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All New Posh Party Gal

2011-05-04T10:21:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Thank you so much for following my Posh Party Gal blog. I am so excited about our redesign. You can now continue to follow directly at http://www.poshpartygal.com/.

Please make a note of it.

XO
Heather

Looking back....8 years ago today

2011-03-29T07:18:00.000-07:00

Today I celebrate my 8 year anniversary with my husband, Brian. We truly are best friends, have 2 amazing daughter and 2 of the cutest dogs. I am thankful for everything in my life.

As a wedding planner, people say to me all the time - your wedding must have been A-Mazing! Well, let me tell you a funny story and some lessons learned.

First and foremost what made my wedding amazing was the fact that I was marrying the man I loved and we were able to celebrate with 200 of our closest family and friends. Nothing can top that.

However, through my experience I can give some excellent advice.

Lesson 1: SPEND MONEY ON PHOTO AND VIDEO! The photographs and video are you only lasting memory you have from your wedding. At the end of the day, the band goes home, the flowers are thrown away, your guests leave. What's left - your photos and video that will last forever. It is key to spend money to get the best photographer and videographer. You will be happy you did. We had the absolute worst photographer and videographer. I couldn't even find 40 photos I liked for my album and my video guy missed every single key moment!

Lesson 2: RENT CHAIRS. This will make a big difference in the decor shots and the overall feel of the room. At the time, my mom and I thought that was one expense we could do without. Looking back at the photos, it looks terrible to see such a nice centerpiece with the country club chairs.

Lesson 3: KEEP IT ALL IN PERSPECTIVE. Yes, having every i dotted and t crossed is important and making sure your vision for your special day comes to life is key, but never lose sight of the big picture - that on your wedding day you are marrying the man you love and are kicking off the first day of the rest of your lives together.

Spending the last 6 years planning other people's weddings I have seen so much and have really honed in on my taste and have a great eye for interpreting other people's vision. My mom asks me all the time how my wedding rates on a scale of 1-10. Honestly, looking at materialistic things - I would have hired a different photographer and videographer, would have rented chairs and would have taken the big huge bow off my bouquet, but in the end I was able to marry the man I loved and celebrate with 200 of my closest family & friends and I would never change that for the world!

XO

cupcake tasting

2011-03-02T06:51:00.000-08:00

So I took it upon myself to go on a cupcake tasting yesterday. I was on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach and came across the most delightful place - Cupcake Couture.

The shop was decorated so hip and fun with lots of options for candy by the pound and hand made lollipops. They also had the most incredible looking cupcakes with the most adorable "couture" names.

Here were some of my favorites.....

Berry Wang

Donatella Vanilla

Jimmy Chooocolate

Donna Karat

They had the cupcakes in 2 sizes - large and mini. I tried a mini carrot and vanilla and boy were they worth every calorie!!

I just love the idea of these custom cupcakes for parties - for birthdays, weddings, showers - how fun.

It's such a trend that you will find many cupcake boutiques all over the country. Some more popular ones - Sprinkles in California and Magnolia Bakery in New York City.

DELISH!!! xo

LOVE these couples....

2011-02-14T12:36:00.000-08:00

Top 5 Must Haves for Valentine's Day

2011-02-11T09:37:00.000-08:00

With Valentine's Day weekend is upon us, we'd love to share are our top 5 (in no particular order) must haves to ensure a weekend filled with Romance.....

1) Raspberry Kiss Chocolate Martini from Martha Stewart

2) Heart to Heart Cupcakes from Bella Baker

3) A classic love story like Breakfast at Tiffanys

4) Any Love related charms from Tiffany & Co.

5) Flirty, fun party dress by Rebecca Taylor

Happy Valentine's Day! XOXO

Ooh La La - Win a Paris Honeymoon

2011-02-07T10:03:00.000-08:00

Have you been on the Pottery Barn website lately? If you haven't yet created your bridal registry, you are in luck. Anyone who creates a registry at Potter Barn before February 23rd will have a chance to win a romantic 8 day/7 night Paris Honeymoon!

See the website for details....

http://www.potterybarn.com/

I believe current registrants are automatically entered into the contest.

Good luck!

Posh Party Gal Tells All ~ assigned seating

2011-02-04T09:03:00.000-08:00

This week we received a fabulous question:

Q: I am planning an intimate dinner/house warming next month and I recently connected with an old friend that is single and a little shy. So I was thinking of having assigned seating and breaking up couples. Is this a good idea?

