:

Golden Pineapple – Summer Party Ideas

Golden Pineapple – Summer Party Ideas

Be sure to see where I found each of these fantastic images:

Golden Pineapple and Tropical Green Palm Leaves – shared by HOMEPOLISH

Colorful Tiered Cake with Black and White Stripes and a Golden Pineapple – shared by MidwestBride

Outdoor Bowling with Golden Pineapples – shared in a roundup post on POPSUGAR

Golden Pineapple Layered Cake – shared by MidwestBride

Golden Pineapple with Black and White Stripes Tablescape – shared by Better Homes and Gardens

Colorful Party Food Dessert Table with a Golden Pineapple – shared in a roundup post on Happy Wedd

Party Table with Hot Pink Napkins, Palm Leaves, and a Golden Pineapple – shared on 100 Layer Cake

Outdoor Bowling with Golden Pineapples – shared in a roundup post on POPSUGAR
Colorful Tiered Cake with Black and White Stripes and a Golden Pineapple – shared by MidwestBride
Colorful Party Food Dessert Table with a Golden Pineapple – shared in a roundup post on Happy Wedd
Golden Pineapple and Tropical Green Palm Leaves – shared by HOMEPOLISH
Golden Pineapple Layered Cake – shared by MidwestBride
Party Table with Hot Pink Napkins, Palm Leaves, and a Golden Pineapple – shared on 100 Layer Cake
Golden Pineapple with Black and White Stripes Tablescape – shared by Better Homes and Gardens

Could you sip an ice cold piña colada out of a golden pineapple while laying poolside?

Bird of Paradise Tropical Wedding

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I hope you like pina coladas! You’ll be craving one after seeing the bird of paradise inspired tropical wedding board I’ve put together for your viewing pleasure.  I don’t know about you, but seeing this inspiration board gives me hints of African vibes. I think it’s highlighted in the exotic bird of paradise paired with the branches and oversized tropical palm leaves.

This week I’ve gone more towards a traditional tropical look, coming away from the modern destination beach wedding concept I shared a few weeks ago (click here to see). I like the juxtaposition the two boards have to each other.

Here’s what I had in mind:

Bird of Paradise Tropical Wedding

Bird of Paradise Tropical Wedding

Be sure to see where I’ve found each of these inspirational images:

Tall Green Tropical Foliage Wedding Aisle Décor – spotted on Pinterest

Bird of Paradise Wedding Chair Décor – featured on Elevophotography

Bird of Paradise and Botanical Tropical Foliage Display – shared by Cuba Libre

African Bird of Paradise Centerpiece and Tablescape – shared by Lemontree Concepts

Bird of Paradise Wedding Cake – shared on Laissez Affairs

Personalized Wedding Favor Wrapped in a Tropical Leaf with Flower Accent – shared in a roundup post on Mariage.com

Bird of Paradise Wedding Cake – shared on Laissez Affairs
African Bird of Paradise Centerpiece and Tablescape – shared by Lemontree Concepts
Bird of Paradise Wedding Chair Décor – featured on Elevophotography
Personalized Wedding Favor Wrapped in a Tropical Leaf with Flower Accent – shared in a roundup post on Mariage
Bird of Paradise and Botanical Tropical Foliage Display – shared by Cuba Libre
Tall Green Tropical Foliage Wedding Aisle Décor – spotted on Pinterest

Which do you prefer: modern tropical wedding or traditional destination wedding?

Need more ideas for beach and destination weddings? Check out my “Beach and Destination Wedding Ideas” board on Pinterest for all of my favorite ideas for this type of wedding.

A Modern Tropical Beach Wedding in Orange

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Would you say “I do,” on the beach?

Come get away with me today! We’re going to the beach for a fabulous destination wedding, with a modern vibe and LOTS of vibrant orange accents. All the traditional elements of a beach or destination wedding are included in this week’s wedding idea board, just with more of a modern twist. I opted for a perfect shade of orange that pairs well with the tropical foliage leaves that I’m including sparingly on the tables. Adding dark wood elements on the tables helps to ground the wedding decor, and helps keep it from getting too south beach colorful. Maybe another week!

It’s not a destination wedding to me if there isn’t an abundance of tropical flowers! This week, I’ve made sure to include a variety of flowers with all sorts of different shapes, sizes, and colors. The simple but modern arrangements are all so different, but still highlight the textures and natural beauty of each flower’s natural shape.

