{Event Recap} Apple of My Eye Baby Shower

Apples, apples and more apples! That was the theme this last fall for Dina's baby shower. Dina told me the name of her daughter to-be was going to be Scarlett, so I wanted to play off of that and use lots of scarlet reds in the party. So after going over lots of different red themes I landed on "Apple of My Eye" and ran with it!


My first step in creating a design is usually to select a palette. I knew the party would be held at the mother to-be's house and her living room is painted a beautiful light blue, so I loved including that in the colors to tie the entire room into the design. I then went shopping for a fabric and fell in love with this beautiful linen. It led me to my accent color: green. Set with the colors I pulled together the rest of the design for the event. I wanted to create a juxtaposition of both vintage and modern in the design to reflect Dina's personal style. I love how the girly floral linen played off of the clean white lines of the dishes and and background decor. As well as the simplicity of the single branches of eucalyptus along the back of the dessert table.


The food was super easy to come up with because of the theme: apples, apples and more apples! The desserts (always the fun part to plan) included:

Sugar Cookies designed to match the theme


Apple Tarts


Apple Shaped Cake Pops


Chocolate Apple Tree Cupcakes


Apple Butter and Berry Cake


Crumble Mini Donuts


Macaroons, Cinnamon Rolls,
and Chocolate Covered Strawberries


For the appetizers and lunch there was: Apple & Kale Salad, Roasted Vegetable Orzo

Apple and Grilled Onion Baked Brie


Apple Cheddar Pizza


Blueberry Soup Cups


Egg Casseroles


The drinks served were Chai Apple Cider, Hot Apple Cider, Champagne and Coffee

During the party the guests got to participate in lots of fun games and activities as well. Each guest was asked to write a wish for baby Scarlett and her family on a paper apple and hang it from a decorative tree.




The centerpieces on the tables were baskets full of newborn diapers. Each guest was asked to write a funny note on each diaper to entertain the new parents during late night changes.



There were also games played where each guest had to come up with animal baby names, figure which of the new parents matched with some baby facts, and don't say "baby".





Here are some more fun pictures of other party details for everyone to enjoy!











Vendor Credits
Party Styling & Design: Enchanted Events & Design
Printables & Graphic Design: Enchanted Events & Design
Photography: Sarah Vinson Photography
Cake: Fenella Higgins
Sugar Cookies: Denise's Creations
Cake Pops, Tarts, Macaroons, Cupcakes: Pop Culture Desserts

{Event Recap} Nicole & Donnie's Rustic Chic Wedding

I'm happy to share with you one of my weddings from this summer, because it reminded me of my own wedding. It was located at an equestrian center in Hunting Beach, The Red Horse Barn (mine was at the Equestrian Center in Burbank). They also had an awesome motorcycle cake topper, which I had to take a picture of immediately and send to my husband.


I really loved all the bright yellow sunflowers paired with the navy blue linens and dresses. It really made the event look elegant, light, and outdoorsy.


The centerpieces were all created by the bride and groom themselves. Lots of fun wildflowers in mason jars lined up in wooden pallet boxes. It worked perfectly with the rectangular tables for the guests.



Other vintage touches added were lots of twine and branches

mason jars


chalkboard signs


vintage style signs


lace covered votives


and vintage accessories

It was a lovely wedding with beautiful and thoughtful DIY touches. Here are some more of the photos taken by Brian Evans Photography.


Vendors
Event Coordinator: Enchanted Events & Design
Photographer: Brian Evans Photography
Location: The Red Horse Barn
Caterer: The Mexican Taco
Cake Baker: Jeffrey Bowman
DJ: Sterling Productions
Rentals: Apex Tent and Party