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Haute Wedding: Anne & Adam

Adam and I got married on a beautiful rainy day in late September.  Even with the uncooperative weather, we still had a perfect day!

We had a brown and sage green wedding with the colors noticeable in every detail.  Inexpensive bunches of babies breath were a main focus of our wedding that gave the event an antique feel and helped keep us on budget.

It was both fun and exhausting to plan, but looking back it was worth every minute!

I carried a bouquet of ivory roses, lilies and green berries.

I wore a dropped waist Melissa Sweet dress that was quite difficult to get into!


My beautiful bridesmaids wore brown tea length dresses and carried babies breath bouquets wrapped in brown ribbon.

We had 4 adorable flower girls who wore ivory dresses with brown sashes and crowns of babies breath with brown ribbon accents.

At the reception, tables and chairs were dressed in ivory tablecloths with brown accents.  High and low bunches of babies breath and candles were on each table.

Our place cards were pear-shaped candles with the names and table numbers on each leaf.

I swapped my veil for a fresh gardenia in my hair at the reception.

Our guest book was a photo album made on mypublisher and guests signed in between the pictures.

At the reception, the bridesmaids were treated to flip-flops for dancing and the flower girls had special gifts waiting at their table to help keep them occupied through dinner.

Our cake was simple with white icing and finished with brown and sage ribbon.

The bride and bridesmaid bouquets were put in vases and placed on the head table for decoration at the reception.

And like any great wedding, we spent the rest of the night on the dance floor!

Looking back on our pictures reminds me of what an amazing day it was!

Pictures were taken by the fabulous Sarah Immel.

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HAP Cordially Invites You to….Wedding Month!

Welcome to HAP Wedding Month!  With wedding season kicking into full gear, we’ve got tons of fun ideas, guest bloggers and real weddings lined up for you.

And since we’re inviting you to join us this month for a virtual wedding extravaganza, we’re starting things off with a round up of lovely stationary ideas.  Invitations and accent pieces are a great way to set the stage for the tone and theme of your wedding.

The Basics:
At a minimum you should probably consider the following items:
Save The Date Card
Invitation & Envelope
Response Card
Place Cards
Table Numbers
Thank Yous

The Extras:
Get a little fancier with these add-ons:
Reception Card
Inside Envelope
Menus
Programs
Direction Maps
Calligraphy
Return Address Stamp or Embosser (we like the ones from Paperwink)

The Colors:
Here are a few color schemes calling our name this year but many of these come in multiple colors.
Blue Wedding Invitations, Navy Wedding Invitations

Blues, clockwise from top: Minted, Crane, Gryphon, Minted

Yellow & Grey Wedding Invitations

Lemon & Grey, clockwise from top:Elum, Smock Paper, Minted, FoglioPress

Red Wedding Invitations

Ruby Red, clockwise from top: Minted, Wedding Paper Divas, Wiley Valentine

Chocolate brown wedding invitations, wood wedding invitations

Chocolate, clockwise from top:Paper + Cup, e.m.papers, Night Owl Paper Goods,
Shine Invitations, Crane

Lime Green, Vintage Green Wedding Invitations

Lime Green, clockwise from top: Two Trick Pony, Elum, Wedding Paper Divas, Elum

Budget-Friendly Tips:
We could go on and on about stationary but the fact is, it gets pricey in a hurry. Here are some ideas to consider if you’re on a budget:
– Choose an invitation that allows you to put reception info on it so that you can skip the separate reception card.
– Skip the inner envelopes.
– Post one menu per table instead of one at each place setting.
– Choose flat printing over letterpress.
– Have a talented friend or family member? Ask them to design your invites or do your calligraphy as a wedding gift.

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Pink and Brown Ladybug Party

My niece, Isabelle, just turned one and my sister threw her the most adorable birthday party.  It was a pink and brown ladybug party and she thought of every detail!

The house was decorated with pots of planted grass that were adorned with pink ladybugs!

Flying ladybugs hung from the lights thoughout the house.

Pink and brown were the colors of the day!  The napkins were wrapped in pink and brown and tied with coordinating ribbon.

Guests snacked on “bug bites” which were PBJ’s and cream cheese with strawberry jelly sandwiches shaped to look like ladybugs.

All food had adorable tags that were created with pink paper and a ladybug stamp.

Guests sipped on pink ladybug lemonade from brown cups that had a pink ladybug stickers created by Ladybug Labels.

No ladybug party would be complete without ladybug cupcakes!

The birthday girl had a special outfit too!  A pink tutu and headband made by Sweetie Pie Tutus with a ladybug shirt created by Sticheroos.

As favors, guests were given tins filled with pink and brown M&M’s and topped with an adorable ladybug tag also created by Ladybug Labels.

Everyone, especially Miss Isabelle, enjoyed a wonderful party!

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Here Comes the Bride (Month)!

To all brides, brides-to-be, bridesmaids, mothers-of-the-bride, mothers of the groom, grooms, groomsmen, wedding officiants, wedding photographers, wedding crashers or just lovers of all things wedding:

Haute Apple Pie  is happy to announce that next month is wedding month! For the entire month of June, we will be featuring everything wedding – from inspiration boards, to guest bloggers, to bridal party gifts, wedding showers, bachelorette parties, plus highlights from HAP weddings and HAP readers weddings!

