The other day I was thinking of something fun and new I could share with you to make your wedding planning a bit more fun. And, what better way than to share some pretty wedding treasures with you. I love finding unique wedding ideas that I can share to provide inspiration as you get ready for any of the upcoming events you'll have before saying I Do and for the Big Day.

I'd love to hear which ideas you're loving by leaving me a comment or simply liking the post if you're pressed for time. See complete details on each item below. Please note: this post contains affiliate links.

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The Ultimate Wedding + Honeymoon Planner Bundle for $23.09 {digital} is the ultimate wedding planner bundle that is designed to help you track and plan the most magical time of your life. This bundle includes 3 of the most essential planners and journals that a bride-to-be would possibly need . . . Ultimate Wedding Planner, Ultimate Maid of Honor Planner and Ultimate Honeymoon Planner. There's a total of 84 pages and by grabbing these planners bundled together, you save 25%.

This large Paper Flower Wall backdrop from Paper Flora {$460+} is perfect for weddings and events. This large groups of paper flowers includes 16 flowers in 4 different sizes in shades of pink and ivory. They will cover an approximate area of 3 feet by 4 feet and make any space look like a showcase. They're perfect for use a photo booth backdrop or behind the dessert table.

The White Ceramic Pumpkin Baker Set {on sale for $14.96} not only makes for a great bridal shower decoration, but the set is a great gift for the newlyweds.

The Honeymoon Vibes Tshirt {$28} makes a perfect gift for the bride-to-be or to simply buy for yourself and pack into your suitcase.

These Nolia Studs {$38} are from the family-run jewelry label Sorrelli designs. Celebrate your event with gorgeous statement pieces illuminated with sparkling Swarovski crystals.

This Kraft Wedding Guest Book {$45} from Paper Peach Shop is the perfect touch for Rustic Chic Weddings. Each book features 100 blank pages and comes complete with a white grosgrain ribbon attached at the top of the spine.

Please note: This is a sponsored post for Keurig Green Mountain®

The chillier wedding months are approaching so it’s time to bring some warm comfort to your fall and winter weddings.

One of the most unique and clever ways to do this is to set-up a DIY Coffee Bar at your wedding with a Keurig® brewing system taking the center stage for warm beverages without the wait.

How about Green Mountain Coffee® Pumpkin Spice Coffee K-Cup® pods for fall weddings and maybe a Raspberry Chocolate Truffle Coffee K-Cup® pods for winter weddings?

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Do you know the best part when it comes to creating your very own coffee bar at your wedding reception? You get to bring the Keurig® brewer into your new home after the big day to start each day with a fresh brewed cup of coffee. {if coffee isn’t your thing - you can also use the Keurig® to make fresh batches of hot chocolate, cider, and even tea}

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Here are 14 creative ideas to bring your very own indoor DIY Coffee Bar at your Wedding Reception to life {even a perfect idea for a bridal shower} . . .

1. Don’t forget about the Keurig® K575 brewer for as the star of the DIY Coffee Bar

2. A printable “Love is Brewing” sign {download your 5x7 print here}

3. Decorative chalkboards are perfect for names of the K-Cup® pods or type of roast

4. Pretty bowls to hold the coffee K-Cup pods in

5. A large collection of coffee mugs - can be all white, a mix of color, vintage, or even an eclectic mix {the choice is yours}

6. Use crates, cake stands, etc to vary the height of the items at the coffee bar for added interest

7. Don’t forget about some sweets for pairing with the coffee {cookies, mini muffins, pastries, donuts, it’s all good}

8. Cake stands, plates and bowls to present the display of yummy treats

9. Mini plates for guests to place their sweets on or cake stands for the sweets

10. Napkins {simple or decorative} - you can even rubber stamp something cute in the corner of them

11. Drink stirrers if you choose {can even hot glue on a fancy pom pom to a wooden stirrer}

12. Consider votive candles to bring a cozy feel to the coffee bar set-up

13. Tablecloth or pretty linen to present everything on

14. A large bowl to collect all the used coffee K-cup® pods in {you certainly don’t want a trash can next to the pretty coffee bar}

This list could go on and on…from bridal showers to wedding receptions, a DIY coffee bar featuring your Keurig® brewer is a must-have this fall!

