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Self-Care Tips and Spa Ideas for Brides
Self-Care Tips and Spa Ideas for Brides

As a bride, the period leading up to your wedding can be one of the most stressful (yet exciting) parts of your life. It can seem like there are a million different things to think about and plan for, but you have to remember that your health and wellness are just as important. That’s why self-care is essential for brides who are suffering from stress and anxiety.

Selecting an Engagement Rings
Selecting an Engagement Rings

Engagement rings are available in a variety of settings and designs, as well as in a number of precious metals. Despite the fact that there are endless options to choose from, the solitaire diamond engagement ring continues to be the preferred choice for many brides-to-be. But what is it about this option that makes it so important to so many couples? Read on to learn five reasons why this simple design remains the most popular style.

How to Throw a Wedding Reception Your Guests Will Love
How to Throw a Wedding Reception Your Guests Will Love

While some nitty gritty planning is an essential part of bringing your wedding to life, it’s important to remember that there’s no rules when it comes to your special day. Your wedding should first and foremost be memorable and unique to you and your fiance—that’s a given! But when it comes to the reception, you might be wondering what you can do to wow your guests and make sure they have an unforgettable night celebrating you and your honey.

Wedding Budget Tips
Wedding Budget Tips

Many couples have been dreaming of their wedding day plans for years, and your engagement is the kick-off you’ve been waiting for. It’s fun to browse potential venues, look through local brides’ wedding photos, and start to consider what you and your partner will wear. Planning the décor and party has its challenges, but it’s a fun and exciting conversation.

Willow and Sage Feature
Willow and Sage Feature

Last year, we worked as the Creative Director for Giftfor.co to create content for their company launch. We wanted to share the article we help published on Willow and Sage Magazine (Spring 2021 Issue).

Throw the Ultimate Spa and Wine Night For Your Bachelorette Party
Throw the Ultimate Spa and Wine Night For Your Bachelorette Party

Plan a special girls night in over some relaxation, pampering, snacks and delicious wine! Pick a date, send the invites, gather all the spa essentials and check out these pamper party inspirations so you can plan the perfect intimate gathering with your best gal pals.

Newlywed Game Questions & Fun Wedding Printables
Newlywed Game Questions & Fun Wedding Printables

The game show titled “The Newlywed Game” inspired the fun trivia game of the same name. This cute activity puts the newlywed couple to the test, quizzing them on how well they know each other. When played at a wedding party, the game gives guests a glimpse down memory lane as the couple recounts their favorite moments and shows off their knowledge of one another. Play the Newlywed Game at a wedding shower or even an engagement party with the step-by-step guide we’ve compiled below.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Ornaments
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Ornaments

Calling all Ninja Turtles Fans! These ornaments are a great project to do with kids over winter break.
How did this project come about? I have two boys. They like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I make TMNT items for them. This is my life.

The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Backyard Wedding
The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Backyard Wedding

Getting married is a major life event that you’ll never forget. If you’re planning to walk down the aisle with that special someone, a backyard wedding is a great way to say your vows and tie the knot on a budget. Whether your outdoor space is large or small, it’s easy to plan a backyard wedding if you know where to start. From summer celebrations to a beautiful autumn ceremony, read on to learn how you can plan your wedding for a special moment right in your own backyard.

Brunch with Us
Brunch with Us

Brunch inspiration for the Skybox Family. Together our team put together a few brunch hosting tips we’d like to share with the readers. We lived by the motto of Work Hard and Brunch Hard during our retreat! Take it from us, we’re the entertainer pros.

Bridal Shower on Mingle Magazine

Bridal Shower on Mingle Magazine

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Who doesn’t love a movie-themed bridal shower — particularly one as colorful as “The Grand Budapest Hotel”? Bringing together these elements took creativity and detailed planning, but the hard work paid off when our team was able to design something so magical for the bride-to-be. The bride’s mother suggested the theme since it is the bride’s all-time favorite movie. In Santa Ana, California, the event was held at the sophisticated and stylish venue The 1912.

This special event took our team a few months from vision to production. We curated the best vendors for this party, and it all started with detailed communications with 24 Carrots Catering. We wanted to make sure that every element of the party tied in with the theme, so we outsourced rentals and decor props to bring it to life. Found Rentals provided rustic dessert and gift tables, as well as gold-trimmed chairs with white-tufted cushions to set apart the bride’s table. We searched for hours to find the vintage keys, colorful tassels, and a template for the Mendl’s box, and sourced them from vendors. Paper Sandwich made an eye-catching invitation.

The day of the party finally approached, and we couldn’t wait to see the bride’s face once she walked into the venue. The bar was decorated with pink Mendl’s boxes in a variety of sizes by Paper Sandwich, as well as framed pictures from the movie. Guests found their names on the custom-made seating chart featuring beautiful calligraphy by Made by Eilene. As the guests spotted their table, they were greeted by a laser-cut gold wooden place card alongside a gold vintage key with a colorful tassel to take home. Every lasercut sign was designed by the talented team at Happily Ever Etched. As favors, guests were given miniature Mendl’s boxes filled with colorful macarons from Paper Street Cake.

The exquisite floral centerpieces were held in custom-made luggage-inspired vases. There was an elaborate art backdrop behind the bridal party’s table that included a gold-foiled quote from the movie. The centerpieces, art backdrop, and the chromatic balloon garland were all made by Lovesome Blossoms. At the dessert table, the delicious lemon shortbread cookies by Paper Street Cake were arranged atop several cake stands, and a two-tier raspberry-filled vanilla naked cake with white chocolate buttercream by Grace & Honey Cakes completed the sweets. The table was filled with vintage-inspired specialty rentals, such as globes, colorful books, and luggage, from Provenance Rentals.

As they arrived, guests enjoyed bacon-wrapped scallops, turmeric chicken satay, and sweet honeydew and cantaloupe with shaved prosciutto. The bar was set up with a mimosa and bellini station, as well as freshly made self-serve lemonade and tea. Before lunch began, the guests snapped candid shots in the photo booth provided by Third Eye Photo Booth. Their props and custom-designed photos made a lasting impression on everyone.

For lunch, 24 Carrots Catering served a delicious buffet-styled meal featuring a beef and pulled pork slider station with an array of unique condiments: Bermuda onions, frizzled onion hay, pickled chips, siracha aioli, and roasted garlic mayonnaise. The colored linens, vibrant serveware, glassware, and flatware were the finishing touches to the table design. What is a bridal shower without the games? Paper Sandwich made all the custom stationery templates for games, and the guests had a blast.

The details from this bridal shower pulled at our heart strings and probably those of the guests as well. We thought outside of the box with this elaborate theme, and even the quote for the gift table was something special that the bride and her mother share together. We loved how personal this bridal shower felt. Without the help of all these talented vendors, the Skybox Event Productions team would never have been able to execute this blockbuster idea.

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This detailed event was designed and coordinated by Jeanette Yoon of Skybox Event Productions. All photography is courtesy of Adriana Gonzalez of Simply Adri Photography. Post Published on October 1, 2019. Featured in Mingle Magazine Summer 2019.


Brunch with Us

Brunch with Us
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