The planner shares,

“Oh my gourd have we got a good one for you today! We have entered our Thanksgiving era this year and we are ready! Thanksgiving is such a great holiday with all of the food and the pretty Fall decor! Also, it’s THE entertaining holiday, so it’s definitely one of our favorites. We went with a gourd themed tablescape for this one and used the prettiest green & neutral tones. Check out all of this pretty, it will have you inspired for your own Thanksgiving table!”

Colette’s Catering Thanksgiving Menu included,

Herb Roasted Turkey, with Turkey Gravy + Cranberry Sauce

Sweet Potato Mash, Crispy Sage  

Ciabatta + Cornbread Stuffing, Italian Sausage, Cranberry, Herbs

Seasonal Root Vegetables, Herbs, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Pumpkin + Classic Cheesecakes 

You might be thinking ‘I can envision my table and the menu, but, what am I going to wear?’ No need to worry, because we also have you covered with the best Fall wardrobe inspiration!

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The planner shares,

“We are feeling groovy & spooky this Halloween. Who doesn’t love a little bit of a hippy boho vibe? You know we do! It’s fun to combine different themes with different holidays to make them unique. Think spiders, peace signs, flowers, with orange and pink!”

The planner continues,

“We are always thinking outside the box and trying to be creative with our fellow vendors!  This one started with Meri Meri’s adorable plates as inspiration. The pink and orange color combo and all the cute silver touches totally got me!  I enlisted our friends Chelcea Creative and Creative Amme to handle all of the adorable details like the invite, stir sticks and place cards.  Next up is Sweet Salvage Rentals with the cutest kid’s rentals and dessert set up, which was showcased with an amazing Goldie Crew Creative backdrop. 

Speaking of desserts, the grooviest and spookiest treats by Sheila Mae took center stage and had everyone in awe!  The big and most fun moment was our bouncy from What’s Bouncing in a cool tan color adorned with amazing balloons by The Pop Shop.  I love how we had flowers and spiders – keeping it groovy & spooky just like the theme!  Last, but not least, are all of our adorable models styled by the one and only Carissa from The Daydream Republic.  This shoot is Halloween cuteness at its best!  Just try to look at these gorgeous photos by Blaire Going and not smile! Peace out!” 

Looking for more Halloween inspiration? Check out our ultimate Halloween party guide for food, themes, games and more!

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Be the hostess with the best party details

Chilled Caddy/Condiment Server

These are perfect for any type of party. Use it for taco toppings, bbq toppings, vegetables or fruits! This is a must have if you love to host, especially in the summer. Throw ice in the bottom and set out your tongs for easy grabbing!

Stemless Wicker Wine Glasses

We love little details that add to the party, and these wicker wine glasses are one of them! Not only do they help keep your drink chilled, but it adds a fun element to your party!

Mesh Food Covers

Having your food set out for hours can make you feel uneasy, especially if there are bugs flying around. These mesh food covers are GENIUS and totally a party must have!

Champagne Ice Mold

Elevate your party and wow your guests with a fancy (but easy) champagne ice mold. You can add fruits and edible flowers, or leave it elegant and plain. If that seems daunting to you, try these round cocktail ice molds first!

Be the hostess with the best decor

E-Z Safety Seal Helium Balloon Valve

Balloons are one of the best ways to elevate your gatherings! This E-Z helium seal is a must have for anyone that loves balloon decorations. You can decorate up to 9X FASTER with Helium-filled Latex Balloons. It’s the fastest and easiest way to inflate, seal, and string a helium-filled latex balloon in just 6 seconds. Here are some more details about it : it works best with 11-12″ latex balloons, with 4-5 hours float time. But, get this – the valved balloons can easily be re-inflated if your party seems to go on! You can currently find this in nearly every Walmart party aisle, as well as online. This is absolutely a party must have in our opinion!

Blue Checkered Picnic Theme Party Set

This set has everything you need for a small backyard picnic/bbq/dinner. It includes : plates, napkins, tablecloth, banner, cups and plastic silverware. We love party sets and ordering everything we need for a party with the click of a button!

Cloth Napkins

Having cloth napkins is something everyone should have on hand. It’s another easy way to elevate your party, and the best part is that they are reusable. Simply throw them in the wash machine after your party and put them back in your hostess drawer for the next get together. These are best for when you are hosting a casual event with <10 adults. There are so many fun varieties in this bundle!

