ENTERTAINING PARTY ideas + decor

Floral Arrangements for a Sweet Bicycle Theme

Posted on July 7, 2010
centerpieces my bride story

centerpieces my bride story

The peonies and craspedia steal the show here. I like the burst of color and the sculptural simplicity of the floral arrangements. The designer creatively put emphasis on two blooms. The bouquet on the right is ideal for a chic picnic.  Below is a more rustic version.

picnic centerpieces for a vintage bicycle party theme

More Party Decor Ideas

Both events were designed around the same theme. In fact, an Anthropologie inspired outdoor picnic inspired the decor of the summer wedding. Let’s have a look at details that you could steal for your next event.

ice cream station with spoons on a bicycle basket

The bright yellow spoons look great next to the soft pink spoons. Do not hesitate to bring unexpected or vintage pieces into your party decor. Take for example, the bicycle basket that was used for the plastic spoons. Or the vintage bicycle and vintage tub. Galvanized metal items fit well with this theme. Usually, Pottery Barn and Ikea always carry a few galvanized metal items.

lemonade station with galvanized jar

SOURCING:
+ Summer Bicycle Inspired Wedding on My Bride Story – photos: Don David Style Photography
+ Anthropologie inspired rehearsal dinner on Green Wedding Shoes – photos: Schnack Studios

An ex-lifestyle and entertaining expert and UX designer who became a STEAM educator. At Bidouilleurs, I helped kids aged 5-12 become inventors and makers. An innovative mom who cares about gender equality and to get more girls and boys interested in STEM/STEAM.

  • Anne
    July 7, 2010 at 19:46

    I love the color scheme; the vivid colors and contrasts snap the line of vision, leaving your eyes thirsty for more! The bicycle with the basket of flowers reminds me of my youthful summers, pedaling along country roads and snatching flowers along the road edges. You seem to have sparked some nostalgia as well!

  • Stacy/InkSpot Workshop
    July 7, 2010 at 22:18

    Oooh the freshness! Makes me want to be on Cape Cod, running to the country store on my retro bike! Love this party idea! Thanks for sharing.

  • Beth
    July 7, 2010 at 23:05

    I love the way you subtly mixed the vintage pieces with the rest of decor. The whole scene reminds me of sundressed Sundays at my Meemah’s house. Beautiful blog post.

  • Lethi
    July 8, 2010 at 00:20

    Oh these are so nice pics, i love them 🙂

  • Heather - Chickabug
    July 8, 2010 at 00:28

    I love this color combination!

  • Claire
    July 8, 2010 at 11:18

    I always love your articles – thanks for posting! This decorating post gives me so many ideas; little touches like the different colors of spoons make it so much more enjoyable. I love what Anthropologie does, too.
    Thanks for sharing!

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    July 21, 2010 at 18:27

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