BRINGING THE BEACH TO THE BURBS...

To kick off the summer, my sister and I threw a "Summer STAY-cation" dinner party for our friends.  We wanted to bring the beach to the suburbs and make them feel like they were out to dinner at a fabulous resort.  We had an absolute blast designing the event!

SUMMER TIME = WEDDING TIME!

It has been a while since I have posted to our blog - but I have not stopped collecting my favorite images and inspirations for unique event ideas.  Please enjoy 30 days of all things inspiring to help you create great summer parties, special wedding day memories, and fabulous personal style! 

This is such a sweet simple cake...sometimes simplicity makes the strongest impact.

A POP OF COLOR

I just love COLOR!  Colored glassware, brightly colored paper, and of course flowers and candles.  All traditional aspects of event decor - but with a twist of bright modern color, it totally reinvents the expected.

B-E-S-T W-I-S-H-E-S-!

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Love this retro idea for a guestbook!  I am recreating this for the Labor Day wedding I am designing for - - I will report on how it works out.

RED, WHITE & BABY BOY!

A baby shower by PrettyPlease Event Design.

STUNNING!

I love the simplicity of this all white cake and then the textured design of the icing - - and what a great idea to add an interesting cake stand!!

...say my name!

Name cards are a great way to reinforce the theme or design of your event.  Since they are usually placed in the entryway of your venue they need to be decorative as well as functional - - here are some of my favorites.  I am redesigning the namecard tree for a wedding that I am doing in September.