I cannot believe it's time to get ready for a new year. 2014 will be a new year of amazing memories to build with my family. A new year full of business ideas for both my brides and vendors. While I work towards finalizing my goals and plans for the new year, I wanted to leave you with an inspiration board from the archives that would be perfect for a New Year's Eve soiree. It's filled with crystals, glitter and sequins. Aren't all celebrations better with a bit of sparkle? You can see the original post with image credits here. I'll be back on Friday January 3rd with a gorgeous wedding to get 2014 started. Hope you have the happiest New Year's yet and I'll see you back here on Friday. {there's a little something extra that you will want to check out after the inspiration board}

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May your New Year be Sparkly and Filled with Love. I'll be back and ready to get 2013 rolling on January 2nd. Until then I want to thank everyone of my readers, vendors, sponsors and supporters for all you have done to get my blog to where it is today. I'm super excited for what 2013 will bring and I plan to make it the best year ever. Not only because my hubby and I are now sharing our love with 2 daughters {for those of you that are new to my blog, we welcomed a new little girl to our lives in late September}, but because I have some great plans for both my blog and BestWeddingSites.com that will benefit both my brides and vendors. Please stay tuned for further details on that - but I'm super psyched to get the ball rolling on these new additions and features for you.

And, to hold you over until Wednesday - here's an inspiration board I put together to celebrate a glittery black and silver New Year's Eve party.

Serving your dinner on clock plates is the perfect way to ring in the new year. And, when the clock strikes midnight, you will love to pass out these DIY Party Horns. If you're going all out and celebrating in grand style, this halter top dress with jeweled bodice would look stunning. Ask your guests to join you with this 'Tis the Season to Celebrate Invitation. Of course the sweetest way to say Happy 2013 would be with chocolate sparkler cupcakes under a canopy of white and silver balloons.

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Today we return to the Inn at the Round Barn Farm in Vermont for another Real Wedding, you can see previous Real Weddings at this scenic venue here, here, here, and here. The Wedding below of Tami and Mike took place on New Year's Eve. Wedding photographs by Curran Photography.

Their formal wedding party photographs were taken prior to the ceremony but the bride and groom did not see each other until the ceremony. I love the top 2 photos with the snow falling. And, the boots for the bride and bridesmaids are just too cute!
Beverages included Tami's Signature Blueberry Stoli and Pom Martini & Michael's Signature Bud Bottle. The main course offered 2 options: Grilled Tenderloin Filet Mignon With Pinot Noir and Roasted Shallot Sauce
or Garlic and Lemon Roasted Vermont Misty Knoll Chicken Breast on the Bone with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Artichoke Hearts, and Spinach. The evening concluded with a Sweet Endings dessert of Maple Crème Brulée Spoons Served with Shortbread Cookies and Freshly Roasted Coffees and Round Barn Liberty Teas - yummy!