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After stumbling upon that Sweet Tea Kit on Pinterest, I just knew I wanted to do a summer wedding favor roundup on the blog today! Summer weddings are coming up, and if you still haven’t decided on favors for your guests any of these would make for an unforgettable summer wedding favor!

Happy Planning!

{Clockwise from Top Left Corner: Everyday Celebrations, Catch My Party, Kelle Hampton Photography, MaddyCakes Muse, Anders Ruff Custom Designs, Somewhere Splendid}

What little man wouldn’t love a cowboy birthday party?!

Fill the party with lots of gingham and bandana decor, and of course some Wild West details. There are so many great resources out there for cowboy party supplies. Some of my favorite party supply sites are Etsy and Hostess with the Mostess, and if you haven’t checked them out before… Go for it! And if you are looking the perfect invitation for the celebration, be sure and take a peek at our birthday invitation collection here at Storkie! Just look how fun our “Cowboy Joe” invitation would be -

{Cowboy Joe Birthday Invitation – Storkie}

Happy Monday Ya’ll!

Special thanks to Katy for sharing this photo of her little angel!

All the best,

{Clockwise from Top Left Corner: Bridal Guide, Bridal Guide, Bridal Guide, Bloomingdales, Jen and Ted Wed, BHLDN}

I’ve only seen a few shots of Julie Benz and Rich Orosco’s wedding from this past weekend and I am crazy about it already. I love that the couple chose to have their wedding on Cinco de Mayo to include the groom’s heritage in the celebration theme. It seems like the festive elements were subtle and stylish – a perfect combination! Another thing I love about their wedding, was how affordable Julie’s fashion choices were.

The Dexter star and her bridesmaids rocked gowns by the amazing and affordable designer Theia. Julie’s exact wedding gown will be available later this year for less than $1500! That’s pretty incredible if you ask me, and it’s amazing proof you don’t need to have a luxury-sized budget to look drop-dead gorgeous on your wedding day! Love it! And her Theia reception gown is also currently for sale right now on the Bloomingdale’s too.

I’m looking forward to seeing the rest of the gorgeous details from this beautiful wedding around the web soon! Until then, I put together some fun and festive details inspired by the gorgeous portraits from their wedding day to get your wedding planning minds moving!

Happy Friday!

{Clockwise from Top Left Corner: Style Me Pretty, Wedding Chicks, Sweet & Saucy, Yummy Cupcakes & Cakes Blog}

It’s incredible what can be done with a wedding cake! There are so many gorgeous designs out there, and it is crazy to me that they are all made with cake and frosting! I don’t think I could ever pull that off. If you are still looking for your dream wedding cake, above are four of my favorite wedding cake trends that just might lead in you in the right direction!

Happy Planning!

{Clockwise from Top Left Corner: Love and Lavender, The Pleated Poppy, A Colorful Mind, Lovely Little Things, A Chi Chi Affair, Design Sponge, That Kind of Woman}

It’s a beautiful day outside, and I couldn’t help but think of how wonderful it would feel to enjoy a picnic lunch this afternoon. One thought led to another, and I began to put together this picnic bridal shower inspiration board for our Wedding Wednesday! This theme would be quite perfect for a baby shower too! How fun would it be to spend a day outdoors with your closest friends and family, sharing good food and good conversation, all in celebration of your upcoming nuptials (or a little addition to your family).

A picnic bridal shower sounds quite dreamy to me! What do you think?

Happy Wedding Wednesday!

{Clockwise from Top Left: Courtney Luv, Fabsugar, IB Times, Fabsugar, Popsugar}

You may or may not remember from previous posts, but we absolutely love red carpet fashion over here at Storkie!

The Met Costume Institute Gala is one of my favorite fashion nights of the entire year, and last night’s red carpet fashion did not disappoint! There were so many incredible and daring looks last night, and many of the women rocked some gorgeous gowns that make for fabulous bridal fashion inspiration!

Whether you are going for a 1920s glamourous look like Camilla Belle, or something more modern but still feminine like Sarah Jessica Parker’s gown-there was bridal fashion inspiration for all brides-to-be out there!

