Summer Wedding Inspiration

Summer Wedding Table Inspiration 

Go Naked with Your Table 

Just like spring weddings, summer weddings are a great time to go naked with your table. There's SO many beautiful wood tables for rent why cover them with full table linens. Add some color and texture with a runner, florals and candles. 

Add texture and color

When you go naked with your table pull in color and texture with your place settings and accessories. Colored napkins bring a burst of color to white plates and adding an embroidering hoop with a floral accent adds texture and interest.  Embroidery hoops are inexpensive and add interest to the place settings. 

 

Colored Candles + Florals 

Colorful candles can compliment your floral's.  Are you doing as much of your wedding as you can on your own with the help of family and friends ? Use crystal ice buckets to hold florals.   You can get flowers at farmers markets for a great price.  Ask your family if they have any candle sticks you can borrow, rent them or shop your thrift stores for some. Don't worry about them matching.  Unless it's just going to bug the heck out of you if they don't match.  Candles come in a variety of colors to match almost any wedding color scheme. 

With just a few items you can add a punch of color to your summer wedding table.  Perfect for a backyard wedding or an elopement.  For this table I rented the place settings, serving pieces, and glasses  from Power of Love Rentals.  The table runner is fabric from my local fabric store, candle sticks I purchased from thrift shops for a great deal, the crystal ice bucket was my own and the florals for this shoot are fake, I picked them up at a craft store. 

If you're hosting your own backyard wedding or elopement I'd love to help ease your stress and help you style your wedding. Contact me at Tiffany.fizzyparty@gmail.com 

Styling by Fizzy Party 

Rentals from Power of Love Rentals 

End of Summer Party Tips

End of Summer Party Tips 

As seen on Afternoon Live 

Ok, I KNOW the photos aren't the best and all perfect looking.  That's what happens when you take the pics in the back prep area of a t.v. station.  That's right, this party set up was featured on Afternoon Live.  You should totally go watch.  I give some serious end of summer party tips you'll want to snag.   

So this pic is totally washed out.  BUT,  what I want to point out here is the paper lanterns.  They're great for summer parties.  They are inexpensive and light and perfect for hanging from tree's or  pergolas. Many come with lights that are battery operated so you can extend the party after the sun has gone down. 

Bright candies can add some fun to your end of summer parties.   Be sure the candy sticks with the theme of your party.  I chose a tropical themed end of summer party so I went with bright tropical colourful candy.   If it's going to be a hot day when you host your party be sure to set up the candy table indoors.  Candy and hot sun don't mix.  If you set up your candy bar outdoors on a hot day you'll have a big sticky mess.  

 When setting up a candy bar be sure to have a variety on hand. Pick a variety of colours, flavors and textures.  Cupcakes are always good to have on your dessert table.   If you pick up store bought ones dress them up with candy sprinkles and picks matching your theme.

 It's easy to add handmade details to your party like this flamingo banner I created.  Look for a template of something that matches your theme, trace it out onto card stock and attach to ribbon or clear line with tape.  No one is going to see the back and tape is quick and easy. I added a little glitter to the flamingo beak for some fun.

 No summer party is complete without some fun photo booth props that match your theme.  Everyone loves to take fun photo's that will remind them of all the summer fun with friends when winter hits and it's too cold or wet to host a party outdoors.

Photo props don't have to be expensive.  Pick up some fun glasses at dollar shops and party them up by adding glitter.  

For more ideas and to see WAY better images, watch the video.

  

Summer Wine Tasting

Summer Wine Tasting 

This summer the Portland Blogger and Creatives group got together for a little wine tasting at Stoller Winery. Summer is a great time for wine tasting with friends.  Especially if you rent a limo or other car service so everyone can enjoy tasting. 

I just love the wide open spaces around wineries as you drive up to them.  This lone white farm house caught my eye and as I stopped to capture the shot I day dreamed about living on acreage. But than I thought about how many times a week I make craft store runs. 😜

One of the things I really like about Stoller is that they kept Oak trees among their vines.  White oak's to be exact.  White oak numbers have decreased dramatically and Stoller is helping to preserve the species.  Plus just look at that view! I like the variation the oaks and pine trees bring to the view of the vineyard. It's such a relaxing view. 

