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These adorable Dress Place Card Holders would be darling for a bridal shower or anytime girls night dinner party or luncheon! Another cute idea for using these with a gathering of close friends: Read more →

These pretty, DIY paper butterfly embellishments are such a creative way to dress up your place settings! They actually look really pretty & elegant in this all-white color scheme… or for a more playful setting, try a few brightly colored butterflies (fuchsia, aqua, orange) perched together on the napkin, creating a colorful contrast to the white linens.

{Inspiration courtesy of Frida over at the wonderful Husmusen blog!}

{by Guest Hostesses: Amy Squires and Jocey Canrinus of the fabulous new wedding website: Wedding Chicks: Sassy Weddings for Cool Chicks!}

Throwing a stylish soirée can be simple if you stick to a theme. We decided to throw an Asian-inspired affair and want to share our fabulous finds with you! Here are the party details…

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Here’s a new kind of "icing" for your wedding or party cake: butterflies, hummingbirds, and dragonflies adorned with glitzy Swarovski crystals! These sparkly creatures are part of the Swarovski Cake Jewels collection at EstiloWeddings.com, which also includes bejeweled monograms, hearts, lady bugs, and flowers in various sizes and colors…

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These stylish, laser-cut cupcake wrappers just might outshine the treat itself! I’m amazed by the level of detail in the designs, which include intricate patterns like Filigree, Ivy Vine, and White Butterflies. They’d make a truly gorgeous cupcake tower or adorable party favor packaging - maybe filled with colorful candies or a stack of mini cookies. And check out all the different designs and colors that are available…

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If you’re hosting a party or shower this spring, the Spring Parties Ideas gallery on marthastewart.com is full of inspiration! I especially love the idea of the butterflies on the paper lanterns (pictured above), and would love to try a super contemporary approach to this idea: maybe all-white butterflies on vividly colored lanterns like fuschia, bright orange, and lime, or vice versa - vibrant butterflies on white lanterns. Click here to check out the ideas gallery!

Between the unique shape, genuine coaster stock, and cool designs that are definitely modern, but with a decidedly feminine flair - Snow & Graham’s double-sided "coaster invitations" are a stand-out way to invite guests to your next soirée! A few favorites pictured here: Surprise , Bridal Shower , and Baby Shower . ($12/set of 6 at Broadway Paper )

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Asian-inspired decor has always been a personal favorite, as well as the combination of bright orange and lime green, so you can probably see why I instantly fell in love with this modern Asian Affair party theme from Social Couture ! This type of look could really be used for any type of dinner party or special occasion, but I think it would be especially great for contemporary bridal showers, engagement parties, or rehearsal dinners.

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Vodka never looked so pink…or so chic! I have to admit that Pinky Vodka has their packaging down pat - this pretty bottle and pink-hued beverage would fit right in at a Parisian bridal shower, lingerie shower, bachelorette party, or really any type of girlie cocktail party.

Recipe quick links from thenest.com:

• Chocolate Pinky Valentini {This sounds de-lish! Pinky Vodka, Stoli strawberry, Godiva white chocolate liqueur, Dark chocolate syrup, dark chocolate shavings, and strawberries for garnish….YUM!}
• Pretty in Pink {Such a pretty look to this shot and super easy to make - 1 part Pinky Vodka and 1 part Chambord Black Raspberry Liquer - a personal fav!}
• Sink the Pink {The raspberry garnish in this ruby grapefruit-flavored conconction makes for a very pretty signature drink!}

For all of you out there who are planning a wedding, hosting a bridal shower, or just like to look at pretty things in general, the new InStyleWeddings.com has enough eye candy to keep you busy for hours! Chock full of gorgeous imagery and creative details - you can find decoration inspiration , learn expert beauty tips , and get the scoop on your favorite celeb’s big day - all in one spot!

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