With spring fast approaching, bright colors are all the rage right now! It’s almost the sunniest time of year and there’s no better color than bright, sunshine-inspired yellow to beat the lingering winter blues.
Here are some great and innovative ways to include this vibrant color into your wedding or next gala!
A gorgeous yellow table decoration, perfect for all spring events.
Slip these on to feel “footloose and fancy-free”!
An adorable party invitation idea.
A darling wedding cake with yellow accents.
Unique wedding bouquet arrangement.
Delicate flower earrings.
A neat idea for party seating! LOVE!
Yellow-accented wedding gown.
Chanel wedding nails…the best!
Creative boutonnière options…only for the studliest of men.
Gorgeous yellow wedding ring…I DEFINITELY do!
A delectably sweet cake, perfect for any shower, christening, party or wedding.
Sunny spring bridesmaids!
Photo credits: Pinterest
Serving food at a gala, party or wedding can be tricky. The options are endless and whether you serve pasta or meat, you’re bound to run into some complications. Aside from the traditional “picky eater”, a whole new sector of guests with meal issues has emerged. Gluten intolerance has skyrocketed to existence and popularity in recent years and, whether your guest is avoiding it for diet or medical reasons, men and women alike are looking for gluten-free options to eat and enjoy.
Obviously, this makes creating a menu a bit difficult. However, with a few slight meal tweaks, even you can put together a savory plate that everyone can delight in. Check out these delicious four-course, gluten-free meal option recipes!
Have a fantastic event and enjoy these delicious gluten-free eats!
Hi dolls,
Today I have Lauryn from The Skinny Confidential on the blog!! Lauryn is always full amazing tips on looking and feeling fabulous. I totally adore her and enjoy reading her fabulous blog.
Without further ado, here she is….
Hi! I’m Lauryn from
The Skinny Confidential. I’m sharing tips + tricks for looking super hot before you big day ; ). For any further questions e-mail me at Lauryn@TheSkinnyConfidential.
com. Enjoy babes!
Tips for looking like a hot babe before your big day:
{Drink up} Guzzle this natural hot lemon diuretic before your big day. If I bare my legs/belly/etc., I’ll drink this in the AM & PM. This lemon diuretic flushes out the system, which takes away bloat. Think of it as a ‘mini cleanse.’ Also, try this juice cleanse four days before the wedding; it will leave you feeling energized & slim!
{Tan} Spray tanning makes everything look better. If you do it right. Stay away from anything with red undertones. Think bronzed & sun-kissed, not Oompa-Loompa, Snooki orange. Find more tanning tips here.
{Eat} Before you walk the aisle, eat a piece of low-carb toast with soy butter or avocado, cottage cheese & fruit, or scrambled eggs. If you’re drinking, these types of foods will help absorb the alcohol.
{Light on the carbs & sugar} For the day [& maybe the day before ] cut your carb intake in half. Also get rid of any processed sugars & ditch the salt. Too much salt can make people appear ten pounds heavier. Two weeks before the wedding cut carbs after 5 pm.
{Vodka/water} If you’re wearing a tight dress, the best alcoholic beverage on the planet is vodka/water + three lemons. It’s light & has no bloating soda water in it.
{Lotion} Wear firming lotion. It tightens everything up & make your limbs look smooth and sleek. My favorite: Olay’s Quench Plus Firming Body Lotion.
{Shimmer} Adding a bit of bronzed shimmer to your chest & arms [ be careful of your white dress though! ]. I die over this bronzer/shimmer.
{Workout} Yeup, yeup, yeup. Make time for fitness. People look way more toned after a workout. Try to squeeze in an AM workout before your big day. Kick it up a notch & workout at least six days a week, two months before your nuptials.
{Posture} throw your shoulders back & stand tall. Evoke your inner sex kitten {!!!}.
CONGRATS to brides everywhere ; ). XO. Lauryn
Needing some signage for your next event? Wether it be for a wedding reception, bridal shower, engagement party, baby shower or a cocktail party, you can’t go wrong with a chalkboard sign. You can buy chalkboard signs at almost any crafting store, or you can always do it yourself with some plywood, chalkboard paint, and a cute frame.
