Edible Escort Cardrs

I love to see new ways to use common things...

Ok...lollipops are common,

but these are fabulous!

You can find these and so many more beautiful

lollipops here at Vintage Confections !

Go by and check them out!

Use these as escort cards for your wedding or

next big event!

Aren't these fun and playful?

Have a fabulous weekend!

Don't know if you know this about me but,
I am a frugal mommy that tries hard to find ways to
entertain on a budget!
Doesn't always happen...but, I try!

Anyone a fan of Groupon, Living Social, etc.?
Anyone getting married?

Well, then you must check out WED OBO!

Like Groupon WED OBO will bring you a new wedding-related deal of the day!
So, all of you engaged couples check it out!
Where was WED•OBO when I was getting married?

According to their site, here is how it works:

1. Subscribe at Wedobo.com

2. Wedobo delivers limited time, must-have wedding deals to you via email.

3. You buy the deal.

And share it, if you’d like to.

The more people who know about Wedobo,
the more they're able to negotiate the best wedding deals for you.

Recent Deals:
$240 for 20 Goodie Bags, $480 value
$200 custom groom's cake, $400 value
$190 Jr. Suite at Sutton Place Hotel, $399 value

Sounds like a bargain to me!

Check it out here!

Rustic Backdrop

I love weddings!

Right now it seems there is a huge

trend towards old and vintage.

I am loving this vintage fence background!

The yellow chest just pops off the wood...

Check out that entrance...so original.
They even put windows in!

Of course the added touches....

Beautiful rustic setting....

Photos by Stephanie Fay Photography

Sweet and Rustic Breakfast Buffet

There have been so many rustic
"inside out" parties lately!
Here is another that I had to share!
It has southern hospitality written all over it!

This gorgeous breakfast buffet table that was created for
the Sweetest Occasion blog.
The inspiration for this photo shoot designed by

Dandelion and Grey
was a laid back, brunch-style reception.
Head over to The Sweetest Occasion to read all the details.

Lovely use of antique kitchen tools and gadgets as servers....

Love the bacon in the mason jars...

For a very fun and thoughtful favor
Dapper Paper created these sweet recipe cards
with a delicious recipe for ‘Grandma’s Biscuits’!

Love the ides of nailing the hooks to the tree...so pretty!

And this sign....
"We're Fixin' to Eat. So take your Seat!"

Cute little cards in the drawers....

All the photos were taken by
Olive Juice Photography
and the paper goods were
by Dapper Paper.

Aw....I am now smiling...and hungry!

Printable Sparkler Holders

I love sparklers!

We had them at our wedding in Mexico!

Here are some great DIY Printable Sparkler Holders

from Print Your Party's ETSY shop!

So many to choose from!

4th of July...

I do's....

And Check out all of these options!

Midnight Wedding Snack

As your guest are enjoying an evening of
dancing and mingling, here is a cute idea of
serving a wedding midnight snack.

I love these mini stacks of baby pancakes drizzled with maple syrup!

These could easily be passed around.

Your guests could grab a stick, eat and keep on parting the night away!

So, what do you think?

These would be so fun for a girls night too!

What a sweet surprise!

Photo Credit In Style Weddings

Ice Ice baby

Ok, so the ice sculptures of old are not

very hip.

Swans and cupids are

not what people are looking for these days!

Think Martini, Champagne, Raw Bar....

Well meet Don Chapelle.

He is an amazing ice artist who's love for

sculpting ice began when he was 18!

Check out these very cool

and functional designs!

Caviar and Vodka Station.....

Raw Bar....

Milk and Cookies bar!
This has to be my favorite!

Red Teal and Retro Bridal Shower

One of my favorite color combinations is

Red and Teal.

So, I feel in love with this very cute

Retro Housewives Bridal Shower

from Party Spot.

The Tables of Teal and Red.......

I love the use of paper as alternative to

expensive place mats and flowers!

The Place Setting....

Nice retro housewives feel.

More paper flower accents throughout....

Pimp my Cupcake...

The Bride chose her favorite and the guest won a prize

I love these napkins....my type of housewife!

Measuring Spoon Favors.....

Cake Ball Wedding Cake

I love, love Cake Balls!

I love everything about them!

So, when I found this great company just south

of me in Austin Texas I had to share their

fantastic work!

Stacey Bridges is the co-founder of

Austin Cake Ball

She has a background in Costume Design

so, it is no wonder that her

cake balls are so unique!

Check out these fabulous designs!

Modern and Elegant Wedding Table....

Bride and Groom Cakes.....

I am dying over this one!

What an awesome idea for a Grooms Cake!

They can make special designs for any event!

And the best news is that if you are not in the Austin Area
you can still order these little treasures and have
them shipped to you!
Red Velvet
Vanilla Bean
Lemon Drop
German Chocolate
Chocolate Espresso...
Need I continue?
Order yours here!

Silhouette Your Guests

Want to really impress your guests' at your next soiree?
Have silhouette pictures created by master silhouette artist

(3rd generation) Karl Johnson as a party favor.

Each Silhouette is cut out entirely freehand!

Each Silhouette is an original, one of a kind work of art, signed by the artist.
He was most recently commissioned by Marc Anthony to create silhouettes

of Jennifer Lopez for her 40th Birthday Party.

WOW!

Karl also appeared in person at the party to cut silhouettes for the guests.
Karl Johnson is available to appear at a variety of special events.

Such as weddings, bar mitzvahs, parties, and more!

Check him out here at Cut Arts!

Save the Date!

How cute are these?

Having a photo booth is so popular right now,

why not turn them into Save the Date Cards?

This would be so easy to recreate!!
What do you think?

(sorry for the blury picture)

Purple Passion

Lovely find at My Sweet and Saucy!

One of my new "must see each day" blogs!

Check out this wedding! Beautiful and stylish use of pom poms!

Love the pom pom garland......

I am in love with these chair pom poms!

What a great use of your budget with all of the impact!

Love the backdrop....

Very cool and simple table....

Besides the color combination of Black and Purple,
I love the use of Pom Poms!
I think the chair pom poms are my favorite!
What is your favorite?

Find the link to this fabulous party here!

Ornament wedding shower

Are you hosting a couples wedding shower in December?

Why not bring some seasonal cheer to the happy couple by

giving them a

Trim the Tree Ornament Shower!

Simple enough...

Eat, Drink and be Merry...

And bring an ornament to

hang on the couples tree!

I think this would be a great idea for a couple

that is a little older or those that have "everything"!

What a fun way to celebrate with the couple without

all of fuss!

To go along with this very fun theme,

here are some great invites from

Polka Dot Designs!

I am a "Fan"!

I am a big "fan" of the little details of an event!

I am loving this wedding fan!

Wouldn't this be fun with different pictures of the couple together!

Each one could be different or at least have 5 or so different pictures.

This wedding was featured at My DIY Wedding Day.

This couple blew up one of their favorite snapshots and

attached it to one side of a fan and the

ceremony details were included on the back!

Genius and so FUN!

Vintage Glam

I love these very pretty and glamorous votives!

Just a votive, modpodge, glitter and recycled jewelry!

I know that I can find some old jewels!

Imagine these on your Holiday or New Years Tables...

I know, I know, it is not even Halloween yet!

(Picture via Elizabeth Anne Designs)

A Preppy Party

A very sweet All-American party from Wedding Style Guide!

I love this website for great party ideas and the dowloads to do your own party!

How nice is that?

Find it all here!

Striped Paper Template

Alphabet Flag Template

Table Number Template

Please Take One Template

Notebook Label Template

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