Spring and summer weddings instantly make us think of chic coastal retreats, breezy palm fronds and sophisticated color palettes. Once we saw Studio DIY’s “Palm fronds + Bon Bons” dinner party feature on her blog, we couldn’t help but channel our inner stylish 70s Hollywood Hostess. The laid back sophistication, effortless elegance and inimitable style of Palm Springs is perfect inspiration.
Imagine hosting a chic, tropical mid-century modern Palm Springs-worthy engagement party. Studio DIY’s “Palm Fronds + Bon Bons” dinner party feature on her blog makes planning this event a breeze. (Click this chic little link to see it all for yourself.)
DIY Projects, Styling and Text created by Studio DIY on behalf of Balloon Time
Photo by Mary Costa Photography
We still can’t get over the palm fronds table runner, the mini pineapple accents or the palm fronds-decorated balloons. Did we mention Kelly Mindell (the woman behind this incredible blog) made it all herself? As if we needed another reason to love sophisticated wedding balloon décor ideas…select this lovely link to view one of our favorites from our previous post.
Of course, the best part of inspiration is finding a way to make it your own.
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Let your guests not only see, but taste the magic of summer celebrations with a personalized cocktail. Use pineapple, guava or another fun fruit juice as a base to create one-of-a-kind drinks they’ll want to savor. Consider styling a mid-century bar cart as well…Select this lovely link to view Jane’s Pinterest Board – See Jane Style, full of inspiration for planning a Palm Springs-esqueTropical Chic Engagement Party.
DIY Projects, Styling and Text created by Studio DIY on behalf of Balloon Time
Photo by Mary Costa Photography
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Set the scene with inventive seating charts. While it may take some time to get the design just right, this can be well worth it. Imagine your guests’ surprise when they see their names beautifully written in calligraphy across a gold pineapple-accented seating chart. The mix of modern and tropical designs will be breathtaking and worthy of a few shots for Snapchat.
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Select a location to remember. If California wedding celebrations have taught us anything, it’s that you cannot go wrong with an ocean view. Friends and family members will love toasting your upcoming nuptials, gazing across the serene blue waters, enjoying the fresh scent of ocean air and taking in a welcome dose of sunshine.
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Slip on the perfect dress. Take a style cue from Hollywood starlets of the 60s and 70s and select a modern shift dress. Nothing portrays understated elegance and chic design quite like a smart two-piece, shift dress. Select this lovely link to see one of Jane's favorites.
For even more inspiration, see Jane’s Pinterest boards, full of not only little white dress inspiration but also all types of wedding dress inspiration--rehearsal dinner dresses, reception dresses, etc., as well as bouquet and decor ideas. And, don’t forget to take a look at StudioDiy.com! Every post will have you saying “I can’t wait to host this party or that celebration!”
White can be symbolic of new beginnings, purity, and the start of a new life together in many cultures. It's also associated with traditional wedding ceremonies in Christianity. The tradition of wearing white wedding gowns has both historical and cultural roots. Queen Victoria is often credited with popularizing the white wedding dress in the 19th century when she married Prince Albert in a white gown. Select this lovely little link to read an in-depth article featured in Brides that highlights the history of Queen Victoria’s choice to wear a white wedding dress.
Wondering how to find your perfect fit in wedding gowns? Typically wedding dress sizes can be different from regular clothing sizes. Wedding dress sizing often follows its own set of sizing charts, and may differ from one bridal designer or brand to another. Wedding dress sizes often run smaller than regular clothing sizes, meaning that a bride may need to choose a wedding dress size that is larger than her usual size.
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SIZE
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BUST
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WAIST
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HIP
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2
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33 1/2
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26
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36
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4
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34 1/2
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27
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37
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6
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35 1/2
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28
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38
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8
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36 1/2
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29
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39
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10
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37 1/2
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30
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40
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12
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39
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31 1/2
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41 1/2
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