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]

Green & Black Damask Party

This lovely combination of bold hues and the class damask pattern is an elegant theme for many types of parties - bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, dinner parties, engagement parties, holiday gatherings, etc.

- Black and white damask 4-tier cake can be scaled down depending upon the occasion (image via Tres Chic)
- Gorgeous table decor from HWTM- green linens, a black and white damask runner, square black plates, damask menu cards, votives and small floral arrangements
- Green and black initial favor (also via HWTM)
- Black and white damask zipper pouch from Etsy seller louloubell
- Black chandelier from taylor creative inc

Gold & Fuchsia Tea Baby Shower

Today's post was inspired by this excellent invitation idea from party perfect. Guests were invited to a tea baby shower with an actual tea bag. The letterpress invitation with all the party details was the tag attached to the tea bag. The tea bag and attached invitation card were sent in an envelope lined with a vintage-esc stork and baby liner. I LOVE this invitation idea. So unique and so lovely!

The invitation pairs a bright fuchsia with a golden yellow so the rest of my elements reflect this palette. First, a classy table setting featuring fuchsia napkins, a subtle floral tablecloth, candles, clear glassware and an elegant crystal chandelier. [via Snippet & Ink]

Serve dessert atop this golden cake pedestal. For a favor, send guests home with a perfectly coordinated favor box full of earl grey tea and cookies.

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!

Wedding Wednesday - Red Chandelier Wedding

Welcome to this week's edition of Wedding Wednesday! This week, Kati of The Finer Things and I selected this new Crane & Co. embossed red chandelier invitation from FineStationery.com. as our inspiration. Red and white is more than just the colors of Valentine's Day - put a rich red with a classic white for a lovely fall or winter wedding. Looking for a third color for your event? Black is probably the most popular choice but consider a light and bright green, a lilac purple or a metallic gold.

- Beautiful place setting featuring red table runners, white napkins, white dinnerware with silver banding, a red layered menu card and a white place card.

- Groom's boutonniere made of a blackout lily with ornithogalum

- 3-tier white fondant wedding cake with deep red bands and chandelier-inspired details
- Stylish BCBG red patent leather shoes - great for the bridal party or for the more daring bride

- Stunning red chandelier to add an amazing decor element

- A Pomegranate Passion cocktail adds a touch of red drama to your bar

- Packaged in a corresponding gift box, this white mug with a white chandelier design would be a great favor or attendant gift

- Rich red bridal bouquet made with a mix of roses, orchids, calla lilies and spider mums

That's it for my picks for this week's red and white wedding. Kati has included great things as usual - check out these funky and super perfect red and white stripe bridesmaid dresses! Head to The Finer Things to see the rest of Kati's board.

Wedding Wednesday - Old-World Sage & Ivory Wedding

Welcome to another edition of Wedding Wednesday! This week Kati of The Finer Things and I selected this sage green and ivory lace invitation from FineStationery.com. It's made by one of my favorite stationers, Prentiss Douthit. I love the simplistic elegance portrayed by this invitation. It looks simple but then you can look more closely and see the intricate details of the old-world lace pattern.

I chose to carry the feel of what I call 'subtle traditional' throughout my picks for this week's board. I like how the pale colors compliment each other and have an antique-like appeal.

- Lovely table decor featuring glass chandeliers and many arrangements of ivory flowers

- Sage green leaves and ivory florals decorate this classy cake [via Snippet & Ink]

- Tea length silk dupioni bridesmaid dress in snapdragon and ivory by Watters & Watters

- Delicate and very detailed bridal bouquet [via Snippet & Ink]

- Sage green handmade guest book by wedlog

Check out a sneak peak at Kati's board below. I absolutely love the dress she includes! Be sure to head over to The Finer Things to check out all of her selections!

A Pink & Gold Wedding

I was inspired to do a pink and gold wedding after seeing this beautiful blush pink wedding dress with gold embroidered designs. Isn't it just gorgeous? Pink and gold is such a lovely color combination. It can be light and airy for spring or summer events but can also be rich and exquisite for a winter evening affair. And really, infuse some deep chocolate brown as an accent and it could easily transition into fall. So, it's a combination for all seasons!

Other elements to a pink and gold wedding:
- An array of pink and gold stationery and invitations
- Small, simple bouquet of pink roses, dahlias and mini calla lilies tied with a luxurious creamy gold ribbon
- A romantic table setting - pink linens, pink and yellow floral centerpiece and chocolate brown and gold chairs (and checkout the amazing gold star burst light fixture!)
- Tea and cookies favor box wrapped with a gold designed paper and thin brown ribbon
- Pink and gold wedding cake - 3 square tiers of pale pink fondant adorned with an array of ribbons and trims

Pale Yellow Summer Wedding

Today's post was inspired by the stephanotis flower. Simple, delicate and elegant, this bloom is frequently used as an extraneous flower in wedding bouquets but why not use it as your main flower inspiration. One of my first finds for today's post was this yellow wedding cake which features white stephanotis flowers so I decided to go with a very pale yellow and white color scheme.

I love this hair style that features stephanotis flowers around a classic bun. Incorporating flowers definitely makes your updo unique and personalized. Carry the flower through into your bridal bouquet as well and mix with pale yellow flowers such as orchids and carnations. Have the groom wear a boutonniere made of similar flowers.

For your invitation, select this yellow floral letterpress invitation by Dauphine Press.

At the reception, opt for simple clear vases that put the focus on the beauty of the stephanotis flower [photo from Brides]. Set a white favor box decorated with white paper flowers above each place setting. Hang simple white chandeliers from the ceiling to help set the sweet yellow and white mood.

Lastly, serve a signature cocktail such as this limoncello cooler cocktail. Cheers!

Wedding Wednesday - Green & Brown Wedding

It's Wedding Wednesday, a weekly feature where Kati of The Finer Things and I create two different event interpretations based on one invitation. Today's edition features this modern green and brown invitation from FineStationery.com.

Let's start today's theme with the attire! For the bridesmaids, I selected this classic brown tea length dress by Bill Levkoff. For the men, I love the idea of sporting brown suits! Pair the brown suit with a green striped tie and a green boutonnière for a stunning and unexpected look. [suit image via Style Me Pretty]

This theme would be beautiful for an outdoor wedding. If your location boasts lots of trees consider using brown crystal chandeliers such as these as shown on Brides. This modernist cake features brown stripes of fondant in varying widths along with green and white flowers. [image via laist.com] It looks lovely set outside in front of the natural greens.

Provide an assortment of green, brown and cream candies for guests to assemble their own favor. Use these tan pouches for the favor containers or for your going away confetti.

Make sure to check out Kati's Wedding Wednesday post too! Here is a sneak peak at her wonderful theme interpretation: