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Unique and Fun Wedding Ideas!

May 8, 2012 Leave a Comment

Summer weddings… it’s almost time!  If you are still in the last stages of planning, I have a few fun ideas for you today.

First up, check out this FAB DIY Activity Book (and free printable!) from Lovely Indeed created especially to keep the little one’s attending the wedding busy


I saw this Art Nouveau wedding post from Ruffled, and just KNEW I needed to share it with you.  It’s so fresh and fun and unique!  Be sure to click over and check out all the fun inspiration for this wedding theme!

Nothing says “Summer” more than burgers on the grill, and I a “build your own burger bar” would be a fun idea for a small backyard barbeque wedding.  Check it out on Homemade Simple.com:

And the last one for today… another post from Ruffled.  This time, an eco-friendly, natural wedding decor and inspiration post.  I just love the clean look of these photos, and I can imagine all kinds of different parties using this kind of theme.

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Peacock Bridal Shower and Favors AND Customer Photo!

May 3, 2012 Leave a Comment

We have mentioned this before, but the Peacock theme is an incredibly popular one right now for weddings and bridal showers.  Today I have inspirations for those of you who are planning a peacock event.  (And if you AREN’T planning one… shouldn’t you be??)

So, to start us off, here is an incredibly simple way to decorate a dessert table by using peacock-colored cupcakes, like these from RoseBakes.com.  You could add simple toppers, and even peacock feathers as toppers (as mentioned in her post).  You can also wrap your cupcakes with our Peacock Cupcake Wrappers.

From Giggles Galore, comes an INCREDIBLE Peacock Party post with lots of inspiration.  The party was actually a Peacock Princess party, but I think the ideas could easily be adapted for a bridal shower.  My favorite?  The peacock cups!  You can check out the TUTORIAL HERE.


I found a Pretty Peacock “real party” post on The Hostess Blog, with tons of incredible inspiration.  I could not get over how gorgeous this next photo was… just had to share!  What a great idea for the drinks and dessert table:

 

Also, we are sharing another customer photo today!  Bonnie sent us a photo of some FAB Bridesmaid gift bags she put together, using our Peacock Favor Bags.

Here is a photo of the Favor Bags from our Diva Entertains shop:

And here is how Bonnie dressed them up… gold tissue paper, a peacock feather.  Did I say FAB??!

 We also have an article that can help you Plan a Peacock Bridal Shower!

We also carry the largest selection of quality Peacock Wedding Favors.

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Flower Girl Dresses and Accessories

April 18, 2012 Leave a Comment

It’s wedding season.. which means so many beautiful ideas for a story-book wedding day.  I was noticing the other day (while browsing pinterest, of course), that there are SO MANY lovely dresses and accessories for flower girls these days.  Tulle, ruffles, sparkle… enough to make the littlest girl in the room feel as beautiful as the bride!  Check out some of what I found!

I was drawn to this post on One Fine Day because of the photo I found below… but you simply must go see the rest of the collection of flower girl dresses.  So much adorable-ness!

And going along with THAT post, check out Everything But The Princess… a shop FULL of gorgeous and fun designs for your flower girl (or your 5 year old daughter Martha… oh wait, that’s me!)  Have you ever seen so many raspberry ruffles??

I mentioned accessories, right?  Check out this FAB Flower Girl Bouquet/Wand, from Petal in Pear Boutique.  What a fun idea, and so gorgeous!


And for the DIY’ers, I have a fun tutorial from Martha Stewart Weddings.  Flower PARASOLS for the flower girl… I love that it’s something she can take home from the special day and use again and again.


What kind of Flower Girl dresses and accessories are you seeing this wedding season?  We’d love for you to share!

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Bling Bouquets

March 8, 2012 Leave a Comment

Oh my goodness… I have some fun photos to share with you today (AND a tutorial too, of course).

Fresh flower bouquets are still the top choice for most brides, but the lots of DIVA brides are turning to (and making their own) BLING bouquets.  Did you know this?  Prepare yourself for FAB…

First up from Off Beat Bride, a very involved tutorial for making Sparkly DIY Crystal Bouquets.  Low cost too!

From the Bridal Guide, a post with tips and ideas on  how to make a Brooch Bouquet

Maybe you still want fresh flowers, but you want a little extra bling too?  Then consider wrapping the stems on your bouquet! Check out this tutorial on Bow Ties & Buttercream… for jewelry for your bridal party AND for a bouquet wrap too!

