Simple Elegance

1 Feb

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So simple and intimate, this wedding truly exhibits how a little can go
a very long way!

This Bride & Groom were sent to us by Katie O’ of Katie O’• Weddings & Events. Katie has a fantastic way of pairing couples that are a perfect fit for Party with Mia, Vanessa and Doug were no exception.

Their wedding was held in East Berne at Vanessa and Doug’s home. This was a first for us, being that we were not on location the day of the wedding – but Katie and her team did a great job transporting the decor and setting it up beautifully!

8M8A3462We cannot thank Chelsea Ahl of Chelsea Ahl Photography for the gorgeous images she captured of this day. You have to see her blog of Vanessa and Doug’s wedding, it’s so intimate it truly feels like you’re apart of their special day.
8M8A3918A succulent boutonniere for Doug, wrapped with raffia. Vanessa’s bouquet was warm and rustic, wrapped with burlap.

8M8A3417Bridesmaid bouquet: hydranges, roses and calla lillies.

IMG_9434The reception was so effective with a clean white look with subtle
hints of color and burlap texture.

This wedding looked like a ton of fun and a celebration
that was truly about the love for these two people!
Thanks for tuning in to this short but good one,
were headed off  to RPI for their BIG RED FREAKOUT  today.

Next up on the blog is an incredibly charming wedding at the Gideon Putnam.

Maria

Do you believe in magic?

23 Jan

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Where do I begin with today’s post?!
These beyond frigid temps have left me longing for the days of summer
and the backyard celebrations that took place in 2012.

Misha and Sergio’s wedding was unlike any other. Misha’s Aunt’s backyard was transformed into an enchanted oasis for wedding guests, every turn had a hint of charm. I must say all the personal touches by the Bride and her family really helped to complete this magical space.

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How awesomely bright is Misha’s bouquet?!

DSC_0452Exposed stems wrapped in burlap and lace, the epitome of rustic glamour.

bridesmaidbouquetHow’s this for a switch up? Misha’s bridesmaids carried all white bouquets against their pink dresses. We loved the contrast!

IMG_0864These hand painted signs were nailed to the trees, directing guests to different areas of the celebration!

ceremonyWe lined the pathway to the ceremony with branches and rose petals.
How adorable is this sign?!

DSC_0571_2We were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the bride walking down the aisle.

cocktailhourOozing charm, the large trees served as the perfect backdrop for cocktail hour!

DSC_0485Paper lanterns were hung along the ceiling of the tent with LED lights inside,
combined with the twinkle lights along outside… talk about romantic!

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Family style tables with our ivory pin tuck linens and burlap overlays
combine texture and elegance.
centerpiece2We had so much fun choosing a variety of containers for the small centerpieces. We tied mason jars with twine and wrapped buckets with burlap
to create truly unique vessels.

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The second style centerpiece’s were tall vases with branches,
orchids and hanging votives.

Clearly I had a really hard time choosing just a few great details from this wedding, but there were just too many to choose from.
Thanks for catching up with us today, stay warm!

Maria

{Love} is a journey, not a destination..

16 Jan

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This August wedding celebration for Sarah and Evan was so much fun! A great couple, introduced to us by the fabulous Katie O of Katie O • Weddings & Events, Sarah and Evan wanted the main focus of their nuptials to be about the journey that brought them to this great moment in their lives.

Talk about a theme – and we’re not talking passports and suitcases, just special locations and landmarks that helped shape their relationship into what is today. Pretty cool right? We thought so! Above is their seating chart which displays places they’ve been and landmarks of importance
such as Union College where the two met.
(Designed by Brittany, Life of the Party • Details & Design)

JP5_1180_EditTalk about a gorgeous bride! Sarah really wanted her bouquet to be bright and really pop! With Joe Elario of Joe Elario Photography on hand, there was no shortage of beautiful images of this great day.

JP5_0913_EditWhat is a beautiful bride without her maids? I particularly love the way the girl’s bright bouquets look against their navy dresses.
JP5_1394_Edit copyDetails from the ceremony, our metallic ceramic buckets filled with florals draped the sides of the pews.