A: Absolutely!! Especially when it comes to entertaining in your home, mixing things up a little always make for great ice breakers and conversation pieces. For example, split husbands and wives or significant others up - they can talk to each other when they get home. Or put someone who may be timid next your a bubbly friend - this will put your shy friend at ease and make them feel more welcome.

This also gives you a great opportunity to be creative with place cards at the table - do something fun that matches your cuisine or color scheme. Here are some fun place cards ideas that I love:

photos: www.marthastewart.com, www.etsy.com

In the Know :: Anthropologie Wedding Gown Collection

2011-02-02T06:49:00.000-08:00

How exciting that Anthropologie is going to be coming out with a bridal gown collection.

Get a sneak peak and sign up for their email list so you can be first to see the line when they debut:

http://www.bhldn.com/

Can't wait!

All We Need is LOVE

2011-01-31T09:36:00.000-08:00

In honor of the month of February being synonymous with LOVE, I wanted to share some thoughts about Love.

What does the word Love mean to you? Being in a "love" business, I find it very interesting to see the dynamics in which love is portrayed. Between a husband and wife, a mother and daughter, father and bride, between siblings and between friends. The Love of a job or a pet or something you are truly passionate about. There are so many levels of what the word Love can mean.

A favorite quote about the meaning of love:

Love is patient, love is kind.

It does not envy.
Love is never boastful, nor conceited, nor rude;
It is not self-seeking, nor easily angered.
It keeps no record of wrongdoing.
It does not delight in evil,
But rejoices in the truth.
It always protects, trusts, hopes, and preserves.
There is nothing love cannot face;
There is no limit to its faith, hope, and endurance.
In a word, there are three things that last forever:
Faith, hope, and love;
But the greatest of them all is love.
-- 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

And Love songs....wow there are too many to list. But if you have a favorite, let us know!

Enjoy this month of LOVE as it approaches and I hope you can find love in the things you do each day!

Posh Party Gal Tells All

2011-01-21T10:08:00.000-08:00

Our first Posh Party Gal Tells All post is going to be about attire. That seems to be a common topic that I get asked about the most. Recently, 2 Posh Party Gal readers asked the same question....

Q: I have a party to go to that calls for "black-tie" - is it okay to wear a cocktail length dress?

A: YES! In today's day is certainly apropos to wear a cocktail length dress to a black-tie affair. The trick is to accessorize fancy. Make sure your jewelry, hand bag and shoes are as dressy as you would wear with a full length gown. Take a look at the red-carpet - you always see stars dressed on gowns of all lengths.

Here are a few of my favorite cocktail-length looks that can be worn to a black-tie event:

all available at www.neimanmarcus.com

If you have a question and want to ask Posh Party Gal, please email your questions to ask@poshpartygal.com

Thanks!

Real Wedding: Blake & Gregg

2011-01-18T16:57:00.000-08:00

Blake + Gregg from Senderey Video on Vimeo.

Beautiful wedding at the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach to kick off 2011. Thank you to the fabulous vendors - Kym Bichon - Associate Director of Catering at The Breakers, Richard Grille - Breakers Design Studio, Donna Newman Photography, Senderey Video, Marianne Bennet Band. You guys rocked!

New Feature: Posh Party Gal Tells All

2011-01-03T07:55:00.000-08:00

Happy 2011!!

We are going to kick start the year with a new weekly feature called Posh Party Gal Tells All. This is your opportunity to get free advice from Posh Party Gal on a number of topics. Are you going to a wedding and not sure what "palm beach chic" means? Do you need help finding the perfect favor? Want to know what a hot hostess gift is? Looking for an amazing signature drink? Not sure how to set the table?

Topics may include:
Etiquette
Fashion
Gifts
Decor
Invitations
Food and Drinks
Vendor Suggestions
Registry
Welcome bags
Tabletop
Entertaining
and the list can go on and on!!!

You have questions, we have answers....and we are Telling All!

Just send us an email at ASK@POSHPARTYGAL.COM and we will email you back an answer. Your question may also be features in our weekly blog post, so be sure to email us your name and where you are from.

Looking forward to helping you with all of your party questions in 2011. Let's make this year the best one yet!

XO

Glitteratti - What to Wear this New Year's

2010-12-29T07:15:00.000-08:00

This Posh Party Gal loves to add sparkle to any ensemble. We've scouted out some hot sequined looks for your New Year's Eve. Where will you be partying??

