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Classic Design Examples

Wed, 12/16/2009 - 15:20
Here are some examples of classic designs:





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Classic Design Tips

Wed, 12/16/2009 - 15:16
Here are three tips to help you achieve that classic look:

Tip #1: In creating the bridal bouquet, I tend to go with all white flowers to match the dress. If you use colored flowers, the bouquet tends to compete with the dress and people focus more on the flowers than the brid...

Looking Back: One Design, Three Different Celebrations

Wed, 12/16/2009 - 13:39
Through the years, I've had the lucky opportunity to work with certain clients not just once, but sometimes twice, three times or more. Maybe it follows the progression of their lives - wedding, christening, anniversary - or maybe it's a special annual event.

One extraordinary client has hir...

Tips For a Multi-Purpose Celebration

Wed, 12/16/2009 - 13:38

Tip #1
: Pick a space where you can keep the decorations up over a span of 1-3 days. If, for example, you're planning on hosting a lunch with your girlfriends on a Thursday, dinner with your family on Friday and a cocktail party with your co-workers on Saturday, pick a space large enough a...

Couples Baby Shower

Tue, 12/15/2009 - 16:17
I recently hosted a couple's baby shower at my home and it was a huge success. Below are all the party details along with tips and ideas on how you can throw a similar shower for the parents-to-be in your life!

Lara Shriftman is the co-author of Party Confidential, Party Confidential: New Et...

Couple's Baby Shower Decor

Tue, 12/15/2009 - 16:17
Since the shower is for couples, the baby-centered decorations should be chic and understated.

My Party featured:

A White guest book from KOLO with pink and blue pens at the entryway for guests to write notes to the parents-to-be as they arrived.

Wish tree f...

Couple's Shower Entertainment

Tue, 12/15/2009 - 16:13
Here are some activities you can incorporate into your shower:
  • You can also use the same pink and blue paper square for your name suggestion jar. Guests can write their favorite names on the paper and place them in a chic glass jar or bowl. The guests of honor can choose to keep the sugge...

Couple's Baby Shower Menu

Tue, 12/15/2009 - 16:00
Menu Tips:
  • If you host an evening shower, make sure to serve food that will be filling enough to keep the guests from getting hungry.
  • Set out little bowls of snack food like nuts or party mix in areas where guests are gathered.
  • Always remember to provide healthy opt...

Couple's Baby Shower Party Details

Tue, 12/15/2009 - 15:49
Invitation
Make an invitation. I used an old postcard as inspiration and customized it for the shower on my computer. Then I went to my favorite paper place, The Paper Source, to buy the paper and envelopes. Since the sex of the baby was unknown, I chose a neutral off-white color.