Today we are doing a happy dance. Why you might ask? Because our first ever guest post is up at Adventures of a Creative Girl discussing DIY mason jars.
In the post we talk about the many ways you can use mason jars as decor. This trend has been around a long time, but we’ve got you covered on some new uses. You can check out the full post here.
Last night we went over to a friend’s house to drink wine, eat delicious food, and socialize. We decided it would be fun to throw in a craft by making some wine cork keychains.
This simple project turned out better than imagined, which got us thinking, this would be the perfect favor for a vineyard bachelorette party or a wine themed bridal shower.
My sister’s bridal shower was this past Saturday May 28, 2016. Myself and the other bridesmaids have been planning for months. We’re so excited to share the details of this English garden party theme with you!
The events of the shower will be divided up into two parts. (You can find part 2 here.) This first part will focus on the planning of the shower and give you some tips along the way.
We chose Braddock’s Tavern as the venue which was established in 1898. The chandeliers, mirrors, and even the picture frames are ornate with gold coloring making us confident an English Garden Party theme was the way to go. Once the venue was booked we officially moved into the planning stages!
What’s a bachelorette party without a little fun!? We personally love when the Bride’s personality shines through. One way to do that is by adding some cheeky bachelorette signs.
The literal yet classy “Pop Fizz Clink” via Little Retreats. For the champagne loving Bride and her girls.
We’re not sure what we love more… the actual “Drunk in Love” sign via onesassybunny or the fact that in her etsy shop she actually named it Boozy Bey Party Banner.
There are lots of cheeky nautical themed signs. This “Last Sail Before the Veil” via WeddingBannerLove is one of our favorites.
Lately we’ve been seeing a lot of nail polish shower favors and other prizes that involve manicure/pedicure sets. The idea of DIY practical shower gifts is always on the top of our achievement list. Below we’ve rounded up our favorite finds to share with you.
This adorable pedicure set in a mason jar via evermine.com
This nail polish, emery board combo with a DIY thank you charm via katienoel.com
This bridal veil polish idea by projectbridedc.com
If you’re anything like us you’re a thrifty shopper and can’t pass up a good sale. Over the years I’ve planned my fair share of themed parties so I’m always looking for cheap finds, especially when buying in bulk. Below are my current favorite party supply finds from some of the stores and websites I shop the most.
Our Current Favorite Find: ArtMinds Wooden Laser Cut Frames that you can paint any color you please. They range in price from $3.99 to $7.99 depending on the size you choose. In the example below from PinTheMall.net the smaller frames were used to create wedding dress shopping signs. How adorable is that!!
Another fun idea is to buy the larger sizes and paint them to use as a photo prop at the bridal shower or bachelorette party. Even if you don’t plan on having a full photobooth set up it would still be a fun prop for guests to use when taking a picture with the bride.