fall wedding

12 Nov

REAL PARTIES: Winery-Inspired Event

categories: real parties, theme parties, wedding, wine

This gorgeous winery-inspired event by Beth Helmstetter features pretty florals in rich shades of burgandy/orange/coral, rustic elements like wooden wine boxes and barrels, and a mouth-watering spread of wines & cheeses (of course!)… all displayed in a gorgeous outdoor setting.
These images are great inspiration for a fall or winery-inspired wedding… and I also think the [...]

comments 14

Read more → Posted on November 12th, 2009 at 5:25pm

24 Nov

Real Weddings: Natural & Organic-Inspired Wedding Reception

categories: centerpiece ideas, decorating ideas, eco-chic, wedding

Even though weddings are usually done on a much larger scale than at-home parties, the level of creativity that goes into the receptions makes them a wonderful resource for drawing inspiration & ideas from for everyday celebrations & holiday parties as well, even if you just emulate a few of them or modify the ideas [...]

comments 17

Read more → Posted on November 24th, 2008 at 7:17am

20 Nov

Creative Fall Florals

categories: centerpiece ideas, floral design, thanksgiving, wedding

I’m constantly impressed by the level of creativity out there when it comes to working with flowers! Here are a few inspiring ideas for your fall table…
This first idea (pictured above), comes from a fantastic book called Party Basics for New Nesters and was created using 1″ wide orange masking tape in vertical strips on [...]

comments 5

Read more → Posted on November 20th, 2008 at 11:27am

14 Nov

Cute Drink Stirrers + Spiked Apple Cider

categories: bridal shower ideas, cocktail recipes, holiday ideas, thanksgiving, wedding

Here’s another super cute idea from the brides.com Orange Crush wedding gallery, perfect for personalizing fall & winter weddings or showers: hot apple cider dressed up with personalized drink stirrers and a cinnamon stick. Serve this up in see-through coffee mugs, like these cool Irish Coffee Glasses from Crate & Barrel. ($2.95 each)

To make the [...]

comments 6

Read more → Posted on November 14th, 2008 at 9:58am

13 Nov

Modern Thanksgiving: Fall Favors & Treats

categories: get inspired, thanksgiving, wedding

In continuing our “fall-wedding-inspired Thanksgiving” series, this next post features clever fall favor & treat ideas from a beautiful, rustic-chic autumn reception.

Style Steal tips for your home celebrations:
• Candied apples look extra sweet when displayed on a tray of lined with crushed nuts and decorated with rose-hip berries and chrysanthemums.
• Fill small burlap sacks with [...]

comments 9

Read more → Posted on November 13th, 2008 at 9:06am