Vendor Spotlight :: Dallas Gift Wrap Creations

I had the pleasure of meeting Anita yesterday for coffee. We both fought that gushing rain for the love of talking about pretty things! I've stalked her Instagram for a while now, watching all of her beautifully wrapped posts. She has such an amazing talent for making things look gorgeous. Her gift wrapping is impeccable! For personal shopping, wrapping and delivering gifts of any kind....wedding gifts & favors, shower gifts, birthday gifts, holiday gifts, personal gifts, and other special gift wrapped deliveries....she's the one to call on for perfection!

Website :: www.giftwrapcreations.com

Instagram :: @dallasgiftwrapcreations

Facebook :: Dallas Gift Wrap Creations

Planning Tips :: Spring Wedding Details

If green grass and colorful flowers and are your thing, spring is the perfect time for your wedding! The weather is lovely for an outdoor affair. Here are some tips and tricks to remember if you plan on being a spring bride!

Even on a rainy day, a spring wedding can offer magical moments if you're prepared! It's always a good idea to keep umbrellas around, both for keeping guests dry and for some sweet photo moments. If you want the look but don't have the rain on your spring wedding day, parasols are another beautiful touch that can be customized for your day!

Sunset time comes later in the spring and the days are beginning to get longer. Make sure to schedule time to sneak away from the reception with your photographer for some outdoor and sunset photos! Take advantage of the beautiful greenery available in the spring!

Springtime has an array of beautiful floral colors blooming! Incorporate springtime blooms and colors into your bouquets and centerpieces for a surefire way to bring the spring into your event. You can even use edible florals in the food presentation. Get creative with the abundance of florals in the spring!

Spring weather is unpredictable and notorious for surprise showers, so for an outdoor affair you should have a back up plan. Look into tent rentals to overcome spring showers, and keep it elegant and classy at the same time!

Happy Anniversary :: LeeAnn & Jay

LeeAnn & Jay

February 22

Happy Anniversary LeeAnn & Jay! They had a lovely winter wedding, and colors of red and purple added a dramatic touch to the reception. The bride requested tulips to be included in her flowers. This was such a fun couple to work with! They're both musically inclined, and everyone got to witness it at the reception when they gave a performance, as well as a beautiful guitar playing for the ceremony. Sending hugs and best wishes!

Floral Designs & Décor Rentals from Michéll Events in Dallas

Today I took on the task of taking new photographs of my ever-growing event design inventory! When you hire us for event design (florals, linens, rentals, etc..) you get access to the complete inventory of décor and rental items. Here are a few photos of some of our current items....and there's much more coming soon! Contact us to see everything we can do for your special occasion or event! (469) 475-7089 or info@michellevents.com.

Some of our inventory you see here:

Photo Frames

Vases, Glassware & Milk Glass

Linens, Napkins & Sashes

Lanterns & Lighting

Paper, Artificial & Fresh Flowers

Greenery

Centerpieces

Bows, Ribbon & Jewel Accents

Themed Décor Items

Signs & Displays

Stationery Items

Candles & Candle Holders

Tabletop Easel

Charger Plates

Cake Stand

Champagne Glasses

  

  

#SignatureSaturday :: Apple Bottoms

This is such a great source for unique cocktails! Here's another one that looks absolutely delicious!

Apple Bottoms 🍎

1 1/2 oz @granderrum
1/2 oz @luxardoofficial Amaretto
1 oz Apple Juice
1/2 oz Honey/thyme Syrup
3/4 oz Lemon Juice
Topped with @evansbrewingco Pollennation Honey Blonde Ale

Instagram cocktail post by @the_garnishguy.

#DIY :: How To Glitter a Champagne Bottle

I came across this DIY that's always a fave, so I had to share! Now, go glitter those bottles! :)

 

SUPPLIES:

• Bon Affair (or your choice of alcohol bottle)
• Elmer’s Craft Bond, Spray Adhesive Extra Strength
• Martha Stewart Crafts Sprayable Gloss Enamel Finish
• Martha Stewart Crafts Patterning Tape
• Glitter in your choice of colors
• 8.5″ x 11″ white cardstock
• Hole Punch
• Scissors
• Ribbon
• Cute paper straws
• Our free printable tags below!

Grab Our Free Tags

Download and print onto white 8.5″ x 11″ cardstock. Simply cut each one out with scissors or a paper trimmer.

• Bubbles For My Bitches
• Cheers To You
• Thank You

Punch A Hole

To complete the tags, punch a hole in the top of each one.

Glue + Sealer

I’ve tried a few different spray adhesives and sealers – and these two are the ones you want to buy for this project: Elmer’s Craft Bond, Spray Adhesive Extra Strength and Martha Stewart Crafts Sprayable Gloss Enamel Finish. The stick + finish stands up beautifully to cold + condensation when your bottles are put in the fridge! Although I did not try them chilled in a champagne bucket with ice. No glitter bottle should be put on ice – it’s just a bad combo. Keep that in mind when choosing what varietal to glitter!
I was able to make 12 bottles (6 large + 6 small) with each and I still have some adhesive/sealer left in both bottles for reference.

Tape Off Your Bottle + Prepare Workspace

Tape off areas of your bottle that you don’t want glittered. The patterning tape I’m using is low-tack which is terrific for using on top of labels of all kinds, as it peels of gently.
This is a bit of a messy project with the spray glue + glitter so cover your workspace with kraft paper or something similar.

Glue + Glitter

Working in sections, spray the adhesive onto the bottle and quickly shake on the glitter. For the large bottle I did 3 sections; for the small bottle I only did 2. Take your time with this project. Don’t rush. Try to keep your hands out of the glue and glitter as it can be quite messy!

Remove The Tape Right Away

As soon as you are done glittering, remove the tape. Otherwise the spray adhesive will dry onto the tape and it could peel your glitter off when you go to remove it. If it’s already dried, carefully take a craft knife to the edges before you peel.

Seal Your Glitter 2x

This is the most important step. Unless you want glitter all over the place; on your hands, in your glass, and maybe even in your mouth – you need to seal the glitter coat two times! Spray to cover all glittered areas and let each coat dry for at least 10 minutes in between coats. If you feel that the glitter is still coming off – spray another coat!

Add Your Tags

Using ribbon or twine, tie your super fun tags onto your glittery bottles!

See the original post at Something Turquoise.

Planning Tips :: Creating and Cutting the Guest List

When you begin your journey down the road of wedding planning, the first thing you should begin with is a preliminary guest list. You should have an approximate number so you can establish your budget, know what size venue you need, estimate cost of food & beverage per guest, etc...

My suggestion is always to make an A list, B list and C list. A list of course being family and important people that must be invited to attend, B list being friends and acquaintances that you would love to attend, and C list being people such as co-workers, parent's friends or distant friends who you would like to attend but could be cut if need be without diminishing the day. (You don't need to share this list with folks, just your expected guest count number - just keep your lists in your planning binder or in a spreadsheet on your computer).

If you find yourself over budget, the quickest way to remedy that is to trim down the guest list. Each guest eliminated cuts back on appetizers, meals, beverages, place settings, favors, stationery, cake, desserts, chair cover & sash, or any other items you may have reserved for your day. Cut an entire table and the savings multiply further. If you get into budget trouble, approach the C list and see what kind of cuts you can make to save.