Hey girls, I know I've been away for a few days but I've been crafting up a pretty bundle of things for the bridal shower. I thought I'd share a sneak peek of just some of the decor I've made so far. As you all know the color palette for my friend's bridal shower is navy, blush pink, white and grey. I'm having a blast coming up with pretty decor and sourcing props! Some things I'm basing off of inspiration I've seen online and other things are all my own ideas. I love the challenge of coming up with neat craft ideas to infuse with the bride-to-be's personality and things she loves. She loves shabby chic, French-inspired decor and romantic details so I'm trying my best to make all those things happen. All with a super girly twist of course.
I chose paper as my main material to work with. As I mentioned before with the paper pinwheels. I've made some of those as well as paper poms in different sizes and colors and bunting to match the mini one that will be the cake topper (top right). Striped paper straws with custom flags that say "Love is all you need" (bottom right) Auna's favorite quote and the motto for the shower were a must.
Crepe paper is super versatile! Turns out you can do almost anything with it. I decided to make ruffled crepe flowers as the base for brooches for each of the wedding party girls to wear at the shower (top left). I also used tulle layered on top of the crepe flowers to give it a bit of fluff and texture. Then printed the titles onto bracket labels and mounted them onto navy card stock and cut them out. I added ribbon to the Bride-to-be's brooch to set it apart.
I've also made individual dessert label cards. I bought scrapbooking paper in the color palette then measured, cut and mounted it onto folded card stock tents for durability. Then labeled them with the name of each treat. And topped it with twine tied in a bow. I can't wait to put this dessert table together! So excited.
Each of these materials are super affordable and can be bought at the dollar store or Michael's with their weekly coupons. It's a nice surprise to add custom touches to an event, it makes it that much more personal. I'll be posting more decor projects and once the shower is here I'll make sure and post finished pictures of how it all turned out!
Showing posts with label bridal shower. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bridal shower. Show all posts
September 23, 2011
September 12, 2011
Romantic Shabby-Chic Bridal Shower Florals
Happy Monday! I'm so excited the weather is cooling of and it's slowly beginning to feel like Fall, I can't wait for rain actually. So I'm making all the florals for my friend's upcoming shower that I've been blogging about lately and I'm pretty excited. I don't have a lot of experience but enough to undertake the job.
I have decided on using a mix of milk and mercury glass vessels to keep with the elegant, shabby-chic theme. As for the flowers, my ideal choices I'll be looking for are soft pink and peach roses, some lavender hydrangea, white or cream mums and maybe some sweet peas and dahlias if I'm lucky. The centerpieces will be eclectic and include vases of different sizes along with other decor like frames and teacups that will be sitting on doilies. I'm off to brain storm ideas and plan some more!
September 8, 2011
Bridal Shower Color Palette: Grey, Pink, Ivory, Midnight Blue & Champagne
This is the custom color palette I came up with for my friend's bridal shower next month. There's lots of planning, brain storming and creating going on. What do you girls think? I love the neutrals paired with the dark blue and softer pink. I wish I had a source I could credit for this color board that I based the palette off of (more so the colors than the out dated trends, of course) but alas Pinterest isn't the best for that. If you know it please email it to me.
September 6, 2011
Pretty Pleated Pinwheels Decor
via Betsy White
via Style Me Pretty (this link has DIY steps)
I'm really loving pleated paper pinwheels for special occasion decor. I've come across them in my bridal shower planning and I will definitely be incorporating them! Pinwheels can be made from fabris, scrapbooking paper, wrapping paper and paper doilies. There are plenty of creative ways to use them, they can be hung, used as a back drop for a dessert bar or glued onto skewers to be used as cake toppers or signage. How cute are the button and little monogram letter centers? I'm so excited to shop for all the crafting supplies and make some darling decor. If you're looking to make these pinwheels for an event here's a how-to at Ruffled. I'll be posting more bridal shower decor ideas soon!
August 17, 2011
A Much Needed Update + Bridal Shower Fever
{via Cotton & Crumbs}
Hi girls! Oh, my goodness, lots going on! Hence why I haven't updated my blog in forever and for that I am quite sorry. I've been commuting between Northern and Southern California the last few months and I find it very difficult to get any blogging done, unfortunately. I am working in my hometown of Orange County again so that makes me completely ecstatic! I'm doing bridal hair and makeup with my new associate that I'm over the moon about. I'm one happy girl to have met and be able to work with such an amazing person. Lots of updates on everything that I am doing soon.
I am also freelance writing from home when I'm in NorCal all while starting to plan my best friends bridal shower and help out with her wedding planning! She gets married in November and her bridal shower is mid-October, so lots to do between then and now. I'm already so excited to style, decorate and throw her the best bridal shower, along with her good friends and Mom, which I'm very close to. It's going to be Oh, so darling to say the least. Her colors are midnight blue, lavender, black and dove- so pretty, right? Get ready to see some behind the scene sneak peeks of the planning process! Follow my pins {my link is on the sidebar} to keep up with everything that inspires me. Thanks for sticking with me, hope you're all having an amazing week!
I am also freelance writing from home when I'm in NorCal all while starting to plan my best friends bridal shower and help out with her wedding planning! She gets married in November and her bridal shower is mid-October, so lots to do between then and now. I'm already so excited to style, decorate and throw her the best bridal shower, along with her good friends and Mom, which I'm very close to. It's going to be Oh, so darling to say the least. Her colors are midnight blue, lavender, black and dove- so pretty, right? Get ready to see some behind the scene sneak peeks of the planning process! Follow my pins {my link is on the sidebar} to keep up with everything that inspires me. Thanks for sticking with me, hope you're all having an amazing week!
April 13, 2011
Color Palette + Bridal Shower Shoot: Paper Crowns & Glittering Romance
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| {via The Sweetest Occasion | by Bon Bon Studio} |
Such a feminine, glittery soiree! Great ideas for a glamorous bridal shower inspired by ballet and all things frilly and pretty. Love the ribbon chandelier and delicate florals not to mention the use of balloons and sequins! Designed and styled by Bon Bon Studio. Go here for more ballet-inspired bridal shower eye candy. I created a soft color palette based on this shoot, hope you enjoy it!
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