All looks available at http://www.saks.com/

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

Our Grand Finale

2010-12-22T06:49:00.000-08:00

Here at Posh Parties we plan some very interesting events. We plan weddings that are lavish, sophisticated, traditional and fresh. We have amazing clients and we love every one of them. The best part about our job is meeting so many people and adapting to each clients personalities - its a fun job and we always have something exciting going on!

Three months a ago, I got a call to interview to be the wedding planner for actress JoAnna Garcia and Yankee baseball player Nick Swisher. As a die-hard Yankees fan, I was jumping for joy inside. I went to the meeting and we hit it off! Of course we have planned weddings and events before for professional athletes, local celebrities and socialites, but this one was different. It's not often that a Hollywood couple gets married in Palm Beach....and I was the lucky one to have this amazing experience.

Funny enough, planning their wedding was just like planning everyone elses. We triple checked the guests list, chose amazing invitations, selected music for the evening, and added personalized touches. We dotted all of our i's and crossed all of our t's - multiple times.

We had our all-star team lined up - photographer Anthony Vazquez, cinematographer Francesco Spezia, music by Alan James of the Powerhouse Group, decor by Kim Votaw of the Breakers Design Studio and catering manager Kym Bichon of the Breakers.

The wedding week arrived and we delivered 200 gift bags to the hotel. Thursday evening kicked-off the festivities with a Welcome Party. Friday was the bridesmaid lunch and the rehearsal dinner under the stars. Saturday was wedding day - the ceremony could not have been more beautiful and the reception was spectacular. Guests were dancing the night away, having a blast. Sunday, the weekend ended with a delicious brunch over looking the ocean. The weekend could not have been more perfect - perfect weather and one flawless event after another for this perfect couple!

The bride looked amazing and you can see her wedding weekend wardrobe that was featured on instyle.com:

http://www.instyle.com/instyle/package/general/photos/0,,20352342_20449043_20888504,00.html

We couldn't have asked for a better event to end our year. We are thankful for our success in 2010 and looking forward to an even bigger and better 2011!

Happy Holidays!!

Engage 10: The Breakers

2010-10-14T12:10:00.000-07:00

I spent the early part of last week immersed in a wedding industry conference that left me motivated and inspired. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to be amongst the best of the best in the industry - from Mindy Weiss and David Beahm to Michelle Rago, Darcy Miller, Lara Casey, Abby Larson, Donna Newman, Bryan Rafanelli, Amy Atlas and so many more. We were wowed by the delectable food presentations from the Breakers and even more amazed by the Design Studios visionary creations at every event. Not one detail was left unnoticed.

What really came out of it for me was to keep doing what you are doing, hold your head up and keep pushing forward. You can do anything you want to do if you put your mind to it and make it happen. What a great way to kick off an extremely busy season. My team and I are ready to embrace it!!

Here are some of the fabulous photos from the event.....I cannot wait to go to the next one.

All photos: Mel Barlow Photography and Allan Zepeda

Posh Paper: Smock

2010-09-08T11:30:00.000-07:00

We were so excited to open our box full of inspiration found in 2 albums from Smock Paper that came in the mail last week. Their letterpress invitations for all occasions are on gorgeous heavy stock paper. Things we love about them: They offer colored edging, gorgeous calligraphy typestyles and hip patterned envelope liners. Check out some of the designs.....

From wedding and party invitations to moving announcements, personal and business stationery to birth announcements, sending s a Smock design in the mail is sure to make any recipient smile!!

Last Weekend of Summer...what are you going to do?

2010-09-02T16:42:00.000-07:00

I can't believe September 1st has approached and it's Labor Day weekend...the last official weekend of summer. What a great way reason to spend time on the beach, enjoy some great company, host a pool party or just relax in the great outdoors.

What are you going to do to make the most of this Labor Day weekend?

We love this simple, casual tablescape overlooking the ocean and the sunset. Fully epitomizes summer's end.

photo courtesy of marthastewart.com

Welcoming Your Guests

2010-08-22T19:08:00.000-07:00

It's such a nice gesture to give your guests a nice surprise when they are traveling from out of town to your event. Whether simple or elaborate, a welcome bag should always have a personal note from the hosts or honorees and an itinerary of the weekend festivities.

I just did these Palm Beach welcome bags for a bride & groom from New York City who were having their wedding in Palm Beach.

Some fun items to include in your gift bags:

water bottles - personalized

pretzels

honey roasted peanuts

candy

chocolate

granola bars

personalized mints

personalized hand sanitizer

mini champagne or wine

gourmet popcorn

personalized drink mix

something local

It's fun to include things that are your favorites to really let the guests get a glimpse of who you really are. Have fun with this - use creative containers (beach buckets, palm leaf totes, canvas totes, boxes) and fun foods and it will show your guests that you appreciate the distance they have traveled to celebrate with you!