Neon Sign

We love the trend of neon signs! You can place them in a spot that doesn’t have a lot of decorations, or you can jazz it up with some florals, a balloon arch etc. It’s also a perfect backdrop for party photos! Check out the different (and customized) options!

Be the hostess with the best entertainment

Corn Hole

Games are always a good idea when you’re hosting a party. Corn hole is one of those games that everyone can (learn to) play. It keeps the kids occupied and creates some fun competition with the adults!

Jumbo Stacking Jenga Blocks

We’ve all played Jenga once upon a time, but have you ever played with the jumbo blocks? This is the perfect entertainment for both adults and kids. Our pro tip : place this on a small stable table and you’ll play for hours!

Ring Toss

Another one that people of all ages can play is the ring toss. Compete with another person, or sharpen your skills on your own. This game easily provides hours of entertainment and it doesn’t take up much space!

And there you have it. A little bit of everything for your next gathering! Perhaps you’re attending a party in the near future and need to bring a hostess gift. We have all the inspiration you need for the perfect wine basket!

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The planner shares,

“It’s Cinco de Mayo and we are ready to Fiesta Forever!!! I love this holiday. It’s always so much fun with the best food, drinks, and lots of fun color!! I was inspired by the Lionel Richie song “All Night Long”, when he says, “Fiesta Forever”. So, we had to throw in some disco balls for Lionel!!! And of course we had to add a fun 70’s font for the details.

It all came together so beautifully with the help of some of our friends, of course! There were so manny gorgeous photos from Alyssa Hunter that it was hard to narrow it down. She captured the party perfectly. Kicking off the fun is this fab invite!!! Chelcea Creative always puts a smile on our faces with her amazing designs! We styled it up with confetti, fruit, disco balls, and her fringe menus. She designed the cutest stir sticks and Creative Amme cut for us. If this doesn’t scream party, I don’t know what does!”

The planner continues,

“The colorful backdrop of balloons created by The Pop Shop is perfect for Cinco and I love how she added in the papel picado! Of course, we used our friends at Sweet Salvage Rentals who always bring the fun. A modern wood table with rattan chairs and a colorful rug was the way to go for this one. I have to rave about these STUNNING flowers by Earth & Grace!! OMG, I almost died when I saw these beauties! So vibrant and full of color. Boy, does she do color well!She also added some little baby cactus that were adorable and added so much to our table.

Moving on to my favorite part about Cinco de Mayo – the food and drinks!! Who doesn’t love Mexican food and margaritas?! Taylor Made Cuisine brought out the yummiest spread – a taco bar with rice, beans and a salad. Who knew that chafing dishes could look so good!? Plus they brought Agua Fresca Margaritas… Yes, please!!!  We couldn’t forget about dessert!!! Sheila Mae brought the most amazing cake that is a party in itself along with the YUMMIEST mini churro cookies – my kids went crazy for them! Now, you can see why this is one of my favorite holidays!  I hope you fiesta forever today!!!  Salud!”

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The planner shares,

“Last year my son Cruz and I decided to throw a fun party at our home for his TK class on St Patrick’s Day!  It’s one of those holidays I don’t usually go all out for, but it’s so fun to make it special for my kids.  Cruz especially loves the book “How to Catch a Leprechaun”, so he really loves St Patrick’s Day. 

For this party, we did a fun rainbow theme and invited all of his little friends, little siblings, and mamas to join in on the fun!  It was such a fun day full of treats, arts & crafts, and rosé for the moms.  Sounds pretty perfect, right?!  Let’s look at all the details captured by the amazing Corrie Lynn Photo.”

The planner continues,

“I set the party up in my front yard with Sweet Salvage Rentals, who brought the adorable kid’s rentals. I especially can’t get enough of those yellow chairs!  The Pop Shop did the prettiest backdrop of rainbow balloons that really packed a punch!  Earth & Grace added her whimsical floral arrangements. To add to the St Patrick’s Day fun, I used the cutest tabletop items from Momo Party and Oh Happy Day Party Shop.  All of the adorable details, including the invite, signage, and stir sticks were designed by Pirouette Paper. The laser cuts are by Creative Amme.

What the kids were MOST excited about, were the desserts and the cotton candy!!!  The Jolly Sheep brought their sweet cart where the kiddos lined up immediately to taste of their yummy cotton candy.  The dessert spread was massive and extra adorable.  Sugar From the Heart Bakeshop brought the most amazing treats!  Cakes, cookies, cake pops, you name it and it was there!  Talk about being spoiled. These kiddos lived the dream!  To also keep them busy we had Camp Lila bring a fun rainbow painting and a skittle rainbow experiment that they loved.  It was such a great day filled with smiles, just the way we like it!”

