Alice in Wonderland Party w/ Pastel Party Collection

You know I will never pass up the opportunity to feature an Alice in Wonderland party!

This adorable party was created by Morgann, owner of Adisten's Closet, and was featured

on The TomKat Studio! Kim at The TomKat Studio created the party printables in

custom pastel colors to match the color palette of the party that Morgann designed ~

such amazing talent all the way around! Morgann not only designs beautiful children's

clothing but is a great party stylist too!

Here are the photos from Morgann's party!

Be sure to check out The TomKat Studios Etsy shop for these and other Alice in Wonderland inspired party printable collections!

For adorable tutus as shown above, click HERE to see Morgann's shop, Adisten's Closet

Inspired by Cherries

My friend Tori at Thoughtfully Simple truly designs some of the most amazing theme parties, she is so creative and always so inspiring ~ and this cherry themed party does not disappoint!

To create the red & aqua tablescape, she paired vintage inspired cherry invitations,

cherry tea towels to use as decor and/or a hostess gift, cherry mojitos, red dot luncheon napkins and pale blue 10" plates.

With cherries as the main inspiration for the menu, look for salad recipes that

incorporated cherries (like this cherry-arugula salad). For the dessert try chocolate

cherry mouse shots, mini cherry pies, cherry vanilla cupcakes and chocolate cherry cakes.

You can also pick some coordinate fabric (like this aqua dot) and make simple runners for

your dessert table, drink areas and even the main table.

For refreshments, try cherry lemonade to keep guests cool. For favors, send guests home

with a bag of fresh cherries that they can enjoy later; and tie the bags closed with these adorable cherry tags. And the cherry on top?? The darling cherry thank you cards!

Be sure to check out Thoughtfully Simple's blog to get all the recipes to the cherry inspired

food listed above, and links to where to get a hold of the darling cherry decor!

Pink & Fluffy Nashville Wedding

This gorgeous wedding designed by Sarah True and Style Me Pretty is so full of amazing

details. I love all the behind the scenes stories and expert advice as told on the blog:

Style Me Pretty.

Amazing photography by Justin and Mary Marantz

As always, please see my original source, and the entire post on Style Me Pretty's blog to see a list and links to all the talented designers and contributors that participated in this event.

Guest Dessert Bar by The Caketress on Amy Atlas

If you missed this guest dessert table that was featured on Amy Atlas' blog you missed out

on some gorgeous eye candy. Wow, I just love everything about this tablescape, the entire presentation is nothing short of...well, WOW!

With sophisticated design elements that include ruffles, {including the bride's Vera

Wang gown}, pears, lace, smokey grey & ivory colors, and even licorice white cotton candy ~

it is phenomenal!

Cakes and Sweets: The Caketress

Photography: Taylor Jackson Photography

Photo Shoot Stylist: Cindy Johnson, Platinum Events Group

As always, please see the entire post on Amy Atlas' blog to see all the talented designers and contributors that participated in the shoot.

Past to Present ~ Timeless Vintage Details

This romantic, timeless wedding inspiration was submitted by Kio Kreations and Kara Schultz and was featured on The Sweetest Occasion as part of their Inspired Creations Contest. I have really been loving seeing all submissions, but this one combines so many of my favorite design elements: vintage charm; classic beauty; gorgeous soft pink, ivory and champagne color palette; fluffy, romantic florals; vintage milk glass; and creative DIY touches.

Read on to hear about some of the brilliant DIY touches they incorporated, and a link at the end of the post for the DIY tutorials for these projects!

The designers thrifted cake stands, vases, picture frames and other wares to create a

stunning escort card display and tablescape design.

Gorgeous linens and textiles were mixed and matched to create a feeling of rich texture that really adds to the over all design. The escort cards were cut with decorative scissors to mimic lace, and flowers were made of vintage doilies to adorn the bouquet.

For additional photos, behind the scenes details, and DIY tutorials for these projects,

please visit Elizabeth Anne Designs

{Real Party} Gossip Girl Inspired Bridal Shower

This {Real Party} by Caroline Chen of The Special Day was featured on Hostess with the Mostess and is a gorgeous"Gossip Girl Inspired" Bridal Shower; but the concept would work well for many different celebrations.

I love all the girly details; from the fluffy pink peony arrangements, aubergine ruffle

placemats, and headband favors, to the guests who wore "Upper East Side Chic" black

and white to match the party's color palette and style.

Long tables were draped in ivory white and set with the aubergine ruffle

placemats & rhinestone-bedecked charger base plates.

The tablescape included these gorgeous floral arrangements in containers dressed

in a velvety purple wrap and ribbon made to look like a flower.

Additionally the table was accessorized with various heights of pillar candles &

glass votives adorned with ribbon, and crystal like chandeliers.

The bride's chair was dressed in a bustled ivory cover resembling a wedding dress.

Please see Hostess blog to see additional photos and a link to all the fabulous vendors credited for the party!

A French Inspired Bridal Shower

This styled shoot found on Style Me Pretty is simple breathtaking. Not only is the

design, decor and photography out of this world, but I just love the creative theme that

is woven throughout this party. For a total girly-girl, like me, I think I might just be in

love with this whole concept!

It's a French flair and intended to showcase a classical nod to a modern bridal shower. The bride to be has made lifelong friends during childhood, so she decided to host a small party celebrating their friendship and and upcoming wedding. The shower was intended to spoil her friends, so after they signed the guest book, they were invited to adorn themselves with jewelry and hairpieces at an Adorn Yourself station, complete with feathers, jewels, and all things sparkly. The girls then dined on decadent sweets, complete with chocolate chip ice cream, tarts, and macaroons, amongst many other sugary sweets.

The bride to be then invited her friends to feast on cake and pink champagne as they

toast life, love and laughter.

And just before opening gifts, they were invited to the Mixology station, where the girls mixed their own perfume as keepsakes. The ladies then ventured into the garden for gift opening and festivities to celebrate the upcoming marriage.

Amazing. Brilliant. Speechless. Just wow.

Photography and post adapted from Style Me Pretty.

Photography by Jasmine Star.

Event Design and Planning by In the Now Weddings & Events

For a complete list of all the fabulous vendors who styled the shoot and contributed their talent, as well as all the photos, please see the entire post on Style Me Pretty's blog.