Smarty's Official Blog
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Elegant Blue Wedding Inspiration
Come sit down at this elegant blue wedding and stay for a while. Enjoying the royal treatment? Here's how you can recreate the royal ambiance and acquire wedding inspiration for your big day. What you need: White Blue & Silver Plastic Dinner Plates White Blue & Silver Rim Plastic Salad Plates Silver Secre...May 22, 2019 -
DIY Paper Napkin Flowers
Flowers are a must when it comes to spring and summer events, but the real deal can get pricey! In fact, for an average wedding, between $1,000 and $2,000 is spent on flowers for the ceremony alone. DIY paper napkin flowers are a great alternative that add color, dimension, and beauty to any event. The best part i...May 22, 2019 -
Creating a Modern Ribbon Chandelier
A knockout focal point at any event is a must, but using a florist for everything can get pricey quickly. Save money by making your own floral chandelier. Floral chandeliers will wow your guests and you can reuse them for your next event...double win! Another great feature about ribbon chandeliers is that they ar...May 22, 2019 -
Donut Bar Bridal Shower
Start by creating an engagement ring shape by turning our triangular tray upside down and placing it over our round serving tray. Place beautiful ombre donuts on both trays to add a splash of color and some "sparkle." A local bakery made our donuts and even matched the donut icing to our new colored cake plate...May 22, 2019 -
Easy And Delicious Cocktail Recipe
This mimosa recipe is our favorite for two reasons. One: We LOVE our stemless champagne flutes! Two: The combination of the grapefruit color, mint, and floral garnish is screaming, "Serve me at your next event!". The floral garnish trend has really taken off, and we can't think of a better place for it to make an...May 22, 2019 -
DIY Flower Ball Wedding Centerpieces
Spring blooms are a must when it comes to seasonal wedding decor, but traditional floral arrangements can get expensive. Hanging flower balls are a fun alternative - however, depending on your venue, it can be difficult to hang them. We took the style of the hanging flower ball and added a little Smarty-ness to it!...May 22, 2019 -
DIY Painted Stemless Wine Glasses
Give your stemless plastic wine glasses a creative boost! Whether they're making an appearance on your party bar cart or they're holding your signature wedding cocktails, DIY painted stemless wine glasses only take a few minutes to make and the silver adds so much class. We're also sharing a pretty pink cocktail r...May 22, 2019 -
DIY Baby's Breath Centerpieces
We all know that weddings are always an extravagant affair. And flowers can be an incredibly pricey component of a wedding. But the beautiful bouquets and floral arrangements can be yours without breaking the bank. We'll show you how to make your own DIY baby's breath wedding bouquets and some affordable centerpi...May 22, 2019 -
Poinsettia Mimosa Champagne Cocktail
A little bubbly this time of year is the way to go! A poinsettia mimosa is a great champagne cocktail recipe that can be made both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Sugar the rims of your champagne glasses for the perfect wintery look! It's almost too pretty to drink. Cheers! Poinsettia Mimosa Champagne Cocktail (Serve...May 22, 2019