That is where you come in.

We are asking our readers who are interested in having their wedding in the spotlight to submit photos and descriptions of your very own wedding. It doesn’t matter to us if your wedding was yesterday or 40 years ago, in the church or on the beach, as long as it was done in style.

Please submit 8-12 photos that highlight the style of your wedding, from your dress, to flowers, centerpieces, invitations, programs, venue, etc. Also, send us a few words about your wedding and your wedding style. If selected, we will contact you for some more details!

Submit your wedding to hauteapplepie@hotmail.com by Wednesday, May 26. We look forward to hearing about your haute weddings!

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Red and Gold Oscar Party

I love being a hostess and can always seem to find an excuse to throw a party.  This year I decided to host an Oscar party for some of my girl friends.  We ate, drank, filled out our ballots and, most importantly, took in the fashion!

The invitations were made to look like Oscar envelopes.

The girls were greeted with ballots to fill out before the Oscars started.

We snacked on a spread of food that was all made using Wildtree products.

For Dessert, we ate red velvet cake iced with cream cheese frosting and topped with the hollywood sign!

Popcorn and movie theater candy were also available for guests to snack on.

What will be your next excuse to throw a party?

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Lions and Tigers and Bears…Oh My! A Safari Baby Shower

As some of you know, fellow HAP blogger Stef is pregnant with her first child.  Katie and I got together to throw her a baby shower for close friends. We knew her nursery was a safari theme, so we decided to throw her a “Lions and Tigers and Bears…oh my!” themed shower.

Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!

The invitations were created by Katie and set the tone for the adorable party.

Lions, Tigers & Bears, Safari Baby Shower Invitation

The table was set with burlap fabric and a tiger print runner, which we picked up at a fabric store and left unfinished for a rustic feel. Silverware was wrapped in a napkin and tied with coordinating ribbon.

Safari Baby Shower Ideas

Guests snacked on basil chicken club sandwiches, turkey and cranberry paninis, a mixed green salad and exotic fruit skewers.  All food was served in wood or rustic platters and labeled with place cards also designed by Katie.

Basil Chicken Club Sandwich, Fruit Kabobs

Guests enjoyed a tropical punch that was mixed with either champagne or ginger ale.

For dessert, we had Chai Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Frosting and sugar cookie leaves.

Vanilla Bean & Chai Cupcakes

As party favors, everyone was invited to join in the fun of a candy buffet!  The ladies filled spice shaker jars with various green and brown candies to match the decor.  Candies were set out in vases and apothecary jars adorned with raffia and “Lions and Tigers and Bears” theme tags that matched the invitations.

Green and Brown Candy Buffet

Safari Candy Buffet

We all had such an amazing time putting this baby shower together!  Stay tuned to meet the newest member of the Haute Apple Pie family!

Haute Apple Pie baby shower

Anne, Stef & Katie

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Fire: A Celebrate Yourself Party

Some girls were just made to party and if that is you, do you really need a reason? You can always create cause for celebration: your birthday, your Chihuahuas birthday, a new job or promotion, a recent break up with a boyfriend, the purchase of a fabulous new condo. Whatever you want to celebrate, you can.

Fire birthday party

Read all about the Fire “Pick Any Reason” Party at The Life Styled!

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Elemental Party: A Wood-sy Picnic Excursion

Nothing is more appealing to an active Wood than a party that involves “doing” and with a little extra planning you can turn your outdoor activities into a special occasion. On a sunny summer day, I’d plan a picnic shore lunch for a leisurely canoe & fishing trip with a handful of adventurous friends.  Stylish, space-saving gear, picnic-friendly foods and a refreshing fruity cocktail make for a perfect outing.

See the whole look of the Wood Picnic Party at The Life Styled!

Wood Outdoor Picnic

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Earth: A Rustic Outdoor Dinner Party

Earth’s crave comfort and have a need to be surrounded by family and friends in a warm, loving environment.  That’s why I planned a Rustic Outdoor Dinner Party for those who most identify with the Earth Element.  Dinner parties are a great way to reconnect with friends and family and hosting it outside in the late summer months gets rid of any space restraints you may have in your home. It allows for the host to have a party with more space to accommodate all of the guests.  Incorporating burnt orange, natural colors and wood accents sets the stage for the perfect earth dinner party.

Rustic Outdoor DInner Party

To read more about this Earth Elemental Party, check out The Life Styled.

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Metal: An Art Deco Dinner Party

A Metal Dinner Party
I’m kicking things off with my picks for Metal with an Art Deco Dinner Party worthy of Jay Gatsby and his guests. Metals are the quintessential hostess – classy, detail-oriented and glamorous and appearing to do it all effortlessly – the Martha Stewart of your friends. The Art Deco Dinner Party puts a vintage twist on things and highlights a Metal’s stellar taste with a luxe neutral color palette, shimmering accents, restaurant-quality food and classy champagne cocktails.

See the whole look of the Metal Party at The Life Styled!

Metal Elegant Dinner Party

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