Jennifer Green, Bride To Be on New Years Eve (what a special day to celebrate a joining of lives in marriage to kick off the new year) was showered with love and gifts by some very special ladies in her life! A dear friend to Jennifer and her family, Fabi Harris opened her beautiful home and honored Jennifer with a truly memorable Bridal Shower... Here are a few Inspiring pictures taken at Jen's Bridal Shower Tea, boy was it a fun event to attend!

I just love this idea: Heart Shaped Notecards were placed on the table that each had a Month of the Year written on them. Each guest was to write their name on the back of the card and list an activity for the newlyweds to do sometime during that month. I wrote down the month of June and suggested that the newlyweds take a Saturday drive down to Laguna Beach to visit the beautiful Art Galleries (where they usually serve Mamosa's or Champagne on weekends), then visit the Beautiful Montage Resort & Spa where they can enjoy live music in the Lobby Lounge and then take a stroll down their breathtaking Beach and enjoy the sun and summer brease together! What a fun way to make their first year of marriage memorable and exciting!!

I do have to say that they had some creative games to play at this extra special Bridal Shower. The Bride was blinefolded by the oh-so-talented host Fabi and then handed a suitecase where she then had to put the attire items on without seeing what they were. It was quite hilarious when she thought a slipper was an elbow pad and thought a nightgown was an apron ;) The idea was that she was Getting Ready for her Groom on their Honeymoon - so creative!

So much fun with Jennifer, the Beautiful Bride as she enjoyed her Luncheon Tea and all the pretty decor!

A special poem was read by the Bride's sweet friend Fabi Harris, who threw her the beautiful Bridal Shower. The Biblical poem mentioned significant wedding items (something old, new, borrowed, and blue) - as Fabi read the sweet words, she gifted Jennifer (The Bride to be), her Mother, and soon to be Mother In Law with the touching hankerchief with all the significant items shown in the photo above. If I were Martha Stewart, i'd call this "A Good Thing!"

They served the salad in a vintage teacup and i have to say it sure made the plate look adorable

Tea Sandwiches, Punch, Hot Tea, Scones, and so much more... They also had these cute candy favors in a decorative bag (pictured above)

I just love these vibrant shades of Blue it reminds me of an aquarium and bold waves! By using objects in white in your wedding (such as a white decorative wood buffet and bar), White Linens and Dancefloor... You can sure get this amazing effect of vibrant blues by using special lighting to project shades of blues and bold patterns that will then transform your all white event into an Aqua glam wedding! I recommend having your bridesmaids dresses and groomsmen ties in the same shade of blue that you want to emphasize in your reception lighting, this will really allow the Bride to stand out in her all white gown and look radient in the blue lighting! Check out some of these inspiring aqua objects below that would allow you to create the same type of look:

Aqua Enamel Lantern Barware $12.99 at World Market
Shake loose from traditional drink shakers and lackluster coasters with these eye-catching pieces. Our Lantern Barware Collection features hand-painted stainless steel drink shaker and matching hand-painted coasters (set of 4) in festive green and aqua holiday colors.Shaker and set of 4 coaster sold separately

Teal Pebbles $8.95 at Crate & Barrel
Vibrantly colored glass pebbles transform any decorative floral or candle arrangement into a unique display. Teal pebbles also provide stability and control in arranging stems.

Solid Teal Wrap with Fringe $9.99 at World Market
The luxurious fabric of our plush Winter Wrap with Fringe keeps you warm and cozy while caressing you with velvety softness. In Teal, our wrap brings a dash of tropical flair to the even the darkest winter ensemble. An ideal solution for layering, our Wrap works equally well as a shawl or a scarf.*This would look amazing on the bridesmaids if they are dressed in white or a champagne colored dress. The shawl and shoes should match

Turquoise Cathedral Lanterns $7.99 at World Market
Cathedral Lantern radiates a beautiful majestic quality, set off by the glow of tealights placed inside. Intricate handcrafted metal detail with Turquoise, Pink or Red embossed glass panels are inspired by Moroccan designs and lend a unique and exotic flair. Hang indoors or outdoors for a warm ambiance. Available in 8" or 12" sizes. *By using decorative lighting like this would look amazing when used in a wedding reception lounge area, hung above white lounge seating would sure create a great vibe for your guests!

Preening Pen $20.00 at Anthropologie
A proud peacock feather flaunts its beauty as you write love notes, shopping lists and novellas. *We just love this peacock feather pen from Anthropologie that would look amazing to pair with a White Ceremony Guest Book!

