Another week has come and gone, and we're so close to the weekend we can almost touch it. We're hoping there are oodles of Winter weddings flooding our inbox after this first wedding weekend in February. Of course, we couldn't bid you farewell before giving you a little preview to get you excited to be back here nice and early Monday. We'll be showing off the rest of this gorgeous Texas wedding from Forever Photography, so... [MORE]
We are blogging with Megan Fickling of La Partie Events today, who is sharing some of her own inspirations and ideas. She is pure talents so I love that she has taken the time to empart some of her wedding wisdom with us! * * * If you're just tuning in, I'm guest blogging today and sharing what a difference it makes when your flowers complement your venue. This venue is the Mountain Gate Country Club in Brentwood, CA. [MORE]
Hope everyone had a great weekend! Thanks so much for all of the birthday well wishes...we had a great time, just hanging out at home, eating WAY too much chocolate and doing a little too much of nothing. Perfect way to kick off an all new decade. We have kind of a hodge podge of stuff for you today, which is sometimes the best way to do it. A little something for everyone. First up, some really simple, but gorgeous centerpiece ideas that... [MORE]
If I could fly out to LA and give Meg of La Partie Events a hug, I totally would. Although that would probably scare her off. So, instead, I'll just tell her that we loved what she created for us today on SMP. The originality, the thoughtfulness of each design, the fabulous attention to detail and style...it's well, inspiring. To say the least. If you are lucky enough to live in the area and are looking for a planner/designer... [MORE]
Okay, on to the next ridiculously chic wedding centerpiece that La Partie Events crafted for us. This one is modern and minimalistic...
all photographs by Stephanie Kleinman of SDK Photo
Materials
3 CB2 Long Neck Vases
1 Set of IKEA White PS Candle Holders $8.99
12 Votive Candles in Clear Holders, Crate and Barrel,
2 Yards IKEA...
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If you are just now joining us, you are in for SUCH a treat. The fabulously talented Meg, designer behind La Partie Events, has created a full day of inspirations and wedding centerpieces for us. Using goods that she found at IKEA (I swear, it's not IKEA ad, they just happen to have THE best vases at a reasonable price) and flowers she discovered at the LA flower mart, she designed a series of centerpiece ideas that can just as easily... [MORE]
Okay, moving on to the next La Partie Events masterpiece! all photographs by Stephanie Kleinman of SDK Photo This one is a bit more traditional than the last, using flowers that are both feminine and utterly chic at the same time. Paired next to the somewhat casual yellow runner, the result is that perfect combination of timeless and modern. Love. [MORE]
I am LOVING every little bit of today's feature. To see similar flowers and similar vessels be used in SO many different ways in incredibly inspiring. Even if you are like me, and aren't brave enough to craft your own centerpieces, today's designs are perfect inspiration for you to bring your florist or event planner. Love that. all photographs by Stephanie Kleinman of SDK Photo YUM. love the manzanita branch with... [MORE]
Meg Fickling Pearson, the designer behind La Partie Events, just might be my new obsession. She's designed so many chic centerpiece ideas using really basic materials and flowers that she found that day at her local flower market. Here is her next creation... all photographs by Stephanie Kleinman of SDK Photo Loving the modern candlesticks paired with the... [MORE]
There is so much inspiration on SMP today, it's hard to believe it! We are devouring the designs that Meg of La Partie Events crafted for us, using simple vessels she found at IKEA and flowers that she picked up at the LA Flower Mart. Here are a few more of her gorgeous creations!
all photographs by Stephanie Kleinman of SDK Photo
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When the fabulous Meg of La Partie Events sent me pictures of her DIY centerpiece ideas, I went absolutely nuts. She's submitted a handful of different ideas, all of which we are going to show today, each with their own unique style and personality. They would work beautifully whether you are planning to craft your own centerpieces or are just looking for a little floral inspiration. She started by spending the morning at the gorgeousness... [MORE]
I looooove today's wedding centerpiece idea that the fabulous Kelly McWilliams of Weddings by Socialites designed for us. It's so elegant and yet so totally approachable. Plus, you can really make it your own by choosing flower vessels that you love and grouping them in little clusters among tables... all images by Impressions Photography[MORE]
I've been to so many weddings where the flowers take center stage. And to be honest, it's pretty great to see gorgeous blooms tucked in every corner, dripping off every detail. BUT, that type of decor isn't always in the budget, especially these days. So today, we are chatting about centerpieces that are gorgeous, but in just about every example, they are also largely affordable or DIY-able. One way to really trim your budget is to hop on the teeny-tiny vases trend. Tons of perfect... [MORE]
Another really great way to bring textures, colors and even prints into your wedding style is to use a box to house your flowers. Whether it's a great old wooden box that you scored at a flea market or paper boxes covered in your favorite fabric, a box will add an unexpected touch to your decor that will really go a long way... Top Row Left to Right: boxes by Artfool and... [MORE]
One of my very favorite ways to add a punch of color to your decor is through fabulously chic, colored vases. Whether they are rich in golds and silvers or they are a bit more funky in teal blues and pinks, this collection of colored containers should inspire you to think creatively when designing your centerpieces... Flowers Clockwise from Top Left: Gold vase via Nicolette Camille, blue vases photographed by Courtney of... [MORE]