On Saturday, we celebrated my little sister’s engagement with an amazing, DIY loaded, party! The bride to be is a tad bit more crafty than her big sis and the results of her efforts were incredible! Now, why didn’t I inherit those genes? Haha!
The centerpieces consisted of cans that were decorated with ribbon, buttons and scrapbook paper. The flowers were purchased in bulk and arranged by the bride to be on the day of the party.
Lemonade and “Perfect Pair Sangria”…My sister is a whiz with cocktails and agreed to share the recipe she used for the sangria: 2 bottles of Asti sparkling white wine, 1 bottle of Sour Apple Vodka, 2 cans of pear nectar, 1 small bottle of simple syrup, 6 pears and 6 green apples…Does that sound DELISH or what?!?
Super sweet straws…
She created a “kid korner” complete with a chalkboard frame found on Etsy and novelty items that were purchased in the $1 and $2.50 bins at Target (pinwheels, bubbles, cute spring buckets). She finished off the table with some treats like candy and gold fish crackers.
Looks like The Dude enjoyed Auntie’s Kid Korner…Haha!
The happy couple…You know I’m going to have to borrow her White House Black Market maxi!
She sent her guests off with a thank you…
And here’s a sneak peek at the look I rocked for the party. You’ll be able to see even more when my most recent Lifetime Moms post goes up on how to rock prints! In the meantime, here are my accessory details: Curly in the City clutch, Juno & Jove bangles, Banana Republic Mad Men High Ball cocktail ring & Essie’s Peach Daiquiri nail polish
{ 2 trackbacks }
{ 37 comments… read them below or add one }
Such cute decorations!! I LOVED Fun Dip as a kid! I’d forgotten about that stuff.
[Reply]
Love the “Perfect Pair/Pear” theme!
[Reply]
Oooh, I love your green dress!
Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com
[Reply]
Um…loving the sneak peek of your look! The green + that clutch! Fab!
[Reply]
so cute! Looks like it was a blast based off of those decorations!
xo,
nancy
[Reply]
That sangria sounds delish, and this post has really made me crave pears
[Reply]
Everything looks so festive. Great outfit!
[Reply]
All that candy is making my mouth water
[Reply]
I so have to try the Perfect Pair Sangria!
[Reply]
Love all the bright spring colors, and your clutch is awesome!!
[Reply]
Sounds fabulous!
Congrats to your sis! I wish I could be more crafty too. I honestly believe it is something you are born with. Because I’ve tried and lord help me this girl ain’t EVER gonna be Martha Stewart! 
[Reply]
LOVE the straws!!!
[Reply]
Thanks for sharing our pear-fect party, sis!
I had so much fun planning it and crafting! Can’t wait to do more for the other upcoming events! I will be happy to give you a glue gun tutorial any day! HA! Love ya, Maid of Honor!
[Reply]
Congrats to your sister!!
I love the lemonade and sangria – they look so elegant!
[Reply]
LOVE the party with the candy, fun straws, etc! And, your maxi is looking adorable, lady.
[Reply]
The BonBon Rose Girls Reply:
April 4th, 2012 at 8:42 pm
You can tell it’s a maxi from that little peek? I guess that’s all I wear these days…huh? Ha!
[Reply]
I love those beverage containers she used – how cute! Your sister is beautiful, Kristin. Congratulations to her & her beau. Wishing them a lifetime of happiness!
[Reply]
Jessica Reply:
April 4th, 2012 at 9:22 pm
@Ally Garner,
Thank you! =) My future sister-in-law found those @ Sam’s Club for $19.99. Gotta love a good deal! Ha!
[Reply]
So so great!!!
[Reply]
well, your sister is pretty much totally awesome. i’m throwing a party in a couple weeks and i am so inspired by all of this diy crafty goodness! thanks for posting these photos.
[Reply]
cool party decorations! and I love that pretty maxi dress!
Babi
[Reply]
Looks like a fabulous time, your sister had some great ideas. You clutch looks great with your green dress.
[Reply]
This party looks AMAZING!!!!
xo
MacKensie
[Reply]
Clever crafters!
And your clutch is beautiful!
[Reply]
Dear Kristin,
What a wonderful engagement party your sister created……it looks fantastic. and the Sangria sounds delicious. I would certainly have had a glass or seven if I’d been there !!!! haha
Your son really looks to be enjoying himself too. Hope you are feeling great in your pregnancy…you certainly haven’t lost your enthusiasm for fashion and accessories !!!!b XXXX
[Reply]
Looks like such a cute party! Love all the DIYS
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
[Reply]
Such cute ideas! The kid corner…genius!!! And thanks to that sangria, I’m gonna have to find a way to squeeze cocktails into my weekend plans!
[Reply]
I can definitely see the resemblance between the two of you! WOW!! That maxi dress is going to have to be borrowed by you…can’t wait to see your whole look!
[Reply]
what a cute theme! Your sister looks JUST like you!
[Reply]
That sangria sounds delicious…might have to steal that recipe! I love all the decorations too…so adorable! Thanks for the sweet comment on my blog, Kristin
-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
[Reply]
Your sister is adorable. I love the centerpieces she made. So affordable and can be adapted for other events, too. (I’m crushing on her dress as well.) Can’t wait to see your whole outfit!
[Reply]
Love! the bangles are perfect!
[Reply]
You and your sis look so much alike! I love all the party details – super cute. The crafty cans are my favorite!
[Reply]
what a cute party
love the colors
brett
[Reply]
I’m loving that maxi dress too! So chic!!
From Brooklyn with love,
Jen
[Reply]
Wow, that party is adorable!! I wish I were more creative when it comes to that kind of stuff–I’m hosting a baby shower soon and I’m kind of panicking about it!
[Reply]
What a cute party!
[Reply]
maybe you didn’t inherit the *diy creative jean, but when it comes to creativity in fashion on the other hand…
(love your look… and how fun to see your sister!! so pretty!)
[Reply]
wow looks like a great party and her decorating/crafty skills are seriously good. Would love to try that recipe too, but we cant get some things in the uk!
Daisy Dayz
Cross-Jones-Photography
My Hub Pages
[Reply]