Damask Deals from Target
It seems as though Target comes up with some of the most modern and chic wedding sets time and time again... they are really on top of current trends! I just love these black and white wedding sets they currently have in stock, they are partially Do It Yourself items - but hey, all you need to do is round up your bridesmaids to create your wedding assembly line and your good to go ;) I know there are so many 2009 and 2010 brides out there are who are looking for contemporary damask pieces to incorporate in their wedding theme (especially on a budget); Check out the goods and enjoy~

Damask Bridal Shower Invite Set (includes Recipe Organizer)

Black & White Damask + Yellow Favor Boxes

Black Damask Wedding Invitation Set

Black & White Damask with Pink Ribbon Favors
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The following below are additional great finds from additional retailers that we love in the oh so fabulous pattern of Damask:

Horchow Sabrina Rug $229.00 at Horchow
Dramatically oversized patterns are a major trend in textiles, and this hand-tufted rug reflects it beautifully. The damask design on a grand scale is deeply hand-carved in the wool pile. Available in White on Black, Black on Beige, or Black on Purple, the rug is treated with stain guard and has a cotton backing. Choose color below. Imported. Sizes are approximate. We recommend using a rug pad with every indoor rug to prolong its beauty by minimizing everyday wear and tear and providing a little breathing space to help prevent fiber damage. A pad also helps stabilize the rug, reducing slippage on hard floors.

Auberon with Tassels Square Topper $89.00 at Ballard Designs
Our designer Tablecloths are meticulously sewn in the USA by the same company that creates our most elegant bedding collections. A bold damask print in black and ivory finished with a clean edge.Fabrics are specially chosen for their sumptuous drape and feel. Trims, tassels and accents are finished and applied by hand. Crafted of cotton. Dry clean. Round Tablecloth features:

Decorative Tape $14.00 at Ballard Designs
Our Black Damask Tape, Green Scroll Tape and Faux Bois decorative tape make your wrapping part of the gift. The distinctive patterns add extra visual texture and dimension, giving your present an extra special touch that will stand out in the holiday crowd. Decorative Tape features:

Don't you hate when you are at a bridal shower/wedding or any happy event and you get caught up in the festivities, put your drink down, and then have no idea which one is yours?  We've got the solution to this pesky problem with this handy DIY project -- and they're so cute to boot!

Supplies:

1. Assorted decorative papers
2. Scissors
3. Glue - a glue stick works best for most papers
4. Wooden skewers or drink stirrers
5. Alphabet stickers - should coordinate with papers

Directions:

1. Cut decorative papers into 1" by 2" rectangles.
2. Apply glue and fold in half around tops of wooden skewers. Let dry.
3. Place flags and sheets of alphabet stickers next to drinks and allow guests to mark a flag with their initial - a first initial for a smaller gathering like a bridal shower, or first and last initials for larger events (if you go the second route, be sure to buy stickers that are appropriately sized). -Source-

I just recently used this template for custom waterbottle labels at a recent wedding and they turned out so great! The Bride and Groom (the newly married Mr. & Mrs. Chris & Alissa Grossi) were going with Black and White Damask and Fuschia throughout their wedding theme and I was able to adjust this template to all have the damask background and changed all the text to the fuschia they had wanted... It looked so great in the custom welcome bags they had put together for all of their out of town guests!! Hope you can enjoy these as well, to download the Free Label Template, CLICK HERE!

Banners are a whimsical way of adding a touch of style to your big day festivities. We love them because they add a punch of color and pattern to just about any space. Hang them on a mantle, string them along your escort card table or dangle them on your cocktail hour bar. Here’s how to make them:

Materials

- Twine, string or filament
- Double sided decorative papers
- Fiskars punch with decorative edging
- Bone folder
- Scissors
- Glue

Directions

1. Cut your patterned paper to the desired flag size. Keep in mind where you’ll be stringing them and how large or small they should be. We like the idea of making one template and tracing that shape on all of your papers.
2. Take the Fiskars punch and create those pretty patterned edges.
3. Now that you have your flag shapes, you’ll need to create a pocket. Make a fold at the top. (Tip: Here’s where you’ll want to take out the bone folder to perfect the crease.)
4. Apply glue to the underside and wrap the edge around the string.
5. Repeat with the other flags. Space accordingly based on how many you’d like hanging along each line. -Source-