Happy Planning!

Special thanks to Brigitte for sharing this photo with us!

All the best,

{Clockwise from the Top Left: 100 Layer Cake, My Wedding Concierge, Martha Stewart Weddings, Bellissima Vita Weddings, Shop Ruche}

If you are looking to plan a natural wedding celebration, why not infuse some artichoke details throughout your wedding decor? It’s a great way to add that extra organic touch to your vision! A natural and organic concept is perfect for a down-to-earth and eco-conscious couple who wants to have their personalities and priorities expressed on their wedding day!

What do you think about using veggies in your wedding decor? Love it? Or would you leave it for someone else?

Happy Planning!

{Clockwise from Top Left: Green Wedding Shoes, Elizabeth Anne Designs, Forever Vintage Rentals, Elizabeth Anne Designs, Pottery Barn, Favim}

Today’s Wedding Wednesday Inspiration board is based on antique found objects, specifically clocks and keys. It’s a perfect decorative concept for vintage-loving couples who love mismatched, eclectic decor and details. Collecting the clocks and keys can be a fun project for the couple that loves to go antique shopping together, or for the bride who loves to go with her bridesmaids and family. If you have run out of resources in your area, there are lots of vintage pieces on Etsy and Ebay just waiting to be found!

Happy Wedding Wednesday!

{Clockwise from Top Left Corner: One Charming Party, Kara’s Party Ideas, The TomKat Studio, The TomKat Studio, Sweet Celebrations, The TomKat Studio, Hostess with the Mostess, One Charming Party}

I can’t really think about gingham without thinking of Dorothy and her blue gingham dress. So after yesterday’s Green Gingham Baby Shower post, my mind wandered off to The Wizard of Oz and the next thing I know I’m searching the web for Wizard of Oz parties! A Wizard of Oz inspired birthday party sounds like it would be just as much fun for the adults as it is for the kids. It’s definitely a theme all ages will enjoy. And there are so many great ideas for your party that can be found in the movie! For instance, a “lollipop guild” lollipop table or ruby slippers as party favors. Sounds like quite the recipe for birthday party success!

Have a great day!

{Clockwise from Top Left Corner: Green Gingham Baby Shower Invitations- Storkie Express, Le Dans La, Seesaw Designs, Project Wedding, Green Wedding Shoes}

Our Green Gingham Baby Shower Invitation is just so sweet, and it makes for the perfect baby shower inspiration piece. It’s a lovely gender neutral shower concept, but it works just as nicely even if you already know whether you are having a boy or girl. The color and pattern would feel so fresh and right for a spring or summertime shower.

All the supplies can be gathered up easily and affordably at local craft stores and Etsy. Even the name “green gingham” just sounds so sweet and catchy.

If you are planning a shower in the near future, be sure and check out the rest of our baby shower invitation collection here.

Happy Monday!

Special thanks to Wafa for sharing her little man with us!

All the best,

{Clockwise from Top Left Corner: Amy Atlas, Ritzy Bee, Frog Prince, Frog Prince, Frog Prince, Pizzazzerie, Hello Naomi}

A pastel beach theme would make for a lovely summer bridal or baby shower. The combination of the pastel color palette and the beach decor elements is so soft and gorgeous. You can create a beachy environment within your own home, or bring the party to the beach! While I always love time by the water, having the shower inside will work just as good. Plus, that way you can keep the celebration climate controlled and keep sand out of your champagne and cake!

Happy Friday!

{Clockwise from Top Left: Victorian Station Etsy Shop, Intimate Weddings, Save On Crafts, Ashley Glasco Photography, Project Wedding, Intimate Weddings}

Your wedding guests would love to get a Thank You photo card in the mail! Thank You Photo Cards are a creative and personal way to send your wedding guests your thanks and appreciation after your big day is over. And they make for a great memory of your wedding day for your grandparent’s to share with their friends or your favorite aunt to keep on her fridge.

