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Amazing Weddings at Goodwill

May 16, 2014 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

I had a great time at Goodwill's Amazing Wedding Event. There were so many bargain bridal gowns (brand-new, never-worn samples). Where can you get a $1000 dress for $149? I created 8 table setting ideas and themes using only items I found at Goodwill. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Amazing Goodwill, Bridal Shower ~ Chic, Great Gatherings, Post, Upcycle~Chic, Wedding Chic Tagged With: Brunch, dinner party, Goodwill SEW, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Wedding Reception, Wedding Shower, Wedding Tablesettings, Wedidng Themes

Lacy Wedding Candles

January 23, 2014 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Lacy Wedding Candles

Wedding season may be months away, but it’s never too soon to start designing table settings and party favors, especially if you plan to make them yourself.  Table center pieces for the reception or bridal shower can be personalized to match your colors or theme. I found everything for this elegant table decoration at Goodwill. Instead of buying … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Accessories, Bridal Shower ~ Chic, Dining Room ~ Chic, Great Gatherings, Post, Table Manners, Wedding Chic Tagged With: Color Chic, dinner party, Dinnerware, Entertaining, Goodwill SEW, Interior Decorating, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, party planning, Place settings, Table centerpiece, Wedding Candles, Wedding Reception, Wedding Shower

Creative Bridal Shower Invitations

April 23, 2010 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Creative Bridal Shower Invitations

It may seem like I’m planning this bridal shower a bit backward.  I did the party favors/place card idea first and now I’m doing the invitation.  As with any party planning, it doesn’t matter the order in which you do something, as long as you first: decide on a theme make a list of what needs to be done give yourself enough time to get … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bridal Shower ~ Chic, Great Gatherings Tagged With: Bridal Shower, Color Chic, dinner party, Entertaining, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Invitations, party planning, recycling, Tablescape Thursday, Wedding Shower

Planning A Bridal Shower?

April 19, 2010 By Merri Cvetan 8 Comments

Planning A Bridal Shower?

Tis the season for wedding showers.  Although it is all about the bride, if you are hosting the party, you want to welcome your guests to a fun, friendly and beautiful atmosphere. The best advice for planning any party, big or small is to plan a theme and choose a color scheme.  This is especially a good idea with a shower.  Just like any … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bridal Shower ~ Chic, Great Gatherings Tagged With: Bridal Shower, Brunch, Color Chic, Contemporay Design, Entertaining, Furniture arranging; space planning; design on a budget; no cost decorarting;, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Napkins, party planning, Tablescape Thursday, Wedding Shower

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