Lemon & Lime Event Design

More and more people are opting for a destination these days, and I can’t blame them! From traveling to the caribbean to sipping wine in Napa Valley, what could be more fun then getting all of your closest friends and family together and traveling to some place fabulous (assuming everyone gets along)?! Anyway, a few [...]

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The Knot came up with some of the worst wedding advice ever given…. Take a read…. 1.) “I must wear a white dress”–The bad advice stems from a traditional Grandma, who was afraid that guests would think that her granddaughter wasn’t a virgin. The Knot says that this rule is totally antiquated. Wear whatever color flatters your [...]

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While April Fools isn’t a big holiday for parities, it’s definitely one you can have some fun with. Trick your friends, co-workers or kids with the foods below! See if they have any idea what they are biting into. All of the recipes can Be found on the Party Pinching website.  Chili?  Noope! Chocolate cake [...]

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Can I just start this by saying I can’t believe it’s Wednesday?!?!?!?!  Ahh! This week is FLYING by, though I am not complaining! Okay, now that I’ve gotten my rant out of the way…onto the blog. It’s WEEKLY SQUEEZE TIME!!!! I found this recipe for no cook oatmeal via The Yummy Life and I’m pretty sure [...]

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Easter is usually all about the pastels…but sometimes it’s fun to do something a little different. I love this Easter spread from Party Inspirations that works in the glitter and a bright red and chooses two main colors instead of the whole pastel rainbow. Those Aussie’s sure have a great eye

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With our client’s Prohibition/1920′s/Boardwalk Empire party coming up in just s a few short days (ahh!) I’m feeling a bit inspired by theme parties today. Combine that with my obsession with Mad Men (and the season premier last night!) and today’s blog post is born…. Let’s throw a Mad Men party! Between the awesome fashion [...]

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Today is Maryland’s 378th Birthday! If lemon & lime were to throw a birthday bash for the lovely state we’re founded in… here are some things we’d do: Throw the party on the Black Eyed Susan that floats around the harbor! When they board the boat, guests are handed Maryland theme goodie bag filled with all [...]

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How cute would these be for a little girl’s birthday party as favors? You could put candy and or other treats inside. Buy them on etsy here!

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Is it just me or were 75% of your friends and family born in March? It’s been birthday central here! If you’re having a birthday party, these birthday cake shots look and taste amazing! Check out the full recipe here!  

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The National Cherry Blossom Festival has kicked off in Washington DC and I am hoping to finally make it down this year to check it all out! The centennial celebration of the festival officially began Tuesday with the sixth annual Pink Tie Party and it looks like it was AMAZING! I have to give a big [...]

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Easter is just a few weeks away! Everyone is obsesed with chalkboard paint…but did you think to use it on your eggs? This idea would also be adorable on your table for place settings. Thanks Oh Lovely Day!

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I LOVE SPRING!!! The weather has been perfect lately (knock on wood) and I’ve already gotten my first sunburn of the season. Life is fabulous. All this brightness makes me want to throw a fun little garden party, and you’re invited!! Check it out…  

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March Madness has been pretty insane lately… I’m just excited because there are four Ohio teams in the sweet 16! Gotta love my home state! I also went to UK for my freshman year and my sister is an IU grad so lots of our beloved teams are still in the running! If you’re having [...]

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Another gorgeous day (in March?!?)! Celebrate by having a little BBQ with your friends and make these pina colada pops (courtesy of allrecipes.com) to share!! Makes 6 servings and only 117 calories per pop! Ingredients 1 can pineapple chunks, in juice 1 banana 1 can coconut milk 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Directions Place the pineapple [...]

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I may not be Irish but I would consider pretending to be if that meant I could pull off an event like this for myself! Staged by Event Styling by Shawna and  Katie Cassidy Photography, this great scene was featured on Style Me Pretty this week and it’s obvious why! From glittery escort cords to the uniquely chic [...]

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St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow and I’m sure you’ve been on green overload! To change it up a bit today take a look at this bright and fun candy buffet with a Sesame Street theme! I’m sure Kermit would still be proud.    

