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How to Plan a Let's Flamingo Bachelorette Party {even a Bridal Shower or Bridal Brunch}

I have the ultimate Flamingo Bachelorette Party Inspiration to share with you today. There's a Kate Spade vibe. A swanky Palm Springs vibe. And, an adorable flamingo theme. Alyssa of Just a Little Sparkle joins us today to share her Flamingo Bachelorette Party Inspiration.

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Top 7 Ways to plan a Let's Flamingo Bachelorette Party
{or a bridal shower or bridal brunch as the theme is super versatile}

1. Color: Pink, White + Black with some green and gold for a great pop of color

2. Cookie Presentation: Present cookies on something to give dimension + texture. For this particular party, Alyssa used crush up oreo cookies. You could also use graham crackers, candies or coconut - but Alyssa likes to at least use something edible in case something sticks to the backs of the cookies and is ingested.

3. Cupcake Presentation: Store bought cupcakes can be dressed up with cute little flamingos and placed into decorative baking cups for added color.

4. Favor Boxes: Dress up boxes with pink paper bows

5. Party Printables: Keep the look consistent throughout with the entire set of Flamingo Party Printables from Just a Little Sparkle

6. Feathers: Hot Pink feathers attached to the backs of the drinking glasses {which are painted gold} resemble flamingos

7. Decorations: Dress up the cake stand with a little bit of fun fringe and a color coordinated tassel garland is the perfect backdrop for the dessert table.

Now it's your turn to plan the ultimate Let's Flamingo Bachelorette Party {or bridal shower}. Your guests are going to love this fun flamingo party theme.

Vendor Credits:
Styling + Printables: Just a little Sparkle
Tassel Garland + Faux cake: Glamfete
Cookies: Creative little Cookie
Photography + Tulle Table Skirt: Five Whimsie Lane

An Intimate + Magical Day After Wedding Photo Session that combined loves of Disney + Harry Potter

Today's featured Day After the Wedding Photo Session with Leesha and Russell is filled with intimacy and magic.

It's a completely relaxed feel from the hustle and bustle of the wedding day. Get ready to be transformed to a place with the perfect blend of fairytale princess and Harry Potter whimsy.

Fairytale Themed Wedding Day After Photo Session | disney and harry potter inspired wedding photos | Wedding Photos from Laguna Beach, California / photo by Peterson Design + Photography

The gorgeous photos are from Marisa and Tim of Peterson Design & Photography. The couple had married the day before at Disneyland but wanted more photos that combined their two loves - Disney and Harry Potter. Their shoot took place at Victoria Beach in Laguna Beach and since they had a Tangled theme wedding this location was perfect. This beach features an old Victorian lighthouse type structure that was built in 1926 and contains a spiral staircase with access to the beach. Are you ready for lots of stunning photography inspiration?

Purple Bridal Bouquet with Paper Flowers | disney and harry potter inspired wedding photos | Wedding Photos from Laguna Beach, California / photo by Peterson Design + Photography

The scene was set with an elegant beach picnic that combined books, vintage luggage (for the trip to Hogwarts of course!), macarons with quiddich goals, and potion bottles. Paper flowers were made from Harry Potter book pages and there was a laser cut golden snitch. The newlyweds even had their own wands from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and champagne exclusively from Walt Disney World. All the hand painted details were inspired by the ocean setting and the soft color palette of the day after session.

Vendor Credits:
Photography, Paper Goods + Paintings: Peterson Design & Photography
Florals: Peterson Design & Photography
Paper Flowers: Anthology On Main
Design/Styling: Peterson Design & Photography
Golden Snitch: 3D Central
Table Top + Furniture: from prop collection of Peterson Design & Photography
Shoes: Converse
Flower Crown: SquishNChips
Macarons: Bolu Bakery (from Fullerton, CA)
Suit: J Ferrar

Dreamy Boho Styled Wedding Inspiration with a touch of Italy

This styled shoot is going to have you dreaming of Italy after you see the images. Destination Wedding Photographer Linda-Pauline Pehrsdotter {who is getting married herself this month} created a two-day workshop at her Sweden farm. The workshop included a touch of Italy, and a lot of prosecco.

Boho Styled Wedding Inspiration with the Bride's Bouquet as the centerpiece / photo by Destination Wedding Photographer Linda-Pauline Pehrsdotter

Here's 6 Ideas to Create your very own Dreamy Boho Styled Wedding . . .

1. a white table setting in a full-bloomed garden
2. rustic old table and porcelain dishware
3. garden flowers
4. Italian wine
5. lace and tulle
6. floral motif for the wedding invitation suite

Boho Destination Wedding Invitation Suite with flowers and foliage / photo by Destination Wedding Photographer Linda-Pauline Pehrsdotter

Here's Linda's great story behind her love of styled shoots . . .

