Happy Halloween!

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays because I love sweets, making costumes and dressing up is a guilty pleasure, and the decorating possibilities are endless. So naturally, I decided to go big for 2013.

The costume was easy, I saw a photo of Lauren Conrad dressed as Mary Poppins and I was sold.  I bought a bowler hat and decorated it with ribbon and flowers, made a red bow-tie, bought an umbrella, pulled a white blouse and black skirt from my closet, and the costume was ready. It was pretty darn cute if I say so myself.

Then for the party - I saw adorable appetizer ideas on pinterest including cutie pumpkins, banana ghosts, mummy dogs, and witch brooms. While these were rather time intensive to create, they were tasty and festive.

Glitter always seems to make its way into my design, so glitter-rimmed tea lights, gold glitter skulls, and glitter-dipped candles were all part of the spread. After finding a perfect pad of scrapbook paper, a “trick or treat” sign emerged, in addition to awesome drink and food signs. Oh, and of course some dry ice.

And last, but certainly not least - cocktails. The Ghoul’s Punch was a toxic green color and was a complete hit, and of course the Bloody Shirley’s were very appropriate, topped off with grenadine in a syringe.

See for yourself :) 

xo,

K

 

Cutie Pumpkins.

Cutie Pumpkins.

The spread.

The spread.

Ghosts in the Graveyard.

Ghosts in the Graveyard.

Janine was enjoying her Bloody Shirley!

Janine was enjoying her Bloody Shirley!

Mummy dogs!

Mummy dogs!

Candy corn to-go!

Candy corn to-go!

All dressed up!

All dressed up!

Tablescape.

Tablescape.

Witch brooms

Witch brooms

J+S Rustic Travel Wedding: Details Sneak Peak

We have been gluing, glittering, pinning, sewing, cutting, and perfecting so that every possible detail would be brought to life for Joel and Sariah's wedding… and it was beyond perfect.

While we’re waiting photos from the amazingly talented Stacey Pentland, we'd like to share a few detail shots that will hopefully hold us over for the next couple of weeks. Feast your eyes on the wedding of the century – fully planned and coordinated by yours truly, Paper and Plumes Events.

xoxo

Custom Kokeshi Wedding Toppers

Custom Kokeshi Wedding Toppers

Wedding Program

Wedding Program

Airplane Place Cards Vintage Mr. and Mrs. Silver Forks Escort Cards Mr. and Mrs. Wood Seat Signs

Airplane Place Cards
Vintage Mr. and Mrs. Silver Forks
Escort Cards
Mr. and Mrs. Wood Seat Signs

 "Paris" and "Rome" Table Names

 "Paris" and "Rome" Table Names

Cards Vintage Suitcase DIY Ring Bearer Sign

Cards Vintage Suitcase
DIY Ring Bearer Sign

Koozies with Wedding Monogram DIY Dessert Labels

Koozies with Wedding Monogram
DIY Dessert Labels

DIY Favor Boxes ("Thank You" in Different Languages) with Chocolate Chip Cookies

DIY Favor Boxes ("Thank You" in Different Languages) with Chocolate Chip Cookies

DIY Destination Wood Sign Escort Card Reception Dinner Tables Menu Chalkboard Trellis with Hanging Mason Jars (Ceremony)

DIY Destination Wood Sign
Escort Card
Reception Dinner Tables
Menu Chalkboard
Trellis with Hanging Mason Jars (Ceremony)

"Bonjour" Paper Straw in Mason Jar "Paris" Table Name Airplane Place Card / DIY Chevron Napkin

"Bonjour" Paper Straw in Mason Jar
"Paris" Table Name
Airplane Place Card / DIY Chevron Napkin

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Will You Be My Bridesmaid?

I love my girls! I am beyond thrilled for each of them to be a part of our wedding day. I am so blessed and grateful to have them in my life so I wanted to make this moment as special to them as it is for me and Joel.  

I searched and searched to find ideas on how to ask them to be my bridesmaids and found this as my inspiration. Thanks, Bethany! Such a sweet and creative way to ask your bridesmaids!

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For the exterior of the box, I bought the following materials from one of my favorite stores in the world, Paper Source: vanilla craft cigar boxes, fine wrapping paper, PVA glue and ivory ribbons. Wrapping the box with the paper was pretty easy. I must say that it was very time consuming. It was definitely not your typical gift wrapping session because you have to wrap the interior of the box. 

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I found Bethany's contents to be so helpful and cute so I followed the same format. I gave the girls four different cards that includes all the information they need for the big day. I bought some white seeded paper from Paper Source, and roughed the edges for a vintage look. I also gave them paint chips and some inspirational photos. 

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For a mini present, I ordered custom-made flasks for each bridesmaid from The Truth Serum shop on Etsy. 

The lovely "Will you be my bridesmaid?" cards are from Rifle Paper. I've been slightly obsessed with everything from their shop. We'll be using a lot of their items for the wedding so stay tuned for that!

xoxo, 

Sariah

Sariah AlcarazComment