May

12

Inspiration to Creation: Royal Affair Bridal Shower

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From the inspiration, Prince Charming came into mind when we thought about the special groom-to-be, so only a Royal Affair was appropriate for this luxurious bridal shower. Inspired by the backdrop of the gorgeous ocean view, shades of blues ranging from cobalt and aqua to teal were blended with warm amber glassware, silver and gold for a truly opulent effect.

The Tablescape: Crystals glistened in the sunlight hanging off of tiered cupcake stands that were used in lieu of vases. Each cupcake tier was topped of with a single white mum. Flower balls created out of clusters of various flowers including spider mums, garden roses, lisianthus and daisies were displayed on tall elegant glass vases. For additional interest and warmth blossoming prairie stems were clustered with spider mums in teal Portuguese glassware and amber bud vases, while the Queen’s royal ceramic horses stood guard on each end. To top off the level of luxury, oversized cobalt crystal diamonds were scattered atop the table.

Handmade Nepalese navy, teal and gold printed papers were lined with gold and aqua ribbons to create custom runners and napkin rings for each place setting while name tags in the same custom shape as the invitation were tied onto the backs of each chair.

The Mimosa Bar: Buckets of champagne and sparkling Italian sodas were served in hand blown blue champagne flutes accompanied by an array of juices such as blueberry (to match the party palette), pomegranate, and classic orange.

The Dessert Bar: Sweet confections in shades of blues accented with gold, silver and white danced atop vintage mirrored trays, lead cut crystal candy dishes and gold risers. Scrumptious vanilla cake pops were made with aqua frosting and topped with candy pearls alongside aqua colored blueberry cake pops with vanilla frosting and aqua sprinkles. As a fun dessert centerpiece we created a jumbo cupcake topped with the initials of the bride-to-be, Prince Charming had never looked so sweet!

Event Design / Flowers / Stationery / Coordination : Lollipop Events & Designs

Photography: Paula Luna of Luna Photo

May

11

Inspiration to Creation: A Royal Affair

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The design process for our recent “Royal Affair Bridal Shower” this past January, was all about the bride-to-be meeting her Prince Charming. With a play off of ROYAL Blue and ’something blue’ the entire shower was dripping in blue hues from cobalt to light shades of baby blue. Our inspiration started with jewel tones, paisley prints, decadent desserts, gold accents and vintage garden crowns.

SOURCES: Plates Paris Hotel Boutique & French Coffee Server, Blue Train Logo, Flowers, Blueberry macaroons, Champagne Tower, Garden crown

The graphic design for the stationery was all about shapes! We transformed a mosque tile shape to look a bit more like a crown for the pattern of the background on the invitations. This shape became the platform for the graphics throughout the soiree. The catering tags, dessert tags and name tags were all cut into the same custom crown like shape.

Event Design, Invitations & Stationery: Lollipop Events & Designs

Jan

19

DIY Swaying African Palm Tree

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Don’t throw away your paper grocery bags! Use them to create a forest of pretty paper palms instead. Make an eco-friendly and stunning statement at a baby shower, birthday party or fun fete. We placed our swaying African palm next to the dessert buffet at the Safari Luxe baby shower!

INSTRUCTIONS: Eco friendly & cost effective do-it-yourself paper palm tree

Cut leaf shapes out of used brown paper grocery bags
Crumple up the bags as much as possible to give them a weathered and ‘veiny’ look. Let the kids help with this part!
Spray paint the front and the backs of each leaf with a hi-gloss white paint. The paint won’t cover the crumpled parts giving it the weathered and leafy look you’re after.
Starting with a Styrofoam ball as your base (ours was approx 8” diameter) hot glue the leaves around the ball in layers until you’re tree is a full as you want it to be. We started with the larger leaves around the bottom and went with smaller ones at the top.
Poke a hole on the bottom of the Styrofoam ball to insert your tree base. We used a yucca pole (only $6-$12!!) but any other branch or wooden dowel could work as well.

We would love to see a whole forest of these swaying palm trees created, what a statement that would make!

Jan

18

Inspiration to Creation: Safari Luxe

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Our main goals when designing a baby shower is to personalize the event, to keep it elegant and refined yet still baby shower appropriate. We like to go a chic route that is more glamorous than cutesy, but that still evokes the feeling of a ‘baby’ shower. (Sidenote: also see this party featured on Hostess with the Mostess.)

