And don’t go kicking yourself if you forget. We do draw quarterly. 
One of our most popular “girly” favors, for showers, bridemaids luncheons – oh-so-many ideas!
(actually, this favor pops with just about anything – try damask patterns and toiles, too!)
A trio of tiny rhinestones adorn the top of this sexy, chrome, stiletto shoe. It’s hard to walk away from this beauty!
One, center-plate, at each place setting is always in vogue. But what about these ideas:
Enjoy the polka-dot whimsy as it spills onto your tablescape. Use a Kate Aspen “Mod Dots” coaster at each place setting, as a place card holder – but slip the engagement photo behind the place card for future memories, and enjoy the squeals of delight when your guests discover the “surprise!”
Happy Planning!
Always fun, always memorable – unforgettable bridal shower favors from Kate Aspen!
What to carry down the aisle? Will your bouquet be big and floofy? A vintage cascade? Maybe something euro-chic and edgy would do the trick, or does that look funny with the dress? How on earth do you tie it all together?
Seriously ladies, we know this isn’t an easy decision. Amanda has been going though it – and we’ve all been looking over her shoulder with our own opinions, (bless her heart.)
Amanda did a lot of research in her quest for the perfect wedding bouquet. Her first thoughts involved peonies. Dreamy! Those lush, rounded blooms simply drip with romance. As an added bonus, they are also a symbol for a long and happy marriage!
However, 
, turns out that you just can’t get peonies in October – they’re not “in-season.” But no worries – smart Amanda hired a full service event planner, CateringWorks, who stepped in to the rescue. Joseph Barnes, the über-talented florist part of the team, suggested these big, beautiful roses as a substitute.
Not your classic, one-dozen-at-Valentines Day rose – oh no! This exotic beauty- Romantic Antike, to be precise – looks a bit vintage and bit contemporary – so perfect! This hybrid rose has a similar look to the peony – full, round, lush – but with the added benefit of a delicious rose fragrance!
The color, a dusty shade of pink, is absolutely spot on with the blush/pale grey pallet Amanda has chosen for her ceremony. Really, how cool are these flowers?
Amanda’s bridesmaids were given free reign to show off their personal style by selecting their own dresses (an idea we simply adore) in various shades of gray – ranging from silver to charcoal. Each bridesmaid also favored a different designer – Julia choosing a strapless silk gown from J.Crew, Evie’s is a one-shoulder design from Lela Rose, Sara will be in chiffon from Ann Taylor Bridesmaids, and Katie’s is a strapless satin with pleated detail from Priscilla of Boston. See how it’s all starting to come together? The bride in white, carrying lovely, aromatic hues of blush pink and white – the bridesmaids in their own, very personal style, carrying bouquets of complementary white roses . The colors, the feel, the casual, uniquely elegant touch that is Amanda – it’s all so exciting!
Do take a minute to enjoy a few of Joseph Barnes‘ flowing, almost organic designs from past events. Such fresh ideas!
Happy planning!
“One exquisite, carefully chosen favor, perfectly packaged, center-plate…”
You know how it works – but you’ve also heard us mention that it might just be a good idea to purchase a few extras and use them on the tables, right? Judy McManus of PWG Portland provides the perfect example of how nicely Kate Aspen favors multi-task – as a memorable way to show your gratitude, and as table decor!
This fall wedding tablescape is so inviting, isn’t it? Judy infuses the autumn colors throughout the table scheme by using our Kate Aspen Imperial Tea Light Holder and our Classic Maple Leaf Place Card Holder. Like to mix and match it up a bit? Add the “Fall in Love” soaps or our “Lucky Elephant” bookmark (with that awesomely clever tassel-tail!) So many possibilities!
We like this take on “vintage,” too! A little retro, a little frilly, and a little sassy (and you know we like sassy!)
If you look closely, you’ll see our “Love Birds In The Window” Ceramic Salt and Pepper Shakers making themselves useful, alongside our “For the Love Birds” Elegant Icon Favor Boxes. “Sweetwater Park” Birdbath Place Card Holders would fit right in here, don’t you think? Or – look closely now …
Why there’s our “White Baroque” Place Card Holder and Frame with a picture of the happy couple! Great job, Judy!
By the way, Portland area brides-to-be – you can get more fabulous ideas for wedding tablescapes at The Perfect Wedding Guide’s Portland Bridal Show in November! Tell Judy we said hello And take a minute to check out Mosca Photo’s beautiful work – they did all the photography work you see here.
Happy planning!
