Shoplong time, no see, blog fans! life has been a-happenin’ over in these parts, and i just have been working to keep up! but, this weekend wrapped up one of the last big events of the year for me, and i just had to share all of the goodness with y’all!
welcome to the ins-and-outs of the engagement soiree that i’ve been planning. which happened to be for my sister + her awesome fiance!
so, what did we do? well, thinking about my sister + what she loves, and of course, talking to her about what her fiance likes too, we came down to a theme we called “southern chic.” (feel free to see ideas i pulled together here on my pinterest boards!) i had this vision in my head of burlap, natural elements like branches, and of course, ball jars. and, admittedly, i had a couple of projects on my wish list that i have been waiting to make (can you say a fabric banner?!?)
let’s just jump right in to the pics + details, shall we?
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| welcoming our guests! a simple tulle wrapped wreath with a twine-wrapped “c” (for the happy couple’s soon-to-be last name!) |
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| accenting the front porch with some lighted ball jars! |
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| a fresh eucalyptus wreath + handmade fabric banner in the entryway |
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| the paper love banner |
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| the beverage + dessert station! |
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| to us, a “southern chic” party called for some really fantastic personalized koozies! these were custom made from rookdesignco on etsy! |
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| who doesn’t love a huge monogram on a beverage bucket? |
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| monogram love! |
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| there is nothing i love more than these ball jars, which were perfect to enjoy the rudolph’s tipsy spritzer from southern living magazine! |
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| sent with love from london! aren’t these shortbread cookies from sweet dream desserts & catering so cute? |
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| the adorable bride-to-be enjoying her cocktail! |
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| and, to wrap up….another delicious cookie for guests! a special thanks to polka dot bakery for these fantastic sweets! |
hope you enjoyed! we sure had a fabulous time + loved every minute of the party!
