This sweet Garden Of Romance Bridal Shower had just the right mix of beauty and taste to keep guests wanting to see more. With a fantastic arrangement of beautiful pieces, the venue stood out remarkably. The flower arrangements were actually created from store bought bouquets by party planner AK Party Studio who created her own arrangements in adorable, small mason jars. The mason jars were then placed into a charming decorative wooden box. For a unique and elegant touch, little crystal corsage pins were pressed into the center of several stems throughout the arrangement. The box that held the flowers was actually unfinished wood and a smooth spray of gold metallic paint made it a perfect centerpiece.

Each guest place setting featured a lovely dinner plate, salad plate, fruit bowl and copper metallic cutlery to create a sweet look. The setting was then finished off with a secret guest favor tucked into a beautiful shimmer purple box.

Choosing plastic ware is an easy and affordable solution for your wedding budget, especially if you are hosting in a garden setting. I combined the plastic ware with a china dish on top, different materials creates a beautiful mix.

The invitations for this event were created by the incredibly talented Misha of A Lovely Design. She also created matching table numbers and menu cards that went stylishly with this romantic theme. The design featured on the napkins was matched to them as well, bringing a cohesive design to the event.  The dinner menu was placed on display for guests and beautiful floral China dessert plates waiting for the delicious cake.

This Outdoor-Great-Gatsby-Party was an object of creative genius with the innovative blend of classic ideas introduced by The Ardent Biblio. With a lovely outdoor venue, this party was warm and welcoming. Using a focus from two scenes from the hit novel, the space reflected a pleasant and sophisticated atmosphere.

The food focus was mainly on edibles that would have been available during the time period of The Great Gatsby, allowing guests to feel like part of that fantastic decade. Tasty pigs in a blanket, egg salad sandwiches, a cheese with meat spread and more ensured that everyone would be able to find something delightful to munch on.

Using a clear, glass top table to hold the foods gave a light and airy effect, making all of the snacks look scrumptious. Flower arrangements along with candles added to the elegant ambience as well.

Along the back fence, a string of bulbs hung, offering soft lighting that helped to set the mood for the literary adventure. To really embrace the idea of a Great Gatsby gathering, an outdoor bar was set up with both a bar sign and a cocktail menu. Set on a modern black table, the menu in its lovely silver frame stood out perfectly.  A massive vintage ice bucket held yummy champagne while martini glasses sported the lemon and lime garnishments. Adorable napkins saying, “Cheers” added a happy little touch to the decor that was also functional. The table was set in between two large potted plants, giving it a cozy and inviting feeling. Another neat addition to the decor were little glasses that were decorateed with a gold glitter rim and had tea lights inside to give that gentle lighting.

For a sweet treat after all the food was enjoyed, lemon cakes awaited the guests. They were beautifully prepared and made a wonderful finishing touch to the party.

Credits:

Planning/Design: The Ardent Biblio

Co-planning/Photographer: Rikki of R. K Rivera Photography

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The stunning design elements incorporated into this Pretty in Navy and Gold Floral Bridal Shower were arranged by Crystina Meza.  With a lovely blend of floral attributes and soft tones, this indoor celebration had a fantastic outdoor vibe.

The invitations to the event were pure elegance with a pastel floral design and a stylish, curvy font.

To welcome the guests, a large sign was placed on an easel at the entry way. It had bold black and white stripes as a background with a fun, gold, shimmering font saying “Welcome to Yary’s Bridal Shower.” Flowers on the top and bottom corners added a delightful touch to this neat sign.

A favorite element of ours was a vintage style bench that was accented with a lovely parasol.  The bench sat in front of a charming trellis that was framed in fantastic floral garlands.

The menu featured a sushi bar, giving a modern option for everyone to enjoy.  The dessert spread was decadent too.  A long buffet table was set up to hold all of the goodies and had a white base cloth with a bold, blue and white runner down the middle.  Large letters in gold advertised the couples initials as a fun decorative feature at the table center. To add a whimsical touch, the front of this dessert station was lined with a floral garland.

Using a classic activity at this party, each guest place setting had a card for advice to keep the happy couple going strong.  These cards were beautifully designed to match the welcome sign so the theme was smoothly incorporated throughout the venue.

As a gesture of love and support, each guest got to take a delicious treat too, and a sign in a fantastic gold frame was placed beside these goodies with a catchy phrase.

Credit: Crystina Meza

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