Not only is Stoller helping preserve white oaks, their tasting room is solar. Way to go Stoller. Those Adirondack chairs were calling my name but I had to meet up with the rest of the blogger group. Plus I would have FRIED in minutes under the hot summer sun. 

Enjoying the first tasting in our flight.  This was a chardonnay. Normally I do not like chardonnays. I'm all about the reds.  But this one was surprisingly good. Our sommelier informed us that this chardonnay was from a stainless steel barrel not an oak barrel.  That must be why I like it.  Along with the flight we were also served a charcuterie board.  

Now this is my kind of wine, red. Do you prefer white or red?  Let me know in the comments. 

As the event wined down and we all started to head out I caught Mt. Hood in the distance as I made my way to my car. 

Of course Mt. Hood was so much clearer in person.  I can never capture it in a photo the way it looks in person. 

Have you enjoyed any outings with friends this summer?  I'd love to hear about it in the comments below.

Summer Time Charcuterie

Summer Time Charcuterie at Stoller Vineyards 

A few weekends ago I met up with some local bloggers and enjoyed a day at Stoller Family Estate.  Not all mini parties have to be held at home.  Summer time is meant for taking the party on the road and exploring parks, vineyards, boat docks, and more in your area.  So pack up that party, hit the road and tell me all about it .  

Wow, it has been WAY too long since I've been to a vineyard. I had no idea they served charcuterie.  How pretty does all that look.  I tried the big salami on the end and it was very good.  I didn't try the cheese because I'm not a cheese fan, unless of course it's on pizza, nachos, grilled cheese sandwich. 

Those hazelnuts I can tell you were delicious. I couldn't stop eating them.  Thankfully everyone else at the event wanted the meats and cheeses or I would have felt like a real pig hogging the nuts. 

   

When it comes to wine I'm all about the reds. I like the full bodied richness and  the taste the tannins impart. The very thing that people who prefer white wines don't like.  Tannins can impart a bitter element.  You'd think I would prefer white wines since I love sweets. Nope.   However, that bottle on the table there, that's a Chardonnay, the first bottle in our flight at Stoller.  And dare I say it?  I liked it.  I was very surprised.  Our sommelier at the vineyard informed us that this wine was fermented in a stainless steel drum.  This is the reason I liked it. The stainless steel imparts a different taste to it.    If you're not a fan of white wines, you should order a bottle their chardonnay made in a stainless steel drum, you just might like it. Just like I did.

Doesn't this just make you want to create your own charcuterie board, pour a glass of wine and just hang out with your friends on a summer afternoon?

I can't wait to show  you the rest of our Portland blogger meet-up at Stoller Family Estate later this week.  Until then, I want to hear about your winery tour experience.  Which ones have you been too?  What did you do there?

4th of July Disco Pool Party

Happy 4th of July 

**Oriental Trading was awesome and sent me product in exchange for styling a party**

This 4th of July add a little disco to your party.  Ok, so maybe you're thinking, where's the disco?  Maybe you're thinking, all I see is patriotic and sparkle.  That sequined lantern from Oriental Trading made me think disco when I saw it.  All that's missing is the music of  the Bee Gees and Donna Summer playing.  

Fill up the kiddie pool, set out some chairs for relaxing and don't forget the sunscreen.  You don't want your guests going home burnt. That's no fun. Trust me, I know. I'm a red head.

Kids love the sparkle too.

Fruit never lasts at my summer parties.   Stop at your local farmers market and pick up what's in season.  Your guests will love the taste of freshness. Before they enjoy a cookie of course.

Don't forget the party favors.  Bubbles, glowing rings and temporary tattoos are all inexpensive and fun party favors.

Oh you know I had to have cookies and cupcakes at my party. It's just not a party without them.  Maybe you have A/C in your house. I don't. So I picked up store bought cupcakes and cookies. I wasn't about to turn on my oven or stay up till midnight when the house cooled down to bake.  I added my tulle poms to dress up the cupcakes and I don't know many people who can resist Loft House Cookies.

This table linen totally looks disco to me. Boogie Fever... Got to boogie down- The Sylvers 

Poms available in many colours here 

Good times with friends is where it's at when it comes to throwing a 4th of July party.

