If I had the opportunity to plan my wedding again…
I would create a modern lounge area out side and add a vibrant pop of color
Add a little fruit
And of course some chevron to pull it all together
{image Source Lounge, Place Cards, Table}
Happy planning! xoxo
Happy Valentine’s Day! Today’s inspiration board is a little bit vintage with a dash of love. enjoy!
{image source: Boutonniere, Table, Stairs, Red Bouquet, Chair }
Last minute location changes seem to be the norm when my husband and I plan our photo shoots but luckily, we have a creative photographer that can turn ordinary fields into beautiful meadows.
With my love for horses and my husband’s laid-back attitude, we put on our fancy clothes and headed to the barn. Literally.
The photo shoot started with a tire swing hanging from an old tree in the yard of an unsuspecting homeowner and ended with the sun setting by the horse stables. With my cowboy boots in tow, we posed and smiled as the photographer snapped away. Even though I cringed at the dirt and feared for my freshly pressed wedding dress, I took a deep breath and enjoyed the experience. A little dirt never hurt anyone, right?
To our surprise, the finished product looked more like a magazine spread and less like a manure filled paddock and we were really happy with the results.
As for my dress, I am happy to report; no dirt or stains were found.
Three tips to trash your dress with out actually trashing your dress.
1) Plan ahead: Scout your location before the shoot to determine what you need to bring with you. Knowing the environment before you go will help ease your fear of ruining your dress.
2) Bring protection: More than likely, you will be sitting on the ground. Possibly in dirt. Stop by your local fabric store and grab a yard or two of burlap or fabric that will blend well with the location. In all of my “on the ground” shots, I was placed on top of burlap. But you would probably never know from looking. With a little styling and strategically placed fabric, you can enjoy the experience without worrying if you gown is getting dirty. I held the end of my long dress in my hands the whole time and when we did a full length shot with the train of the dress down, our photographer helped delicately place my dress down.
3) Leave your heels at home: Since your photo session is supposed to be more fun than formal, leave your fancy heels at home and pose in a pretty pair of rain boots instead. Can’t live with out your Louboutins? Don’t worry, you can don your pretty duds with the help of painters tape and heel guards. But please remember, heels and dirt don’t mix, so plan accordingly.
{image source: thesassyprep}
Happy Friday, Friends! Don’t forget – She who leaves a trail of glitter is never forgotten!
Happy Friday! Here is a little pink inspiration to celebrate the weekend!
“I believe in pink.
I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner.
I believe in kissing, kissing a lot.
I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong.
I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls.
I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.”
Audrey Hepburn
{image sources: Chair, Balloons, Dress, Macaroons, Flowers, Dress}
Shower the bride-to-be with an event filled with honey. Here is a little inspiration for a “bee” inspired event. Enjoy!
{Sign, Bee Honey, Bee Cake, Drink Stirrers, Chair and Flowers, Small Sandwich, Favors, Candy Bar, Drink}
Happy Planning! xoxo
A few weeks ago I hosted a 30th birthday bash for my husband. The fiesta inspired soiree was a huge hit thanks to all the little details and the steady flow of alcoholic beverages.
Here’s a few pictures from the big bash! enjoy!
{Dress festive. Sombreros and mustaches will be provided}
The table was set with a burlap runner, colorful margarita glasses, and each chair adorned with a sombrero. To create an outdoors feel inside, streamers and lights were draped across the room. It wasn’t Mexico…but it was close.
{Nom Nom Nom}
The night started with light snacks which included Corn Salsa, Beer Cheese Dip, Salsa, and Guacamole. To add a festive flair, I created a make shift menu board using the black background of a huge picture in my dining room. I also posted a smaller menu on one of the tables.
The corn salsa and beer cheese dip appetizers were both a huge hit and the recipes can be found here and here.
For dinner we made delicious tacos thanks to the two recipes I found on How Sweet It Is blog. We served Crockpot Beer Cheese Tacos and BBQ Pulled Pork Tacos. They were both amazing! And How Sweet It Is blog is a must read for any fabulous foodie.
On another note -I highly recommend Crock Pot cooking for a party – you basically just throw a bunch of stuff in a pot, turn on the heat, leave it for a while, and when you return a delicious meal is ready to be served. Genius!
{Cheers}
A small bar was sent up using the “Bar” sign I created in my last post. I strategically mounted each letter to the wall using Command Restickable Hooks. I also used the restickable hooks outside to hang the lights and streamers. When you remove them they leave no marks, so you don’t have to worry about ruining your walls.
{Say Queso}
A DIY photo booth was set up using a piece of Damask fabric from a local fabric store and….
Hand made props were set up on a table for guests to grab and strike a pose!
{Hit me with your best shot}
We couldn’t have a fiesta without a pinata! It was filled with candy, toothpaste and erasers….Random. But funny. Especially when everything fell to the floor.
{Sweet}
For dessert we served cake, of course! Plus root beer floats, ice cream, and cupcakes. I’m not sure if carrot cake is a fiesta staple but that is what the birthday boy asked for and that is what he got.
The night was a lot of fun. We incorporated a beer tasting with four craft beers, one was a maple bacon doughnut beer that everyone was really excited to try. At every party I like to add an element that allows everyone to interact somehow. We tried to have a dance off, but only one person was brave enough to break out their moves.
At the end of the night the 30th birthday fiesta was a huge success and worth the weeks of planning. Everyone had a great time and I can’t wait to plan the next party!
Happy planning! xoxo
Wedding planning may be over but party planning is in full swing. For the past few months I have been planning my husbands last weekend in his twenties. The 30th birthday bash has gone from a Roaring Twenties Party to a full-blown Fiesta! But not cheesy fiesta – modern fiesta. Almost complete with a mechanical bull until legalities got in the way. (Add lawsuit to the list of things I never want to deal with.)
To gather ideas for the party, I searched my favorite social media site, Pinterest for inspiration and got to work creating some DIY crafts. So without further ado…Here is my first project.
Inspiration: I found this “Bar” sign and fell in love with vintage feel and look. I thought it would be easy to create since the background is simple and chic and the red gives it a pop of color.
To recreate without breaking the bank I headed to the local craft store and found cardboard letters – each about 12″ high and priced at $3 each (with a coupon) and one small bottle of red paint, priced at about $0.59. A bargain!
With just a few coats of paint to achieve the right hue. The bar sign was ready to make its debut!
I plan on hanging the sign on a white wall and setting up everything similar to the “inspiration” picture. Minus the pretty chandelier.
The party is on Saturday. I’ll post the finished product next week!
Oh! and follow me on Pinterest for more inspiration! http://pinterest.com/undomesticbride/
Happy planning! xoxo