Finally, A Break.

2010-07-17T08:07:00.000-07:00

Today will be our final wedding for the season (our next event isn't until August 21st!). It's going to be nice to have a few weeks to focus on our marketing plan and to network and build relationships with our wonderful referral sources. We are also going to take the time to focus more on our blog by getting some posts in the can so we can update more frequently. You will be seeing a lot more "real weddings" and interviews with industry insiders. We are going to share some exciting entertaining tips and keep you up to date with the latest trends in party planning. Let's see, we are also going to be making a trip to New York City to the gift show....so we will have a lot to report when we get back. Thank you for following Posh Party Gal ~ looking forward to sharing everything we have in the works with you soon!!

Let's Get Patriotic: Happy 4th of July

2010-06-29T13:26:00.000-07:00

What a great time of year. Summer - which means picnics, summer soirees, pool time and beach days. July 4th is just around the corner....there's no better excuse for a fun barbeque, a time to make patriotic crafts with your children, or eat some delectible desserts while you watch fireworks.

Here are some of our favorite acitivites and recipes to get festive this holiday....

American Flag Tart (From: http://www.marthastewart.com/)

Makes two 4-by-14-inch tarts

2 recipes Pate Sucree

Creme Fraiche Filling

4 ounces semisweet chocolate

1/2 cup apricot jam, for glazing blueberries

1/2 cup raspberry jam, for glazing raspberries

2 tablespoons water

2 pints red raspberries

Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

1 pint blueberries, picked over

Directions

1.On a lightly floured surface, roll out a disc of pate sucree 1/8 inch thick to fit a 3 3/4-by-13 1/4-inch fluted, rectangular tart pan with a removable bottom. Brush off excess flour with a dry pastry brush. Carefully transfer dough to tart pan, tuck dough into the edges, gently pressing along sides, and allow excess dough to overhang the edges. Trim the dough by running your rolling pin over the dough against the edges. Gently shape the edges by pressing the length of your forefinger against each flute along the sides. Prick all over the bottom with the tines of a fork. Repeat with remaining disc of dough. Transfer to the refrigerator, and chill for 1 hour.

2.Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Remove chilled tart shells from refrigerator, and line each with a piece of parchment paper that overhangs the edges by at least 2 inches. Fill parchment with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until just starting to color, about 20 minutes. Remove parchment and weights from tart shells, and return tart shells to oven. Continue baking until tart bottom is golden, about 20 minutes more. Transfer tart shells to a cooling rack, and allow to cool completely. Carefully remove tart shells from pan.

3.In a small bowl in the microwave or set over a pan of simmering water, heat chocolate until it is just melted, about 1 1/2 minutes; stir until smooth. Using the back of a spoon, line each tart shell with chocolate. Refrigerate to set, at least 5 minutes. Meanwhile, heat apricot and raspberry jams in two separate saucepans with about 1 tablespoon water in each; strain into separate small bowls.

4.Make top tart: Remove one lined tart shell from refrigerator and spread 1/3 of the creme fraiche filling over the bottom. Arrange 3 rows of unglazed raspberries 2/3 the length of the tart, leaving space between each row and at the top and bottom edges for 4 more rows. Dust with confectioners' sugar until raspberries are completely coated. Toss blueberries in a bowl with strained apricot jam. Fill left third of tart shell with a layer of glazed blueberries arranged snugly in rows; top with another layer of blueberries. Toss half the remaining raspberries with the strained raspberry jam, and carefully fill empty rows with some of the glazed raspberries, rinsing your hands as needed.

5.Make bottom tart: Remove remaining tart shell from refrigerator, and spread a third of the creme fraiche filling over the bottom. Arrange 3 rows of remaining unglazed raspberries, starting at the top edge and leaving space between each and at the bottom edge for 4 more rows. Dust with confectioners' sugar until raspberries are completely coated. Fill empty rows with remaining glazed raspberries.

6.Arrange tarts on a large board or tray to resemble the flag, and serve with remaining creme fraiche filling on the side. Finished tarts will hold at room temperature for several hours.

I have also made this as a cake with vanilla frosting and used strawberries and blueberries to make the stars and stripes!