Will you be throwing a 4th of July party?  Leave me a comment and let me know.

Shop this party:
Concept, styling and photography by- Fizzy Party
Patriotic pool, drink coasters,  sequin lantern, star kabobs,  golf ball cups, - Oriental Trading
Star garland- Fancy & Fold
Disco table linen, glitter 4, patriotic table linen- Joann  
Tulle poms - Fizzy Party

Kite Party

Go Fly a Kite Party 

Happy Kite Flying Day! I can't believe I haven't shared this party on my own blog before. This party has been featured on some other great party blogs and I totally meant to share it here with you and then well, I just spaced.  oops. 

I called up a friend, told her "I'm shooting a party at Cannon Beach, wanna come?"  You guessed it, she didn't say no.  We hit the jack pot that day with the weather.  The Oregon coast doesn't always have the best weather. And forget about going in the ocean even in summer. I mean, people do it, but it's cold. Like when you come out of the water you have goose bumps even  on the hottest day of summer because the water is so cold.  I just don't go in the water. 

When hosting a party at the beach don't forget the sunscreen. A sunburn is not a party favor you want to take home.

Why octopus kites on the printables?   Because in Lincoln City, a beach on the Oregon coast I always see octopus kites flying.  They're different and I wanted a little bit different look to my kite party.

For lunch I served up individual servings of clam chowder. Printables in the party theme helped pull the whole look together.

Sea themed treats of Gold Fish crackers and gummy octopuses.

It wouldn't be a party without cupcakes.

Guests were sent home with party favors in colourful bags that matched the colour scheme of the party.  The octopus tags soar toward the paper clouds.

Get more beach party inspiration by following my Nautical Pinterest board. 

Shop this party to host your own kite party:
Styling and concept by Fizzy Party
Photography: Aubrie LeGault 
Printables: Small Moments 
Table Linen: Joann Fabric and Craft
Banner and cupcake kites: Fancy & Fold
Mason jars: Always the Occasion 
Paper clouds and sandcastle: Tutus and Bowties Events 
Straws and bags: The Pretty Party Shoppe 

Explore Summer with Evite

Disclosure-I'm part of the Evite Influencer Program and have been compensated for this post.  All opinions and photo's, except the invitation photo are my own. 

When Evite  asked me what I have planned this summer I knew just what I wanted to share.  My husband and I always take the week of 4th of July off and enjoy exploring around our city of Portland.  While a lot of people go out of town to enjoy fireworks on the 4th we stay home and watch the neighbors show down the street.  It's pretty impressive and goes almost all night.  

Evite has a lot of great summer invitations.  

This 4th of July invitation will tell your friends they're in for a fun evening celebrating the holiday.  

Set out the lawn chairs and make them all cozy with pillows.  You don't have to spend a lot of money on pillows.  I picked this one up at Target's Dollar Spot.  We love spending summers in our backyard.

Fire up the grill on the 4th of July and make it less stressful.  When your friends ask what can they bring, take them up on the offer.  Have your friends bring salads, drinks, chips, dips etc.

Want a cookie?  I love Loft House cookies.  They are so soft and it's hard to eat just one.  I could bake cookies myself and there's even a Loft House cookie recipe but summer is suppose to be about lazy party fun.  Plus who wants to bake on a hot summer day. So pick up those cookies at the store, enjoy more time with friends and keep that oven off.

Dress up the dessert table with holiday linens.  My secret when it comes to linens?  Fabric.  I love fabric but can't sew so when I see a fabric I love I buy enough to fit my table.

Get more summer party ideas here.  #BeThere #Evite

Shop this party:
Invitation:  Evite 
Flag Pillow: Target Dollar Spot 
Stars & Stripes Straws: Sugar Diva 
White Paper Star on Straws: Fancy and Fold
USA Necklaces: Fred Meyer
Cookies: Fred Meyer
Table Linen: Jo-Ann Fabric and Crafts 
Nutcracker- Cost Plus 
Candy- Rolo's, Stars and round chocolates by Sweetworks 



I am part of the Evite Influencer Program and have been compensated for this post.