It was a really fun summer!  I had the pleasure of working with Chelsey of Events & Experiences on this fun Vintage Carnival scheme and  it was one of my favorites, I LOVE  turquoise and pinks. Layered Bake Shop made the most vibrant turquoise cake and the circus animals made it perfect with the theme. They are REALLY great with color and design, not to mention taste!

Loren with Top Banana Photography grabbed some shots before Landry’s party and here they are, enjoy!

{Shawna}

My retro rainbow shoot has me all excited about summer! Pastel colors, rainbows and bow ties were the inspiration and I hope this puts you in a cheery mood too. Thanks to Jocey and the Wedding Chicks team for the feature yesterday, over 1,00o pins on Pinterest!!! Yesssss

You can find more inspiration from this shoot on Hello Love at this link and make sure to check out the cinema clip and all of the images and my feature right here

{Shawna Marie}

There’s nothing like enjoying a refreshing drink at the patio on a hot Texas summertime day. I’ve started to create a signature drink (or two, or three) every summer to have on-hand for when company stops by. I think my newest drink recipe is wayyy yummy and I hope you’ll try it out! Oh and by the way, I don’t include measurements in my drink recipes….taste and serve is my motto.

You’re able to check out my Mason Jar Red Apple Cooler recipe that includes a free digital download on the HELMUTWALKER photography blog by clicking here! 

I’m so excited that we’re featured in 4 pages of The Knot Texas magazine!!! Ever since The Knot editors contacted me I’ve been so eager to see this on the stands. Matt brought in a box of these pretty little glossies that arrived on our doorstep and we toasted with wedding cake and champagne, perfect timing for our one year anniversary!  

A special thank you to Wendee with Unexpected Elements and Anne Marie Photography in Austin. I’ll shout it from the rooftops, I loved all the wedding professionals that played a part in our wedding day!

Cheers to the future of Event Styling by Shawna Marie!

Well I’m just smilin’ from ear to ear. Oh and if you’d like to see more pictures of the decor, click on the image below to see this feature on the main page of Style Me Pretty!

I totally need to be better about this whole blogging thing. I’m gonna get better about it I promise In the meantime, take a peek at my next “Handmade with Shawna” feature that I brewed up (heehee) on the HELMUTWALKER Photography blog right here! 

It’s time for my next handmade feature with my friends at HELMUTWALKER Photography, a woodburned place card alternative! It’s just a little spin on the traditional paper place card that will make your guests smile.

I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of loving woodburned art, it fits well with so many schemes. I wanted the place setting below to be tropical with a hint of rustic. Having a rustic element doesn’t mean you have to have a full-on rustic event.

You can see my how-to and the lovely description by Raelyn and Laura when you visit their blog at this link. 

{Shawna Marie}