Pudding Cups

I love how these pudding cups from Bakerella are so easy to make.  These are a great summer treat you can make with the kids....and you can fill them more then just pudding.  My girls love them filled with strawberries and whipped cream

Cocktail Hour Treats

Probably my favorite part of a wedding, after the ceremony, is the cocktail hour.  The bride and groom can relax, the guests are ready to mingle and everyone is just ready to party.

Cocktail hour brings lots of tasty treats and often, a signature drink.    I love these min fish tacos and mini tequila shots.....the presentation is to die for!  The straws go through the cork which help prevent spilling and looks fabulous at the same time.  The little fish tacos sit atop a lime, infusing a little lime flavor.   For a wedding or any event, remember, it's these little details that make all the difference!

image via the knot

Happy Wednesday!

Dylan Lauren's Decadent Dress

I posted this on my FB page but felt it needed a post of it's own here and a bigger picture for you to truly appreciate it.   I have been itching to see this since I learned of Dylan Lauren engagement!  Why???!!!

Well, my readers, Dylan Lauren is Ralph Lauren's daughter.  Yes, THE Ralph Lauren!  So, of course, I was just waiting with baited breath to see what he designed for his daughter to wear on one of the most important occasions of her life.  Well, here is a look at the dress.  You'll have to wait for the August issue of VOGUE for more.

The stunning gown has a 9ft tiered train!

Color Inspiration: Orange and Grey

Happy Friday!  Here's a little weekend eye candy, using two of my favorite colors.

Nigerian Style + American Influence= Elegant Wedding

At Madly Stylish Events, we truly believe that love is in the details.  It's event more so when you have a wedding with lots of cultural chic and elegance weaved throughout the event.  This Nigerian and American wedding featured on Style Me Pretty and designed by Sweet Pea Events is nothing short of gorgeous details, cultural fusion, elegant design and full of love.

The wedding events kicks off with a traditional Nigerian Engagement Ceremony the day before the actual wedding day.  The ceremony celebrates the union not just of the bride and groom but also of the two families with lots of food, prayers, and dancing in traditional Nigerian outfits and headwraps.

The American ceremony was held the next day with the bride wearing a traditional wedding dress and the groom in a tux.  The reception food was a great mix of fusion cuisine and those amazing florals were created by Branching Out Floral & Event Design.    I love how the separate wedding cakes reflected the style and colors of the traditional Nigerian ceremony and American one.  You can tell that this was truly a wedding that appreciated and respected each culture; an essential ingredient when planning a wedding with cultural and ethnic traditions.

Best Thing I Never Had

Today, I take a slight detour from my usual posts. Although as I think about, not really.  I love Beyonce and I am LOVING this video.  Have you seen it?  One of her best...and if you're a bride to be, there are a few things that I think you can take away......from that boudoir lingerie number ( a must under every bridal gown), to the gown by Baracci Beverly Hills with the perfect pinned up do for the ceremony to the fab reception dress by Vera Wan with her locks down and ready to party.  Her make-up is, of course, perfectly natural.  Did I mention the veil?  Yes, indeed,she is a gorgeous bride.

As for the song, well, if you're holding on to something that just doesn't seem to be working, well maybe it's time to move on.  That's for all things, not just relationships.  Just might be something better around the corner:)!.  Enjoy!

Chalking It Up With Some Wine and Cheese!

One of the simplest parties to throw is a wine and cheese one.  So easy to put together and enjoyed by all.  I love this idea for a wine tasting party over at Rock Ur PArty.  I'm seeing chalkboard used everywhere for parties and this use is one that will definitely elevate your wine and cheese soiree.

Love how they not only label the wine but also recommend a pairing.  They've carried the chalkboard idea to the wine glasses; a great way to end the never ending question of "Is this my glass?"

Hope you're inspired to elevate your next wine and cheese party with a dash of chalkboard inspired designs. Salut!