Spring took a deep breath in Northern California today, blowing away the rain that has been taunting us and welcoming sunny skies and warm temperatures.  The cheerful flowers that greeted me outside of my house this morning only stood to enhance the spring fever that I’m sure everyone is feeling.  Vibrant fuchsia blooms highlighted by light green stems stuck in my mind all day, and I just had to share it with the world!

From left to right, top to bottom:  Pink and Lime Green table setting from Tickeled Pink Brides; Pink balloons from Flickr; Limes from Wikipedia; Green Martini from Flickr; Simple Orchid Wedding Invitation from Wedding Paper Divas; Flower chair decor from iVillage.

It may seem cheesy to have a Valentine’s Day themed wedding, but with the holiday falling on a Saturday this year, there are bound to be countless weddings with just that.  The look and feel of a Valentine’s Day wedding can be sophisticated, alluring and all-out romantic if it is done well.  Here’s my take:

From Left to Right, Top to Bottom:  Vera Wang Gown as shown on Blush; Wedding Cake with Fresh Flowers from Wedding Wire; Christian Louboutin Gabine satin slingbacks from Net-a-Porter.com; Purple and Pink table setting; Love Potion Valentine’s Day Party Invitation from Wedding Paper Divas.

When I got married, I am pretty sure I had one of the best maid of honors ever.  Not only was she a great friend, but also an amazing party planner with keen attention to detail.

A few weeks ago, my MOH and I threw her brother an engagement party.  After perusing the Wedding Paper Divas website, we chose the Zebra Stripes Bachelorette Party Invitation, but had it personalized to fit an Engagement party.

Taking the color and design from this invitation, my friend developed the entire theme of the party, carrying the small details through to the centerpieces, decorations, desserts and more.  She managed to transform not only her living room but her garage into a festive, zebra-print atmosphere!

The zebra lanterns above were a great find at World Market and can be purchased online.  The centerpieces were handmade by us and came out so chic!

The bride-to-be even got in on the action with her gorgeous zebra-print heels!

This party is a great example of how any invitation can set the theme, tone, or colors for an event.  Check out the amazing selection on Wedding Paper Divas and find new, innovative color combinations and themes for your wedding or party.