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner! If you really want to impress your friends or family, try one of these Instagram worthy St. Patrick’s Day recipes. We guarantee you’ll have fun with it! Be sure to tag us on Instagram with your finished product! We can’t wait to see which one you choose.

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The planner shares,

“This Galentine event was inspired and created to support local businesses on the Treasure Coast, in Florida, who are involved in the event space. Daisee Mae Diamond Ranch is a new wedding venue in Indiantown, Florida. We knew it would be the perfect event space to throw a Galentine’s party and to show off the new venue.”

The planner continues,

“I can’t say enough about all of the vendors involved! They were all so genuine and their work was incredible! All of the different elements came together perfectly. The cake was a raspberry champagne cake, that we all certainly talked about for a week; it was that good! For drinks, we had palomas, as well as, a champagne strawberry ice cream cocktail concocted by Little Mobile Bar. 

It was so fun to be with friends in the dreamy white bounce house as adults! We also were able to enjoy charcuterie, cookies, desserts, and drinks at the beautiful picnic setup, next to the marquee letters. I hope this event inspires others to throw an epic galentine/valentine/holiday event with their local vendors!”

Are you inspired to reach out to your girls and get something planned? Leave it to us to give you the full travel guide for an amazing girl’s weekend in Scottsdale!

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The planner shares about the inspiration,

“Everyone loves a Classic Valentine’s Day!  Red and Pink are such a great color combination and there’s something about the classic heart vibe that is just so nostalgic and fun.  That was the main inspiration for this shoot, along with Meri Meri’s adorable Valentine’s tabletop collection that helped guide me in the right direction.  I added Sophistiplate’s red and gold flatware to complete the place settings.  The plates reminded me of the old Valentine’s you would see with the sweet doilies, which are so cute and classic!  We started things off with an adorable invite from Poppy Jack Shop who also did all of the perfect Valentine’s Day details.”

The planner continues,

“Of course my favorite team of vendors helped bring my vision to life.  Sweet Salvage Rentals has the most amazing kid’s rentals and we love having them at our parties.  Their red chairs were absolutely perfect for this setting!  The Pop Shop did the amazing balloon installation behind our table. It was filled with all the Valentine goodness we know and love!  Of course the flowers were gorgeous.  Not Just in Novels brought arrangements of roses and sweet peas, and I’m not talking any old grocery store rose, I’m talking the most gorgeous and magnificent roses you’ll ever see!  One of my most favorite parts of this shoot was Danielle Keene of Sheila Mae’s AMAZING cakes!  She made a series of cakes that were all Valentine’s Day themed and truly incredible.

Last but not least, our kid’s parties always bring out the most adorable littles!! The Daydream Republic recruits and styles our models! She added her adorable accessories that are such fun Valentine’s Day gifts as well!  Ultimately, we brought together a great group of vendors to bring this Valentine’s Day fabulousness to life. We are pretty obsessed with it and hope you are too!”

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The host shares,

“We love and look forward to our annual pool party each summer. This year, we decided to party for a cause by helping support, Scratch My Belly, a local animal rescue in need.  SMB saves animals from high kill shelters in Southern California and the streets of Mexico. We are especially grateful to them for helping us bring 3 pups into our family! Our amazing guests brought items from the shelter’s wish list and made charitable donations. That being said, we made sure to go all out for the event to show our appreciation.”

The host continues,

“For the design of the party, I was inspired by the Amalfi Cost.  I enlisted the help of Taylor, from Folklore Rentals, and Nancy, from Oak and the Owl, to make my terracotta and Mediterranean blue vision come to life. We brought in cabanas, draped with neutral linens, blue hanging pendants, and floral installations so we could lounge in style.  We spent the entire afternoon poolside with cocktails, food, good music, and great friends. It made for the perfect summer day!”

If you are local to California, or have plans to travel there soon, check out our 3 California day trips to take in the summer!

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The planner shares,

“We celebrated 365 Sunsets (our first anniversary) on August 7th, 2022 at Pier 6 Rooftop in Pompano Beach, FL and brought out all of our closest friends to share this special day with us! 

