Winter Dinner Party Ideas – Black & White Plaid

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Looking forward to New Years Eve? This dinner party design I created for The Party Dress magazine is perfect for ringing in the new year or celebrating a special birthday. The idea was to work with a plaid theme, but I didn’t want to do the flannel, rustic, or traditional red that has been done… Read More

Chic Western Theme Wedding Shoot {Guest Feature}

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We see a lot of western themed parties for kids birthdays, but when I saw this Chic Western wedding party for adults I knew I needed to share it. This was a styled photo shoot in Arizona and the styling and design details are the perfect inspiration for a casual Engagement, Anniversary, or Mans birthday… Read More

Jewel Tone Celebration – Styled Photo Shoot {Guest Feature}

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You know I love a good cocktail bar set up, and that’s exactly what caught my eye when I saw this styled shoot by Melissa Munding Photography. Done in rich jewel tones, this wedding inspiration is filled with whimsical touches but with an air of sophistication. Use these ideas for weddings, birthdays, engagement parties, or… Read More

“Eat, Drink & Be Married” Engagement Party {Guest Feature}

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Today’s feature party comes from A Style Collective, a creative styling duo out of Houston, Texas, which offers prop rentals and event design. I ran across their Facebook page a while back and was immediately taken by their attention to detail and design asthetic. I knew I had to share some of their work with… Read More

Ideas For A Black & White Party

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There are some party themes that are classic and even ‘famous’, for instance P. Diddy’s White Party or the Go Red party for heart health. With that in mind I was assigned to create some ideas for a Black & White party for Celebrations early last year. I’m just now {remembering} to share some of… Read More

Rustic Wine & Cheese Themed Dinner Party

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This photo shoot makes me want to jump right in and spend the weekend with friends gabbing around that table! The simple rustic setting is the perfect background for a wine and cheese themed dinner party. Created for an inspiration shoot by Alchemy Fine Events & Enchanted Dream Weddings, the combination of rustic neutrals with… Read More

Rustic Tablescape Ideas

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Today I’m sharing my ideas for a Rustic Autumn Tablescape that can be used for ANY occasion. Some key items that make this great for Thanksgiving are the small printed banners placed on the table and the “Lucky Wishbones” at each place setting, but you could also create banners that say “Happy Anniversary/Birthday”or “Congratulations” instead. The… Read More

Ideas For A Wine Themed Wedding

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One of the projects I did recently for Celebrations was this wine themed wedding with ideas on how to incorporate wine into the celebration. Inspired by invitations from Pear Tree Greetings, I designed the sweetheart table, escort table, and wine & cheese tasting table that’s a great idea for the cocktail hour. All of the… Read More

Cookies & Milk Party For Grown Ups!

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Think cookies and milk parties are just for kids? You won’t after seeing this styled bridal shoot by Love and Lavender and Jonda Spurbeck Photography! There are such cute ideas here for any bridal shower, engagement party, or even a wedding reception. The wooden stands coupled with bales of hay are the perfect rustic foundation… Read More

Intimate Garden Cocktail Party

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I’m so excited to share this party with you today – when I first saw it I think my jaw dropped! Not because it is over-the-top elaborate, but because it is so fabulously chic, and inspiring. This was a launch party designed by Katie of Petite Social and was held in a private courtyard garden…. Read More