Among the many cool trends at weddings today is the bar. Not necessarily the traditional liquor and cocktails station nor the hugely popular dessert or candy table. But some other really fun variations that we’re going to showcase here! And what a range they are! From sweets to beverages to chilled... [Read More]

Giving chocolates as gifts is almost like stating the obvious! Everyone loves these rich, decadent treats. So when you opt for chocolates as edible wedding favors, you can be sure your guests will be delighted! The challenge with something so popular, though, is how to narrow down the choices. Commercial... [Read More]

Is your wedding taking place around the 4th of July? Then, you’ve got the perfect party theme! And just imagine the fun foodie treats that you can serve as part of a festive dessert table, many of them inspired by the beloved Stars and Stripes. In fact, it was such a treat browsing the web for... [Read More]

Bridal showers tend to favor sweet pinks and peaches for a color palette, or a combination of soft pastels. So, we thought, why not shake up the shower styling a bit with a non-traditional color choice? Why not aqua and black? That’s how we chanced upon this fun bridal shower styled and hosted... [Read More]

We’re so thrilled to be sharing a stylish black, white and silver party setting with you today! It all began with a gracious email from Alex Shaw of The Inspired Occasion offering a submission of one of the parties she had just styled. Of course, we immediately said yes! Established in Melbourne... [Read More]

See a green-themed party display and you think, “This must be for St. Patrick’s Day!” Well, this absolutely gorgeous dessert table designed by Principal Planner (Azar Jazestani Events) never even hints at the iconic Irish celebration—in fact, its actual post title is “Montreal... [Read More]

Bring on the purple, green, and gold! It’s Mardi Gras season! With couples today going for more personal and unconventional wedding themes, having a Mardi Gras motif at your wedding reception is certainly something to consider. But if you’re a bit hesitant to go all out with the over-the-top... [Read More]

Hope you had a fun time sampling our Valentine’s sweets suggestions in Part 1 of this post. Those were more on the cutesy side, ideal if you’re planning a casual and intimate wedding. But if you’ll be having a more elegant, sophisticated ambiance, your reception sweets and edible favors... [Read More]

Desserts and drinks as decorations? Absolutely! More and more at wedding parties today, fancy presentation tables for sweet treats, beverages, and the party cake are taking center stage. So with all that attention on them, these displays are styled just as meticulously as the guest tables. Sound intimidating?... [Read More]

Dessert tables have been quite the rage for weddings in recent years. And for a winter season wedding, just imagine how magical these sweets display can be! Well, lucky for us, we don’t have to imagine! We found the loveliest snow-inspired dessert table on the blog True and Wesson that will surely... [Read More]

Desserts and the holidays seem made for each other! So it’s only fitting to have an irresistible desserts table as a focal point at a wintertime wedding shower. Just imagine the spectacle of a sweets display just brimming with Christmas treats and decorated with festive baubles and trimmings.... [Read More]

Once Halloween and Thanksgiving have zoomed past, Christmas will be upon us. So, believe it or not, we’ve got a holiday party feature for you—three months early! As promised, we’ve been keeping our eyes open for possible “cross over” celebration ideas on our favorite non-wedding blogs that... [Read More]

Welcome to a delectable bridal shower where chocolate brown takes center stage and lilac plays a supporting role as a contrasting hue. By themselves, chocolate brown and lilac each have a delicious array of shades and tints. But when brought together, they create a unique color palette that provides... [Read More]

Planning a menu for a Parisian-inspired bridal shower may seem quite intimidating. How does one prepare dishes and desserts that live up to France’s haute cuisine reputation and yet remain accessible to today’s practical bride? Go light! A light menu, that is. In truth, a bridal shower menu... [Read More]

A bridal shower is an exciting occasion to go all out using colors and patterns with a feminine feel. One option is to create a party awash with pretty pink details and decorations. Visual interest will come in varied patterns—from florals to stripes to gingham checks to polka-dots. These will keep... [Read More]

Spanish cuisine virtually overflows with delectable dishes, desserts, and beverages, making each aspect of the party’s menu a matter to be planned well in advance. Offering up a complete menu of dishes assures that guests shall have much to savor and enjoy throughout the night’s festivities.... [Read More]

Warm, romantic, lavish, artistic—these and so much more describe the soul of Italy. Draw inspiration from that richness and warmth for a bridal shower party set amidst a backdrop of elegant details interspersed with natural, earthy decorative accents. From finding the ideal venue to laying out theme-inspired... [Read More]