Here’s what I had in mind for this week’s modern tropical beach wedding in orange idea board:

Modern Tropical Destination Wedding in Orange by Unique Pastiche Events #thisisUPevents

Modern Tropical Destination Wedding in Orange by Unique Pastiche Events #thisisUPevents

Be sure to see where I found all of these fantastic inspirational images:

Orange Boarding Pass Invitation with Bird of Paradise – created and sold by SproullieDesigns on Etsy

Modern Bird of Paradise Tropical Wedding Bouquet – by Kathy Wright and Company featured on Junebug Weddings

Beach Wedding Aisle with Palm Leaves and Vibrant Flowers – shared by Olivera Rusu Photography

Submerged and Clustered Tropical Orange Flower Arrangements on Escort Table – shared by Karen Tran Florals

Modern Tropical Place Setting with Leaf and Wood Accent – spotted on Pinterest

Bird of Paradise and Bamboo Tropical Centerpiece – shared on Bride.com

Orange Ombre Modern Cake – created by Eat Cake Be Merry

Modern Orange Outdoor Lounge with Dark Wood and Palm Leaf Accents – shared on this blog (translation needed)

Minimalist Modern Dessert Buffet Table in Orange and White – shared on Hostess with the Mostess

Modern Tropical Place Setting with Leaf and Wood Accent – spotted on Pinterest
Modern Orange Outdoor Lounge with Dark Wood and Palm Leaf Accents
Beach Wedding Aisle with Palm Leaves and Vibrant Flowers – shared by Olivera Rusu Photography
Orange Ombre Modern Cake – created by Eat Cake Be Merry
Minimalist Modern Dessert Buffet Table in Orange and White – shared on Hostess with the Mostess
Bird of Paradise and Bamboo Tropical Centerpiece – shared on Bride
Orange Boarding Pass Invitation with Bird of Paradise – created and sold by SproullieDesigns on Etsy
Submerged and Clustered Tropical Orange Flower Arrangements on Escort Table – shared by Karen Tran Florals

Would you say “I do,” on the beach?

Eclectic and Colorful Mother’s Day Party Ideas

Bright and bold, full of sunny colors and vibrant accents, this week’s party idea board is the perfect eclectic mix to celebrate mother’s day this year. Mixed florals and textures combine to create this color heavy summery party inspiration board while still looking cohesive and put together.

The balance is in the black and white accents you see here and there. The white table highlights the bright floral centerpieces, while a black and white background helps amplify the fresh flowers in their summer shades. The flat black and white elements really work well together to help make the mix of textures and colors stand out.

Here’s what I had in mind:

Eclectic and Colorful Mother’s Day Party Ideas

Eclectic and Colorful Mother’s Day Party Ideas

Be sure to see where I found each of this week’s inspirational party pictures:

Dessert Macaroon Display in Colorful Shades of Chartreuse, Hot Pink, Lemon and Lime – shared on Bridal Musings

Vibrant Flowers “MOM” Food Buffet with Black and White Stripes – spotted on Pinterest

Eclectic and Colorful Photo Booth Back Drop – shared by Rock N Roll Bride

Bold Tropical Inspired Flower Centerpieces – shared by Alchemy: Fine Events and Invitations

Tall, Eclectic Focal Centerpiece Décor with Colorful Bud Vases – shared on Ruffled

Dessert Macaron Display in Colorful Shades of Chartreuse, Hot Pink, Lemon and Lime – shared on Bridal Musings
Eclectic and Colorful Photo Booth Back Drop – shared by Rock N Roll Bride
Vibrant Flowers “MOM” Food Buffet with Black and White Stripes – spotted on Pinterest
Tall, Eclectic Focal Centerpiece Décor with Colorful Bud Vases – shared on Ruffled
Bold Tropical Inspired Flower Centerpieces – shared by Alchemy Fine Events and Invitations

Of course I think this week’s party idea board is fantastic for any mother’s day celebration, but why stop there? I could easily see this design translated into a birthday party, a fun summer wedding theme, or even a women’s luncheon.

What other type of celebration could you see a colorful design like this featured?

 

 

Rustic Sunflower and Navy Country Sunset Reception

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“Never look directly at the sun. Instead, look at the sunflower.” This quote resonates seamlessly with this week’s wedding and party idea board. Picture a rustic country soiree, with lots of lanterns filled with candles, and vibrant sunflowers everywhere you look. Hints of navy help balance out the bright yellows in the sunflowers, and add pops of color to the rustic elements.

