What a thrill to find this delightful at-home bridal shower—also with Asian inspiration! We just love how Natalie of The City Sisters pulled together such a charming set-up in a pretty color scheme of pink, with Asian touches like cherry blossoms, bamboo, fans, and paper lanterns. And for the shower... [Read More]

Just seeing the words ‘backyard’ and ‘brunch’ already gave us a good feeling about this bridal shower we’re about to feature. And when we saw the lovely photos of this intimate, at-home gathering planned and hosted by Stacey of Birds of the Feather for her family’s (now) sister-in-law, we... [Read More]

Don’t you just love happy surprises? Well, that’s exactly what we got in the form of an email from Angela Jolley of Dulce Designs so graciously offering for us to feature a candy buffet she had created for a wedding. Of course, we said yes immediately! And when you see the golden yellow treats and... [Read More]

Have we got a springtime treat for you today! We’re sharing the most gorgeous inspiration for a rustic chic cherry blossom theme for a bridal shower tea party. Not the traditional Japanese setting this time, but something French instead. How’s that for fusion styling! You know that catch in your... [Read More]

The minute we saw this post on the Norwegian blog Stylizimo, we were smitten! Like a breath of fresh air and soft beams of sunshine, it just brightened up our view of what a Valentine’s Day table setting can look like! Nina Holst is the founder of the Stylizimo home decoration community, and her clean,... [Read More]

We are beyond thrilled to be presenting our first-ever real wedding submission! It is such an honor that fellow wedding blogger, Cindy, of Hong Kong-based Bridelicious entrusted to Bellenza the details behind the DIY elements of her most special day. We’ll let her lovely first-person account walk... [Read More]

Who doesn’t love the trick-or-treat thrills of Halloween? Even brides-to-be surely have fond childhood memories of all the candies and sweets they’d collect and enjoy! So you can imagine our delight at finding this festive candy buffet over at Sweet Metel Moments, all dressed up with a fun Halloween... [Read More]

“Birds of a feather flock together!” This was the fun theme of a party hosted by Tamekia Crook of Flagrant Events. So you can imagine how striking the color scheme was, too! That’s what immediately caught our eye about this gathering as inspiration for a bridal shower. The wonderful colors, the... [Read More]

The kitchen is the heart of the home, as they say. So, if you want to throw a dear family member a warm and intimate pre-wedding celebration, make it with a kitchen theme! For this week’s Fabulous Feature, then, we’re thrilled to showcase a sweet example of a kitchen-themed bridal shower styled... [Read More]

For this Fabulous Feature, we mean just that! Here is one styled table setting with the look of a French country home that truly melted our hearts. It is fabulous in its simplicity and subtlety, only proving that you need not go overboard to achieve this same effect for an intimate French-themed bridal... [Read More]

Sugar or spice? Naughty or nice? A lingerie-themed bridal shower could swing either way, depending on how you style it. That’s why we were so smitten by this sweetly sassy Linens and Lingerie Wedding Shower co-hosted by Glory of Glorious Treats, and featured on her blog that we love! The party’s... [Read More]

We love how Carrie of The Rowdy Stroudy’s All That is Sweet in Life describes herself as a wife, mom, photographer, and writer. But, when we stumbled upon this sunny, charming, heartwarming 4th of July wedding party on her blog, we saw that she is definitely a party stylist, too! The celebration... [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]

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]

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]

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]

Throwing a bridal shower for a springtime bride in the family or among your circle of friends? Why not hold it within the Easter season and take advantage of all the darling decorations that are available at this time? Indulge the inner child in all of you and have a blast styling the occasion with... [Read More]

A romantic Valentine’s meal for two need not be by candlelight. Instead, it can be in the glow of an utterly charming tablescape, lovingly put together by…well, Michael Lee West! This lovely, multi-talented lady is an author, food enthusiast, and tablescaper extraordinaire. And ever since we discovered... [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]

It’s always a nice surprise to discover party ideas that can “cross over” easily from the non-wedding to the wedding party scene! That’s why The Wedding Bistro at Bellenza is always on the lookout for finds like these to feature, and inspire couples-in-planning with great ideas from non-wedding... [Read More]