Fireworks Centerpieces (From http://www.marthastewart.com/)

To make pom-poms, fold a 3-by-15-inch piece of vellum in half twice lengthwise. Cut slits every 1/8 inch, leaving inch at the top uncut. Unfold the paper, and attach a 1-inch piece of double-sided tape to one uncut corner; adhere to a bamboo skewer, and wrap the paper around several times. Once you reach the other end, use another piece of double-sided tape to secure. Curl the lower strips with the edge of a scissor blade, as you would a ribbon.

For the napkins and runner, dip the bristles of a kitchen scrub brush into fabric paint from a crafts store. Press bristles firmly onto fabric. Use smaller bottle brushes to create patterns on paper place cards; then handwrite names with a white pen.

Get creative with your table displays...decorate boxes in patriotic papers and use them as risers to create a multi-level look on your table.

Here's the how to: ( From http://www.celebrations.com/)

Materials:

Sturdy boxes (such as a Fed Ex boxes)

4 to 6 sheets each of 5 different types patriotic-patterned paper all in the same color tones

Sheets each white cardstock

A roll of white grosgrain ribbon

Double-stick tape

Scissors

Steps:

Believe it or not, the most challenging items to find on this list will probably be the boxes, especially if you are sizing them up to be stacked for a centerpiece like the Cupcake Tower.

To give your party table a "balanced" look, try to find pairs of boxes that are the same size. For example, the photo of the party table shows a box that is a riser for the hamburgers and a box containing the chip cones, which are both the same size to give the table symmetry amid a variety of patterns. So, find your sturdy boxes and let the crafting begin!

Cover all sides of the box that will be visible with scrapbook paper, trimming and matching up the patterns as shown in the photo where the stars and stripes all line up. Use double-stick tape to adhere the paper to the boxes.

For a box that is going to be a container, like the chip cone box, line the inside bottom and sides with white cardstock and use double-stick tape to keep it in place.

Trim the top perimeter of the box with white grosgrain ribbon. Use double-stick tape to secure it.

Place your boxes on the 4th of July party table and arrange food on top of them or inside them!

Happy 4th!

Summer has arrived.....serve up some Memorial Day Drinks

2010-05-27T16:10:00.000-07:00

Kick off your summer this weekend - the right way - with some refreshing summer drinks you can serve at your Weekend Barbeques!

Some of our favorites....

Patio Lemonade {from hwtm}

1.5 oz vodka

.5 oz chambord

3 oz lemonade

mix ingredients, shake & serve.

garnish with fresh berries or add a frozen cherry popsicle for some fun!

Watermelon Margarita {from martha stewart}

Makes 2 cocktails:

2 limes

4 tablespoons tequila

2 tablespoons vodka

1 tablespoon Triple Sec

2 cups watermelon, seeds removed

1/4 cup sugar

3 cups crushed ice

rub the rims of two glasses with a slice of lime each, and dip the rims in salt.

process the juice of 1 1/2 limes with the other ingredients in a blender until smooth.

add more crushed ice, and blend until slushy.

Classic Mojito {from thebar.com}

1.25 oz. of your favorite Spiced Rum

12 mint leaves

1 teaspoon(s) sugar

.5 oz. lime juice

2 oz. soda water

Place mint leaves in bottom of glass.

add crushed ice, spiced rum, sugar, and lime juice, and muddle.

add soda water and garnish with mint leaves.

also try frozen

Welcome to Summer!!

Contest: Say "I DO" with Sally Hansen!

2010-05-07T13:02:00.000-07:00

Get in the mood for love…Sally Hansen has partnered with Brides Magazine and The Diamond Vault Collection and one lucky winner will win a custom diamond eternity band valued at $3,000, and a collection of Sally Hansen® wedding-worthy products, including Diamond Strength® Nail Color for brilliant nails and Diamond 12 Hour Lip Treatment for lavish lips and lasting moisture. The contest will be live on www.Bridesfirstlook.com on May 11th.

A Bride's Ride

2010-04-15T18:06:00.000-07:00

I came across this website where you can not only rent a vintage car for your send off, but you can purchase vintage decorating kits for the car, as well. Car rental prices start at $250, decorating kits are $47 each.

For more information, visit http://www.abridesride.com/

DIY: Paper Flowers

2010-04-01T19:22:00.000-07:00

Now that spring is here, flowers are everywhere. So many flower varieties are available in the Spring - I love this time of year. Flowers are also a popular trend on the fashion runways, too.

It's always nice to have fresh flowers in the house to brighten up any room, but something more unique (and longer lasting) are paper flowers. So fun to make and such a great thing to incorporate into centerpieces, place cards, favor boxes and more.

Here are a few photos from Marth Stewart Living this month....

