Category Archives: Bridal Showers

~Thank you for being a part of our story…

Bridal Showers, Favors, flowers, Ideas June 14, 2012 Leave a comment

When I started this blog, I only thought that my only followers would be my Mom and Dad (he follows the blog.. can you believe that?) and my little sister… and although they are regular supporters of my wild and crazy antics (I use “wild and crazy” VERY loosely!) I never imagined that my friends would read this blog and that I would ACTUALLY meet new people through this platform! Today I want to thank the little community we have created! Thank you SOOOO much for all the LOVE and SUPPORT that you have given me and my new business and blog.  We have 200 followers on the blog today!

I love saying thank you.  I think that any event is incomplete without a “thank you”.  I think it is important to think of all the people that are going to be standing with you as you say your vows, blow out your birthday candles or open your shower presents.  There is nothing like a little token or a note to say that each guest is an integral part of their big day!

Here are some ideas that I think are just fantastic!

katskrafts on Etsy

How many of you played with cootie catchers as kids?  Well now, you can give back the joy of this fun break time game to the your guests! Inside the cootie catcher are little questions and facts about the bride and groom and they can be used as a form of entertainment for guests to get to know the others sitting at their table!

Another great little favour/ game

Custom Crossword by JuleryB on Etsy

These crosswords are custom made and are genuine crosswords that you would find in the newspaper.  I think this can also double as a wedding game, played throughout the wedding/shower and the first one to finish it would win a prize!

Something I came across when I went to a wedding show recently is SEED PAPER! YA.. give a thank you note that GIVES BACK! All you have to do is plant the card and come summer, beautiful flowers grow in reminder of your loved one’s special day!

Plantable Custom Stationary by LarsLove on Etsy

I know a lot of people think that favours are a waste of money… and they can be.. if you buy something you KNOW your guests are really not going to be interested in… the way to counter that is FOOD! Little nibblers make great favours and your guests try something new, or an old favourite or something that undoubtedly part of the couple’s personality!

Macaroons

I think a little bit of thinking and creativity, you can make inexpensive favours look like a million bucks!  Packaging has tons to do with it!

Wrap it up nicely or add a personalized tag and your favours go from ordinary to… a little piece of you!

and my personal favourite and probably the cutest thing EVER! Hot chocolate mix in regular icing piping bags with a label on it!

I wanna DIY this NOW!!!

makes saying Thank you that much more sweet <3

Thank you, once again to everyone who takes the time out to read the blog!!

Please leave me your comments/criticisms! It would make my day to kn ow what you think, and help me improve what I offer you all!

<3

… Henna Heaven …

Bridal Showers, Ceremony, Ideas, Jewelry, Mehndi/Henna June 7, 2012 Leave a comment

One of my BEAUTIFUL Shahzadis is having her Mehndi Ceremony today. YAY!

I am sooo happy for you… make sure you enjoy every single moment, because they are the memories that you will take with you <3

WOW! Doesn’t she do the title of Shahzadi Justice?

Henna is such an integral part of the south Asian wedding process … believe me.. it is a process <3  

Traditionally it is applied on the body, most commonly, the hands and feet, however that’s just the beginning!  Not only can you put it on any part of the body, you can most definitely use the motifs in many aspects of your wedding!

You know what that means… I could not help but look at the many ways you can incorporate henna into your next event!

Source: Henna Lounge

flawless and perfect, henna on the hands <3

Source: Beautiful Indian Brides

Intricate henna on a bride’s feet, this whole process takes HOURS to complete… more hours to dry, but the results are well worth the effort!

Source: Google Images

I *LOVE* henna on the back! Super sexy if you have a halter style outfit!

Now lets have a look at how henna inspired motifs can be used in other parts of your event!

Sometimes the henna designs are so pretty I just wanna eat them… well now you can!

Source: Re:Photography

Last summer I had gone to an event and seen this amazing creation! <3

As if that’s not making your mouth water… How about these cuties?

Source: Icing Dreams

YuMMMMMMy… can I have a cookie pllllleeeese?

OKAY.

Back to work.

Look at these very Artsy candles! perfect to add to other decor elements!

Amazing Talent!

Another really effective way to showcase henna inspiration is by doing a focal piece for a backdrop…

Source: 88 Photography, Dream Party Decor

A new trend has emerged and it’s Henna for your nails! Very talents girls are doing henna inspired manicures! How adorable is that?

indianweddingsite.com

If all this is not henna inspiration overload yet… and you want to remember your henna forever, get yourself one of these gorgous cuffs to wear whenever you are in a henna mood!

Source: Kelka Jewelry

Okay ladies.. I’m done :)

Anisa hunnie, thank you for inspiring this post!

I am so happy to be a part of your wedding events

<3

{DayDreamer} Pastel Sugar Featuring Blush and Blue

Bridal Showers, Ceremony, flowers, Ideas, Summer Trends, Vision Boards May 24, 2012 1 Comment

Wow.  Did I go on a tailspin today, or what?

My mornings don’t start till I have seen something wedding.  This morning was like any other… except.. I saw this. amazingly. beautiful. cake.

Sugar Rush

This is where the tailspin occured.

For the next 3 hours… I needed to picture the wedding this cake would be at! Has that ever happened to you ladies??? It happens to me WAY more often then I want to count! So ladies… here is an inspiration post on how I would showcase this lovely creation…

At this wedding… I would wear a beautiful saree like this…

Than I got to thinking… wouldn’t a dress be Fantastic??  So I found this angelic number:

ah mazing. I know <3

What about a Lehnga?

That lehnga matches PERFECTLY with our Inspiration cake!

The invitations would look like this:

Now that everyone has been invited, here is a mandap that would look super welcoming at this wedding…

and my lovely bridesmaids would be wearing a variation of this saree…

after the ceremony, the reception might have these centrepieces…

After Dinner, the guests would help themselves to a sweet table covered in confections that are unique and dainty…

and on their way home… each guest would be given a wedding favour.. which would have to be something sweet since.. this entire post is inspired by sweetness!

and I would go home a happy happy bride..

that’s if I could get married again… to which my husband would say no..

so there you are ladies… inspiration for a wedding.. a shower.. however you want to use these ideas, is up to you..

let me know if you want more of these DayDreamer Posts

Timeless Bridal Shower~ Old Bollywood Style

Bollywood, Bridal Showers, Ideas, Photoshoots March 13, 2012 Comments: 7

Okay Shahzadis I just HAD to post today!

I actually wanted to get this post online yesturday but real life took over and I couldn’t bask in my proverbial princess glory.

Here’s an idea for you! I know, if I had thought of it earlier, it would have been something I would have done! Why oh why did I not think of this before?? Beats me… Oh well…

So for all my shahzadis’ that want to do something super unique… Why not do a bridal shower with a theme and then have a professional photographer do a photoshoot?? This lovely shoot by Amna Hakim features a Old Bollywood Glamour …

Amna Hakim Photography

I loved this shoot that she did and I was inspired to think of out of the box way to incorporate this theme into a wedding.  then I thought, wouldn’t it be super cool to have all my girls to dress up in my fave era and take professional photos? It’s a great thing to add to a bridal shower.  and the photos make for a great keepsake for you to keep of all your girls.

Amna Hakim Photography

You can check out all the photos in this set on Amna’s blog –HERE–

Let me know if you like the idea!

<3

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