Designer Kids Tables For Weddings & Birthdays

Ever think about the fact that during most weddings the kids of your guests are all but forgotten?  I came across this innovative business called Petite Fete in Toronto in which Azie, the owner, provides child care during the event, and does it in high style.  Genius, Right!!  Azie provides a gorgeous party setting and includes activities and favors so the grown ups can enjoy the event worry free.

Here are some of the designs that represent her business.  Notice how upscale they are but still have kid-appeal.  Azie's services are also available for birthday parties.

While the above parties are adorable for younger children, I think the 2 below would be well suited for elementary age up to pre-teens and teens.

I just adore all the attention to detail, and I think there are some great ideas to inspire you when planning your own child's birthday.  Meanwhile, if your in the Toronto area, give Petite Fete a call!

Photos - Rebecca Wood Photography

"All American" Backyard Picnic-Style Shoot

I have more summer party inspiration to share with you!  This backyard picnic shoot from Tiny Water Photography is loaded with amazing ideas that you can incorporate this weekend or all summer long.  Vintage suitcases, cute paper details, and a fabulous cookies & cream dessert table make this design special.

Some of my favorite ideas employed on the cookies & cream table are:

• Keep the sweets simple by offering a few cookie flavors, ice cream, milk, and berries.
• Unique "bottle" flags around the neck of the bottle.
• The milk bottle "necklaces."
• Tiny paper fan picks placed in the berry dishes.
• Suitcases used as risers, and to display drinks.

All these thoughtful details make this an interesting display.

More great ideas from this shoot:

• Set up colorful displays to hold snacks and photo props.
• Serve snack bags or cones from a small wagon.
• Fill tiny baskets with berries or candies and use it to display place cards.
• Create a photo backdrop by hanging fabric in different, but coordinating patterns.

I'm sure there is something wonderful you can take away from this gorgeous display!  Say hello to Summer!



Vendors:

Photography - Tiny Water Photography

Designer - Amber Novey

Florals - Botanica Floral Design

Graphic designs & paper goods - Herdah Warner

Cookies & Milk bar - The Cookie Drop

Hugs & Kisses Modern Engagement Party {Styled Shoot}

"XOXO" - the sweet salutation that's used so prevalently in social media outlets has found it's way into this themed shoot from Emily Steffen Photography.  And why not?  It's the perfect sign off for any newly engaged couple!   

This modern design has just enough details to present the theme, but isn't overly done or cutesy.  One of my favorite elements is the hanging frame behind the dessert table, with "xo" letters and black and white photos, which is also found in the "ladder chandelier" above the dining table.  The sophisticated colors act as a blank canvas for the fun details to stand out against - notice the pops of red in the sweets display, hanging letters, and menu cards.

This original design was created by these amazing vendors:

Photography - Emily Steffen

Paper goods & Styling - Bethany Hway

Flowers - Sadies Floral

Dessert Table - Shauna Young