I saw these and they reminded me of how great the use of paper can be. You can use paper of different colors and textures, or make paper flowers out of paper with unique patterns for a more eclectic look.

A great source for paper flower kits is http://www.paper-source.com/ - one of my favorite websites!!

Here are simple steps for creating the cherry blossom branches above:

To create five-petal blossoms, start by cutting pink or red glassine or vellum into 3 1/2-inch and 4 1/2-inch squares. Fold a square into a flat cone, following steps 1 to 4.

Using scissors, make four angled cuts to remove the top of the cone as in step 5.

With a utility knife, carve out a small rectangular sliver on each side of the cone. Snip off a tiny bit of the pointed tip of the cone, and unfold and shape the paper to yield a blossom. Collect branches from the yard, and poke their tips through the centers of the blossoms. Place the decorated branches in a tall vase filled with pebbles to anchor the display. For favor bags, fill colored-paper bags with token gifts of your choice, and fold down the closed tops of the bags twice. Punch a hole through one folded corner. Push colored brad through flower, then hole in bag to fasten.

Have fun and Happy Spring!!!

Pretty Paper

2010-03-26T17:15:00.000-07:00

I just completed this invitation set for Liz & Chris whose wedding is taking place on June 6th in West Palm Beach, Florida. This invitation from BT Elements (www.btelements.com) is absolutely perfect for a summer wedding. The color palette, the fonts used, the elegant design really showcase their personalities. What is great about this company, I think i have mentioned before, is that you can perfectly coordinate a matching menu card, place card, table number, favor box and gift tag!

Chef's Table

2010-03-11T07:15:00.000-08:00

Last night I had the pleasure of attending a chef's table at the PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens. We sampled crab cakes, shrimp, a variety of salads, petit filet, lamb chops, and of course several delicious wedding cakes. It was simply fabulous.

Not only was the food devine, the resort itself offers such a unique location for an event. For one, because the hotel is on property, your guests can stay there and make a weekend out of it. They offer spa, golf, tennis and so much more. The bar in the lobby makes for a fun central gathering spot and they usually have nightly entertainment.

What I love about the party space is that they offer a few different indoor ballrooms mixed with outdoor possibilies for ceremonies, cocktail hours, etc.

If you haven't seen it, you should take some time to visit.

http://www.pganationalresortandspa.com/

Have a great day!

Fab Find: Rent the Runway

2010-02-16T16:36:00.000-08:00

So you've always wanted to wear a designer dress to your next big soiree, but the price tag deters this from happening. Well, your wish can come true with this fabulous site I discovered called Rent the Runway. A site by invitation only where you can rent a designer dress for a small rental fee, they send it to you to wear and you send it back! Yes, you can wear a Badgley Mischka, a Diane Von Furstenberg, Herve Leger, Catherine Malandrino....the list goes on.....for a fraction of the retail price! Rental fees run from $50 - $250 depending on the dress and designer. They actually also offer a monthly pass for $350 which gives you access to unlimented rentals for the month or an annual pass for $900. You keep the dress for 4 or 8 days.

Check it out for yourself at http://www.renttherunway.com/. You'll be stylin' at your next wedding, gala or night on the town!

Not Your Typical Box of Chocolates

2010-02-08T18:11:00.000-08:00

As Valentine's Day rapidly approaches, I was thinking that there had to be a way to give a box of chocolates in some unique fashion. So I came across gorgeous artesenal chocolates by Anna Shea. Beautiful handmade chocolates in a variety of flavors and designs....strawberry ganache, blood orange caramel, mint ganache, vanilla pineapple, honey lime chipotle - the flavor menu is plentiful...YUM.

They offer their chocolates in a pink heart shaped box in 2 sizes - meduim with 26 pieces or small with 8 pieces.

I think this is the perfect alternative to your typical Valentine's Day box of chocolates. Oh and you know what else, they can customize favors for any occasion!! Enjoy!

Color of the Year: TURQUOISE

2010-02-02T18:30:00.000-08:00

Earlier last month Pantone announce it's color of the year - Turquoise. Fall in love with this color for your events. I love pairing it with navy, plum, pale pink or white. For an interesting twist and a retro look, you can even pair it with red.

And here is what Pantone had to say about it:

Turquoise, an inviting, luminous hue, is the color of the year for 2010. Combining the serene qualities of blue and the invigorating aspects of green, Turquoise evokes thoughts of soothing, tropical waters and a languorous, effective escape from the everyday troubles of the world, while at the same time restoring our sense of wellbeing.

