Tonya Coleman here from Soireé Event Design, and I’m back with a brand new series “Trend Alert” where I share with you some of the hottest trends in party planning and give you my twist on how to use it in your next party!  Today’s guest post is all about Bling Sticks! These beauties come in all kinds of colors to match any party theme and are making a big splash in party world!

They are actually made to hold cake pops, but they are so fabulous I had to come up with some other ways to use them as party decor! I was in the middle of designing my new “POP-arazzi BABY!” printable collection when I came across these bling sticks online from Made by A Princess. I knew right away that these sparkly babies would be perfect to use along with the printables to add that extra bling to the party’s decor! Your girl loves her bling after all!

Why not throw a “POP-arazzi BABY!” celebrity themed baby shower to welcome your new baby in celebrity style!  Bling sticks are the next big thing in party trends! Bling sticks match our printable collections perfectly and are so easy to use. See how I used them with printables at a celebrity themed baby shower to add an affordable wow factor to your next party!    

With pastels, florals, and absolutely stunning desserts, Jen Carver of Banner Events beautifully styled an Elegant Shabby Chic Baptism Dessert Social in honor of her daughter’s baptism. Stunning custom printables by Anders Ruff Custom Designs and a gorgeous pink, mint and gold cake by Christina Goff of 4 Kids Cakes made this sentimental occasion absolutely perfect! P.S. Jen also shares wonderful tips on incorporating printables into your party in her details below!

PARTY HIGHLIGHTS to look out for:

– Doily place settings +  Pink & Gold doily name banner
– Gold rimmed heart-shaped macarons and Cake Pops with jewel-embellished sticks
– Beautiful dessert table with tiered “birdcage” stands, balloons & custom backdrop

Yeehaw! Kristeen LaBrot of Kristeen LaBrot Events and Allyson Levine of Bob Gail Special Events rounded up ideas, rustic cuisine and fantastic friends for an {It’s a Girl Y’all} Vintage Cowgirl Baby Shower! And Cat of Next Exit Photography captured all the darling details from the red bandana and feminine lace place settings to the cute cowboy boots and red and white dessert table!

PARTY HIGHLIGHTS to look out for:

– “Happy Trails Y’all” Trail Mix Favors + “Giddy Yum” Dessert Table
– Flowers in a red Radio Flyer Wagon, Mailbox for Words of wisdom & Tiny Cowboy Boots for guests to sign!
– Mini apple pies, banana pecan cupcakes and cherry cheesecake shots
– Cornbread Zingers and Turkey Bean Chili Chow
– Mason jars wrapped in burlap and red gingham ribbon with bright and rustic florals

Casual-chic style + the beauty of the outdoors set the scene for a Vintage Style Picnic Baby Shower. Aleisha Balle of Pretty My Love styled this fun caravan with high tea treats, roses in lace wrapped mason jars and a beautiful blessing circle for mommy Rachel!

PARTY HIGHLIGHTS to look out for:

– Vintage Car and Caravan + Drink Stand and High Tea Sweets
– Lip cookies & mustache props for baby gender guessing + name suggestions!
– Chalkboard menu, mason jar glasses & honey favors