Archives for April 2016

This Modern Kate Spade Inspired Bridal Shower featured a fun take on a favorite theme using bright colors to add a pop of fun to the decor.  Sobrina from Quiet Like Horses was the gorgeous bride-to-be and with a lot of work from her and her friends and family, the party was a stylish and fabulous event.

The invites created for the party were bold and girly, with a vibrant pink balloon and yellow font that let everyone know all the details.

A venue with lots of bright lighting helped to create the relaxed and cozy feel to the event, really making all of the decorations stand out nicely.

The dessert table had a bold pink cover with a black and white striped runner, going with a classic Kate Spade effect. This table had a perfect blend of tasty edibles and decorations, keeping interest easily.  Framed art and photos make wonderful table fillers.  A tower of donuts called from the back of the table, decorated with adorable little sticks with bows and fun phrases.

To create lasting photos a lovely backdrop was made with XO as the centerpiece.  Gold tinsel and large balloons added to the glamour, giving a fantastic place for pictures to remember.

A tasty looking mimosa bar was also provided for guests to enjoy with easy to create beverages for guests to try out.  Adorable mini bottles made a great option for filling champagne glasses decorated with glittery clothespins. There were even frozen berries in lieu of ice cubes for a delicious way to keep the drinks cool.

Credits –

Gold fringe curtain: Amazon

Mini champagne bottles: BevMo!

Donut chalkboard sign: amira143

Welcome sign: Justabirdprintables

Gold foil letter balloons: StudioMucci

Giant confetti balloon with tassel: PomJoyFun

Pink and black polka dot balloons: Party City

Table runners: BatesonsBoutique

Donut toppers: SEVENTHandJ

Glitter clothespins: Target

Macaron trinket boxes: Pretty Chic Bridal

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This Retro Red And White Bridal Shower was designed and customized by The Party Hostess Sri Lanka. Using red and white as the theme colors, this venue had a bright and lighthearted vibe that made it stand out.

The venue chosen for the event was vibrant with natural lighting, being outdoors.  White furniture was used as a base for the abounding red and white decorations.

A gorgeous cabinet was set outside with a white backdrop that had a window cut out of it and red and white plaid curtains hanging, creating a fabulous retro look. The backdrop was wrapped with a lovely vine, giving a touch of green color.  This table held all of the wonderful treats from white frosted cake pops to sugar cookies that were shaped to match the theme. A scrumptious looking cake stood in the center with a lovely red topper.  It stood on a cake tray that was laced with a plaid red and white ribbon.

For guest gifts, red velvet cake was prepare in adorable little jars, each wrapped in a red bow and labeled with a cute little personalized tag.

The tables set up for eating at were perfectly decorated with all sorts of fun details.  A long row of flowers was arranged beautifully down the center, placed in creative holders from pop bottles to vegetable cans. On each plate a gift of baking utensils was placed, so everyone would have a fun and lasting memory of the party.  The flowers were all a bold shade of red, giving the tables a dramatic look.

Another fun bit of decor that made this party stand out from others was framed artwork showcasing retro pictures for the guests to enjoy checking out. There were also adorable bottles labeled with retro art and tied with red and white ribbons.

Credits –

The Party Hostess Sri Lanka

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This Elegant Spring Bridal Cocktail Party brought the beverage part of the party to life with all sorts delightful concoctions for guests to enjoy.  Designed by The Little Things, the venue for this get-together was a perfect blend of elegance and style.

The invitations for the party were gorgeous creations of purple, pink and green with a soft font that looked quite lovely.

The venue chosen for the event was very beautiful with lots of windows for natural lighting and fantastic wood floors.  Guest tables of pure white were a wonderful stage for overflowing bouquets of colorful flowers.  With candlesticks and elegant dinnerware, the tables were sure to have guests feeling luxurious.

Treats offered included fantastic macarons in pastels that blended with the theme in a delicious way.

