Wedding Stationery Style Alert

Every soon-to-be-married couple wants to stand out when it comes to their wedding plans -- from unique venues to twists on traditions and great decor. Show your sense of style right from the start with a round save the date card (like these styles from Vera Wang) and continue your use of stylish stationery with similarly shaped wedding announcements:
Some of the styles are even double-sided! Click through to view each design (clockwise, from top):

Bramble Announcement -- there's a beautiful pattern on the backside!
Heavyweight Announcement -- choose from a palette of eight colors to customize!
Calendar Flat Card -- there's a calendar with the wedding date circled on the back!
Flourish Names Invitation -- the event details are printed around the outside of the design!

Fruit Infused Water (look past lemon)

Whether you're hosting a pool party in the searing hot sun, or a graduation celebration complete with competitive lawn games like volleyball, the best way to quench your guests' thirst is to provide plenty of water. Instead of offering one "watered down" version, make a splash with a Hydration Station full of fruit-infused options. Simply slip a few slices of fruit into aqua and allow to chill for a few hours. Then pour over ice for a flavorful sipper that will not only satisfy parched palates, but will also make for a pretty presentation at your summer soiree.

via Pottery Barn

Sweet Memorial Day Menu

Burgers, corn on the cob, lemonade and snow cones! This sweet Memorial Day picnic menu doesn't require your attention at the grill, and is sure to satisfy every guest's sweet tooth:

Snow Cone Cupcakes by Bakerella, Pink Lemonade Cupcakes by Sweet Tooth

Burger Cupcakes by Bakerella, Corn on the Cob Cupcakes via Apartment Therapy 

Invitation Inspiration

Using one of our newest party invitations by Anna Griffin for inspiration, we've gathered a few ideas for an adorable pink and green party that would be perfect for celebrating a new baby, a birthday, a bridal shower or a graduation!

Taffy | Table | Balloon | Cupcakes | Cake | Plate | Napkin

Strawberry Season Sweets

My cousin and her fiance will be visiting my husband and I this weekend, and today happens to be her birthday. For a special treat, I'm planning to whip up a batch of strawberry cupcakes using the famous Sprinkles Cupcakes recipe.

Strawberries are one of my favorite fruits, and luckily, they are just coming in to season. If you love these sweet red fruits, here are a few recipes that will have you running for the closest farmer's market:

1: Strawberry Shortcake Cookies    2: Sprinkles Strawberry Cupcakes

3: Strawberry Cake    4: Strawberry Slushie

Sweet Summer Rehearsal Dinner

A pretty sherbet palette is just right for a celebratory summertime rehearsal dinner. Choose decor with pink, peach and yellow tones, and opt for cocktails and desserts in the same shades. Add the finishing touches with equally sweet invitations and fashion for the bride and groom:

Tangerine Border Invitation by Vera Wang, available at FineStationery.com

Dress via ModCloth, Bracelet via J.Crew, Tie via Peirrepont Hicks

Layered Cake via MS Weddings, Cocktail via Urban Comfort

Centerpiece via MS Weddings, Washi Tape Stirrers via MS Weddings

Sherbet Candy via Sweet Pea Parties, Place Card Display via MS Weddings

Memorial Day Inspiration

Memorial Day is just around the corner -- can you believe it? I feel like I long for the warm summer days all winter, but it always seem to sneak up on me! With Memorial Day on my mind, I've gathered a few inspirational images that are perfectly patriotic. Whether you're hosting a barbecue, picnic or block party, these ideas are sure to add spark to your celebration:

Summer Shortcake with Fresh Berries, Stars and Stripes Partyware, Raspberry Lemonade

Strawberries and Pinwheel Cookies, Patriotic Plaid Invitation, Preppy Napkin Rings

Tabletop Inspirations from Shawn Rabideau

Today we'd love to highlight a great post from Mom Trends that showcases the work of Shawn Rabideau -- founder of Shawn Rabideau Events & Design and Celebrations.com expert (one of FineStationery.com's sister brands.)

Shawn recently put together five unique tabletop looks for a variety of events, including a bridal shower (shown above), a 40th birthday celebration and a memorable 4th of July event. Using invitations from FineStationery.com for inspiration, Shawn expertly demonstrated how party planners can use found objects to creatively decorate for any event. Mom Trends attended the event, and has passed along a few great tips in their post.

We encourage you to read more about this wonderful event over at Mom Trends. Happy party planning!

Image via Mom Trends

A Slice of Summer

From desserts and smoothies to the shade of a simple sundress, watermelon is set to be a party staple this summer. Add a slice of this sweet treat to a summer soiree and you are sure to satisfy guests of all ages.

• Invitations by Kramer Drive -- Available at FineStationery.com
• Ice Cream --  Cutest Foods
• Smoothie --  Kimberly Snyder
• Gummy Slices -- Nature's Garden Candies
• Sundress -- Milly Minis
• Ballet Flats -- JCrew

Celebrate Mom This Weekend

Tote Bags, Salt Scrub and Cookies via Martha Stewart

Bamboo Flat Card by Boatman Geller, Pen by Checkerboard -- available at FineStationery.com