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If you’re hosting a st. patty’s day party this weekend, here are some fun last minute ideas… St. Patty’s day cookies! Check out the recipie!  Not quite Easter, but start celebrating with some green peeps! Pizza perfect for the holiday! Have fun with food dye and stickers for your guests cups: I’m not a big [...]

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Soooo the people over at fiber one must be loving life because they made a cereal, but now people are using for ALLLL different recipes…from main dishes in chicken, to pie crusts, onion rings, etc. It’s a heck of a lot better for you than fried breading and sugar filled ingredients for cookies and pies. [...]

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To continue with lemon & lime’s 6 month anniversary celebration we’d like to extend a special offer to any new clients we meet with this week! Have you been debating hiring a wedding or event planner? Contact us today to set up a meeting and receive $100 off of your package! Shoot us an email: [...]

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Today we are celebrating our 6 month anniversary! I seriously cannot believe how time has just flown by since we launched in September. We’ve been lucky to sign on with some amazing clients and are so thankful for the support from all of our friends and family! With that being said, you are all invited [...]

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Holy cupcake recipe!!! These cupcakes couldn’t be more perfect for a St. Patrick’s Day party! Looking for something to do today? Try whipping up a batch of Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes courtesy of Brown Eyed Baker! Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes – makes about 24 cupcakes INGREDIENTS For the Cupcakes: 1 cup Guinness stout 1 cup unsalted [...]

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Ok, so maybe the whole fake mustache thing is getting overplayed but I LOVE these St. Patty’s day straws! These orange mustache and green clover straws are perfect for your party drinks. I got a set of each at Target and am wishing I stocked up on a few more!

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So you’re probably going to a st. patrick’s day party over the next few weeks (if you live in balitmore, st. patrick’s day has turned into a month long celebration. I celebrate this holiday longer than christmas!) so this year I want to be prepared with some cute accessories. Stella & Dot earrings. Adorable for [...]

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We can’t have a week honoring the color green and not have a post about kermit the frog! check out some ideas below to add to your child’s theme party! How cute is this snack? and a healthy one may I add! Every guest could get his or her own..marshmallows eyes and all. Check out the [...]

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  One of the most amazing things about St. Patrick’s Day is McDonald’s Shamrock Shake. But as we all know the nutrition facts are nothing near amazing. The Shamrock Shake weighs in at 540 calories and 16 grams of fat for a small, or 840 calories and 24 grams of fat for a large, according to [...]

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We’re loving green this week, but we also like saving green…check out these free st. patty’s day printables. Thanks to the cake events blog for creating them!  They look great with gold ribbon on top a box of treats or tied to a bottle of beer

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Love green but don’t know how to incorporate it into your wedding or event? Pick a color to pair with the green and find a nice balance. Bring the colors together in the flowers, the dresses, table accents, invitations, anything you’re little heart desires.  Check out  some of our favorite color combos!  PINK NAVY BLUE [...]

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It’s green week here on the lemon peel! As we gear up for St. Patrick’s day we wanted to honor the color of the month! Today we’re checking out some green accents at weddings. From favors, to cakes and bridesmaids dresses. Today is just a preview of more GREEN ideas to come over the next [...]

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So, it’s sunday and the thought of waking up and going to work tomorrow makes you want to scream…don’t scream just yet! They don’t call it “sunday funday” for nothing! Why not put together a sunday brunch for your friends of family? This occasion isn’t just reserved for the after church crowd anymore. Whether you’re [...]

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Rehearsal dinners can sometimes get a bit overlooked in the midst of all the wedding planning. Sure, you don’t want it to be another version of the wedding with tons of food and beverages and a hefty bill at the end of the night, but don’t feel like you have to keep it overly simple. [...]

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Today is Dr. Seuss’s Birthday! How perfect for the lemon peel because we already had a kids theme going this week! Here are some ideas for your child’s birthday or baby shower..      

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Want to be a pro at making these fabulous paper lanterns? I will definitely be trying these out. Such cute decor for a party! All you need is a simple lantern, tissue paper (cut into circles in the color of your choice) and double-sided tape!! 

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