The backdrop was a dream come true! Kristen from The Basic Birch Co. built a custom backdrop and acrylic sign with a wooden swing frame. It was placed in front and added a macrame swing seat which was hand made by Britteny from Cali Curated for the perfect guest photo ops. The backdrop was surrounded by gorgeous florals, created with love by Kellie from Wild Greenery. And because you can never have too much pink, Poppy + Posh brought out the best finishing touches by adding a balloon garland that made it all so fun!”

The planner continues,

“Our long time friend, Lina, from Pepina Sugar Co. made us a fun set of custom sugar cookies that matched the cocktails we served at the bar. We also had Petal & Pear deck out our dessert table with cupcakes, donuts and rice krispy treats. All surrounded by fun acrylic signage from The Basic Birch Co.! 

We wanted our guests to take something home with them, so of course that meant wine! Mari, from Pretty Little Letters calligraphed each guest name on a wine bottle and it was certainly a showstopper. Our guests loves seeing their names when they arrived on the rooftop and thought it was so special! 

Sean from Marvelous Entertainment kept the vibes flowing and Halle Alessia Photography was there to capture every moment! The entire day was so much more than we could have ever dreamed of. We are so thankful to have the best vendors to make it unforgettable. Cheers to 365 Sunsets!

Looking for more entertainment inspiration? Check out this Mediterranean Picnic for you to host for your friends!

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Dawn Weisberg of Tularose Flowers tells us about this Mediterranean picnic,

As ways of celebrating life’s important moments continue to evolve, making treasured family memories with our loved ones has more meaning now than ever. Tarsia Alfred owner of Bubbles Brew a mobile Prosecco Bar and Bocconcini Pizza Co a mobile Wood Fired Pizza Oven, knows how to take a party on the road and make ANY location a place to celebrate.

Family time has developed heightened importance in the last couple of years, as our priorities and lives have shifted. “We’re seeing more and more people want to celebrate in intimate ways with their nearest and dearest,” says Tarsia Alfred owner of Bubbles Brew a mobile Prosecco Bar and Bocconcini Pizza Co a mobile Wood Fired Pizza Oven. Not only that, people are looking for ways to elevate these occasions to make them truly memorable. Gone are the days of a quick trip to the party store for plastic tablecloths and balloons.

As the day continued,

Tarsia decided that it was time to treat her own family to some special together time, so she gathered up her boys, and called on some talented industry friends to create an amazing experience for her dearest ones. These images from Carrie McGuire Photography capture all the family time in the dreamy olive groves beautifully, preserving those memories for the future.

For a Southern California family, what could be better than an Italian-inspired cozy family picnic in the beautiful olive groves of the Temecula Olive View Ranch. California shares both a climate and a love for fresh quality ingredients with Italy, and this pizza straight from the wood-fired mobile oven of Bocconcini Pizza Co, handcrafted by Sardinian Pizzaiolio Elvin will transport you to Italy with an explosion of fresh molten mozzarella, tangy tomato sauce and toppings ranging from prosciutto crudo and fresh arugula to pesto and ricotta.

This food is amazing,

What pairs better with fresh handmade pizza, then a light and frosty Italian prosecco from Freixenet. While the family waits for the wood-fired pizza you can keep the kids and adults happy with charcuterie boards brimming with olives and other delicacies from Temecula Olive Oil Company, as well fresh-pressed olive oil and hand braided bread from Chef Elvin. Need place setting inspiration? We made mini wreaths out of rosemary branches to symbolize family unity. Tied with a bit of hand-dyed silk ribbon they add a perfect touch of golden love!

Tarsia left all the planning and heavy lifting to Temecula Picnic Company, so she and the family could show up and enjoy the day, the company and the delicious food without lifting a finger! True Luxury is getting to relax into fluffy pile of pillows and cuddle your loved ones while feasting, without having to set up or clean -up!

Finally,

To create a lush environment for celebrating, Event and Floral Designer Dawn of Tularosa Flowers styled the table with a colorful floral runner and cascade of modern Mediterranean colors of warm gold-hued leaves, rich Bordeaux and apricot garden roses and fresh olive branches covered with ripe olives, a rich color palette inspired by Italian Renaissance paintings.

Can it really be a picnic without at least a touch of gingham? Feeling the picnic vibes Tarsia looks lovely in her cottage core-inspired dress from Vida Moulin and gorgeous hair and make-up by Jill Powell Glam. Husband and High School principal Lee and sons look stylish and comfy in H + M.

Wow! We are suddenly craving a good old-fashioned Mediterranean picnic! This is the perfect plan to get your favorite group of people together! Are you looking for inspiration for food to make? Check out these 3 Superfoods You Need To Try Out!

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