 

And another option for wrapping, from Wedding Bells.  Actually – 30 different wraps (not all bling) are shown – great ideas are to be had!

Of course, if you want a one-of-a-kind, forever bouquet, but don’t want to make it yourself, there are options.  Check out Emici Bridal – this shop is full of stunning custom-made BLING bouquet options.  Here is one I just love:

So, are you ready to bring on the BLING this spring??

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Tiffany Inspired Party

February 10, 2012 Leave a Comment

The iconic blue box… the gorgeous white ribbon.  It’s completely obvious why the “Tiffany” party theme is a favorite!  If you are planning an elegant event… bridal shower, birthday party, a wedding… what about using Tiffany blue as your inspiration?

Gorgeous flower centerpieces, with a Tiffany blue surrounding….  visit the Hostess blog to see inspiration from this “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” Bridal shower.  I love that she used inexpensive carnations and then dressed them up with pretty blue ribbons.  Simple, elegant, nice!

Tiffany inspired cookies, from the Amy Atlas blog.  To make similar cookies – you’ll need a “gift box  cutter’.  You can find the in the baking aisles of crafts stores such as Hobby Lobby or Click Here for an Online Source.  You can simply use white icing for the ribbon or if you want to use fondant – that also can be purchased from craft stores and some bakeries.  Or Click Here for an easy to make and work with, as well as delicious, Marshmallow Fondant Recipe.

Or how about putting a chocolate truffle or macaroon cookies in blue boxes as Eat, Drink, Pretty has done:

And what about cakes?  Look at this fab Tiffany cake that features an”open box”, from Pink Cake Box.  To find other fabulous Tiffany Cake Pictures go to Google.com/Images and type in “Tiffany Cake Pictures”. When you find one (or three!) that you must have, print out a picture and take to your bakery to replicate.


Or these simple, but elegant Tiffany cupcakes, from Grin and Bake it.  (Be sure to click through to the post – there are three great frosting recipes included!) To find other fabulous Tiffany Cupcake Pictures go to Google.com/Images and type in “Tiffany Cupcake Pictures”.

And, of course, we have plenty of fun Tiffany favors  at Diva Entertains.

Tiffany White Chocolate Dipped Oreos,  Tiffany Cupcake Toppers

Tiffany Magnet Favors, Tiffany Candy Wrappers

Are you inspired?  I am!

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Tuesday Trend – Vintage Glam for weddings and parties

January 31, 2012 Leave a Comment

“Vintage Glam” might not be for everyone, but you have to admit there is a plenty of room for glam in the vintage category!  The “vintage party” concept is a fun trend, and I’ve got some great finds for you, if this is YOUR type of glam.

From The Sweetest Occasion, check out this tutorial on making Vintage Contact Paper banners – perfect for decorating for a vintage wedding theme or birthday party!

 

Need style ideas for your table and place settings?  Click on over to the Gallery at Style Me Pretty.

 

From the At RuffledBlog learn out how to create a fabulous Vintage Wallpaper Photo Booth for your wedding reception!

A tutorial so easy, it’s mostly just photo inspiration!  Look at these wonderful vintage votives trimmed with lace, from Annaboo’s House:

There are lots and lots of fabulous cake and cupcake designers out there, but I found one from the UK who really seems to GET the vintage glam idea.  Check out the Cotton and Crumb cupcake gallery HERE. (And be sure to click around the site to see a lot of other amazing dessert and cake designs too!) When you see something (or two or three) that you like – print out the photo and take it to your bakery to replicate!  For a fun and delightful twist – serve your vintage cupcakes in teacups – no crumbs!

 

 

 

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Peacock Wedding Theme

January 26, 2012 1 Comment

One of the hottest trends in wedding themes right now is the Peacock theme…from garters to bouquets… from place settings to wedding gowns… all with rich blues, purples, greens.  If you are looking to add a dazzling display of color to your wedding…consider the peacock!  And you know I have inspiration for you!

From Brides.com, a gorgeous purples and pink peacock bridal bouquet.

Adorning the back of each chair at your reception with flowers, peacock feathers, and greenery – FAB!

