Project Wedding Blog

If you haven’t seen the movie Amélie yet.. well, we highly recommend that you queue up your Netflix account.  It is so utterly sweet, colorfully cinematic, and all-around inspiring.  So inspiring, in fact, that one of our fave bloggers, City of Dionne, designed a girls get together based loosely on the movie!  Perhaps this might make a cute shower, or the décor elements suitable for a travel-themed wedding.  Either way- we had to share it!

The film is about a quirky young French woman who goes about her days doing good for others, while engrossed in a quest to solve a personal mystery.  All of the décor was specific to the movie… Like the gnomes!  (Amélie’s father had a gnome that traveled the world).  The menu was inspired by French cuisine, and the color palette reflected bold hues seen throughout the film.

For escort cards, Dionne used antique keys tied to name tags, and pinned them to a hand-drawn globe that documented the gnome’s travels. Cute, cute, cute!
How creative and beautiful- kale centerpieces!  Below, Dionne curated vintage tins and little childhood trinkets for added cinematic flair.As a child, Amélie liked to play with raspberries on her fingers….  We just love how Dionne picked up on all the sweetest particulars of the story.  Sigh… how fun.  You can see more of her brilliant décor and style ideas here!

Party Venue: Recollection Vintage Rentals

xoxo

Tags: Amélie, blue, City of Dionne, green, red, themed bridal shower.

If you haven’t yet fallen for the loveliness that is Plum Pretty Sugar… well, without further ado…

The entire collection is total eye candy, but my faves right now are the new bowties, the lil’ getting ready dress sets, and the selection of ‘accoutrement’- which make for divine bridesmaid gifts!

Oh… and we’re giving away something fabulous from Plum Pretty Sugar.

Head over {here} to find out more.

Good Luck!

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Tags: Bowties, bridesmaid gifts, giveaway, Plum Pretty Sugar.

Sometimes I wish I lived in Houston, just so maybe I could go to all the fun little parties Dionne has.  She is so cute and creative!  Her latest gathering was an outdoor, springtime potting party- complete with brightly colored sorbet.  How fun would this be for a little bridal shower?!

See more and find out the details {here}.

Photos by City of Dionne.

Tags: bridal shower concept, City of Dionne, seedling, sorbet, springtime.

In celebration of bridal shower season- and the new Roamin’ Holiday collection, we’ve paired up with Shabby Apple to give away three spring dresses!  We’re thinking these are just perfect for an afternoon shower or engagement party. You can catch the details of the giveaway by {clicking here}!

Oh, the romance… {Head over here} to enter to win before May 2nd at 12pm PST!

Tags: bridal shower dress, shabby apple spring dress giveaway, vintage-inspired dresses.

Planning a little springtime party - perhaps this weekend? I found the cutest, most colorful table shower setup from Events by Sarah Elizabeth! It’s just in time for Easter, and it’s the prettiest thing ever. Love the pastel colors, fruit kabobs and thank you flower favors.

You can see her whole set up here!

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My bridal shower was so sweet and intimate. My best girlfriends and sister gathered together and we had a lovely lunch amidst orange tulips and a yummy lovebirds-topped banana cake.

Now if I was going to have a coed shower, it would be just like this camping-inspired shindig, put together by one of my faves in the business, Jesi Haack! Now mind you, this is a baby shower but the idea could be adjusted!

See more over at Jesi’s blog - photos taken by Gabriel Ryan.

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Add some fabric to your wedding program — and transform it into a piece of art and a keepsake from your unique day. This is a project that is relatively simple and creative ( right up my alley!). Thank you Victoria from City Cradle Design for sending this over. See the full instructions too!

Images: Carly Taylor

Tags: wedding programs.

Have you seen the movie yet?  I haven’t, but I loooved the book.  The ultra-fabulous creator of the blog City of Dionne thought this would make a gorgeous party theme, and she went to it.  I love this concept as a shower for the jet-setting, yogini, or adventurous bride.  Check out the full feature here- including menu inspirations and more luxurious decor!

Photos and Styling by Dionne of City of Dionne

And what could be more fitting… the author of the book, Elizabeth Gilbert, has a new book out about marriage called Committed.  I’ve heard good things…

See the rest of the Eat, Pray, Love-inspired shower.

Tags: City of Dionne, Eat Pray Love, Exotic Bridal Shower, Tabletop Decor.

If you haven’t visited thecitycradle - please do! Their collection of DIY projects is completely inspiring - especially this bridal shower with a unique yarn theme “Knotted in Love.” I am in love!

See much more from the project here!

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If you are a fruity sort of goddess – and live for things like fresh strawberries, raspberries or blueberries, take a look at this sweet little project - the tart table! I think this is so adorable and a yummy idea for a shower or party. Could the tart table takeover the mini cupcake trend? Not sure, but tarts and pies are wonderful alternative idea.

Images: Chelsea Fuss

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