Movie Week: Gone with the Wind

I'll never forget the first time I read Gone with the Wind. I was literally transfixed by the book, and then later, the movie. I've literally read it hundreds of times since, and it continues to draw me into its alluring world just the same each time. It must be genetic, since my mother claims she chose college at Emory just because of her "Gone with the Wind" fixation with Atlanta.

To bring Scarlett, Rhett, Ashley and the entire "Gone with the Wind" genre into your next event, is to throw a quintessentially Southern party. You might not be able to walk down the aisle at Tara Plantation, but location is key. I'd imagine that the charm of the deep South would be reflected in images such as these featured above via Southern Weddings {one of my favorites!}

These two dresses via Oscar de la Renta & Carolina Herrera are most definitely channelling Scarlett's signature style.


Of course, you wouldn't want to miss out on a matching "Just Married" parasol {which you can customize yourself at i do originals}.

And if this dosage of Southern hospitality was not enough for you, well then, "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn."

xoxo,

Niki

Movie Week: Breakfast at Tiffany's

Oh the drama, the glamour and the elusive vintage chicness of Breakfast at Tiffany's! What if you could capture all of that allure and sophistication, bottle it up and turn out the most enchanting, vintage/retro party?!

Here are a few ways to take some a cue from Audrey Hepburn and create an incredibly elegant event.

I found these ridiculously fabulous invitations from Made With Love. I would mail them with these vintage Audrey stamps.

Ooh la la. You will be ogling over this stunning engagement photo shoot by Axioo. The bride's name is coincidentally Tiffany, but wow, does Axioo do an amazing job of capturing the glamour of the movie in these shots.

Martha threw the Today Show wedding a few years ago and opted for a Breakfast at Tiffany's theme. Literally, the wedding was a breakfast at the original Tiffany's on Fifth Avenue. I've been fixated on this wedding forever, since I watched it live! The small details {Martha's signature} are so spot-on, I'm thankful for so many photographs! From the ghost chair and mini tiffany blue fondant cakes, to the gift favors {equipped with a DVD of the movie} and the dress up kit for guests {with Audrey's signature giant sunglasses and boas!}.... so glamourous.

xoxo,

Niki

Movie Week: Alice Inspire

With the Oscars last night, this week is dedicated to movie inspired events. Alice in Wonderland is the perfect way to start it off! The bright colors, imaginative decor and overall craziness creates the most fantastic party atmosphere!

I found this photograph on imdb.com and thought it would make for a fantastic invitation to the party. Papery and Cakery could create something custom, using this as inspiration, to help you fall down the rabbit hole!

I absolutely love this Alice in Wonderland themed party from Lollipop Events. This would make for the most fun and creative bridal tea party, shower, birthday party... or any old reason to celebrate! Be sure to invite the Cheshire cat and the Queen of Hearts!

I adore this fantastic photoshoot for an Alice and Wonderland themed party, featured on the Amy Atlas Events blog. The photos were shared with Amy by the South African store, In Good Company. The images are so whimsical and breathtaking!

Hopefully this will give you a little inspiration for your next {Mad Hatter tea} party!

xoxo,

Ali

Brooch Bouquets

Brilliant, beautiful and breathtaking are all the perfect words to describe Fantasy Florals Designs' brooch bouquets. I stumbled upon this idea via Daily Candy Weddings and can't quite get it out of my head.

The concept: you to collect brooches, earrings, pendants, watches, cuff links, etc. from family and friends. Once you have accumulated enough pieces, send them to Amanda Heer, the designer. And poof, Amanda will turn your baubles into an elaborate and vintage-inspired bouquet. She'll also add some of her own pieces to spruce up your "flowers." The best part is that these pieces will last a lifetime, and most definitely won't wilt!

xoxo,

Niki

Succulent Love

I think I've mentioned it before, but I am lacking a green thumb. Actually, I am lacking a green pointer finger, middle finger, ring finger and pinky finger. Needless to say, my plants have suffered my wrath.

That's why, when I discovered that succulent plants can be incorporated with such beauty and ease into even the most formal events, I was so thrilled. You see, succulents seem to be the only plants I've ever "raised" who don't turn brown and wither within a few days. Maybe that is because they only need to be spritzed with water and not constantly showered with attention!







I'll admit, my succulent obsession began with Kelly & Chris' wedding that I found here on Style Me Pretty last year.

Apparently, it triggered Kelly to start her very own succulent business herself. Now you can purchase Succulent Love's products online and have them shipped throughout the country straight to you. {Cole if you are somehow reading this, I love these succulents}. I'm especially enamored by the mini fish bowl filled with succulents.

Here are a few other images via Style Me Pretty of incredible ways to incorporate succulents into your next event.






xoxo,

Niki