There are more than 101 ways to dot your I do's. Our ingenious ideas for invites, cakes, favors, and more will help you set a scene that's all-around splendid.
Haute Chocolate Let the night come full circle with sugary, chic party favors that flaunt circular labels and fun spotted details.
Mini Spotted Cakes To whip up these tiny treats for your reception, bridal shower, or engagement party, simply slice a sheet cake using variously sized biscuit cutters. Level the tops of the cut circles with a serrated knife and decorate with fondant dots and pearl dragées (secured with royal icing). Or, sprinkle on nonpareils by lightly brushing cake top with water and using a piece of vellum with circles punched out as a stencil.
Spotted Stationery We collaborated with Los Angeles-based stationer Sugar Paper to design this "XO Marks the Spot" suite. A round save-the-date card asks recipients to "Circle the Date," while a letterpressed invite on blush paper pops out from behind a rose-gold-and-pink overlay. Plus:The New Wedding Rules
Metallic Chandelier Want to make your head table sparkle? Create this impressive chandelier from budget-friendly metal sheets, then use them to elevate glass vases as well. Enlist your bridesmaids to help with this mixed-metal fixture, and you'll be admiring your collective brilliance all night.
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