When it comes to bridal showers, it's a fun time to showcase the bride and her favorite things. So, how about a bright and cheery pineapple themed bridal shower? Today's featured real bridal shower {not a styled shoot} is from Hey Girl Events and features yellow, pink and gold as the main colors for inspiration.

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Here's the breakdown of design ideas to create your own Pineapple Themed Bridal Shower.

see the full gallery below from the entire bridal shower

• Invitations: designed to let guests know the bridal shower would be full of whimsy
• Balloon Garland: starting point for decorations
• Seeded eucalyptus: added to make the balloons come alive
• Pineapples: used as statement pieces + to give decorations some dimension
• Bubbly Bar: mimosas served from a decorated bar cart
• Themed Food: tropical themed lunch, cake, cookies + pineapple shaped cake pops

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Since Hey Girl Events is all about the details, each piece that was used had a special touch, right down to the place cards for each guest. A pineapple theme is an easy and engaging theme for any type of party you are throwing . . . just don’t forget to add your own twist to the bubbly bar.

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Vendor List:
Photography | Mark Alison Photography
Concept, Stationery Design & Styling | Hey Girl Events
Chairs, Linens, Glassware, Dishes & Silverware | Chair Rental of Denver
Pineapple Floral Centerpiece | Lotus Pod Studio
Cake, Cupcakes, Cookies & Cake Pops | Astonishing Cakes
Candy Favor Tubes, Pineapple Balloons, Honeycomb Decorations | Fancy That
Bubbly Bar Sign, Pineapple Canvas Art, "Hey Girl" glassware | Shutterfly

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I've got a treat for you today . . . I'm being joined by Chelsie Jangord, the in-house chef at Dandies Marshmallows who is here to share some yummy wedding cocktail recipes with marshmallows. Whether you torch them, infuse them, or use them as a garnish, marshmallows are ready to take your wedding cocktails to a whole new level. Are you ready?

In exchange for sharing these recipes, Dandies sent me some bags of their marshmallows and right away I made some s'more truffles to enjoy with my girls and hubby. These marshmallows are the first Non-GMO Project Verified marshmallows on the market and they are completely free of artificial ingredients, high fructose corn syrup, wheat, gluten and corn. They are also produced in the company’s dedicated facility, which is free of dairy, eggs, peanuts, and tree-nuts. Because of this, they are actually the only marshmallows I've been purchasing for my girls as my oldest has both a gluten and nut allergy. Dandies {available in big and mini sizes} are air puffed, which gives them the light and fluffy, delectable taste and texture of conventional marshmallows.

Now, it's time for those Cocktail Recipes . . .

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Blackberry Cream Soda

Ingredients
1 shot of Blackberry Simple Syrup (recipe follows)
1 shot of gin
Topochico or soda water
1 big dollop of Marshmallow Fluff
{recipe for fluff here: http://dandiesmarshmallows.com/recipes/marshmallow-fluff}

Instructions
Fill a glass with ice. Pour in 1 shot of blackberry simple syrup and shot of gin, stir. Fill the rest of the way with soda and top with a dollop of marshmallow fluff. Enjoy!

* To make the simple syrup: puree a pint of blackberries in a blender. Combine in a pot with 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar. Stir and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Once the liquid thickens and resembles syrup, remove from heat and strain to remove seeds. Let cool.

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Ginger Peaches and Cream

Ingredients
1 shot of bourbon
1/2 shot of peach schnapps
Ginger beer
Bourbon-bruleed Dandies Marshmallow, for garnish

Instructions
Fill a glass with ice. Add 1 shot of bourbon and ½ shot of peach schnapps. Top the rest of the glass with Ginger Beer and stir. Garnish with a Bruleed Dandies Marshmallow.