I’d love to see this summer celebration take place outside on a beautiful country property, perhaps with rolling hills and a vintage barn a little off in the distance.  If you felt so compelled to, this party idea board could easily transform into a rustic country wedding filled with the same sunflowers and navy blue elements. A natural branch altar adorned with sunflowers and navy ribbons would be all you need to add. And I’ll be the first to say I’m not normally one to choose country anything, but sunflowers have always been a favorite of mine. They have such a happy energy that they seem to radiate out, naturally making them the perfect flower to be at the center of this event design. I can only imagine what the ambiance would be like after the sun sets, as the candles are all flickering and enhancing the glow of the sunflowers that are everywhere you look. I bet it would be magical!

Here’s what I had in mind for this summer soiree idea board:

Rustic Country - Sunflower and Navy Soiree at Sunset

Rustic Country – Sunflower and Navy Soiree at Sunset

Be sure to stop by and see where I found each of these images for more information:

Rustic Brown Weathered Wood and Metal Candle Lantern – sold by LittleBitMyStyle on Etsy

Yellow and Navy Summer Centerpiece and Tablescape with Sunflowers – shared by Southern Bride and Groom Magazine

Country Place Setting – shared on Burnett’s Board

Popcorn Bar – available by Grand Rapids Popcorn

Country Lanterns with Candles and Sunflower Vignette – spotted on Pinterest

DIY Sunflower Save the Date Printable Postcard – created and sold by VGInvites on Etsy

Rustic Sunflower Cupcake Dessert Bar – shared in a roundup post by Deer Pearl Flowers

DIY Sunflower Save the Date Printable Postcard – created and sold by VGInvites on Etsy
Popcorn Bar – available by Grand Rapids Popcorn
Yellow and Navy Summer Centerpiece and Tablescape with Sunflowers – shared by Southern Bride and Groom Magazine
Country Lanterns with Candles and Sunflower Vignette – spotted on Pinterest
Country Place Setting – shared on Burnett’s Board
Rustic Brown Weathered Wood and Metal Candle Lantern – sold by LittleBitMyStyle on Etsy

What is your favorite summer flower?

Modern White Orchid Outdoor Wedding Ideas

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Are you a fan of modern or classic event décor?

I hope both! This week’s wedding idea board is all about modern. Some of the phrases I would use to describe this event décor would be: Clean shapes. Bright white. Modern elegance.Those are the inspiration words for this week’s wedding inspiration board.

This modern white orchid idea board would be perfect for an outdoor wedding this summer. Orchids generally hold up well in most temperatures, and their clean lines really feed into this modern styling.

The pops of green floral here and there help add a bit of color, while their unusual uses and shapes help add depth and dimension to this event. I opted for several unusual centerpieces, because I like to have several interesting pieces in my design. It helps keep the eye interested and wandering to discover the next stimulating element in the event décor.

Here’s what I had in mind:

Modern White Orchid Outdoor Wedding

Modern White Orchid Outdoor Wedding

Be sure to see where I found each of the images used in this week’s modern white orchid wedding idea board:

Modern White and Green Orchid Wedding Altar Pillars – spotted on Pinterest

White Orchids and Green Accent Flower Modern Centerpiece – spotted on Pinterest

Crisp and Clean White Orchid Bouquet – shared on Southern Weddings

Tall White Orchid Escort Table – shared in a roundup post by MODWEDDING

White Orchid, Hydrangea, and Calla Lily Centerpiece with Pops of Green – shared by Elizabeth Anne Designs

Tall Modern Centerpiece with White Orchid and Green Floral Sphere – spotted on Pinterest

White Shimmery Wedding Cake Adorned with Orchids – created by The Pastry Studio

Large White Floral Wall Wedding Altar – created and shared by Floral Art

Large White Floral Wall Wedding Altar – created and shared by Floral Art
Tall Modern Centerpiece with White Orchid and Green Floral Sphere – spotted on Pinterest
White Orchids and Green Accent Flower Modern Centerpiece – spotted on Pinterest
Tall White Orchid Escort Table – shared in a roundup post by MODWEDDING
Modern White and Green Orchid Wedding Altar Pillars – spotted on Pinterest
White Shimmery Wedding Cake Adorned with Orchids – created by The Pastry Studio
White Orchid, Hydrangea, and Calla Lily Centerpiece with Pops of Green – shared by Elizabeth Anne Designs
Crisp and Clean White Orchid Bouquet – shared on Southern Weddings

Are you a fan of modern or classic event décor?