Candy bars are very popular at parties and weddings these days. You can let your guests fill their own small box or bag with a candy mixture from a display of yummy looking candy. The candy makes a great party favor to say thank you for coming.

What do you need to set up your own candy bar? You’ll need some candy of course, bulk candy works best. You’ll also need some glass containers. You can dress up the containers with a bow or wrap them with fabric to add some color.
Don’t forget a small scoop in each candy container so …read more

Just because you’re having a destination wedding, doesn’t mean you have to settle for anything less than the most georgous dress out there. The beauty of the dress is all in the detail. You may not be able to opt for huge trains and tons of layers on the beach, but you can still have a beautifully detailed, and styled wedding gown.

Some destination weddings are first time brides, but many are also getting remarried, or renewing their vows. No matter what the occasion, a bride wants to be beautiful on her special day, whether she’s 20 or 60.

When you’re shopping …read more

When you think of fall there are some colors that just naturally come to mind, browns, oranges, yellows, and reds are all fabulous fall colors. I decided to go on a hunt for popular color combinations for fall 2009, here are a few of my favorites.
How about these fall color combinations to inspire your fall party or wedding?

Sage greens and golds can mix very well and still give your gathering a fall feel.

Orange is very popular this year. You can go big and bold, pair it with shades of bright pinks, or tame it down a little with shades of …read more

Roses are classic, and classy for weddings. If you’re planning a wedding and it’s inspired by beautiful roses I have a few ideas to share with you today.
First up the invitations. Here are a couple rose theme wedding invitations from Invitation Consultants.

A couple rose inspired cakes.
Rose inspired floral bouquets are always fabulous.
These rose table decorations are easy but still elegant, turn down the lights and use candlelight to light rose petals on the tables.
Here’s another easy rose table decoration. One simple rose in a votive cup, or float some rose petals in water.
Here’s another lovely rose table centerpiece, it would …read more

TLC has a new show this fall produced by Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos.’ The show is called Masters of Reception, and takes a behind-the-scenes look at the Frungillo family and their growing New Jersey catering business.

I love this type of show. Watching the Frungillo family pull off the over the top requests of their clients sounds entertaining to me. The Fungillos pride themselves in making their clients dreams come true, from hot air balloons, and carriage rides, to including pets in the wedding. These guys definitely know how to put on a party!

They work hard to make sure the …read more

White is such a versatile color for parties, and weddings. You can add accents in any color, and it works for any season or occasion. You can dress white up or down, and even do white with white if you want to.
Today I have some decorative bouquets ideas you can use for a party centerpiece, or wedding bouquet, all in white. If you don’t like the solid white, you can add accents in any color.
First up, dressing up simple white daisies with a little green, or with some pearl beads.

Lilies are fabulous in white.
Did you know white can come in …read more

Fruit and floral combinations work wonderful for party, or wedding table centerpieces. They make a nice contrast in texture and color.
Citrus is my favorite to work with in floral arrangements. I love their bright vivid colors, and they will hold up for several days without spoiling.

You don’t have to incorporate the fruit in the arrangement, you can hollow out an orange, or an apple and use them for as a vase for your floral centerpiece.

Arrange flowers and fruit in a basket to give your backyard party a casual feel.

You don’t have to pair a floral arrangement with your fruit, you …read more

I think Christmas weddings are beautiful! With whites and reds, or greens, and the spirit of the holiday season, what’s not to love about a wedding at Christmas time?
I have a couple Christmas wedding decorating ideas to share with you today. I know, it’s only August, and Christmas is still 5 months away. If you’re planning a wedding, that’s not very long to get everything together, so you should already be at least in the planning stage.

My favorite Christmas weddings have all featured poinsettias. They’re fabulous to put at the alter when you’re getting married. Small poinsettias also work very …read more

Many times you have to use whatever chairs are available at your party of wedding. Even you have to use metal folding chairs, or plastic chairs, you don’t have to let it bring your party down. You can add a touch of class by covering the chairs, or adding a ribbon or bow to the back of the chairs.
You can even drape fabric from one corner, or add a small bouquet to the top to dress up. Match your chairs to your tablescape, or decorate them in a contrasting color.
Or use them to announce special guests, or the bride and …read more

It’s fun to feature “his and her” or “bride and groom”  elements at a wedding. You can do bride and groom chairs, his and her cupcakes, bride and groom glasses, his and her songs, and how about his and her signature wedding cocktails?
It’s your night, so why not feature your favorite drinks as your featured wedding cocktails for guests to remember you by. Maestro Dobel Diamond Tequila and Gran Centenario Rosangel Tequila sent me a couple recipes that would work great for his and her wedding cocktails.
The key is to make one masculine, for the groom, and the other softer …read more