The first thing I think about when I have guests over for dinner

For some reason as soon as I know we are having guests for dinner I start obsessing over name tags.  Ah yes that's right - name tags.  Not what we are going to eat or what wine we'll drink instead I get caught up in the little details which to me, give a dinner a personal touch which guests know is going to be a special non run of the mill night.  I love how this dinner party was made oh so festive with the inclusion of a name tag in a fun pink was presented over half a lemon.  The feel is festive, bright and personal.  So my dear readers, what name tag tricks do you use when you have guests over?

Source: Adorn Inc 

Featured {Valentine's Day Shoot}

Hey, guys! We were so thrilled to have our Valentine's Day party on the crafts-lovin' wedding blog, Love and Lavender! Check it out here!

We had a lovely time with some of our favorite vendors while shooting this fun, color blocked fiesta. Enjoy!

{Vendors}

Styling - Bird Dog Wedding

Photography - Paige Newton

Venue - The Palm Door + Mariah

Flowers + Corsage - The Byrd Collective

Fashion Styling - Trophy Boutique

Dresses - Dress Shop

Earrings - Kendra Scott

Headpieces - Lo Boheme

Desserts - Cakemix Austin

Model - Jess Simpson of Forgiving Martha

Two Ways {Valentine's Day}

First up, we have one of my favorite palettes for V-Day: pink and gold! I know you are all completely shocked! Pink and gold will always be one of my favorite combinations - they just balance each other so nicely. Plus, might I add, I really, really love the arrow motif! So fun and whimsical.

{Cake, Wrapped Truffles, Streamers, Arrow Escort Cards, Valentines, Confetti Paper}

Next we have the more traditional V-Day palette of red, pink, and white. I also think red and pink suit each other very nicely. This will always bring me back to classic V-Day nostalgia and that classroom party or two. 

{Felt Fortune Cookies, Hot Chocolates, Gift Tags, Cake, Banner}