We set up three sample tables: A Mother's Day Brunch (bird theme!), A Birthday Party and a Baby Sprinkle.
Here are pics from the event:
Mother's Day Brunch.
Baby Sprinkle.
More Mother's Day.
More Mother's Day
Baby Sprinkle. We love using mason jars for decor!
Baby Sprinkle
Fruit in a vase always makes a colorful and neat centerpiece. Birthday time!
Rowe has great birthday party favors, like this scented candle.
We had tips hanging in the windows.
Full shot of baby sprinkle. You don't have to go over the top with baby items to make the decor feel soft, sweet and baby-like. It can still be sophisticated!
Look at all of those adorable Smocks! We bought 5 and already have 2 at home. Love! Makes amazing gifts.
More tips.
Birthday Soiree!!
Bakery Gingham cupcakes. Beautiful to look at, even better to eat!
We like using fruit for placecard holders, too.
Lastly, here are DIY tips to help you throw your next party:
The most important elements of your at-home soiree are: food, drink, ambiance and a welcoming environment for your guests.
Pretty fruit in a clear vase makes an impactful centerpiece.
Candles add so much to ambiance, even for daytime parties.
Don’t try a new complicated recipe. Stick with a dish you are comfortable with.
Choose one item to base your color scheme around. Like a beautiful tablecloth or colorful vase.
If you are serving a sit-down meal for more than eight, it’s best to have placecards.
A fully stocked bar is not necessary. Know your crowd and offer three choices. For example: punch, sparkling rose and white wine.
Iced tea and lemonade are always a charming addition to any day-time soiree. Guests can spike these drinks at their leisure.
Presentation is important, but spending a lot on décor is not.
Wear a pretty apron to not spoil your pretty dress while making last minute preparations. We love Smocks for aprons and Rowe for pretty dresses.
Dress up for your party! After all, you are the hostess with the mostess.
Sending your guests away with a memento from your party is a beautiful addition. However, if this addition requires you to cutback elsewhere (food or drink), it is ok to skip it.
It is very important to have a conversation with every guest at your party. Even if it’s brief.
As the host of the party, you must give a welcome toast.
Don’t do it all alone! It’s ok to ask a good friend for help. But be sure to have a plan and specific tasks for her to help you with.
Ribbons on champagne or wineglass stems are an inexpensive and eye-catching décor element.
Almost anything that can hold water can be a vase. We love pitchers, mason jars, and votive holders.
You will be too busy hosting to also be the photographer for the party. Ask a guest to take on this role.
Be sure to play music that fits the vibe of the party. Make it soft enough so that people can easily speak over it.
As a general rule, balloons should be reserved for children’s parties.
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