Sunday, June 29, 2014

Kids Entertainment at Weddings

Kids always have a lot of fun at weddings, running everywhere in new exciting settings whilst their parents are having a tremendous time.
However it might be good to plan some activities for them, so as to keep them busy whilst adults are enjoying Champagne and nibbles.
Here is a selection of ideas to keep kids entertained at a wedding:

The traditional party bags that you can fill with colour pencils and little notepads, little toys, masks, old fashion games etc...
You can find a tutorial on how to create your vintage party bags here:

Source Pencils, Paper

As always, Etsy is full of good ideas, for instance have a look at this lovely Wedding Activity Book


Finally, if you have an outdoor wedding, I love the idea of creating a real space for children with colourful tipis, rugs and little tables and chairs:


Sunday, June 22, 2014

The Rise of the Eclair

Eclair is undoubtedly one of my favourites pastry...so I love the idea of having an "Eclair Tower" instead of the traditional Pièce Montée at the end of the wedding meal.
The new, trendy and parisian shop "Eclair de Genie" specialises in éclairs. The Eclair Guru, Christophe Adam, concocted some receipes that will make your tastebuds dance...Chocolat Grand Cru, Pomme-Vanille, Caramel Beurre Salé, Passion Framboise...a carnaval of flavours and textures and a delight for all your senses!

Here are a few pictures for you...

Monday, June 2, 2014

I love Glamping!

I love this new trend of camping in unusual spaces such as yurts, tree houses, transparent bubbles hanging from tree branches, gipsy caravans etc...
My husband and I have spent a couple of weekends in these magical places...they are like a child's dream, an earthy heaven and we, at The Chateau Bee, have come up with plenty of ideas for a Glamping Inspired Wedding!

First, the setting: you need to find an unspoiled area filled with nature, tree houses and tents to be able to host most of your guests.
Make the most of the oustide and the trees in particular: have your ceremony around a big tree or make the forest your cathedral; make use of natural materials, hang some lamps and origami bird garlands from the trees.

You can put some rugs on the floor and set up wooden benches with colourful cushions.

You could also consider a "chic pic nic" with simple, yet tasty food: fromage, pain complet, vin...who needs more?

Plan some games, hang some frames from the trees: that will be your photo booth!

For the flowers, make it playful and follow the seasons! Either go for meadow-style flowers with bright colourful hues such as red poppies, pink dahlias, sunflowers, daisies... or opt for earthy flowers: white and green hydrangea, mossy greens, Putumayo carnations, white sweet peas, etc...

I have selected for you a few pictures. Next week I will post some pictures of French "Glamping Venues" where you could possibly have a Glamping wedding.

Source: Un Beau Jour, The Knot, Pinterest