Do It Yourself Bride: Vintage Papers + Glitter + Chocolate Bars = Irresistible Favors

This is a “very simple" do it yourself wedding favor craft. Gather up all your pastel glitter vials, your vintage wallpaper scraps and purchase some nice size Hershey Bars (enough for each guest ++). Display as individual favors, front and center on you guest’s plate and atop a crisp white linen napkin. Or gather up "en masse" and showcase on your Wedding Reception Dessert Table.

Here is what you will need if you want to make these yourself.

• Chocolate bars (I buy Hershey’s plain no peanuts)
• Vintage wallpapers, scrapbook paper, or wrapping paper
• Glitter
• Double-sided tape
• Glue pen or Elmer's Glue
• Scissors and/or paper-trimmer

To start, cut strips of paper (I prefer vintage wallpaper, heavier) into strips, slightly wider than the "Hershey" logo – and let some of the silver foil show. Secure vintage paper strips with double sided tape. Finally sprinkle glitter (in tones matching papers or silver to match the silver foil) on some of the design elements of the vintage wallpaper.

There you have it - pretty and simple!

P.S. Purchase the miniature Hersheys and decorate for Kid's Birthday Party.

Here's to Bonne Planning

Joanna

Provence Wedding - 2010 Bridal Trends Continue in the South of France

As I mentioned in one of my earlier posts the bridal fashion statement this year is vintage and intimate.  This photo captures this trend.  Snapped in Provence this exquisite bride wears great grandmother's laced wedding gown in muted shades of whites, off white and pink.  I can only imagine the wedding was small and cozy and deep in the French countryside.  However, keep in mind that it isn't always less expensive to be married in the country or at home; it is however much cozier and far more intimate.

Here's to Bonne Planning

Joanna

Bonne Mood Board: Turning Winter to Spring

The pastel pink color palette with pale green and cream reminds me of winter turning to spring. Simple and elegantly perfect for the bride that wants a very low key affair.  This wedding is set at home in the country with perfectly manicured green lawns with flowering peonies shrubs and blossoming trees providing a magical background.  Classic spring fare of roasted lamb and rosemary and handmade vanilla macaroons as take away favors.  For blossomy floral arrangement I’d choose pink and cream roses combined with lily of the valley, and would continue the blossom theme with the bridal accessories, cake and invitations.

Wedding Day Accoutrement - Bridal Beauty: Paperself Eyelashes

I have an extraordinary find for the bride. Do you want to make a bridal statement lovely bride?  Something a little different has come my way.  Consider adding these to your bespoke Wedding ensemble; extraordinary wedding eyelashes inspired by the traditional craft of Chinese paper cutting. 

The Paperself Eyelashes are available in (5) five different styles; each pattern represents a traditional Chinese symbol. The Horse symbolizes success; Peonies - happiness and Peach Blossoms - love. Which ever one you choose to wear, these fabulous lashes are guaranteed to turn heads. 

For the bride who wants to make a statement the super sexy large lashes are available to purchase.  For a wedding day walk down the aisle, the more subtle “petites”.  Brides in the United States and outside Britain you can mail order from this British Shop, the only stockers of the Paperself Eyelashes.

Please let me know how they work out!

Here's to Good Planning!

 Joanna