I stumbled across this bridal shower a few weeks ago and I cannot let it go. Every details is downright adorable. The women who threw this bridal shower personalized every element from picking the furniture, to labeling the drinks to decorating the the numerous types of bars. It is so absolutely girly, fresh and fun without being overwhelming - I can’t imagine how a party like this could go wrong for any of your guests.

Let’s start with the numerous bars - you know I love a good themed bar at a wedding so why not incorporate them into your bridal shower too? A pinkberry bar is delicious and healthy (you are catering to all women, so having at least one healthy offering is essential) and it’s called pinkberry - how much cuter and feminine can you get? Then there is the customized scent bar. What an original idea - it adds an activity to the shower as well as a takeaway for all the guests.  And to top of all these already fabulous bars they also had a cupcake bar, my favorite. To keep with the girly theme they selected flavors such as mimosa, red velvet and petite bellini. I’ll take one of each (plus a pinkberry cup or two). Add a champagne bar and this event is my ideal bridal shower. Done and done.

In honor of the Mad Men season finale that aired last night I bring you a Mad Men wedding inspiration board. For those of you not familiar with the show, Mad Men is a 1960s drama focused on the interworking of an advertising firm in New York City. The silhouettes, personalities, and dramas can easily translate to your wedding day. Have an entirely Mad Men inspired wedding or simply steal some accessories, dress cuts or drink recipes inspired by the show.

Pearls and prim and proper dresses can accessorize your bridal party. And if you decide to make it a truly Mad Men wedding, why not include a few pop art prints as your wedding reception table markers? Or just pull in the 1960s vibe with short gloves and wedding veils. Getting married or not, this drink recipe sounds delicious.

So many more activities surround a wedding than just your big day. There’s all the planning (which is the single largest event), engagement parties, bridal showers, bachelor/bachelorette parties, rehearsal dinners and more. Whether you’re a bridezilla who is picking out the details of every event or you’re a member of the bridal party throwing one of these events, be sure to pay attention to the details. And nothing sets the tone of an event like the invitation.

Bridal showers are not about the joining couple – it is all about the bride. But remember, this is an event most family members are invited to so keep all the other stuff for the bachelorette party. Bridal shower doesn’t necessarily have to be girly if the bride is not, but I love these couture wedding gown sketches for the invitation.

Planning a bachelorette party? Plan around the bride’s tastes but usually you can have a bit more fun with these invitations.

Or highlight the bride and the location of your gathering with theses night on the town invites.

No matter what style you’re looking for, you have a ton of options. Picking out these special details will make the bride’s wedding even more amazing.

Happy Columbus Day! In honor of discovery, if you don’t already read Lonny Magazine you should. Yesterday they released their one year anniversary issue and it’s amazing. Flipping through the pages of this virtual magazine can provide a much needed escape with page after page of desirable details and décor. If this is your first Lonny magazine sighting be sure to flip through the archive too.

Happy long weekend and good luck hunting through the sales at the mall today! And if you’re stuck in the office give yourself a 15 minute mental break and discover all the hidden treasures in Lonny magazine.