The Complete Package

2010-01-27T19:32:00.000-08:00

An incredibly important aspect of planning any event are the details. They are the elements of a party that reflect your personal style. So when it comes to choosing these details, I love to have them all coordinate. Whether it's a monogram, motif or color scheme, it is so nice when you see everything carried out through all the paper elements of your party.

BT Elements makes it so easy. They offer creative save the dates, invitations, matching menus, programs, place cards, table cards & gorgeous packaging for favors in a variety of color combinations.

Etiquitte: Changing Your Name

2010-01-25T07:23:00.000-08:00

Congratulations! You are married ---- can't wait to take your husband's name, but where do you begin??

I am often asked about the protocal for changing your name after you get married. Although it may seem like a tedious process, I discovered this useful website that will take you through all of the steps hassle-free. Not only will this service save you over 13 hours of research, phone calls and standing on line, they will change everything for you all at once. The $29.99 complete package gives you everything you need.....not too bad!

And what I love even more is they offer Gift Cards - what a perfect idea for a shower or wedding gift!

To get started click here: https://www.missnowmrs.com/

Fab Find: State Totes Make Great Gifts, Welcome Bags!

2010-01-22T05:03:00.000-08:00

I absolutely love these new state totes from Rub-A-Dub.

They are functional, personal and feature this great whimsical design.

Each design showcases all of the great cultural highlights each state has to offer. The designs are created by hand and embroidered onto your choice of 2 different size tote bags. Right now, the totes are offered in the following state designs: Texas, Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Virginia, Michigan, Kentucky, South Carolina, New York, California, Ohio, Mississippi, Pennsylvania and Georgia.

What a wonderful idea for welcome bags at your event....filled with items that best represent your state! Bags retail from $35 - $40 depending on the size. The designs are also available on aprons, t-shirts and bar towels....fun ideas for hostess gifts, as well!!

Posh Parties Wins Awards!

2010-01-20T15:06:00.000-08:00

We have been so fortunate the past few days.

Yesterday we won the Brides Choice Award™ from WeddingWire. This award recognizes the top 5 percent of local wedding professionals from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service and professionalism.

The Bride’s Choice Awards™ are determined exclusively by recent newlyweds (brides and grooms) through extensive surveys and reviews, which means our past clients have spoken selected us to receive this honor.

We are so thankful!

Then today, this very own blog won the Sassy Site Award from GetMarried! They recently established a Sassy Site Award for blogs that our Smart, Awesome, Savvy, Stylish, uniquely You, exuding SASSY!

We are so thrilled to be a part of it!

Thank you to all who follow and support Posh Parties. We will continue to strive for the best and will aways provide our clients with exceptional service, ideas and inspiration!

Sneak Peek: Maggie & Billy

2010-01-19T19:57:00.000-08:00

Such a cute couple - Maggie & Billy. I loved her color palette - light blue and chocolate. So nice for a holiday wedding. This wedding took place between Christmas and New Years, so everyone was in the holiday spirit. Here are a few photos of the room decor that I would love to share with you. More photos to come.....All photos courtesy of Patty Daniels - Town + Country Studios.

The Wedding Party Palm Beach

2010-01-14T19:02:00.000-08:00

We are thrilled to be a part of this exciting event this weekend at the luxurious Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach....

If you are engaged or know someonw who is, this is an event you won't want to miss. It's the elite in the wedding industry - all under one roof!!

Guest speakers include -- Martha Stewart's Darcy Miller, Celebrity Photographer Donna Newman, the Legendary Baker Sylvia Weinstock, Red Carpet Designers James Mischka and Mark Badgley and Say Yes to the Dress' Randy Fenoli. The fashion show by Kleinfeld is sure to show off this seasons hottest gowns! The vendor showcase features the best of the best and there is a luxury gift bag at the end to take home filled with goodies.

It's not too late to purchase your tickets.
http://theweddinglibrary.tix.com/Event.asp?Event=219724

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Thank You to Bonnie Marcus

2010-01-08T07:26:00.000-08:00

Before we begin with our weekly posts, I must take a moment to say a public thank you to Bonnie Marcus of Bonnie Marcus Collection ~ "where fashion meets paper." Bonnie is the designer of our fabulous Posh Party Gal.

The reason I asked Bonnie to commission my Gal is because she has always been an inspiration to me. A woman with an idea and ambition eagerly brought her idea to life. Bonnie launched her amazing line of stationery and invitations right from her dining room table. Her designs are the epitome of chic and are displayed on everything from invitations to notepads, stationery, tote bags and more.

You can read about Bonnie and shop online by going to http://www.bonniemarcuscollection.com/.

