I love creating beautiful settings where every detail is closely paid attention all the while creating an ambiance that people will truly love. I was lucky enough to be able to do this for one of my closest friends, Nuria by throwing her an intimate surprise bridal shower this past weekend (this is what kept me so busy over the past few weeks!). If there is someone that truly appreciates beautiful things, it is her, so I wanted to throw her an appropriate soiree to celebrate her wedding. I chose a gold and white theme, as she is just like me – she loves gold and added flower details, both paper and real, throughout the setting. I served one-bite appetizers that guests could nibble on while sipping cocktails.
(The bride stopping to smell the roses)
(Light pink colored rock candy added a subtle dose of color to the dessert table)
(I created a floral ambiance by using white floral paper roses (similar here) and gold leaf garland from Caramelos, my new favorite Etsy shop)
(I attached Knot & Bow's heart stickers to skewers and put the initials of the bride and groom in gold pen)
(An appetizer I think should grace all tables - caprese skewers with basil from our garden)
(Turkey meatballs inserted with toothpicks were a quick bite, I served with a side of marinara sauce)
(Another essential - bread with Italian olives and fresh ricotta)
(Fresh ricotta from Caputo's in Brooklyn and garnished with fresh thyme, also from our garden)
(Cucumbers cut into large slices with the seeds removed and filled with whipped goat cheese and chives)
(Seltzer water in pretty packaging is also another way to add a bit of elegance to a party)
*All photographs by Alison
One of my favorite aspects about living in New York is the amount of sheer talent in every square inch. I mentioned a while back here, how I was working on special project, well I am excited to share it with you today since this special project is featured on Ruffled wedding blog. I, along with wedding planner extraordinaire Tamra from Ever Swoon, Gabrielle from G! Designs, Jill from Shindig Invites shot by Jessica of Jessica Schmitt Photography, Courtney a talented videographer and Ellen, a makeup artist, brought to life a retro-styled wedding shoot at Colonie in Brooklyn. I assisted in the styling and yours truly made the cake and snowball desserts that decorated the dessert table. Hop on over to their site for the full shoot!
