A Winter Themed Bridal Shower Shoot with Glitter and Sequins

Happy Friday!!!! It's time to celebrate - we've made it to the weekend. And, for me . . . it's my hubby's birthday so we'll likely be having pizza and staying in-front of the fireplace as we are all {hubby, myself and daughter} still trying to get over being sick this past week. Moving onto the inspiration for today . . . we are ending the Wedding Vendor Challenge week with a photo shoot for a bridal shower for 4 including a tablescape and dessert display. Shafoone of Making Your Event Special and Pretty Pear Bride used two shades of blue with an accent of silver. For the main table Shafonne used a light blue table cloth with a silver sequin overlay. For the centerpiece she used a silver and blue Christmas tree with a blue and silver wrapping paper accent. She even used the same wrapping paper for the placemats. I love the idea of carrying the tree theme into a winter event that is past the holiday. Makes the winter party fun and festive. Each guest received a white chocolate star lollipop, silver star and blue accent tree at their place setting.

For the dessert table Shafonne used the same wrapping paper for the cupcake tower and the cupcakes were adorned with blue and silver ornaments to add a pop of the blue and silver color.

And, since Pretty Pear Bride provides "Bridal Inspiration for the Plus Size Bride", Shafonne wanted to incorporate a model wearing an Alfred Angelo gown into a few of the photos from the shoot.

Vendor Credits:
Styling, Coordinating and Linens: Shafonne Myers of Making Your Event Special and Pretty Pear Bride
Photography: Brannan Blasack Photography
Chocolates: The Frosted Petticoat
Venue: Historic Mankin Mansion
Model: Kelly Bolan
Wedding Gown: Alfred Angelo

Friday Favor of the Day : Flat Bottom Gusset Cellophane Bags

These Clear Flat Bottom Gusset Cellophane Bags from The Wedding Outlet are great for favors or candy buffets. Pack home-made or store bought treats for any occasion; Weddings, Sweet Sixteens, Quinerenas, even Bat Mitzvahs. Plan to insert a personalized liner card like the Old Time Candy Insert to give your treats a polished presentation your guests will truly appreciate (inserts, ribbon and candy sold separately). Each package contains 100 cellophane bags only. 

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New Wedding Cake Toppers : customize hair color of the bride + groom

Just launched for 2012, Daisy Days has a line of new cake toppers with customization for the hair color of the bride and groom. Now, you can not only personlize your wedding with romantic cake toppers, but now your hand painted porcelain figurines can actually match the hair color of bride and groom for a wonderful keepsake. Some of the toppers, you can even select the brides shoe color, like the pink heels on the Romantic Dip Dancing Bride & Groom shown below. Oh, and along with the brand new toppers for 2012, Daisy Days offers over 220 unique wedding cake toppers in a variety of styles, colors and themes.

"A Kiss Above" Bicycle Bride & Groom Cake Topper, "Yes to the Rose" Bride & Groom Cake Topper,
Ethnic Whimsical Sitting Bride and Groom Cake Topper - Non-Caucasian

"A Romantic Dip" Dancing Bride & Groom Cake Topper

Basketball Dream Team Bride & Groom Cake Topper, A "Cinderella Moment" Kneeling Groom & Bride Cake Topper

DIY Favors Supplies : create fabulous favors for your guests

There are many great ways to incorporate your creativity and personality throughout your wedding day. One of the best ways to do that is with favors for your guests. Your guests will not only be impressed by your originality but will be appreciative of the personal touch.

At The Wedding Outlet, you can create one of kind favors for your guests with a large variety of favor ribbons, custom stickers, gifts tags, boxes and bags, favor containers, favor wraps and much more. With the right supplies you can mix and match colors, styles and designs to create a favor to match your wedding theme and personal style.

Every girl can be a DIY bride, it's easy and fun! Be inspired and check out some of these fun ways to get started . . .  Below you will find some popular containers combined with tasty treats, florals, ribbons, stickers and gifts cards all to create a signature style favor your guests will love!

Images Shown: Sea Animal Glass Holders, Silver Mini Pails, Mini Vases, Butterfly Dishes

*** Vases ***
Small, uniquely designed vases would not only look great at the table by each guest setting but are fun for guests to take home and use again and again. Fill with real or silk flowers or how about a lollipop bouquet! Then attach a ribbon and a gift tag and this fun craft can be used as a place card setting too!

*** Dishes & Plates ***
With so many unique shapes and designs including decorative dishes or plates at your guests setting would be perfect for any style wedding. Fill with candies or candles to add color and style, and pair with coordinating colored napkins for the ultimate place setting.

*** Place Card Holders ***
Frames and holders are great for the wedding day to direct guests to their seats. The best part is when the guests take them home they can be used to hold recipe cards or photos!

*** Stickers, Tags & Charms ***
Down to the final touches, it is the little things that make it count, right? Adding a sticker, tag or charm to each favor box, bag or ribbon can tie in your entire wedding theme in one tiny detail.

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Wednesday Wedding Accessory : Coastal Caketop

This resin seashell cake topper from The Wedding Outlet makes the perfect decoration for a destination or beach-themed wedding. The two starfish are a perfect beach-themed representation of the bride and groom. You can use the Coastal Caketop your wedding cake or decor on your dessert or gifts table.

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Friday Favor of the Day : Fleur-de-Lis Bottle Opener

This Fleur-de-Lis Pewter Finish Bottle Opener from The Wedding Outlet is both stylish and practical. It's also a picnic-basket essential and a classically crafted souvenir to cap off a lovely occasion.

This exquisite pewter-finish bottle opener features a Fleur-de-Lis design. Gift presentation includes delicate, cream-colored Fleur-de-Lis-themed gift box with clear, display cover, a coordinated band that says Fleur-de-Lis Bottle Opener and a cream-colored satin ribbon and bow.

Shop Fleur-de-Lis Themed Accessories

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Wednesday Wedding Accessory : Black and White Card Box

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This sophisticated black and white card box from The Wedding Outlet is perfect for a black and white themed wedding but would certainly compliment any style wedding. The top of the card box is covered in white satin featuring a black sash with rhinestone ornament and a slot for inserting cards. The lower portion is silkscreened with a unique black damask pattern which makes this card holder a bride's favorite.

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