19 Mar

Creative & Gracious Gifts for Guests

categories: books, fabulous gift ideas, party favors, wedding
Creative & Gracious Gifts for Guests

If you’re looking for a creative way to say thank you to your wedding guests – especially those that have traveled far and wide to help celebrate your big day – try surprising them with a “Welcome!” treat in their hotel room or a parting gift as they head home from reception.
Jo Gartin’s Weddings has [...]

4 Mar

Getting Creative with Carnations

categories: centerpiece ideas, floral design, wedding
Getting Creative with Carnations

Carnations seem to get a bit of a bad rap when it comes to the floral “status quo” – but the truth is that there are plenty of beautiful – and even cool – looks you can achieve with this budget-friendly flower.
Because of the price point and shape of carnations, they allow you to create [...]

3 Mar

Showing {Heartfelt} Thanks

categories: get inspired, guest blog, wedding
Showing {Heartfelt} Thanks

Hi, I’m Beth Helmstetter of Beth Helmstetter Events and am completely honored to share some tips with all of you savvy hostesses out there! With all the reasons we have to get together and celebrate – from weddings and birthdays to holidays and other special occasions, your lives will be filled with amazing shindigs and [...]

18 Feb

Pacific Weddings: Madame Butterfly

categories: bridal shower ideas, get inspired, wedding
Pacific Weddings: Madame Butterfly

I’m seriously head over heels for this gorgeous red, white, and butterfly theme from Pacific Weddings magazine! How lovely would this look be for a bridal shower too?!

For a stunning centerpiece, tons of faux red butterflies mixed with gloriosa lilies, roses and crystals hang from a manzanita branch, and pretty party favors are created [...]

10 Feb

SURPRISE GIVEAWAY: Beau-coup

categories: bridal shower ideas, party favors, reader giveaways, wedding
SURPRISE GIVEAWAY: Beau-coup

Winner Update: This giveaway is now closed. Thanks so much to everyone that entered! And the random winner is: Commenter # 290 – Annie – who said “I’m the maid-of-honor in 2 weddings and a bridesmaid in another, all in a row (July/August/Sept) and would LOVE some of the adorable wedding shower favors to make [...]

10 Feb

Fabulous Event Inspiration: Artfool Events

categories: centerpiece ideas, floral design, wedding
Fabulous Event Inspiration: Artfool Events

If you’ve got a wedding to plan, a big party coming up, or just love looking at gorgeous design, the artfool events website is full of amazing inspiration! Click here to check out their online portfolio…this should keep you busy for a while!
Professional event design portfolios are always a great place to gather ideas for [...]

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  • The Celebration Shoppe
  • Peach Prints
  • Hello Lucky
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  • Vintage Paper Parade
  • Royal Design Studio
  • Design Dazzle
  • Wicked Good Dinner
  • Shades of Light
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recipe box

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  • Basil Grande Cocktail
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wish-list

  • Trellis Travel Mug
  • Cheeky and Cheerful Occasion Cards
  • Tipsy Toes Ice Cubes Set
  • Eat, Drink & Be Merry Tags
  • “Happy it’s Happy Hour” Flask