This post was sponsored by Skinnygirl® Cocktails. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that help make The Sweetest Occasion possible! Back in March when I was in New York at the Skinnygirl® Cocktails Influencer Summit along with a bunch of other awesome ladies, we had the opportunity to take a really fun cooking class and enjoy lunch together …
Dinner party ideas
I’m crazy about a good dinner party. Lately we’ve had about zero opportunity to even think about hosting a dinner party, because of our crazy busy summer (you know, that whole song and dance you’ve already heard before.) That said, we’re hoping to finally invite a bunch of friends over in a few weeks for …
Guys, I am all kinds of in love with this amazing birthday party that Alix planned for her friend Stacey in celebration of her 28th birthday. With a chic all-white and gold color palette, the whole look is so festive and just downright pretty. Guests were greeted with an elegant backyard dinner spread and their …
I’ve always loved the work of Aleah and Nick of Valley & Co. but today I’m especially excited to share this dinner party they recently planned. Hosted in honor of Aleah’s mom’s 60th birthday, they planned a dinner party in a big open field on a teeny tiny island in the Pacific Northwest. The birthday girl …
I’m in Manhattan this morning and it’s gloomy and raining. How’s that to open a post all about spring parties? But seriously, even despite the drizzle and the gray, there’s something about the air the last few days that has just felt like spring. And you know what that means. Yup, I’m thinking about spring …
Winter is holding on strong here. I know. It’s only the first week of March. So these things are to be expected around these parts. That said, it doesn’t keep the cold and the lack of sunshine from taking a toll. I feel like most people around me are feeling it right now. For some …
Lately I’ve really been loving gorgeous table settings, in particular those that boast stunning golden details. There is just something so timeless and glamorous about gold flatware and gold-dipped glasses, don’t you think? What I love about this look is that it can go completely glam or just add a soft bit of shimmery sheen …
I love this dinner party that Savannah of Ava Grace Photography planned in honor of her husband Philip’s 26th birthday. An intimate celebration complete with a seven course French dinner prepared by Savannah herself, the guests dined al fresco at a big farm table under strings of lights. I love the casual elegance of this …
Happy Monday, friends! I hope everyone had a great weekend. For some reason over the last few weeks I’ve had an itch to throw a dinner party that I just can’t seem to shake. Maybe it’s time to invite a crew over for a little gathering? I love the ease of spring entertaining. It doesn’t …
Hey loves! It’s Chelsea from Lovely Indeed, with the first in a series of DIY posts about putting together an absolutely awesome dinner party table setting. Over the next few weeks I’ll hit you with tips for everything from the place cards to the centerpieces, but today we’re starting with some killer colorblock napkin rings. Supplies …
Happy Monday, friends! I hope everyone had a great weekend. I spent a lovely weekend at home on the lake with my family and am excited to kick off a great week. I have lots of exciting new projects in the work that I can’t wait to share soon. In the meantime, I’m loving this …
I loved the great metallic charges in this morning’s Inspired Creations entry from Bella Rains Garden Studio and Lavender & Twine. Roya of Bella Rains Garden Studio took an inexpensive plastic charger (easily found at places like Marshall’s, TJMaxx and HomeGoods) and created something really beautiful with the simplest of DIY projects. Use this idea …