* To make Bruleed Dandies Marshmallow: Place a marshmallow on a skewer, dip in bourbon and roll in sugar. Using a kitchen torch or flame from a gas stove, toast the marshmallow until the sugar turns into a burnt crust.

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Lemon Meringue Pie Martini

Ingredients
1 Tbsp simple syrup
1 shot of lemon juice
1 shot of vodka
1/2 shot of Amaretto liqueur
1 dollop of Marshmallow Fluff
{recipe for fluff here: http://dandiesmarshmallows.com/recipes/marshmallow-fluff}
Crushed graham cracker

Instructions
Fill a martini shaker with ice. Add simple syrup, lemon juice, vodka, and Amaretto liqueur. Shake vigorously for one minute. Dip the rim of a martini glass into lemon juice and then into crushed graham cracker. Pour strained alcohol into the martini glass and top with a dollop of marshmallow fluff. If you have a kitchen torch, torch the fluff for some extra flair!

Which Signature Cocktail is calling your name?

This weekend we changed our clocks and that means Spring is right around the corner. That also means flowers will be popping up all over. Today's DIY is perfect for Spring garden weddings and bridal showers. It's from Download & Print and features Botanical Letters for wedding decorations. So gather your tissue paper and let's get started.

There's nothing complicated about this botanical letter creation - you simply just fold, glue, repeat. The letters are a bit of a show stopper and can be created in any color palette you choose.

If you're planning a garden or whimsical wedding they would make gorgeous décor. This tutorial shows you how to make one letter, but having both the bride and grooms first initial would be stunning. And, if you add an ampersand in the set is complete and is perfect for reception decor, guest book table decor or even on the dessert table.

This project was inspired by the save-the-date card from the Download & Print Artisan Botanical invitation suite. The entire collection features gorgeous blooms, but it's the floral lettering on the save-the-date that stands out.

In terms of time, one letter takes about an hour and 15 minutes. So two letters and a smaller ampersand, might take three and a half hours. The letter used in this DIY is 14" tall.

SUPPLIES:

1. Paper mâché letters
2. Color tissue paper
3. Circle scallop punch {provides extra detail, but a plain circle would also work}
4. Wooden pencil
5. Tacky glue
6. Scissors

Step 1: Paint Letter

This is an optional step and will depend on what your letter looks like to begin with. If you choose to paint the letter, you can either spray paint them or paint it on with a brush.

Step 2: Punch Petals

Fold a sheet of tissue into a strip slightly wider than your punch. Punch along the tissue strip to make the petals. You can experiment with how many layers of tissue your punch will go through, typically these punches are pretty robust. Repeat this step for each petal color.

Step 3: Cut Leaves

The leaves need to be cut into leaf shapes. It’s best to hand cut these with scissors. Fold your tissue so that you can cut leaves that are about 3” in length. Don’t over think the shape, just go ahead and cut. You want to aim for a point at each end with a fat, round middle.

Step 4: Create Flowers

Take one petal and push the blunt end of a pencil into the center. Fold the petal down over the pencil and wrap it around the pencil. Dip the point of the wrapped tissue into the tacky glue and push the tissue onto your letter. Remove the pencil. You can also use a dowel rod or any other type of stick that has a flat end. Don’t use anything with a point or it can push through your tissue.

Step 5: Fill In Letter

Repeat this technique until you have filled in the top of your letter. Create clusters of color to resemble flowers. Mix in leaves in smaller clusters. Leaves are applied in the same way as petals, pushing a pencil into the center of the leaf, wrapping around, dipping in glue and attaching to the letter. They should end up being a little taller than the petals to create extra contrast. Settle down with your favorite Netflix series and wrap, glue, repeat.

You're Done!

Don't you love this idea? Oh, and you know what? It would look absolutely amazing with an ombré color pattern. What colors will you use for your botanical letter{s}?

Don't forget . . . This project was inspired by the save-the-date card from the Download & Print Artisan Botanical invitation suite. The entire collection features gorgeous blooms, but it's the floral lettering on the save-the-date that stands out.

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