Time to Jam

I adore fresh homemade jam, there is nothing else like it. Jam also makes a fun personal favor for your guests, plus you can do so much with the packaging.

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Alternative Desserts

Are you not a big fan of cake or looking to do something different? I have a few perfect solutions for you. Think about what both you and your groom love and the figure out a unique and creative way to serve or package it.

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Mini doughnuts

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Popcorn buffet

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Ice cream sundaes

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Smores

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Personal ice cream cups to use at an ice cream buffet.

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Mini Rootbeer floats

Winter Details We ♥

As you all know here at Bustle we love making our clients guests feel at home and welcome at each event we do. Winter is a great time to make your guests feel warm and welcome and today we have a few great ideas for you. These are the perfect little details that will add a lasting impression.

Do Do a Doughnut

As you know I have a tiny obsession with doughnuts and what better gift to give your guests as a midnight snack than a decedent doughnut? Especially when they are baked and not fried. Well Dough A Deer is making that possible with their perfect packaging and their huge selection of flavors, glazes and toppings. You MUST pop on over and see what all the fuss is about.

Another Perfect Treat

Ok so I guess I still have sweets on the brain. I might also have a slight obsession with coffee and doughnuts so I just had to show you this bit of perfection. Imagine your guests ending the night with this.

I Need a Favor

So today I have for you a great company who makes some perfect favors and placecard holders. I just love what they have to offer. Wedding Star has a HUGE selection of everything you will need for your wedding. Check it out!

Eye Candy: Apple

Eating a candy apple bring back so many childhood memories. Candy apples are fun comfort treats for the soul. Winter weddings are great for offering candy apples instead of a full desert bar or offer them to your guest while they walk out the door for a little midnight snack.


I love the below make your own caramel apple station. See the basket of apples and the caramel in the back left corner?

This couple used the caramel and chocolate covered apple to lead guests to their tables.
Have a wonderful day my gorgeous brides and a fantastic weekend.

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What's Happening in the boutique?

I decided I would end my posts with an inside look at what is happening here at the Soiree boutique. Much like a behind the scenes look at Soiree.

Today I am working on cutting and printing Save the Dates for a wonderful brides. I am also designing and printing my own daughters first birthday party invites. Tomorrow I am off to Sonoma with a bride to show the groom a wedding venue they are interested in. Sunday I am off to Auburn with such a sweet bride of mine to check out her wedding venue and brainstorm ideas for design. I love this crazy wedding season and I adore all my lovely brides.

Let's get personal....

Did you know you can create personalized Jones Soda? It makes for a super personal refreshment to offer. For $16.99 for a six pack and $29.99 for a 24 pack you can create custom labels and choose your flavor. You can choose from Limes with Orange, Pure Cane Cola, Strawberry Manilow, Berry Lemonade, Blue Bubblegum, Cream Soda, Fufu Berry, Grape, Green Apple, Orange and Cream and Strawberry Lime. With so many flavors to choose from you can definitely find a flavor to match your wedding colors.

If you enter the coupon code:PLUS2SAVER you will receive 10% when you order 2 cases or more.

Inspiration Board {Blue & Orange}

Last week I meet with a new bride and her colors are blue and orange. I love the mixture of such vibrant colors. I am so excited to start working on this wedding. I have created an inspiration board to start the planning and I thought I would share it with you. The blue is more of a peacock blue and the orange is a bright bold orange. I am so excited for all the beautiful weddings next year holds. If you are interested in our services just email me or give me a ring for a free consultation.
Please indulge in the eye candy below.
This week I have some great details for you as well as many more inspiration boards.

New Green Spin on Favors

Favors have evolved so much since the Jordan almonds wrapped in tulle from the late 1980's. Today's selection of favors are vast. I have come across some amazing ideas for "green" favors. I love the organic earthy feel of these ideas. Any one of them would go great with an eco-friendly wedding.

Check out these beautiful ideas.

{potted herbs}

{lavender sea salts}

{Vermont maple syrup}

{fresh cherry's and lavender}

Green with Envy

After deciding to put together an apple green inspiration board, I fell in love with the color. I just can't get enough of it. I came across some fabulous ideas for centerpieces and I love the shoes, they are perfect. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

{thank you: shoes, Nordstrom;Save the date, Martha Stewart; Favors, Martha Stewart}

{Fab Find} 2

I just had to share this incredible detail with you. I found these gorgeous party picks which can be used for your hors d'oeuvres or to spear a garnish for your drinks. These are fabulous for any party and add the perfect amount of flair. They come in 4 different assortments, as well as a holiday pack and some contemporary selections. You are bound to find a style to match your decor. My favorite is the black tie, which I used at my wedding. You can purchase them here for only $12.99 for 48 count or $11.99 for 30 count.

Details are very important and these picks will add the perfect element to your event without breaking your budget.

P.S. I have submitted two items to a Martha Stewart/Etsy contest. Please log on to rate my items here under "erintaylor". I will be submitting more shortly.

Thank you for your continued support.

Favor Idea

I first got this idea out of a Martha Stewart magazine. It is so simple but looks so elegant and perfect for the guests to choose what they like.
These pictures are from my wedding. The candy options kept with the colors of the event. I offered guests Junior Mint, nonpareils, rock candy and Gummy Bears. They were placed in beautiful vintage vases and the guests could use the silver scoops to fill the bags provided. Each bag had the our monogram on it.