There Are So Many Girls, Yet So Few Desserts!

“I Can Resist Everything Except Temptation.”

-Oscar Wilde

Ahh Bachelorette Parties! For some it’s an excuse to drink and tempt the fate of her soon-to-be Marriage, and for others it’s a celebration to get away from family and have fun times with your girlfriends before the stress of the wedding hits. How women come about this is a total reflection of their personality, and completely up to them. No matter how this celebration is executed, it is one that can not be forgotten or minimalized.

It was a Spring April Afternoon filled with snow and cold weather in the Sandy Valley. The lucky bride was Natalie Cook, a sweet coworker of mine that couldn’t be more excited to be sealed for time and all eternity to her handsome fiancée Spencer Sheets. She wanted something classy, but sexy and preferably in the afternoon. So we settled on a brunch in the park. Pressed with the rushing wedding date and crazy work schedules, the time for planning was 2 weeks, and they went by fast.

Before I knew it, it was early Saturday morning and the rain and snow were falling down hard outside the window. The Park was out of the picture, so with some quick polishing and swift runs with vacuum I was able to convert my mini apartment into a usable space. (Please let my new place be better for entertaining, Please, Please, Please!)

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue

April 9^th, 2011

Colors: I like to spend some quality “Me” time during my week and during that time along with mani/pedis and a facial mask that always ends up in my mouth, I love reading the new additions of Bridal Magazines. Of course with my job I have to be up to date with all the new trends and styles, but there has been one that has just stolen my heart and I have been so excited to use it.

Black, White, and BRIGHT BLUE!

Invitation: I would like to thank my Dear Husband, Brice for helping me with these crazy invitations. To add a little excitement to a normal piece of parchment, I decided to crack into my non-existing Asian Heritage and try some Origami. By folding tiny dresses that hung on hangers (made by my dear Hubs) that were linked onto the invitation, it added a 3D take on a classic invite.

Table Setups: I wanted to create a spectacle that started from the ground and worked its way up. I started by using Black Table Cloths that were fitted on the table, I then angled a square smaller table cloth with a fancy design, both keeping to the black and white. On top of the table is where I let the bright blue come in. Blue Boxes, Blue Flowers, Blue Utensils, etc.

Food: Since the party was happening mid-day I wanted to keep the food light and more like light snacking. So the menu was filled with the ever traditional Veggie and Fruit Trays, with Blueberry Muffins, and Blueberry Parfaits. Water was available and so was a Vintage Lemon/Limeade.

Dessert:  It’s the inner geek in me that whenever I see a book store going out of business I hit the shelves hard, especially for fun books you wouldn’t expect. My kinky cupcakes were inspired by a book called just that “Kinky Cupcakes” by Joanna Farrow. If you get a chance, find this book. It will leave you laughing and, of course, ready to throw a bachelorette party.

Details: To add to the theme I attached little bows to all of the glasses and to the parfait cups. I also dipped all of the rims of the Drinking Glasses into Blue Sprinkles and Sugar…It tasted like Rock Candy! I also did Menu Cards that I placed near all of the food. I kept them simple only naming the food items, but if you feel like getting creative and coming up with names, by all means let those creative juices flow.

Music: I kept the playlist girly and fun. Songs from Madonna, Lady Gaga, the Pussycat Dolls, and Beyonce all graced the list. Creating a playlist for a bachelorette party comes down to the music preference of the bride and the friends involved.

Bachelorette Parties can range from Insanely Crazy to Sweetly Classic. All ranges are fun and worth attendance. I really had a fun time getting to know Natalie better and I wish her and Spencer the best of luck in their marriage and their brave move to Hawaii later this year. For those who attended: Thank you and for those who couldn’t: Eat your Hearts Out!