I rounded up some lovely Thank You photos for inspiration while planning your photo! Arranging your own Thank You photo is outrageously easy too. You can craft up a Thank You banner or even a photo prop to match your personalities and wedding day (just how clever is that “thank you book” photo?!). If you don’t have the time or desire to make your own, there are Thank You banners for sale all over. Etsy not only has a huge selection, but when you buy from Etsy sellers you are also supporting the ultimate small businesses! After you have your Thank You photo supplies, just have your wedding photographer squeeze in a couple shots with your message when your guests aren’t looking. The photos work great sent inside of a traditional thank you card, or printed as a photo card themselves. I love when a project is creative and easy!

Happy Planning!

{Clockwise from Top Left: Wedding Bells, Green Wedding Shoes, Wedding Bee, Green Wedding Shoes, Green Wedding Shoes, Duet Events, Green Wedding Shoes, Style Me Pretty}

I just love a themed wedding, and I’m particularly crazy over the idea of a book-themed wedding. It’s the perfect direction for the literature loving couple. The theme is completely achievable for any bride to take on! Even if you are anti-DIY, an experienced crafter, or trying your hand at DIY projects for the first time, a book-themed wedding works for all book-lovers out there. You can keep it as easy as using them for centerpieces or ripping out the pages for other decor. If you are ready for a little more of a challenge, try making book mobiles to hang up or cutting out the center to use them as vases. Whatever your book-loving heart desires! There will be no need to break the bank either! Vintage and used used books can be found all over, from garage sales to the internet, for just pennies.

Happy Wedding Wednesday!

Photographer: Ayano Hisa Photography

Bride & Groom: Sara & Matt

Location: Smithtown Landing Country Club in Smithtown, NY

Style: I actually don’t have much “philosophy/style”. I just shoot what my eyes want to shoot. I guess I should say I have more of an “instinct” than “philosophy/style”. My body moves when I see something I want to shoot and at that time I am not really thinking anything. Photography is like breathing to me.

Inspiration: I took piano lessons since I was 3 years old and am a music lover (although I am not a good musician…).  I started out photography shooting music and dance. I trained my eye to shoot musicians and dancers. Shooting music and dance involves capturing their emotions, actions, great facial expressions, etc., and it has a lot of similarities to shooting weddings. From Sara and Matt’s wedding, you can see I am using the skills I gained by shooting music and dance, to photograph these images.

Photographers Impressions: The bride, Sara, is a friend of mine. I’ve known her for about 6 years, so when she told me she’s getting married, I was super happy for her. The wedding was in Long Island. The ceremony took place at beautiful Saint Joseph’s Parish in Kings Park, and the reception was at gorgeous Smithtown Landing in Smithtown, which was about 10 minutes’ drive from the church. Sara and Matt looked great together and there were smiley faces everywhere at the wedding throughout the day. As you can see
in the photos, they were having great time!

Who or what inspires you? Everything I see, feel and experience.

{Photography by Ayano Hisa Photography}

All the best,

Table runners don’t need to be traditional or basic! There are so many fun and creative options out there for every type and theme of wedding. Here are a few of my favorite table runner ideas I’ve seen floating around the web, and any of these would be so easy to DIY too!

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I think the first three are my favorites, but I just love them all! And I’m crazy about how easy would it be to make any of gorgeous and unique table runners.

Happy Planning!

Payton sleeps peacefully, dreaming of cozy blankets and sweet kisses from mom while Landon does his brotherly duty and keeps an open eye practicing his protective instincts over little sis, no doubt.

This dynamic duo has our whole office gushing!!

Thank you Susana for sharing!

{Clockwise from Top Right Corner: One Charming Party, One Charming Party, Scotch Naturals, Preppy Pink Crocodile, Inspired By This, Mommy Spa Day Invitation – Storkie Express, Social Butterfly Ink}

I stumbled upon our Mommy Spa Day Baby Shower Invitations and I thought that would make for the most wonderful and oh-so relaxing baby shower! Or wedding shower too! A spa day theme can be as flexible as you need, as it works great for an indoor or outdoor party. Just whip up some snacks and treats starring fresh fruits and veggies, prepare “spa water” with your favorite natural flavors, set up some beauty stations, and cue the relaxing music!

Happy Friday!