JP5_2462_Edit2 copy2The reception was held at the fabulous Glen Sanders Mansion
(we’ll be there this Sunday, future brides be sure to check it out!).

Tall vases with a single floral hanging inside is a different approach to filling a vessel. Combined with our LED light disks underneath the vases,
these centerpieces really shined.
We helped complete the look of their beautiful cake
with some fresh roses and lillies.

IMG_0666Metallic placecards on navy ribbon were designed in the same style as
Evan & Sarah’s monogram(designed by a friend).
The monogram was repeated on goodie bags
and giant lollipops for the candy table!
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Above features some fun images from the reception, bright and exotic looking florals for the tables and even more appealing candy station.

Snow days like today make us long for our summer weddings, good thing we’ve got one left from Summer 2012 to share with you.Up next Misha & Sergio’s enchanted forest wedding celebration, thanks for reading!

Maria

A Sweet Celebration

14 Jan

Happy New Year party people! We are already well into January believe it or not and we still have a lot of 2012 to cover.

It’s been a while since our last post and we apologize on how many events have gone un-blogged! Believe it or not we are backed up as far as August and have already gotten back into the swing of celebrating for the 2013 season. Needless to say we’ve got some sharing to do. This super sweet celebration was this past August at the Italian Community Center in Albany.IMG_0512

“Lollipop” centerpieces made of carnation balls were at the center of every table, flanked by small hydrangeas and carnations.

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This theme could not be more appropriate for Alicia the bride to be, who has a love of sweets and has some pretty impressive baking skills as well!

Alicia’s playful and pretty invitations were designed by Brittany
(Life of the Party • Details & Designs)
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Carnation Cupcake anyone?
IMG_0522 IMG_0521Lollipops of every flavor ;)
IMG_0530This shower would not be complete without a signature candy station!
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Love is sweet!
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A little candy bling!IMG_0515
Homemade cookies, cupcakes and cake pops did not last long
and we understand why!
IMG_0542We’ll end this post with the beautiful Bride to be, keep an eye out
for Alicia and Robert’s Wedding which took place in October!
Up next we’ll recap some summer weddings!
Maria

DECK the halls, every single one..

14 Dec

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Tis’ the season to get back to blogging! It has been an inexcusable amount of time since our last post, but today we’re back with a super fun spotlight on how Party with Mia decorates for the holidays! It’s Brittany here sharing a look into our home and our absolutely necessary EIGHT Christmas trees!

Some might say our decor is over the top, but as far back as I can remember every Christmas has had this much glitter, lights and feathers and
I wouldn’t want it any other way!
Every room has a theme and color and no banister or mantle
has been left untouched.

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The day after Thanksgiving the madness begins and ELF the movie is what gets Mama Mia in the holiday spirit. She watches it on repeat, no joke -
I’ve seen it at least 15 times in the past 5 weeks.

DSC_0186Garland & Glitter – every surface creates an opportunity for hanging ornaments and strands of bling!

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DSC_0184Our living room decorations our primarily burgundy and gold
and a combination of old meets new!

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Then you must travel down the twirly-whirly staircase to the candy infested basement. Note: I mean that in the sweetest way possible!
DSC_0138DSC_0182This is the nostalgic Christmas tree, complete with train set and slinkies!
DSC_0134Collection of Christmas characters – even elves stringing popcorn. Thankfully there were no clowns in the making of this scene that would’ve made this creepy! ;)

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Party with Mia’s perfectly pink Christmas tree in our office! Plumes, metallic poinsettia’s and over-sized lollipops are what were all about.

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A little positive re-enforcement in our workspace!

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For those of you keeping track at home we are halfway there with tree number *4*, Alex’s “manly” barking bear bush. DSC_0152 DSC_0153Did you know snowmobile and hard hat ornaments existed? The best part about these custom trees is that they are truly unique for each member of the family,
no one puts more time and consideration into decorating than Mia!

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Back upstairs to the kitchen where sadly there is no Christmas tree, we draw the line at 8. Come on now- nine Christmas trees would just be overkill.  Giant assorted ornaments hanging from the ceiling will just have to do!

