FUN BARN WEDDING

Happy fall y'all! What better way to start the season than with this beautiful barn wedding? I love the combination of the rustic scenery accented with the pink, coral and white color scheme. What a beautiful setting for a wedding especially at this time of year. Thanks to Michigan photographer, Dan and Melissa for sharing the special day with us!

Photographer:   Dan and Melissa  //DJ: 2 Bays DJs//Event Planner: Chelsea Lauren Events//Floral Designer:Field of Flowers Farm//Dress Store: Galleria Wedding //Tuxedo and Mens Attire:Men's Warehouse//Beauty:Pavlova Salon and Spa//Officiant:Randy Dawson//Bakery:Ruthann's Gourmet Bakery//Musicians:Tim Sparling//Reception Venue: Wine Country Weddings & Events//

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STYLED FOOTBALL DESSERT TABLE

I'm actually writing this as my family watches Thursday Night Football, Denver against Kansas City (Go Broncos!) and totally wishing we had some of these yummy desserts. If your household gets a lot of impromptu football viewing guests keep a few simple items on hand like the field-inspired runner here, brown, white and green party goods and people will think you're the ultimate host when you put a setup like this together in no time. I bet you can even find some free printables online. Then, you can always run to the store for the baked goodies if it's really last minute.  Thanks to Louisiana Photographer, Christy Montgomery, for sharing this inspiring styled shoot.

Photographer:   Christy Montgomery Photography//Cake Designer:Buttercups Cupcakes//

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ROCK-INSPIRED WEDDING

This fun wedding was the perfect combination of love and music! And I have to say I love the handmade details, such as the paper bouquets and placecards. Music was ever present with the guitar and drum cover guestbook. Pouring sand into a frame also made a fabulous keepsake! There are really so many details to love in this couple's special day. Thank you to Arizona's Love My Life Photography for capturing them all and sharing them with us.

Photographer:   Love My Life Photography//Cake Designer: Bashas//Dress Store: David's Bridal//DJ: Downtown Browne Productions//Event Venue: Sky Ranch Lodge//

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COLORFUL & MODERN DUMBO PARTY

How lucky is this little girl, that she not only gets a party to celebrate her full year birthday, but also her HALF year?! This sweet Dumbo party combines a nostalgic character with modern decor for a merry 1 1/2 celebration. The white and silver background helped make the bold and bright colors of the main decor really pop. Thanks to California's Monocle Project for taking and sharing the photos.

Photographer:   Monocle Project//Design and Decor:YouKNowYouNeedIt//

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OUR CAMPING PARTY

My girls turned 9 in early June and in true Coloradan fashion, we had a camping themed sleepover (with a little pink and bling!). For the first time I didn't go crazy with a detailed dessert table. Maybe because I knew it was going to be a long night, but I wanted to keep everything pretty simple.

Here are a few photos from the day–and night!

We have an 8-person tent that luckily fit in our living room. Of course I needed to dress it up with a pretty pink paper chandelier.

I saw this small smores station in another party--but I have to tell you--it kind of sucked. Everyone's marshmallows burned, I think, because of the concentrated heat. Funny enough, this group of girls aren't too into sweets and didn't really care! I, on the other hand, was pretty disappointed.

The girls got to create their own dream catcher and painting on a wood slab. We had a ball with questions taped to it, to have fun with, around the "campfire".

Pepperidge Farm Pirouette cookies were used as logs on the cookie pie.

Battery-operated candles in tissue paper made up our campfire.

I found these little lanterns 3 for $10 at Big 5 Sporting Goods.  Kids (and parents) loved them!

It was great fun! And honestly, the easier the better folks!

Shopping List:

Michaels: Pink paper chandelier by Martha Stewart, wood slabs
JoAnn Fabrics: Crochet doilies, feathers
Hobby Lobby: Mini embroidery hoops
Oriental Trading: Camp Glam centerpiece
Big 5 Sporting Goods: Mini Lanterns
Jessica Sawyer Designs Etsy Shop: Camping Clipart for front door sign and favor tags