Without further ado, we cordially invite you to step into the wild with this Safari Luxe style baby shower. Silver elephants, wooden giraffes, hanging monkeys and white ceramic elephants came out of the wildlife to play!! Inspired by the parents-to-be’s safari honeymoon trip (see our inspiration board), we transformed the rugged feel of the African adventure to the glamorous conglomeration of white animal sculptures, mirrored details and rhinestone elements.

To create the opulent décor style, we conjured the color palette based upon the Safari inspiration, mixing the main colors of tangerine & aqua with cream & white to create an elegant element to the design. Mosquito netting draped over the table, hanging from the center focal point to both sides of the cabana. Instead of using tiebacks for the mosquito netting drape, we filled white lanterns with baby’s breath. For the main floral centerpiece we mixed white flowers with wood branches and cattails, combining the white palette with the rustic natural feel.

Substituting the standard chandelier, we created a custom mobile, which hung over the main tablescape. The mobile glittered in the sun with hand strung crystal beads, rhinestones and wood animals, which hung at different heights.

Custom made linens created a bold look, earth colored twine tied together the utensils, while lavish silver elephants created the luxe feel for this tablescape.

Passports were not needed to enjoy this Safari adventure! Guests ventured to the dessert and catering table, which were styled for a treasured journey. Mosquito netting hung from the center focal point hovering over the catering table, creating a whimsical feel. To play with heights, we overturned tree-like vases and topped them with white platters. Custom catering tags were made to thread the design concept throughout every detail of the décor. Mixing white ceramic elephants with earth tone risers created plush habitat feel.

Jasmine Marie Photography did such an excellent job capturing the details on this African adventure!

For the drink and dessert table, we hung a canvas art installation of birch branches as the backdrop. A combination of mirrors, white ceramics and modern vases created an refined feel, while the hand-made Palm Tree (DIY) shaded the table below it, bringing the wildlife back to the decor. Every guests was reminded of their adventure as they sipped their straw reading, “Sippin’ Safari.

Tomorrow we will post the the DIY instructions on the swaying African Palm Tree we crafted!

Jan

14

Inspiration to Creation: Safari Luxe

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We were approached to do a baby shower with a ’safari’ theme, because the ‘mommy-to-be’ and her husband had honeymooned in Africa. Rather than going the cliche animal themed baby shower route, we wanted to go with a more luxurious African safari direction. We pulled inspiration from the posh resorts in Africa, particularly the resort pictured below in Sangrita Africa. We added in mirrored elements with white ceramic elephants and cattail arrangements with backdrops of draped mosquito netting.

INTERVIEW WITH OUR CLIENT:

As the hostess for the baby shower, what was your initial vision for the event?
My vision for the event was to have a baby shower that was warm, bright, and friendly and that went with the safari theme that my girlfriend was creating for her little boy’s room.

For your best friend, what was the main element of the baby shower you wanted unique and perfected just for her?
I wanted everything to be perfect for her that’s why I chose the Lolliladies. My best friend had family coming in from Brazil and friends from all around. I wanted it all to be special and it really was.

How did that initial vision evolve when working with the Lolliladies?
Once I gave the ladies a few of my preliminary ideas they just ran off with it which was fun to watch. Being a designer myself I knew how much fun it is to be given some direction and then let loose to bring it all together.

What was your favorite aspect of the design process with the Lolliladies?
My fav part was watching the ideas develop. They were easy to work with and they had endless ideas. They would inspire anyone. I heart create people!

What part of the décor surprised you the most?
Everything! It was gorgeous. The Lolliladies made the Safari theme come to life. Everything was impeccable right down to the food/drink labels and the hanging handmade chandelier. They really transformed the clubhouse.

What was your #1 favorite aspect of the design?
It’s hard to pick one thing but I love the use of space and the materials that they draped from the terrace. It gave it an elegant look. Also all the different textures from the design on the table cloth to the unique flower arrangements.

I must add that the organizing of the set-up, food, drinks and clean-up was fantastic. I was able to enjoy myself at the shower and focus on the important parts…enjoying my guests, a few games, and making sure my mommy-to-be was happy. Thanks Lolliladies for all that you did.