Not only have they gone green with all of their papers, a percentage of your sale goes directly to Breast Cancer Research!

Thank you so much Bonnie!!

Happy New Year!

2010-01-06T08:18:00.000-08:00

Happy 2010 - it's a New year, a New decade and a New look for the Posh Party Gal blog! We are thrilled to introduce you, finally, to the Posh Party Gal - your one and only expert on everything from being the perfect hostess to finding the best venue for your wedding. We look forward to sharing some of our very own events, featuring the hottest vendors, giving memorable etiquitte advice, and showcasing some of the most amazing products that will turn an ordinary party into a WOW!

Looking forward to a fun-filled year full of many reasons to Celebrate!

Couture Gowns in Palm Beach

2009-12-24T12:24:00.000-08:00

There are many amazing bridal boutiques in South Florida. It's nice that one finally opened up around the corner. The Badgley Mischka Boutique has opened on Worth Avenue. So if you are in the market for couture, stop in and take a peak....

http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/fash/content/fashion/2009/11/28/BADGLEY_FROM_JIGS1129.html

The Balancing Act

2009-12-23T17:54:00.000-08:00

As a busy mom of 2 who runs a full time business, I always like to make sure I make time to give back to charitable causes. Especially around the holidays, it feels so good to do simple things - like donating some toys to toys for tots or feeding meals to the hungry. I try to make time to volunteer for charities, as well. I believe it is an important part of life and I feel like it makes me a better person.

Last week, I was featured on the Lifetime show, The Balancing Act. My "coffee talk" tip was about taking time to give back.

Take a look at the video:
http://www.thebalancingact.com/BA_video_player_embed_2009.swf?v=2N1FNB37D01376

party paper

2009-09-30T04:21:00.001-07:00

I just acquired 2 of the most fabulous party invitations lines...I just had to share!

First, Karen Adams Designs - gorgeous invitations for all occasions, all with a touch of glitter (my favorite). Some of the invitations show intricate details like raffia, silk ribbons and real chains on little purses. So cute! What we also love about Karen Adams Designs is that all of her papers are Environmental Choice and/or made with Green energy. What could be better?!

The second line I am thrilled to showcase is the party album from Allie Munroe. Their invitations are sleek & modern with a punch of fun! I love how they mix printing in letterpress, offset, silk screening & engraving. Something so unique are the acrylic invitations - sure to surprise your guests. These lucite invites scream "unexpected' - wouldn't you love to be the one throwing that party!?!!

Both lines available at Posh Paper. Have a wonderful day!!

tropical decadence

2009-09-09T12:11:00.000-07:00

Wanted to share this gorgeous cake by Sylvia Weinstock we had for a tropical themed wedding at the Breakers. Every flower on this cake is edible - made from sugar. It was like a piece of art in the room....almost too pretty to cut.

Chic Palm Beach

2009-07-23T05:25:00.000-07:00

This beautiful event reflected a chic Palm Beach style. The crisp white with hues of pale pink & green really made this end of Spring affair. What I loved most about this event is how we carried out the Palm theme throughout the event. The 2-color engraved invitations and place cards all carried the same pink & green palm images. What set this party apart was the 2 long dais tables, as opposed to traditional rounds. We created a matching seating chart demonstrating where each guest would sit that matched the invitation, as well. All of the guests were strategically placed so they could mix and mingle amongst each other - so fun!! Due to bad weather, this beachy affair was moved indoors, but that didn't stop the decorators (Design Studio by the Breakers) from creating a swanky lounge ambiance for guests to enjoy in true Palm Beach fashion.

All photos by Nancy Cohn Photography www.nancycohn.com

Our new website has arrived...

2009-03-11T19:28:00.000-07:00

We are so excited to finally introduce our new website!

www.poshpartiesonline.com

Here you can find out all you need to know about Posh Parties & Paper. With this new site, you will also be able to see current galleries of events we have done. It is great to finally be able to share all of our hard work and the work of the fabulous vendors who help make it all happen.

I'd like to thank my web designer, Marisia Amirian, for making it all happen the way I envisioned.

Looking forward to an exciting 2009!!

Welcome!

2009-03-11T19:24:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Posh Party Gal - the official blog for Posh Parties & Paper.

My goal is to not only share with you some of our fabulous events and invitations, but to bring to the table new ideas for hosting parties, showcasing amazing favors and other gift items and to keep you informed of the latest and greatest in the event industry.

If you have any suggestions or comments, we would love to hear from you.

Let's get this party started....