It’s time to hit the thrift, craft, and costume stores – Halloween parties are right around the corner. If you are feeling in a rut and looking for a little out-of-the-box inspiration, we are here for you. Particularly if you are looking for something more stylish than spooky (or at least a little bit of both), these four themes are for you:

Gothic Dinner Party

To set the scene for an equally elegant and eerie dinner party, combine Victorian Gothic Period style with lots of dark colors, dim lighting, and some subtle scares. Some of our favorite sinister details include: play menacing sound effects in the hallways, limit as much lighting as possible to candlelight, and place skulls, bats, and spiders in apothecary jars or on tables throughout the house.

1. Candelabra 2. Sleepy Hollow invitation 3. Black Skull Candle with Crystal Eyes 4. Williams-Sonoma Halloween Moon Plates 5. [DIY] Black candy apples 6. West Elm X-Ray Glassware 7. Feather Wreath 8. LED Orange Light Twig Tree 9. Table runner 10. Inky Skies invitation

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Not that I even want to go there, but the end of summer is nearing all too soon, friends. It’s a sad reality, but so it goes. There is a silver lining though… or in this case, a white lining! The end of summer is a perfect excuse for a celebration to see summer off properly with a party dressed all in white! The setting will be covered in white, with guests in their finest cream linens, and white peaches and champagne will be served (no red wine, please!)

semi-custom invitation design on the Watercolor Emblem design by Stacey Meacham
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Can you believe it?! Summer has officially arrived! And that means that one of the most iconic summer holidays, the 4th of July, is quickly approaching! Hooray! Do you have plans yet to kick off your summer festivities with this beloved American holiday? We are throwing a picnic on the beach and making it extra beautiful for the occasion… come and take a look and we’ll share how you can throw your own! read more…

Today’s post is brought to us by Brynn Renee of Dandy & Fine Parties

Summer is coming, summer is coming! Hooray! Summer is so symbolic, isn’t it? There is such a nostalgia around it that spurs from childhood… Longer days, bicycle rides, pool parties, more sleepovers with your friends. One of my fondest childhood summer memories is of a party we threw for my friends in my backyard when I was in high school. My mom and I went all out! She sewed pillowcases for floor pillows and created a lounge on our upper deck area that was filled with lots of Moroccan style lanterns and tons of candles. It was my favorite area of the whole party! And may I remind you that this was WAY before boho chic was even a thing! Through the preparation and setup of the party, she taught me a lot about the importance of details and just how to create ambiance.

In that very spirit, let’s talk about a handful of essentials you’ll need for all of your outdoor entertaining this summer! read more…

Set the Tone with an Elegant Invitation

Invitations set the tone for every event, so be sure to select a design that speaks to your theme and personality. Peonies are one of the most sought after blooms of Spring, offering a heavenly mild scent perfect for tablescapes and entertaining. I was inspired to create a tablescape based on this Greenvelope design.

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In preparation for the Super Bowl this weekend, we have rounded up some of our favorite recipes, tricks, games and more from around the web. Whether you’re in it for the football, the commercials, or just the food, we’ve got everything you need for a killer Super Bowl party.

 Super Bowl Food

As we all know, the food and drinks provide at least 75% of the enjoyment on Super Bowl Sunday. Even as I write this, I’m having a hard time concentrating thinking of all the delicious, incredible, cheesy things I am going to eat, so let’s just get right into it.

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In preparation for one of the most anticipated nights of the year, we are here to help you find your style with digital invites and cosmetics to match. Throwing a glamorous New Year’s bash has never been easier or more fashionable than with the Greenvelope and butter LONDON 2015 holiday collection.

Glamorous Black & Gold Ball

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Labor Day Weekend: the coveted long weekend before the summer warmth fades into the crisp autumn air. Historically, it also marks the last day of the year deemed appropriate to wear white (apparently, says somebody). So whether or not you follow the fashion police on that one, why not use the opportunity to throw a White Party where your guests can don their crisp creme, eggshell, and ivory apparel and give a proper farewell to summer. Here are our top 4 tips on how to throw a white hot Labor Day party that will be one for the books!

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We brought together insight from both event industry experts and expert party-goers to bring you our top summer party trends right now. Share your faves with us in the comments section below!

Garland Detailing 

Simultaneously playful and utterly chic, if we saw garland chandeliers at every party, we wouldn’t complain. 

Jimmy Gideon Photography

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Just as we love to celebrate the coming of spring with a garden party, a great way to celebrate the coming of autumn is with seasonal colors and flavors.  In this article we will help you find the perfect balance between simplicity and elegance for all your autumn themed events, starting with table decor.

Let’s talk colors first.  Despite the dip in temperature, autumn is all about warm colors: orange, yellow, red, brown. Warm colored napkins, candles, pumpkins (various colors and sizes), and pinecones are a great starting point for preparing your autumn tablescape. Spread the pumpkins, pinecones and candles across the length of the table or place them on large wood coasters.  You can also add a floral arrangement in a low vase.  My personal favorites are a combination of yellow beech leaves, pale-pink and white dahlias, and gold spider mums or a mixture of pomegranates, red viburnum berries, ranunculus and a couple green leaves to balance out the warm colors. read more…