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Deciding to Elope?

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

So you want to elope? Not all brides are interested in a big wedding, some just want to get married without all the hype - if that sounds like you and your having to deal with family and friends that freak out at the thought, read on.

Not all brides want a big wedding and that’s OKAY! Maybe you don’t want to have a 200 plus wedding celebration - but every time you mention eloping, your mom freaks out - what gives? Well, every parent wants to see their child end up with the right person and they want to be there when their children vow to be with that person for the rest of their life. Hey, maybe you won’t understand until you have your own children. In the meantime, maybe there is a comprise.

All that really matters is that they are there to witness your love to each other, you don’t have to have a huge guest list to make it happen. The compromise is to walk down that aisle in your perfect gown and have your parents and maybe a few of your best buds their to witness it. You can follow this up with an intimate dinner - there you have it! Not only have you skipped the big hyped up, uber expensive wedding, but you’ve also satisfied your loved ones desire to see you get married.

Winter Wonderland Themed Wedding

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Burr…Baby it’s cold outside, well at least it’s about to be! With the beauty of winter - the starry nights and sparkling white snow, winter weddings are becoming increasingly popular.

There are so many elements of of a wedding that make a winter themed wedding so appropriate, with your “ice” like diamond and “snow white” dress, a winter wonderland theme is absolutely stunning.

Though you could probably include holiday like elements, such as snowmen and green and red accents, in my opinion and based on current trends, it’s best to steer clear!

Instead opt for one of these sofisticated, yet stylish color combos:

Silver & Gold
Frosty Blue, silver and white
white and silver

For the decor, use metallic ornaments that match your theme colors, white flowers and ice sculptures with tealight candles for a little glow will look divine.

Serve your guests some spiced apple cider or hot chocolate during cocktail hour for a true winter wonderland feel.

For the ultimate Fairy Tale ending, give your guests a unique winter theme wedding favor and leave your glamorous winter wonderland wedding in a white horse and carriage!
Personalized Square Winter Candle Tins

Crystal Snowflake Glass Coasters

Snowflake Bookmark with Silver Finish and Tassle

Quinceanera Party Favors - Quinceanera Themes

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Are you about to celebrate your Quinceaños? The Quinceanera is a special time in a girl’s life, and her 15th Birthday Party should be celebrated in style!

Here are some Quinceanera Themes to consider:
Princess Theme - you’re supposed to feel like a princess at your Quinceanera, that’s why this is a great theme! You can either keep it simple or choose from a Disney Princess Theme Quinceanos. Here are some Disney Princess Themes to consider: Cinderella, Snow White, Beauty and the Beast - watch these movies and get inspiration on how to decorate for your party, what to wear and what you would like your court to wear..it would also be fun to choose a Prince Charming for this event.

Mardi Gras Quinceanera Theme- this is a lot of fun and can actually be pretty easy to plan. You’ll need tons of bead necklaces and you can decorate with lots of Gold, Metallic Purple, Metallic Green and more. Get inspiration from the Mardi Gras Parades for Oufits and Decor - it will be tons of fun!

Hawaiian or Luao Quinceanera Theme: This is another theme that is tons of fun..decorate with lots of tropical flowers and fruit. Use bold colors found in the tropics, like hot pink, fuschia, and yellow. With this theme you can have fun games like Limbo and you can have an extravagant buffet table for food. Don’t forget to pass out plenty of leis.

Black and White Party- This is pretty straightforward, decorate your entire party hall in black and white, everything from the invitations to the guests clothing needs to be black or white. You can spice things up - this is your Quinceanos - stand out by being the only one that wears a bold color other than black or white. This type of party is usually more formal and elegant, so if that’s the feel you want this is an excellent theme!

Other Quinceanera Themes to consider:
Romeo & Juliet
Winter Wonderland
Fairy Tale
Las Vegas
Mariachi
Moulin Rouge

Quinceanera Party Favors:

Personalized Candy Jar Favors

Personalized Candy Jar Favors

Personalized Candle Tins

Personalized Candle Tins

Quinceanera Flower Seed Packs

Quinceanera Flower Seed Packs

New Wedding Lollipop Favors and Personalized Lollipop Favors

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Stripes and Dots Lollipop Favors

Stripes and Dots Lollipop Favors


Baby Shower Lollipop Favors

Baby Shower Lollipop Favors


Wedding Lollipop Favors

Personalized Wedding Lollipop Favors

Personalized Lollipop Favors - Wedding Lollipop Favors - Baby Shower Lollipop Favors - oh my!

