Who loves a sweet, little brunch? Raise your hands. We thought so! Everybody loves brunch. So, what a treat it was for us to stumble upon this oh-so-inviting engagement brunch styled by Wilmara Manuel, owner and principal stylist of Madly Stylish Events. The star of the occasion was clearly the food... [Read More]

How wonderful to have the fall season to celebrate in! There’s just something about that crisp chill in the air and the gorgeous colors of the trees that make an autumn occasion seem extra special. And one occasion you’d surely want to mark in style is your wedding reception. What better... [Read More]

Once you’ve decided on the theme for your wedding reception, the next big question is: What colors will make it come alive? And so begins the quest for the perfect palette! To be honest, every wedding theme may actually use any number of color combinations—each one equally promising. Our aim,... [Read More]

The Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo has gone far beyond its historical origins. Well, lucky for you! Especially if you’re tying the knot sometime in May, this gives you the excuse to schedule your rehearsal dinner around the 5th and have a real fun fiesta-style gathering! And what would a Mexican... [Read More]

Orange is the color that makes a summer party truly come alive. Its vibrant and effervescent personality adds instant zest to any color palette. So for a summer wedding, why not consider orange for the unique flavor it will surely bring to your table settings, centerpiece arrangements, and favor packaging?... [Read More]

A dream for many couples is to tie the knot on a romantic stretch of beach, with a balmy breeze blowing and a fading sunset bathing the scene in a golden glow. But reality often intrudes on that dream—questions of cost, time, convenience, and the like—and the bride and groom take the traditional... [Read More]

It’s such a joy decorating for a summertime wedding shower! Why? You can actually let nature do most of the styling for you. After all, how can you beat the instant charm of party tables set out in a flower garden all abloom, with sweet nosegays of fresh blossoms and bunches of greenery dotting... [Read More]

Lavender. The name alone evokes an air of romance and charm, not to mention a divine fragrance and the loveliest color! These certainly sound like the perfect elements for a dream wedding, don’t you agree? Apparently, so do several of the wedding world’s most creative stylists and planners.... [Read More]

There are just some styled wedding shoots that not only catch your eye, but take your breath away, too. As a collaboration between the talents of Green Wedding Shoes and Heavenly Blooms coupled with the amazing photography of This Modern Romance, this gorgeous Spanish/Mexican-inspired set is definitely... [Read More]

Summer is a celebration of color! At this time of year, nature is just brimming with every hue under the sun (literally!). Which means we have a fabulous array of colors to choose from for our summer parties. Here, we share with you four of our favorite palettes for outdoor events—whether these are... [Read More]

Everyone loves a fiesta! So why not bring the bold colors and festive ambiance of Cinco de Mayo to your May-time engagement party? We found loads of decorating ideas on the web, but decided to pass on the overly traditional ones and share with you those with a stylish and modern flair. This approach... [Read More]

Pomanders have indeed come a long way! From their origins in the courts of Victorian England and France, these lovely floral balls now grace wedding ceremonies as bouquets and aisle decor, and receptions as centerpieces, ceiling adornments, and even cake toppers. Since pomanders are traditionally suspended,... [Read More]

Andalé! Let’s get this Cinco de Mayo party started. With the 5th of May just around the corner, we can already feel the fiesta spirit kicking in. So, for couples out there planning a wedding reception, engagement dinner, or bridal shower around this festive holiday theme, this post is for you! We... [Read More]

We’ve all watched ombre sweep the wedding world in the past year or so. And what a visual treat it’s been! But while most applications have been for dramatic effect with bold, intense colors, we have a special soft spot for those ombre treatments using pastels. So in honor of this sweet season of... [Read More]

We’re delighted to share a most charming and whimsical tea party styled by Melbourne-based Lilian Oliver of Lily Chic Events. We stumbled upon these darling photos in an album on LCE’s Facebook page and, although they were actually from a little girl’s birthday celebration, we immediately... [Read More]