Holiday Hostess Gift Idea from Raina Dawn Events!

I love decorating my home for the holidays...the perfect accent- Paperwhites and Amrayllis!!

And what better Holiday Hostess Gift (you can even DIY if you are creative and have the time ; )

Amaryllis you can buy potted at your local gardening store or HomeDepot

and cover the pot with your own decoration..

Martha Stewart

Collect vintage jars and pot your own Paperwhites...

You can purchase bulbs for as little as a dollar at your local nursery or hardware store...

or online at White Flower Farm

Tie a holiday note and care instructions...

see Design & Sponge for all the details on how to DIY!

Or keep it simple-

purchase these already potted, read-to-grow Paperwhites or Amaryllis...

Good Housekeeping ($35)

Restoration Hardware ($5.99-$17.49)

Calliope Boutique ($25)

Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy Holiday!

Raina Dawn Events

The Pearls in Newport, RI

As A Newport Wedding Planner, one of my favorite B&Bs to stay at and that I recommend to all my clients and their guests is The Pearls of Newport, RI!!

It is the perfect spot if you want to take over all of their properties with your family & bridal party or just even one of the properties...it is like having your own home to stay in with fabulous service!

They also are so extremely accommodating to wedding parties...they can do rehearsal dinners, wedding brunches and can assist you with flowers and the little details of the event.  Ray & Lisa will take great care of you and it is literally steps from town and everything that is happening in Newport, RI.

When you wake up and roll downstairs be prepared for one of Ray's gourmet breakfasts...delicious!

Be sure to call The Pearls when planning you Newport, RI wedding!

Feel free to comment and share with others about your wonderful experience at The Pearls...

Newport Wedding Photographer- Snap! "Inspired."

Planning your Summer wedding in Newport, RI and love Hot Pink...I was "Inspired." when I came across this "Pretty-in-Pink" wedding from the girls at Snap! Photography...

Thanksgiving Wedding "Inspired."

Here is some Thanksgiving Wedding Inspiration..

Orange & Blue Thanksgiving inspiration board on Peach and Pearl... I love the color combination and I am definitely "Inspired." to plan a Fall wedding in these colors...gorgeous!!! : )

I also loved these two Inspirations from All Things Lovely...

Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving from Raina Dawn Events!

Winter Wonderland Weddings-Belle Mer!

With the first days of winter only one month away this time of year I really miss my college days! Having just spent a weekend in Chicago with some of my Boulder crew...I can't help but think back on my CU (University of Colorado at Boulder) days. Had the time of my life...there is nothing like the "Boulder Connection"!  

After graduation I headed to Vail/Beaver Creek and lived in Avon (see below!!) and was a snowboard instructor at Beaver Creek. Those five years bring back such fond memories of the winter and with Ski season upon us...I truly miss my home away from home- Colorado!  

This wedding I stumbled on took my breath away and makes me so very nostalgic. I long for those snowy days, driving in the mountains, ratcheting down my bindings and hitting the slopes for a powder day, curling up by a fire with a hot toddy apres ski...oh how I love those Colorado Rockies

So inspired by this winter wedding...I start dreaming of a Winter Wonderland Wedding at Belle Mer in The Salon!!! It would be a dream wedding for me to plan & design. You must call Raina Dawn Events if you are interested (special rates will apply because I am so excited about the opportunity to plan design such a wedding in that space!)...and note there are amazing deals at Belle Mer in the winter season!!! : ) Call me!!

Story from Style Me Pretty:

We just had to follow-up yesterday’s feature at Devil’s Thumb Ranch with another of James Christianson’s Colorado weddings … a wintery wonderland that left me in awe.

Katherine and Grant were married in November at the Beaver Creek Chapel in Avon, Colorado. Their reception was held at the Timber Hearth Grille in Cordillera, above Beaver Creek. I suppose when you plan a November wedding in Colorado you might expect snow, but this is just breathtaking. Looking at these photographs, it’s hard to believe Katherine was even chilly! {She found the vintage stole at a thrift shop.}

And what winter party would be truly complete without s’mores …

ZGallerie Wedding "Inspired."

Raina Dawn Events is back from an amazing weekend in Chicago...what a fabulous time!! I was asked to be the Godmother of the son of my very dear friends from college, so Guy & I took a trip out to the Windy City for the baptism and to spend time with great friends!

On the way, Guy had a meeting in the burbs so he dropped me off at a mall near by to kill some time...perfect ; )

I stumbled upon one of my favorite stores ZGallerie.  I was so sad when they closed down a number of their stores on the east cost...and of course was wedding "Inspired." by these items when I was there...and I love that you can Register at ZGallerie!!

LOVED this candle and it smelled great...adorable bridal shower gift!

Cute ; )

Accents on the table or to light during ceremony...

Bridesmaids gift ideas..

To carry your wedding photos in your jeweled photo clutch (right in your purse)!!

Frames...

So if you enjoy amazing prices for designer looking items...check out everything on ZGallerie!  I just love this store and was "Inspired." when I got to peruse the store in Chicago this past weekend.  You will find TONS of fabulous items, furniture, etc. and great things to register for & purchase for your new home & entertaining needs...I know I did!!

Haute Papier & A Perfectly Purple Baby Shower

Today I was thrilled to be in DC and meeting with Erin & Sarah of Haute Papier.

I am really excited because it is very likely that Raina Dawn Events will be carrying our first line of Wedding Invitations from Haute Papier's Le Catalogue Designs!!!

Be sure to check back as Raina Dawn Events will have a news on this coming soon, along with an updated website and blog come the new year.   Also lots of other exciting news come the New Year...so stayed tuned ; )

BTW must see Haute Papier's blog today in honor of Erin's baby shower photos...you know I love purple, I mean how perfect for her soon to be baby girl : )  Congrats Erin...you were just glowing when I saw you today : )

Also here is some Haute Papier color inspiration!