Chalkboard signs are a great way to display food, welcome guests and they can also make for some super chic table numbers. You can also get creative and use colored chalks to have a little more fun with it.
Chalkboard signs are so easy to make and use for any upcoming event.
The popular trend of having a photo booth at your wedding isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Photo booths are a fun and memorable way for the bride, groom and attendees to document the big day. A lot of people include fun props in their photo booths like glasses, mustaches and hats to liven up the photos and make them more unique. Depending on your decor and theme of your wedding, you could include matching decor.
Photo booths are above all else, way too fun to pass up! Consider adding one to your reception, you won’t be sorry you did.
Photos courtesy of Pinterest.
Every event can be extra sweet with a dessert table!
Images Via: The Daily Digi, Blow Out Party, Pepper Design Blog, Baby Lifestyles
Images Via: About Organic, Taste of Home, The Nibble
Did you know that you could eat a Rose? And a Bea balm, Violet, Daylily, Lavender, Nasturtium, Pansy, Carnation, Hibiscus…..
Many people have tried eating flowers without even knowing it. For instance, dried daylily petals are a common ingredient in Chinese hot-and-sour soup. Also, a number of herbal teas are infused with chamomile, jasmine, or hibiscus flowers, and lavender, and rose flavors jams, marinades, and oils.
I will leave you with a couple of TIPS on cooking with flowers…
- 1. Use them sparingly, especially if you are allergy prone. If you aren’t accustomed to eating flowers, too much can lead to digestive problems.
- 2. Make sure to grow organic, or go organic :-)
- 3. Always check a trusted food reference source for toxicity before eating a flower
- 4. Get creative. Freeze whole small flowers into ice cubes for a pretty addition to punches, or decorate cakes and desserts with candied flowers!
Have fun beautifying your next recipe!
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Chocolate and wine tasting doesn’t have to be a go-to event.
It’s honestly more fun at home!
Send out invites asking your guests to join you for a tasty party. Unless you plan on supplying the wine and chocolate, have each guest or couple bring a different kind of chocolate and/or a bottle of wine! Make it clear that you are supplying the milk chocolate so your guests will be forced to be adventurous.
Once everyone arrives, collect the wines and chocolates and pair one wine with one chocolate. Tip- the sweet wines (like White Zinfandels, and Pinot Grigios) –> go with the milk chocolate, and the driest wines (like Chiantis, Cabernet, and dry Shiraz) –> go with the darkest chocolates. Don’t worry too much about pairing the wines perfectly… the event is just for fun!
Next, add little tags to the chocolate pieces so everyone knows what kind of chocolate it is. For easier voting, label each wine and chocolate with a number, and be sure to provide mini notepads and pens so each person can take notes!
After everyone has mingled and tried all of the chocolates and wine, advise them to vote on their favorite wine, favorite chocolate, and favorite duo.
Finally, with designated drivers and cabs arranged, don’t hesitate to continue “tasting the wine”.
Are you looking for unique party favor ideas that fit the spring season? Look no further.
Today I feel like party favors are losing their popularity. Maybe it is the additional cost or the extra work that goes into having party favors, but these gifts are relatively inexpensive, and definitely worth the effort!
Spring is all about blooming flowers, BBQ’s and sunny/rainy weather… Pleasantly surprise your guests with these simple, yet thoughtful party favors!
Idea #1:
Make your own BBQ rub. Real Simple shares several homemade BBQ rub recipes that will please an array of individuals. Put a heaping amount of your personal favorite recipe into labeled glass jars, or you can choose to give your guests two or three options.
Idea #2:
Purchase flowerpot starter kits. You can find flower and herb starter kits online, at The Home Depot, and Target. Growing a plant is relatively easy and it’s a fun project for kids as well.
Idea #3:
Purchase small hummingbird ornament feeders. I love how these mini feeders add a decorative touch to your outdoors.
Idea #4:
With a bunch of fake flowers, green tape and pens you can make cute flower pens in a pail. This is a great homemade gift that guests can keep in their kitchen to write grocery lists, notes, etc.
