Party Time Thursday: Kim Kardashian Wedding Details

Reality star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian will be marrying NBA player Kris Humphries this weekend at an exclusive event in Montecito, CA.  Given the starlet’s taste for all things luxurious, I’m super excited to see how this wedding will turn out!

The extravagant affair will be uber stylish and sophisticated, just like Kim.  Since we often see her in signature black or white outfits, I predict that we’ll see those colors in her wedding, as well, taking a modern approach to classic and traditional wedding staples. 

Even though this is the second marriage for Kim, I think she’ll feel the pressure of the reality spotlight on the event, and will go all out, creating a lavish experience for her guests.  From the elegant hematite crystal studded wedding invitations, to the sure-to-be-fabulous gown that Vera Wang is designing for Kim, this event will be nothing short of dazzling!

Here are just some of the looks I’m expecting to see once photos are released.

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Vera Wang Wedding Gown with Black Sash

Black Swarovski Crystal Earrings

Actual Wedding Invitation

Black and White Anemone Boutonniere

Christian Louboutin Black Lace Shoes 

Black and White Favor Boxes

Black and White Five Tier Wedding Cake

Black Crystal Chandelier

Black and White Wedding Cake with Black Bow

Black and White Floral Print Bridesmaid Dress

Black Chivari Chair Cover

Black and White Anemone Bridal Bouquet

Black Damask Table Linens

My congrats to them both, and may they always celebrate in style!

Cheers!

Betsey

Party Time Thursday – A Sunny Soirée

Nothing makes me think of sunny days more than the color yellow, which just happens to be trending this season!  Incorporating this vibrant hue into your summer party is easier than you think… check out these sunny inspirations.

Flowers just might be the simplest way to bring yellow to your celebration.  Display in clusters around the party, or accent with a single bloom in a pretty vase.

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If flowers aren’t your style, try filling clear vases and jars with sliced lemons or candy.  Save the empty vases and jars you have around your home, or stock up at your local thrift store.

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Adorn your desserts with yellow touches, too!  This wedding cake seen at The Knot is lovely, but you could do something similar on a smaller scale.  Try displaying cupcakes in yellow baking cups or add yellow royal icing flowers to them.  

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And don’t forget the party favors!  A pretty favor will allow you to send the sunny party home with your guests.  Both of the favors shown here are handmade and available on Etsy.

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If yellow by itself is a little too much for you, try pairing it with another color.  Yellow and aqua together feels sort of vintage, while yellow paired with grey or yellow and black seems very modern.  Don’t be afraid to play with this fun color – it really can add so much to your next celebration!

Cheers!

Betsey

Party Time Thursday: Perfect Holiday Party Favors

With so many of us hosting holiday parties this year, I wanted to highlight some simple, festive party favor ideas.  Favors are a great way to thank your guests for coming, and to give them something to remember the occasion by, all while enhancing your party’s theme/décor.  And you know I love that!

 

Consider one of these if you’re having a cocktail party to celebrate the holiday season:

This snowflake wine bottle stopper available from Favor Affair is so sparkly!

Add one to a bottle of wine, and you’d have an excellent hostess gift, too.

Photo from www.favoraffair.com

I love the idea of filling the mini cocktail shaker from Beau-coup with 

holiday candies wrapped in a shimmering foil, and adding a matching bow.

Photo from www.beau-coup.com

For pretty place card holders that double as favors, try one of these for your holiday dinner:

The silver snowflake ornament from Favor Affair can be taken home

for guests to hang on the tree, or to display as a mini picture frame.  

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Guests can use this Christmas tree place card holder from Favor Affair 

in their office as a photo or note holder during the holidays.

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It would be so convenient to place a basket of favors near the door so each guest can grab one on their way out:

These snowflake coasters from Favors by Serendipity will be an elegant addition

to your guests’ holiday décor, and they’ll think of you each time they’re used.

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Add a snowflake bookmark, like this one from Favor Affair, to a holiday keepsake book to make a treasured favor for your guests.

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Or consider sending your guests home with a treat of their own:

These tiny snowflake favor boxes available at Favor Affair 

would be delightful filled with holiday goodies.

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Adorable cupcake wrappers from Favors by Serendipity 

would make any cupcake look extraordinary.

Photo from www.favorsbyserendipity.com

 

And with so many decorative options available from Wilton, you can 

make holiday treats look fabulous - think edible glitter! 

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Customize any of these with a pretty ribbon and a handmade gift tag, and you’ve got a perfect party favor!

Cheers!

Betsey