Inspiration Board: Red White & Blue

With the July 4th holiday this weekend, I thought it would be the perfect time to put together a red, white and blue inspiration board.  I hope you all enjoy this all American soiree!

From left to right: Martha Stewart Weddings, Elizabeth Anne Designs, Google Images, Jones Design Company, The Knot, Martha Stewart Weddings




What do you think about saying "I do" over July 4th weekend?


-a.e.h.

Event Decor Idea: Bike Basket + Flowers

Like I have said so many times, it is the small details at your event that people really remember. Using unique floral arrangements is a great way to make an impact. We recently had an outdoor dinner event at RT Lodge and our florist, Jama, used a retro bike for a beautiful floral display.  All you need is a bike with a basket, floral foam or plastic container that fits inside the basket, and flowers of your choice.  This is a super easy idea that you can try at your next event!  





Jama, our florist at RT Lodge, did this arrangement for an outdoor dinner event we recently had

Close up of Jama's arrangement- isn't it cute?!



Via Elizabeth Anne Designs 







Via Pinterest

Enjoy!


-a.e.h.

Creative Seating Cards

It really is the little details that make a big difference.  That is why we wanted to share some of the most creative seating cards and displays we have seen.  

1. Butterflies from MarthaStewartWeddings: A fresh lawn of wheatgrass makes a glorious field for butterflies to flutter about. Banners bearing guests' calligraphed names seem to billow in a gentle breeze. The butterfly wires are attached to skewers covered with floral tape. Feather butterflies, from BJ's Craft Supplies.

2. Shell Cards from Martha Stewart Weddings: Instead of numbers to assign guests their tables, use names of seashells. Each type of shell represents a different table.

3. Magnolia leaves make great southern seating cards.  Simply use a metallic paint marker to write each guests name, along with the table number on each leaf.  Via Pinterest

4. Plant markers make the perfect seating cards for an outdoor event.  Display them in a wooden box topped with moss to make a beautiful display.  Via Style Me Pretty 

5. Display tent cards on top of a beautiful carnation covered box for a big impact!  Via Martha Stewart Weddings

6. Fall leaves from Martha Stewart Weddings: The rich colors of autumn are echoed in this forest set amid rolling hills of moss. Craft-punched bright paper leaves bearing guests' names transform bare branches into majestic trees; we cut slits into the branches with a craft knife and then slid in the leaves. Mega giant oak leaf, maple leaf, and birch leaf punches, by The Punch Bunch, from Scrappily Ever After, scrappilyeverafter.com.

Hope this gives you some great inspiration!

-a.e.h.

Cigar & Cordials Bar

This past week we set up a Cordials & Cigar Bar after dinner for a corporate group here at RT Lodge. It was a huge hit!  The Cordials & Cigar Bar is a great idea for a rehearsal dinner or even for part of a reception.  All you need are some cigars and some of your favorite cordials.  Make things more fun by shopping for some colorful cordial glasses to serve your guests!

You can get old cigar boxes at a cigar shop for very cheap.  I got tons of boxes for around $1 a piece.  They are great to decorate with!

Enjoy!

-a.e.h.