Wow! These Sweet Strawberry flavored Personalized Wedding Lollipop Favors are sure to add a unique look to your event.

personalized lollipop favors can be personalized with a variety of designs and colors - so that you can have an adorable lollipop favor that matches your theme and decor.

Guests love edible favors - these are sure to charm at your next event!

Tea Party Bridal Shower

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

Tea parties are beautiful, elegant affairs and choosing a tea party for a bridal shower theme or wedding looks divine.

A tea party theme wedding or shower can be held either outside or indoors. Depending on the time of year and predicatability of weather you can decide what makes most sense for you and your guests. If you do opt to have the tea theme wedding outdoors, you may want to be sure to get a tented area to seat your guests, just in case it does rain.

I love the look and the simplicity of a tea party - pretty dresses, pretty hats and pretty food make up half of the decor!

For food, think finger foods and mini sandwiches such as hummus or cucumber served on silver platters or decorative china. The food will look lovely laid out on a buffet table with assorted pastries and jellies.

Bridal showers are most appropriate in the afternoon, so an outdoor event at a beautiful garden will be sure to charm your guests. Or throw a wedding tea reception, which will be best in an indoor venue, think ivory linens, a grand piano and a large spread of food served buffet style or served on platters by butlers.

Thank your guests for attending your lovely event by sending them home with lovely wedding tea favors.

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Mini Teacup Favors

Mini Teacup Favors

Silver Teapot Place Card Holders

Silver Teapot Place Card Holders

Beautiful June Wedding in Cleveland, OH

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

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Vibrant Colors in Bouquet

Vibrant Colors in Bouquet

This beautiful wedding took place in Shaker Heights Country Club in Cleveland, OH. The couple’s elegant taste incorporated a mix of vibrant colors and nature with simplicity.

Friday, June 12th, 2009

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Free Shipping on Unique Baby Gifts

Sunday, June 7th, 2009

This month we are offering free shipping on all Baby Aspen Unforgettable Baby Shower Gifts.

Enter coupon code “junebaby” and receive free shipping on baby shower gift orders over $250. Offer is valid throughout June.

Our baby gifts make the perfect gift to welcome a new baby into this world. They make for great baby nursery gifts. Most gifts can be personalized - mommy and baby will cherish these gifts for years to come.

Monkey Gift Set for New Baby

Monkey Gift Set for New Baby

Rockabye Baby Rocking Horse Gift Set

Rockabye Baby Rocking Horse Gift Set

Honey Bear Embroidered Burp Cloth Gift Set

Honey Bear Embroidered Burp Cloth Gift Set

JoJo Giraffe Personalized Blanket

JoJo Giraffe Personalized Blanket

FairyTale Wedding Decor

Friday, May 29th, 2009

Most girls dream of having a FairyTale Wedding from a very young age. Though each bride’s idea of the perfect FairyTale Wedding is different, you can’t really go wrong with the classic elegance of a FairyTale theme wedding. Think light hues - shades of white combined with just about any other hue are the perfect colors for FairyTale theme wedding or fairy tale theme shower.

My favorite color combos for a Fairy Tale event:
-White/Ivory with a light shade of blue
-Ivory with a shimmery lavendar
-White/Ivory and fushia
-Ivory with Gold and Silver - breathtaking!
-All white or all ivory
-Ivory/White with red

Of course, there is no limit on what colors you should choose for your fairytale theme shower or wedding, but you certainly can’t go wrong with the colors listed above as they are classic and beautiful. Make sure you select Fairy Tale Wedding Favors that add to the ambiance of your theme.

Take a look at these FairyTale theme favors:

Sand Castle Wedding Favor

Sand Castle Wedding Favor

Enchanted Carriage Favor Boxes

Enchanted Carriage Favor Boxes

Do-it-Yourself Wedding Flowers

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

If you don’t have the money to pay for a florist, make your own centerpieces at home.

Here’s what you’ll need:

-Wholesale flowers (buy these in bulk either from an online store or a local grocery store)
-Glassware (These can be bought wholesale online or from a local craft or dollar store)
-Something to fill the glass vases with
-Garden Shears
-Hot Glue Gun
-ribbon or raffia in colors of your choice

How to create the perfect floral centerpiece:
Fill each vase with an item of your choice, try colored jelly beans in your wedding colors, cranberries or other fruit such as apples, lemons, oranges or kiwis. Cut the flowers using the garden shears so that they look very full around the rim of the vase. Fill the vase with water about 3/4 of the way. Now cut ribbon enough so that it wraps around the vase and hot glue it on.

Jelly Bean Centerpiece Idea