For your peacock wedding cake, there are a LOT of variations to choose from.  As we’ve mentioned in previous posts, if you just love a design, you can print the photo and take it to your bakery to recreate!  From Project Wedding, an incredible peacock cake:


From CakesWeBake.com, another version, with fondant feathers and a rice crispy peacock (rice crispy treats are very easy to shape into forms:):

From Decorate the Cake, a full-blown tutorial in making this WHITE peacock cake.  Isn’t it fabulous?:

What about accessories? Click on over to The Garter Girl to see several lovely peacock garter designs:

From CyberOptix, an array of colorful peacock tie options for the groom and his groomsmen (I’m thinking rehearsal dinner!):

And finally, from our own DivaEntertains.com shop, we have a category devoted to exceptional Peacock Wedding Favors and even “Save the Date” peacock magnets:

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Winter Wedding (and Party) Favors

January 12, 2012 Leave a Comment

It’s party favor time!  I’ve found some fabulous winter wedding ideas and party favors and DIY projects for your WINTER event.  Snowflakes, chocolate, cookies, and more!

To get us started with tons of inspiration, a post from Chubby Cheek Photography… Winter Wonderland party.  Make sure you scroll to the end – they list where they purchased the items so that you can recreate yourself for your very own and very special winter wonderland wedding theme :

From Something Turquoise, DIY chocolate tasting party favor jars. These are SO unique and fun… who wouldn’t want a favor with THREE different kinds of chocolate! And you can purchase the adorable little jars inexpensively from craft stores – don’t forget your coupons.  Need help with the labels – we can create custom labels for you at Diva Entertains – give us a call!

Have a snowflake wedding theme? I have a couple of fab snowflake favors from our Diva Entertains shop.  Snowflake Place Card Holders:

Snowflake Votive Candle Holders:

From Style Me Pretty, DIY Macaroons…Not only does she give you the macaroon recipe and step-by-step instructions – she also tells you how to inexpensively recreate the look below!

Here’s something I haven’t seen before, but I will TOTALLY be trying…chocolate filled cookie cutter favors! Perfect for the whimsical winter wedding favor or party!  Very easy to make, delicious to eat and your guest will have adorable little cookie cutters to take home!


And one more “edible” favor idea, from Our Best Bites… single serving pies in a jar! Perfect for the bride who is known for baking or her love of all things pastry!  Make sure you read her post in entirety – so darn helpful.  And…these would be really easy with pie crusts found in the refrigerator section of your grocery

 

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FAB FRIDAY – Winter and Valentine Weddings

January 6, 2012 Leave a Comment

Today’s post will be brought to you by some fabulous shops we found!  I wrote it with the ultra-glam Winter Bride in mind, but all you maids of honor, best friends, aunts and sisters can read it (and be inspired to shop) too!

From Pickled Parlor, a Tiffany Blue Heart Wedding Garland.  These come in any colors – this is just one fabulous example!

From Lacey Claire Designs, a wedding card or money box.  They offer a huge selection of gorgeous boxes – and you can custom order!

From twigs & honey, a gorgeous crystal, pearl, and bead headband.  This shops crystal wedding headbands and headpieces are TDF!

From Creative Sugar, these divine crystal wedding shoes:  Click here to see their Full Line of Jeweled Shoes.

From Daisy Blu, a white and cream embossed wedding guest book, perfect for a winter wonderland wedding!  She has many handmade designs to choose from!

From Reserved Seating, Ribbon Place Card Holders:

And for a splash of Valentine color, a red floral bridal sash from Handcrafted Affairs:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Thrifty Thursday – Glam Winter Weddings

November 10, 2011 Leave a Comment

A few great finds for you today!  They involve glam… winter weddings… and inexpensive DIY!

First up, a gorgeous Christmas wreath, made from faux jewels.  It would be lovely to have these wreaths adorning the walls of a wedding rehearsal, OR hanging pew decorations, or even laying flat as centerpieces on reception tables.  Click HERE to read the description.

Secondly, a wonderful keepsake or even wedding gift for the winter bride.  A sentimental wedding invitation ornament!  Click HERE for a great DIY blog post on how to make them:

A very simple way, but absolutely GORGEOUS way to illuminate the aisle… varying heights of candles and rose petals… photo by Aaron Delesie:

I found this DIY tutorial on gift wrap, and instantly thought glam FAVOR boxes, or bridesmaid gifts! Click HERE to read the tutorial.  Aren’t these beautiful for a cream and white wedding or bridal shower?

And these shoes have absolutely NOTHING to do with DIY, but I saw them, and just had to share the photo, because I loved the idea:

Something BLUE!

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