This beautiful submission comes to us from Meg of Rodeo & Co. photography. The bride to be is her best friend, as well as being a writer and creative... so the gallery setting at artstream was a perfect fit for her shower. It was an intimate gathering with plenty of homemade touches... the bride's little sister did all of the details and her mom did the food. Clearly this was a truly personalized and thoughtful event... I'm charmed.
Showing posts with label showers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label showers. Show all posts
Tutorial: Pretty Powdered Donut Tower
12.05.2011
Hello! Paiges of Style back again... I'm always looking for easy and inexpensive party desserts that won't cost me a fortune or take hours of my time. We all know how stressful setting up parties can be and I needed a sweets display that wouldn't break the bank or keep me up all night. Enter Hostess brand powdered donuts :) Piling up these little treats takes only about 5 minutes and looks so sweet and charming. Here's how I make my donut towers:
Once, you've built your tower, have some fun with dressing it up. For this birthday party, I made fabric flowers with pins on the back to serve as favors for the moms in attendance. I simply used floral pins to "pin" the flowers into place on the donuts.
Here's an inspiring donut tower that is too beautiful not to share! Jessica from Modern Moments Designs created this gorgeous tower for a bridal shower using flowers from Two Sugar Babies. I'm in love...
A Rustic Italian Luncheon
10.20.2011
I designed this classic Italian lunch as a pre-wedding celebration for a co-worker. The party was held at the office so we kept it on a budget with some simple details. A checkered oilcloth was laid over the conference table and linen curtains backed the garlands of pasta and rustic fabric bunting. I also potted fresh basil plants in tomato sauce cans for guests to take home as favors, which added a nice pop of green appropriate for the traditional Italian setting. Food was provided potluck style, and in great abundance... highlights included spaghetti & meatballs, garlic bread, bruschetta, 3 layer dip, olive oils and cheese straws, with Pelligrino to drink. To top it off, dessert included biscotti, chocolates, a raspberry tart and a tiramisu cake. Needless to say we had a fairly unproductive afternoon while nursing our food comas, but it worked out beautifully and our guest of honor was both surprised and thrilled.
photos + styling © cake. 2011
photos + styling © cake. 2011
A Stylish + Sparkly Bookclub
10.18.2011
Speaking of glitter, did you catch this shiny happy book club over at The Glitter Guide? I've been cruising inspiration for my own in a few weeks and this one caught my eye. Gotta give some local love to these stylish San Francisco ladies...
photos © christine taylor
Photography: Christine Taylor
photos © christine taylor
Photography: Christine Taylor
Styling & DiY Garland: Bustle Events
Blood Orange Bellini by Caitlin Flemming
Cake Pops: Sweet Lauren Cakes
Grey + Yellow Vintage Bridal Shower
10.13.2011
As promised, another beautiful yellow event... this grey + yellow bridal shower was designed by Linsey of Lux Events & Design and has definite vintage flavor. The lace doilies, typewriter and gilt frames all give a nod to the past with a soft simple style. What a sweet treat for the bride to be...
photos © lux events + design
Event Design & Graphics: Lux Events and Design
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photos © lux events + design
From Linsey: This grey & yellow bridal shower was full of vintage details. I gathered several pieces of vintage milk glass and found old wooden fruit crates to use. I used dollies which are very inexpensive as place mats and to make buntings to hang as decoration. I ordered wood silverware to add a rustic touch! The vintage typewriter allowed guests to write the bride wishes for her upcoming marriage. Guests sipped on mimosa's and were served fresh baked quiche, strawberry salad, and fresh fruit.
Event Design & Graphics: Lux Events and Design
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