Pink & Gray Couples' Shower

Today's post is for Jennifer who's throwing a pink and gray couples' shower at night time. The shower is for a very large group of people and is to have a 'casual cocktail party' feel. Candles, pale hues, multiple textures and romance prevail in my theme to create an intimate and elegant environment despite the number of people.

- Intricate yet simplistic, a solitary rose in a well-fitted bowl would be lovely as a centerpiece or general decor when alternated with many tea light candles [via Matthew Mead]
- Romantic chandelier [via snippet & ink]
- Elegant glass bottle of perfume makes an extravagant favor for the females [via snippet & ink]
- A pewter tray displaying vintage trinkets in pinks, creams and grays [via Matthew Mead]
- A sweet dessert featuring pale pink and grey florals, grey velvet ribbon and a pair of lovebirds [via Brides]
- Sumptuous texture meets elegance in these cocktails [via Brides]

Guest Post on Hostess with the Mostess!

Head over to HWTM to check out my guest post featuring a lilac

and grey evening bridal shower! Thanks so much Jenn - I'm

thrilled and honored to contribute to your amazing blog!

October Birthday Dinner in Gray

It's time for another birthday dinner! As I'm sure you can tell from several of my posts lately, I'm very much in love with the color grey right now. So the color theme for October's birthday dinner feature is (you guessed it) grey! Paired with a crisp white, grey is sophisticated, classic and perfect for a nice evening with friends.

- Lovely table and wall decor featuring grey and pale white garlands, linens and centerpiece

- Modern 3-tier white cake with grayish-white ribbon banding and a large white flower adornment

- Grey and white floral arrangements in DIY vases [via Martha Stewart]

- Elegant grey dress for the host or guest of honor

- Invitation with white flourishes from FineStationery.com

Hope you enjoyed this installment in the monthly birthday dinner series. Looking for a dinner party of another color? Check out my other birthday dinner features by clicking here.

Wedding Wednesday - Burgundy & Grey Wedding

Welcome to the next installment of Wedding Wednesday! Today Kati of The Finer Things and I have selected this burgundy and grey pocket invitation from FineStationery.com. (Yes, another invitation with grey- I told you I was obsessed!) Burgundy is the perfect fall color - it's rich, luxurious and pairs well with others (orange, grey, bright blue, gold).

- Linen wedding album with satin burgundy bow

- Multi-tier cake divided by vibrant purple-burgundy florals

- Photo of burgundy orchids

- Uphold a New Orleans second line tradition with these personalized handkerchiefs tied with burgundy ribbon

- Elegant burgundy "fit and flare dress" by Sherrie Bloom & Peter Noviello

- Fall table setting featuring low burgundy floral arrangements, varying charger and plate shapes/colors and burgundy napkins

Look below for a sneak peak at Kati's take on this week's wedding invitation. I love the boutonniere- it's perfect for today's theme! Be sure to check out the rest of her selections at The Finer Things.

Wedding Wednesday - Gray & White Wedding

Hello everyone! Happy Wednesday! Today, Kati of The Finer Things and I have chosen this silvery gray and white invitation from FineStationery.com for a wedding inspiration board. I've mentioned before how lovely I find the color gray. Sophisticated yet simple, this hue can make any event you plan fabulous!

- Lovely gray bridesmaid dress by Amsale

- Extremely chic table setting featuring gray and white striped linens, white chairs and a dusty green floral centerpiece

- Intriguing floral centerpiece (anyone know what those gray flowers are? so neat!)

- Gray fondant wedding cake with white pearl accents and a mod floral topper

- A dapper gray suit with a gray and tan striped tie - perfect for the groom

- Silver pumps decorated with a pewter bow by J. Crew [via]

- Silver favor boxes with white ribbon

- A silver chandelier to add drama with lighting

Head over to The Finer Things to see Kati's picks for a gray and white wedding. Here are two of my favorites from her post. I wish I had thought to look for a gray wedding dress - so beautiful and perfect!

A Wedding in Greys & Greens

Today's event inspiration focuses on one of my new favorite colors - gray! No longer is this color reserved for gloomy thoughts, it's a sophisticated and lovely hue that pairs well with a large variety of colors. For the wedding inspiration board I've combined gray with green for a nice fall or winter palette.

- Reception snapshot - table setting featuring white and black linens and a green and white floral centerpiece; paper lanterns in white and multiple shades of green float overhead
- Lovely combination of gray bridesmaid dresses [via perfect bound]
- Silhouette cookie favors iced with gray or white icing and adorned with a thin green bow[via Style Me Pretty]
- Groom's gray suit, black tie and green boutonniere
- Gray silhouette programs (or invitations) encircled with a band of green ribbon
- White floral bridal bouquet (would look lovely tied at the base with gray ribbon)
- Gray patent pumps to complete the look