The drinks created at this party were purely delicious and with these recipes you can make your own right at home!

Kir Royales

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons creme de cassis

1/4 cup fresh raspberries

1 bottle moderately priced French Champagne, chilled

Preparation: Place 4 champagne flutes in the freezer for 15 minutes.

Remove and add 1 tablespoon of the creme de cassis to each flute and a few raspberries. Fill each flute to the top with champagne and serve immediately.

Peach Rosemary Spritzers

Ingredients:

3/4 cup sugar

1 1/2 cups water

4 large ripe peaches (about 1 3/4 pounds), halved, pitted, and cut into 1-inch slices

4 sprigs rosemary, plus more for garnish

Ice, for serving

4 cups cold white or rose wine

1 liter cold club soda

Preparation: Bring sugar and water to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add peaches and rosemary, and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat. Cover, and let cool. Discard rosemary. Peel peach slices if desired. Transfer peaches with syrup to a container, cover; Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight. Place 2 peach slices and about 1/4 cup syrup in 8 ice-filled glasses. Add 1/2 cup wine to each; top with club soda. Garnish each with a rosemary sprig, and serve immediately.

The Lillet Rose

Ingredients:

12 ounces Lillet Rose

12 ounces ruby red grapefruit juice

6 ounces gin

6 edible flowers

Preparation: Combine 6 ounces Lillet, 6 ounces grapefruit juice, 3 ounces gin, and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake until well chilled. Strain and divide cocktail among 3 stemmed cocktail glasses, such as champagne coupes. Repeat. Garnish with flowers; Serve immediately.

Credits –

Photography: Caroline Talbot Photography

Event Designer: The Little Things

Venue: Jones River Trading Company

Stationery: Mia Maria Design

Hair: Jacki at Wedding Tresses

Makeup: Amanda McCarthy Beauty

Bridesmaid Dresses: Country Weddings

Rentals: New England Country Rentals

Desserts: Dessert Works

Letterpress Coasters: Dinglewood Design & Press

Flowers: The Little Flower Cottage

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Love was most certainly in the air with this lavish Outdoor Vintage Lace Tea Party Bridal Shower. The mom of the bride took joy in creating all sorts of diy decor for the event, giving a personal and fantastic look that her daughter was sure to appreciate.
Events in the City coordinated and oversaw all of the work involved in this lovely extravaganza.
The party was abundant in pastel colors and being held outdoors every bit was brightly lit up by the natural sunlight. The guest tables were a vision in one long, family style row that was sure to keep everyone comfy and cozy. Wonderful floral covers draped long over the tables and the chairs matched perfectly with a pretty green color. For centerpieces down the table tall silver trays displayed teapots, pearls and flowers, embracing this vintage theme beautifully. Glasses in pink filled the tables with color along with the gorgeous single flowers that were on each plate, those were even tied with spring green ribbons. Above the table was a canopy, providing cool shade as the guests ate, and to add to the decor, a row of parasols at varying lengths hung gracefully with strings of hearts in pastels.
The treat table was intricately put together with a pretty ivory backdrop of fabric with ornate framed art hung in front to draw attention. The front of the table had a thick covering of tulle in a rainbow of pastels. Treats covered the whole table, providing a ton of options for everyone to try out. From colorful macarons to precisely detailed cakepops, there was something for all to love. Tea bags were even personally tagged with the bride and groom’s names for a fun addition.
To offer a unique activity, a table was designated for manicures with a vintage framed bit of art saying “Keep Calm and Stay Polished.” This table was full of all things nail related from files to polish so each guest could pretty their hands up.

Credits –
All DIY, Candy Station, Favors, Decor: Mother of the Bride, Lyn Ferrerio
Photography: Genevieve Leiper Photography
Event Coordination & oversight of Design: Events In The City
Catering, Linens, Chairs, China: Design Cuisine
Invitations, Menus, Custom Signage: Paperzest

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