Archives for August 2017

This Golden Glamour Bridal Party was a splash of style with gorgeous details put together by the awe inspiring skills of the gals at Shiki. Starting of the party with a bang, a fantastic station was arranged with champagne. This table gave a glam vibe that was sure to get everyone in the mood for some fun.  Using a glitzy cover, this station was bold and beautiful.  Gold, black and white decor was used to create a modern look.

On the table an adorable black and white striped mug held goodies for perfect photos to remember the special day.  The decorations in the mug were absolutely adorable, giant shimmering rings and other fun things on sticks to make it simple to hold them for the pictures. Behind the mug on the table, a large bucket held delicious champagne on ice with a fantastic diy arrow with the #TeamBride, ensuring that all the ladies would have an epic place to post their memorable night.  This sign was dolled up in gold and white with black lettering for a glitzy look.

This station was lined with a white  cover, so all the decorations stood out nicely. A string of black and white tassels added a fun look to the front of the table too.  A lovely tray was used to hold all the champagne glasses and each was even topped with a vibrant red raspberry and a cute little black pom. Mini bottles were glam’d up with gold too and a glass jar held black and white swirly straws for an easy way to enjoy the drinks.

For the photo booth, a whole section was filled with golden strands for a stunning effect. To add to the look pinwheels hung for extra dimension.  There were even strings hanging with cute little additions on them.

Credits:

Planning: Shiki

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This sweet Garden Of Romance Bridal Shower had just the right mix of beauty and taste to keep guests wanting to see more. With a fantastic arrangement of beautiful pieces, the venue stood out remarkably. The flower arrangements were actually created from store bought bouquets by party planner AK Party Studio who created her own arrangements in adorable, small mason jars. The mason jars were then placed into a charming decorative wooden box. For a unique and elegant touch, little crystal corsage pins were pressed into the center of several stems throughout the arrangement. The box that held the flowers was actually unfinished wood and a smooth spray of gold metallic paint made it a perfect centerpiece.

Each guest place setting featured a lovely dinner plate, salad plate, fruit bowl and copper metallic cutlery to create a sweet look. The setting was then finished off with a secret guest favor tucked into a beautiful shimmer purple box.

Choosing plastic ware is an easy and affordable solution for your wedding budget, especially if you are hosting in a garden setting. I combined the plastic ware with a china dish on top, different materials creates a beautiful mix.

The invitations for this event were created by the incredibly talented Misha of A Lovely Design. She also created matching table numbers and menu cards that went stylishly with this romantic theme. The design featured on the napkins was matched to them as well, bringing a cohesive design to the event.  The dinner menu was placed on display for guests and beautiful floral China dessert plates waiting for the delicious cake.

This Outdoor-Great-Gatsby-Party was an object of creative genius with the innovative blend of classic ideas introduced by The Ardent Biblio. With a lovely outdoor venue, this party was warm and welcoming. Using a focus from two scenes from the hit novel, the space reflected a pleasant and sophisticated atmosphere.

The food focus was mainly on edibles that would have been available during the time period of The Great Gatsby, allowing guests to feel like part of that fantastic decade. Tasty pigs in a blanket, egg salad sandwiches, a cheese with meat spread and more ensured that everyone would be able to find something delightful to munch on.

Using a clear, glass top table to hold the foods gave a light and airy effect, making all of the snacks look scrumptious. Flower arrangements along with candles added to the elegant ambience as well.

Along the back fence, a string of bulbs hung, offering soft lighting that helped to set the mood for the literary adventure. To really embrace the idea of a Great Gatsby gathering, an outdoor bar was set up with both a bar sign and a cocktail menu. Set on a modern black table, the menu in its lovely silver frame stood out perfectly.  A massive vintage ice bucket held yummy champagne while martini glasses sported the lemon and lime garnishments. Adorable napkins saying, “Cheers” added a happy little touch to the decor that was also functional. The table was set in between two large potted plants, giving it a cozy and inviting feeling. Another neat addition to the decor were little glasses that were decorateed with a gold glitter rim and had tea lights inside to give that gentle lighting.

For a sweet treat after all the food was enjoyed, lemon cakes awaited the guests. They were beautifully prepared and made a wonderful finishing touch to the party.

Credits:

Planning/Design: The Ardent Biblio

Co-planning/Photographer: Rikki of R. K Rivera Photography

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