I just love these fabulous Napkins from Plum Party that allow you to tuck your silverwear inside in such a cute way! What a great decor element to stand out at any Bridal Shower, Engagement Party, Backyard BBQ, Wedding, Baby Shower, Birthday Party, or pretty much any special event (can you tell we love them?)~

Pack of 50 Napkins from PlumParty = $16.00

Hello to my dedicated Brides... I have a sweet treat for you today :)
As I know many of you get so excited over free DIY Template Downloads, here is one for you to enjoy! I have made a few different versions of Custom Wedding Favor Bags for you to Download and print. Hope you enjoy them~

Click to DOWNLOAD BAG TEMPLATE

What you will need:
- A Printer that feeds from the top
- Thin Paper Bags (for mine I used size: 4 5/8w x 8 5/8h in. bags from Michael's that are by "Celebrate It")

Instructions:
- Place the paper bag in the printer with the bottom of the bag facing upward
- The bags frontside should be facing you
- Make sure you create a custom paper size (should match same size as bag listed above) before you press print

Blue Jeweled Drape Gown $209.00 by Xscape Evenings at eDressMe

Faux Rose Arrangement $350.00 by John-Richard Collection at Horchow

Feather Chandelier Earrings** $40.00$20.00 at Topshop

NARS Nail Polish $16.00 by NARS at Neiman Marcus
As seen in InStyle Makeover magazine (Fall 2009 issue). Introducing a brand new formula with new technology designed to improve flexibility, durability, wear & gloss properties.

Four Midnight Balloon Wine Glasses $36.00 at Horchow
Colored glassware brightens up the table with Blue or Red. Choose color below. Imported.

Peppermintinis
Serves: 4
Yields: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 min
Source: Quick & Simple/Delish

Ingredients:
4 teaspoon(s)  crushed candy canes
1/4 cup(s) chocolate syrup
4 large (scoops) peppermint ice cream
4 ounce(s) white crème de cacao, chilled
4 ounce(s) gin or vodka, chilled

Directions:
1). Moisten the rims of four chilled martini glasses with water. Press the rims into the crushed candy. Next, draw a spiral around the inside of each glass using the chocolate syrup.
2.) Combine the ice cream, crème de cacao and gin or vodka in a blender and pour the mixture carefully into the candy-rimmed glasses. Sprinkle a few pinches of crushed candy on top of each peppermintini as a garnish.

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Pomegranate Margaritas
Serves: 18
Yields: 8 1/2 cups margarita mixture
Total Time: 5 min
Source: Better Homes & Garden

Ingredients:
1 can(s)  (12-ounce) frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
2 cup(s) water
3 1/2 cup(s) gold tequila
2 cup(s) pomegranate juice
1 cup(s) triple sec
5  limes
Ice cubes for serving
1 cup fresh pomegranate seeds (from 1 pomegranate)

Directions:
1. In large pitcher, combine limeade and water until well blended. Stir in tequila, pomegranate juice, and triple sec.
2. Cut each lime crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick wheels; cut a slit in each wheel, from center to edge. To serve, place ice cubes and a few pomegranate seeds in each glass; place a lime wheel on rim.

Tips & Techniques:
1.) Intense lime flavor comes from a budget-friendly can of concentrate. Mix and refrigerate the margaritas up to a day ahead.
2.) To make Virgin Pomegranate Margaritas instead: Substitute 2 cups lemon-lime seltzer for tequila and triple sec. Substitute pomegranate-cranberry juice for pomegranate juice. Proceed as above.

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Holiday thyme
Photo By: Antonis Achilleos
Source: TheNest

Ingredients:
1 oz. Dubonnet Rouge (you can find it at liquor stores for about $13)
2 oz. vodka
Sprig of fresh thyme
Squeeze of lemon juice
Lemon slice, for garnish

Directions:
1.) In a cocktail shaker, combine Dubonnet, vodka, thyme sprig and fresh lemon juice.
2.) Shake vigorously. Pour into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
3.) Garnish with a lemon slice.

There are so many unique ways to create fabulous flower decor on a budget for your dream wedding and allow you to make it more "your own". Take a look at these DIY arrangements, all made with fresh carnation flowers (carnations are on the very low end of the price scale when it comes to flowers, but the way these arrangements were done sure make it very tough to tell the cost as they give a more glamorous and modern vibe):

Here are some vaces that would work really great in achieving unique looks:

Square Vases $12.00 at Pottery Barn

Hanging Bud Vase Ornament, Set of 4 $34.00 at Pottery Barn

Persika Vase $2.99 at Ikea

Silver Tall Vase $19.00 at Pottery Barn

3-Piece Mercury Vase Set $15.85 at CB2

Iittala/Hackman/Rorstrand - 'savoy' vases by alvar aalto- 20% off list $20.00 at Unica Home

Art Glass Vase Collection $12.00$3.99 at west elm

Etched Mercury Vases $12.00 at Pottery Barn

I just love these Anemone Flowers as they add a sweet touch to any wedding design. Sticking with a set flower to design your wedding theme will create a beautiful pallette to work around. See the inspiration below to see how you can use a specific flower in aspects such as Invitations, Menu's, Floral Accessories, Centerpieces, and you could even match a specific flower to a table cloth pattern or wedding gown with floral details. Enjoy~

Weddings now days are becoming so much more creative... Having a Vintage Soda Shop is a great and unique way to entertain your guests in a memorable way! Take your guests back in time to the good ol' days when soda pop was served in glass bottles and savored ;) I recommend sticking with your color scheme and making that color pop (with soda pop). Here are some items you will need: Glass Bottled Soda Pop (Coca Cola, Pepsi, IZZE, etc), Beverage Tubs (filled with ice to chill your bottles), Bottle Openers, Colored Straws (stick with one color or multi-colored stripped straws), and a beautiful table display (some fun ways are to have a colored or patterend table cloth, or even using a cute cart to make a soda station). Check out the inspiring images and let the Fun Pop!

IZZE Soda Shop

Karlstad 2 Chaise Lounges $598.00 by Karlstad at Ikea
Chaise frame: Frame: Particleboard, Plywood, Fiberboard Zig-zag spring: Steel Seat cushion: Polyester wadding, High-resilience polyurethane foam (cold foam) 2.5 lb/cu.ft. Back cushion: Polyester fiber fill, Polyurethane foam 1.2 lb/cu.ft. Leg: Solid birch Cover for add-on chaise longue: Lining: Non-woven polypropylene Total composition: 100 % cotton

• A range of coordinated covers makes it easy for you to give your furniture a new look.
• Easy to keep clean with a removable,machine washable cover.
• Tiltable backrest for flexible seating comfort; choose between sitting position and two different resting positions.
• Can be used alone or combined with other parts of the sofa series.

Xscape Red Satin Sheath Dress $168.00$125.99 at Lord & Taylor

Look amazingly haute in this red satin dress, featuring a deep surplice V-neckline, pleating at the bust &  banded waist with angled pleats below.

Martha Stewart Collection Wine Glasses, Set of 4 Red Goblets $36.00$24.99 at Macy's
Set of garnet-red goblets from Martha Stewart infuses every beverage with rich holiday splendor. Dishwasher-safe.

Fashion Forward Bridal Gowns by Nicole Miller $1,500.00 by Nicole Miller at eDressMe

CoverGirl Outlast All Day Lipcolor $10.30$9.29 at drugstore.com

4-Tier Stacked Dessert Tower (16.25x12-in.) by Wilton $19.95 by Wilton at Cooking.com

Great way to display cupcakes, appetizers, brownies and other party treats! Holds 36 standard cupcakes.