Fab Find: Rent the Runway

So you've always wanted to wear a designer dress to your next big soiree, but the price tag deters this from happening.  Well, your wish can come true with this fabulous site I discovered called Rent the Runway.  A site by invitation only where you can rent a designer dress for a small rental fee, they send it to you to wear and you send it back!  Yes, you can wear a Badgley Mischka, a Diane Von Furstenberg, Herve Leger, Catherine Malandrino....the list goes on.....for a fraction of the retail price!  Rental fees run from $50 - $250 depending on the dress and designer.  They actually also offer a monthly pass for $350 which gives you access to unlimented rentals for the month or an annual pass for $900.  You keep the dress for 4 or 8 days.

Check it out for yourself at http://www.renttherunway.com/.  You'll be stylin' at your next wedding, gala or night on the town!

Not Your Typical Box of Chocolates

As Valentine's Day rapidly approaches, I was thinking that there had to be a way to give a box of chocolates in some unique fashion.  So I came across gorgeous artesenal chocolates by Anna Shea.  Beautiful handmade chocolates in a variety of flavors and designs....strawberry ganache, blood orange caramel, mint ganache, vanilla pineapple, honey lime chipotle - the flavor menu is plentiful...YUM.

They offer their chocolates in a pink heart shaped box in 2 sizes - meduim with 26 pieces or small with 8 pieces.

I think this is the perfect alternative to your typical Valentine's Day box of chocolates.  Oh and you know what else, they can customize favors for any occasion!! Enjoy!

Color of the Year: TURQUOISE

Earlier last month Pantone announce it's color of the year - Turquoise.  Fall in love with this color for your events.  I love pairing it with navy, plum, pale pink or white.  For an interesting twist and a retro look, you can even pair it with red. 

And here is what Pantone had to say about it:

Turquoise, an inviting, luminous hue, is the color of the year for 2010. Combining the serene qualities of blue and the invigorating aspects of green, Turquoise evokes thoughts of soothing, tropical waters and a languorous, effective escape from the everyday troubles of the world, while at the same time restoring our sense of wellbeing.

The Complete Package

An incredibly important aspect of planning any event are the details.  They are the elements of a party that reflect your personal style.  So when it comes to choosing these details, I love to have them all coordinate.  Whether it's a monogram, motif or color scheme, it is so nice when you see everything carried out through all the paper elements of your party.

BT Elements makes it so easy.  They offer creative save the dates, invitations, matching menus, programs, place cards, table cards & gorgeous packaging for favors in a variety of color combinations.

Etiquitte: Changing Your Name

Congratulations!  You are married ---- can't wait to take your husband's name, but where do you begin??

I am often asked about the protocal for changing your name after you get married.  Although it may seem like a tedious process, I discovered this useful website that will take you through all of the steps hassle-free.  Not only will this service save you over 13 hours of research, phone calls and standing on line, they will change everything for you all at once.  The $29.99 complete package gives you everything you need.....not too bad!

And what I love even more is they offer Gift Cards - what a perfect idea for a shower or wedding gift!

To get started click here:  https://www.missnowmrs.com/

Fab Find: State Totes Make Great Gifts, Welcome Bags!

I absolutely love these new state totes from Rub-A-Dub. 

They are functional, personal and feature this great whimsical design.

Each design showcases all of the great cultural highlights each state has to offer.  The designs are created by hand and embroidered onto your choice of 2 different size tote bags.  Right now, the totes are offered in the following state designs:  Texas, Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Virginia, Michigan, Kentucky, South Carolina, New York, California, Ohio, Mississippi, Pennsylvania and Georgia.

What a wonderful idea for welcome bags at your event....filled with items that best represent your state!  Bags retail from $35 - $40 depending on the size.  The designs are also available on aprons, t-shirts and bar towels....fun ideas for hostess gifts, as well!!

Posh Parties Wins Awards!

We have been so fortunate the past few days.
 
Yesterday we won the Brides Choice Award™ from WeddingWire.  This award recognizes the top 5 percent of local wedding professionals from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service and professionalism.

The Bride’s Choice Awards™ are determined exclusively by recent newlyweds (brides and grooms) through extensive surveys and reviews, which means our past clients have spoken selected us to receive this honor.

We are so thankful!

Then today, this very own blog won the Sassy Site Award from GetMarried!  They recently established a Sassy Site Award for blogs that our Smart, Awesome, Savvy, Stylish, uniquely You, exuding SASSY!

We are so thrilled to be a part of it!


Thank you to all who follow and support Posh Parties.  We will continue to strive for the best and will aways provide our clients with exceptional service, ideas and inspiration!