"Workshops and styled scenes has become the best thing I know - besides real weddings. I want to create something like this all the time. It makes me go, and it makes my heart pound a little faster. My workshops are focusing on meeting new people with the same passion for weddings like I have. To learn from each other, spread your name, get friends forever, photograph a lot, eat a lot, and end with bubbly champagne. I love Italy, and want to bring Italy into my workshops. I do that by food - Italian lunch, Italian dinner. We had the best late night dinner at the Pomeranshuset in Ljusdal. It is a small italian-orangeri, in middle of nowhere, and the chef only brings the food from Italy herself."

At Linda's workshops, she also shares with attendants, her work-flow, programs she recommends, lots of editing & how to publish a submission for a wedding blog.

Boho Destination Wedding Inspiration - Bride and Groom Laying Together. Gorgeous Wedding Photo Portraying Love / photo by Destination Wedding Photographer Linda-Pauline Pehrsdotter
Wedding Vendor List this list contains several affiliate links
Photographer: Wedding photographer Linda-Pauline
Bridal Gown: ASOS
Floral Designer: Lilla Blomsterboden
Jewelry: Nordeens Guld
Reception Venue: Påhljons
Invitation Designer: Pretty Paper
Hair Stylist: Salong Syrran and Jag
Cake Designer: Sandra Eskilsson
Design and Decor: Ulrika Borg

Submitted via Two Bright Lights
How to Plan a Beautiful Sunset Florida Wedding Reception

It's time for another stunning styled wedding shoot to share with you. The vision for this particular one was authentic vintage decor combined with the enchantment of “Old Florida” nature . . . at sunset too. Such a beautiful time of day to plan for an outdoor wedding reception. And, then you can dance the night away under the stars :) Gorgeous photography by Cristina Danielle Photography and design by 1018 Weddings and Events.

 

Taking a little break in this post to invite you to join my very own Wedding Club for Brides. You'll gain exclusive access to my wedding inspiration library where you will find over 25 inspiration boards with ideas for colors and themes. WOW!!! PLUS: I'll share my latest Wedding Inspiration + Giveaways with you.

Wedding Vendors:
Venue: Hope Pavilion | @hopepavilionpontevedra 
Stylist/Planner: 1018 Weddings and Events | @1018weddingsandevents 
Photographer: Cristina Danielle Photography | @cristinadaniellephoto 
Hand Lettering: Chelsea Olson Handlettering | @chelsea_olson_ 
Flower Crown/Bouquet: Lori Parker Floral Studios | @loriparkerfloralstudios 
Hair/Makeup: Kiss and Makeup by Harmony | @harmony.laniel 
Cake/Baked Goods: Custom Confections 
Wedding Gowns: Valerie's Boutique | @valeriesboutique 
Wedding Gowns Designer: Lillian West | @bylillianwest 

How to Create a Loft Wedding where Urban Meets Vintage {styled shoot in Chicago}

Today's styled wedding {which actually features a real couple that had been married for years but never had a formal wedding} has such a great inspiration behind it. Not only is the Chicago skyline a great backdrop to marry in front of - but marrying at City View Loft with panoramic windows and exposed brick walls is a beautiful setting. The following is a beautiful explanation behind the creation of this styled shoot from the design team - Vow & Knot Events, and Maria Nicole Photography . . .

"When designing this inspiration shoot we focused on bringing an old world charm to this urban oasis. Similar to bringing together a bride and a groom with their own styles, we wanted to bring together the feel of a urban venue with the details of a vintage affair. The beautiful juxtaposition of glass and steel to cobalt sky alludes to the rich history of Chicago, and we decided the perfect venue to show off both was the beautiful City View Lofts."

7 Design Ideas for Creating a Loft Wedding where Urban Meets Vintage Include:

1. Piling flowered vintage china onto gorgeous jade chargers
2. Layering hand printed tea towel menus at each place setting
3. Radiant florals that cascade out of the vase and onto the table
4. Top each place setting with a paper cone filled with mini blooms denoting seating arrangements
5. Rent a reclaimed wooden table to be reminiscent of Sunday family dinners at home
6. A hand-painted wedding cake
7. Display desserts on tiers above the dessert bar

The bride wore a one-of-a-kind Edith Elan custom wedding gown. With the gown being made right in Chicago it brought the entire styled shoot to a more intimate level. The bride was able to dance a first dance with her husband in a gown made by a woman who actually lives just blocks away from their apartment.

Making weddings is so very personal to us here at Vow & Knot Events, and Maria Nicole Photography. Whether it's the smallest of details, or the grandest of displays, we feel that your wedding should be a representation of who you are as a couple. In a city filled with possibilities, we're so glad to call this our sweet home Chicago.

Wedding Vendor Team
Photographer: Maria Nicole Photography — Ceremony + Reception Location: City View Loft — Dress Designer: Edith Elan — Invitation Designer: Lucky Invitations — Equipment Rentals: Rent Vintage Chicago — Event Planner: Vow and Knot EventsSubmitted via Two Bright Lights