{party possibilities} Garden Inspired Reception

June 2011


 
in this issue
:: Garden Inspired Reception
:: More Party Inspiration
:: Company's Coming: Plan Your Summer Party Like a Pro
:: Upcoming Parties
:: Stay Connected
:: About posh parties, LLC

50th Birthday Floral Arrangements 

This month's issue of party possibilities features a wedding reception inspired by the garden.  I was reminded of this party when I received these gorgeous floral arrangements (pictured to the left) last week.  The same florist designed them for my client's birthday celebration.  I'm still admiring the seasonal mix of bright pink peonies and soft blue hydrangeas.

 

Whether you are planning a wedding reception, bridal shower, birthday party or just-because cocktail gathering, look for design inspiration all around you, including the garden!

 

As always, thank you for reading my newsletter, sharing comments with me and forwarding it to your friends.  I sincerely appreciate it and look forward to planning your next special event soon! 

 

Ashleigh  

Garden-Inspired Wedding Reception

 

Inspiration for parties and celebrations is all around us, including the garden!

 

Post Wedding Reception inspiration

 

Last June, I produced this post-wedding reception in my client's home.  To be considerate of the wedding design created by their son and now daughter-in-law, I suggested a design inspired by my client's blooming garden and the lilacs on the invitation.

 

Post Wedding Reception execution

 

The result was beautiful, in a very tasteful and modest manner (yes, I'm tooting my own horn)!

 

Here are some of the decor details:

 

Pintuck table linens in lilac

 

Tall delphinium arrangements on the foyer console and on the food buffet

 

Oval purple and pink arrangement on the existing patio table

 

Small purple arrangements on the guest tables and dessert buffet

 

Lilac monogram topper on the cupcakes

 

Blueberry flavored water (and fruity lemonade) served with lilac cocktail napkins

 

*Tip - the beverages were served in large glass cookie jars with a silver ladle, a great alternative if you do not have a fancy beverage dispenser with spigot.

 

For more inspiring details and photos, including the menu and list of vendors, please visit my blog, posh in a pinch. 

 

More Party Inspiration

Click on the titles to read my recent blog posts, including contributing posts on The DC Ladies web site:




and from the archives:

 

New Article!
 
Read my new article, Company's Coming: Plan Your Summer Party like a Pro!, on Northern Virginia's lifestyle magazine and web site for modern women, www.iammodern.com!
 
Upcoming posh parties

   

Jessica & Matthew's Wedding
 
75th Birthday Fit for a Queen

Fidele's Retirement Party & Family Reunion

Kay's 40th Birthday
  
Apex CoVantage Summer Gathering
  
Katie & Tommy's Wedding
  
2012 ISES DC Capital Awards Gala
 
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About posh parties, LLC

 

Established by Ashleigh Dorfman, certified special event professional (CSEP), posh parties LLC is a party planning company specializing in themed parties and celebrations for all types of occasions, including corporate. 

 

For more information, please visit poshpartiesllc.com or contact Ashleigh at [email protected] or 703.476.6530.

Ashleigh Dorfman, CSEP
special events professional
posh parties, LLC
703.476.6530