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My nephew Mikey’s white whimsical tree, super bright and playful!DSC_0217 DSC_0214 DSC_0215 DSC_0224Pastel, glittery and fit for a princess or drama queen – I’d like to think this tree serves as a representation of both my sister and I.
If I’m going down as dramatic, I’m taking her with me! ;)

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One of the more simple trees and by simple – I ofcourse mean silver metallic branches draped in white feathers! DSC_0235 DSC_0238

And for the eighth and final tree we have our garage peppermint tree, comes standard with every Nut House!DSC_0240

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 Accepting Christmas Cards & Presents only, bills need not apply.DSC_0246 DSC_0247Because stringin’ up the lights just isn’t that much fun we take the more 3d approach to outdoor decorating!

Hope you enjoyed taking a peek at how Party with Mia
decorates for the holidays.
We would just like to take a moment and wish you all a Happy Holiday and an even Happier New Year! We are so thankful that you follow us and can’t wait to see what 2013 brings!
brittany

Hats Off to the Bride to Be!

17 Oct

An incredibly intimate and super feminine bridal shower held during the height of Saratoga Racing season, doesn’t get better than that! I’ll be the first to admit we love over the top celebrations with more details than you can handle, but this event gets it SO right with just a little. Sometimes less really is more!

Each table centerpiece was a carved out straw hat filled with the summers most notable florals: hot pink roses, white hydrangeas and soft pink peonies. The straw hats could be used again at home for DIY centerpieces or worn,
that is if capless hats are your thing. ;)

This super feminine bridal shower was held in one of the upstairs banquet rooms at The Saratoga National, the combination of our hot pink details and the rooms natural mahogany look create the perfect balance for a summer celebration!

Even the favor is classic and simple, soft pink hand fans in matching sachets with a custom gift tag. We know that every bride is looking for a dream event on a budget, when you take the simple approach – the key is to choose decor that’s effective and memorable!

While we did not have the pleasure to decorate Aline & Christopher’s wedding celebration, we did design our bird cage to match their name treatment with their signature “lovebirds” for their wedding gifts! Rather than use faux birds we decided to make them out of paper for a more playful approach.

Just a small example of how at Party with Mia we can be involved as little or as much in your event, our goal is to enhance your vision, in whatever way possible!Hope you enjoyed this mini-post and are taking notes on how to create an event of your own using some of the suggestions we mentioned today!

Up next on the blog is Alicia’s super sweet Bridal Shower Celebration!

Sunflowers and sunshine

16 Oct

It’s crazy how fast time is flying by, we’ve got a lot to celebrate here at Party with Mia, with October being one of our busiest month’s to date. With so much going on we have regretfully fallen behind on the past event posts, but we’ll start to catch up this week with a wedding celebration from this past August!

Emily and Ruppert’s wedding was especially fun for us because it was held at The Crooked Lake House one of the most beautiful locations we have had the pleasure of decorating this summer. The happy couple could not have had a better day, the sun was shining and the ceremony was held by the water – PERFECTION!

The reception decor incorporated a lot of fantastic textures; raffia, burlap and moss just to name a few. The natural feel to this event was offset by pops of yellow and blue from the sunflowers and hydrangeas!

The wallpaper behind the escort card table could not have coordinated better!

Hi-top tables at cocktail hour featured
floating sunflowers and hydrangea centerpieces.

The silver chiavari chairs provided by The Crooked Lake House make all the difference, such a great way to dress up the reception and how convenient the venue can provide them for you!

With this summer’s most popular wedding trend being “Rustic” we decided it would be helpful to make our own burlap overlays. As seen above we made simple overlays with a white lace trim on each end.

Love the family style tuscan table for the bridal party and a close up of the lace detail on the over lays!

Love this combination of succulents, daisies and sunflowers!

A unique bridesmaid bouquet, the burlap bow
and stems of wheat we’re my favorite!

We’ll end this post with close up of this fearless Bride’s bouquet. It was such a fun risk she took deciding to go with a completely blue hydrangea bouquet. Looking forward to many more events
we have at The Crooked Lake House in 2013!

Up next a super stylish bridal shower :)

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