Simply Rustic Wedding Reception

This wedding reception was an intimate celebration with close family and friends and was held in the backyard of the bride and groom's home - it was a perfect combination of simplicity and rustic elegance.

Preparations for the evening reception included hanging mismatched framed

photos of the bride and groom as children and family wedding photos

Stepping stones display the wedding date and make 

a nice keepsake for the bride and groom

A mix of vintage candelabras, silver and glass added to the overall 

character of this lovely wedding reception

Rustic

 

Pink Roses add a pop of color to the outdoor setting

A border of white lights surround the seating area

Happy Bride and Groom

A Pretty in Pink... and Blue and Green Baby Shower

My friend Kristy (who's wedding can be seen here) welcomed a baby girl last month.  Her shower was so much fun to put together... there was lots of pink but some blue, green and yellow too! The shower was held on a Sunday afternoon so instead of traditional appetizers, her shower featured lots and lots of sweets... what better way to welcome a "sweet" new baby to the world!

Sweets Table! I love the pendents made with twine and pieces of fabric

Pink Food! Pink Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn, Cookie Cups with Pink Icing, 

Dipped Pretzels and Strawberry Cupcakes

"Cupcake" Tree made with onesies and displayed in cupcake liners, flowers in tin cans

spray painted in a light blue and Chalkboard made from an inexpensive picture frame

spray painted with chalkboard paint and painted the same shade of blue

Another DIY Chalkboard... love this quote for baby!

"Kaitlyn" banner greeted guests as they arrived and now hangs in her nursery

Candy Bar - who wouldn't love all these treats?

Fall Wedding

September wedding of Kristy and Travis

The wedding was held at a charming farm house in the country- the barn provided 

a perfect backdrop for the ceremony.

Green and Orange were the main color theme 

with hints of pink throughout

 

Couples Monogram made with Moss

 

 Gerbera Daisy balls lined the aisle on both sides

 

Coozies for the GuestsIn

Instead of traditional cake, the bride opted

for cupcakes in various flavors.

Luau Bridal Shower

My friend Kristy's bridal shower luau was a casual get together with lots of fun, bright accents.  The color scheme of pink, green, orange and blue made for a festive get-together!

 The invite set the tone for casual fun

 Centerpiece on food table.

Kristy LOVES little pigs so this guy had to be included- he wasn't roasted though!

The Bride's tropical inspired space for opening gifts

  Dessert table included brightly topped cupcakes and yummy truffles


Cupcake Close-Up

The Bride and her Maids

Outdoor Engagement Party

 

Invite for the party, I love the green, 

gray & brown color scheme.

Cupcakes made with fresh strawberries & Strawberry Cheesecake- Yum!

 So pretty!

These were made by a very talented friend of mine,

check out her blog, Me and My Pink Mixer, here

The Beverage Station

Wine chilled in a metal bucket complemented the outdoor setting so nicely

 The food tables was accented by a lovely backdrop of

planted flowers and greenery

 I love white lights! They make any space festive.

These were draped around the exterior of the pool

and tea lights lined the spa area.

50's Diner Theme 60th Birthday Party

My Dad is a child of the 1950's and has a strong connection to that era.  For his 60th Birthday, we celebrated with a Surprise 50's Diner Theme Birthday Party. The party was hosted at a place known locally as "The Hawksbill".  It's been around for years and has a ton of character all on it's own.

The "Diner" counter was open to guests all night where they 

could order burgers, hot dogs, grilled cheese and fries

Close up of donuts in retro glass cake stand

Mini Jukebox and vintage Rock-n-Roll 

sign completed the diner atmosphere

A slideshow played throughout the night with this

cutout made to look like a car at a drive-in. The figures

in the car were traced from an actual photo of my parents-

yes my Dad used to sit and stare at my Mom like that!

 50's Memorabilia

 My parents actual letterman jackets from high school

Classic cars parked around the entrance to the party greeted

the guest of honor when he arrived.

Teal and Red 30th Birthday Celebration

My friend is quite the fan of "Tiffany" blue ( and anything that comes in that little blue box) so her 30th Birthday incorporated teal, and as an accent color, red. The event was held at Blue5 Restaurant in Roanoke, VA.  The space itself provided a nice backdrop for the teal and red embellishments, setting off the existing decor and retro charm of the room perfectly.

Photos of the birthday girl were hung with ribbon

from exposed pipes around the room

For a twist on the old standard, we opted for these

yummy donuts from Blue Collar Joe's in Daleville, VA

I love tea lights and these lining the foyer table were the

first hint of what was to come for the birthday girl

What better way to celebrate a birthday

than to display photos of good times with family and friends? 

These photos are mounted on scalloped edge borders of teal and red scrapbook paper

Welcome to the Nest Baby Shower

"Welcome to the Nest" invite created by me for the shower

"About to Hatch" banner greeted guests as they arrived

All of the brunch items were served in "bite size" form

This two tiered nest was the perfect spot
for mini blueberry and white chocolate raspberry muffins

Metal birdcages as the
centerpiece for the food table

Baby Bird Cupcakes

Bird silhouettes added an extra touch

The Mama-to-be and friends