Ace in the Cornhole

In the South, we spend our tailgates, barbecues, and sometimes even weddings, playing a lawn game called cornhole. Sound unfamiliar? Think bean bag toss! The only things you need to start playing this game is a cornhole board and a set of four bean bags. You can search the internet high and low for the specific dimensions of how to make a cornhole board but I won't bore you with that. There are only a few things you really need to know. Basic rules state that a bean bag that falls in the cornhole is three points, a bean bag that lands on the cornhole board is one point, and you need 21 points to win. My interest lies in the decor of the cornhole boards and the bean bags. Customizing your board and bags to make them personal to you makes beating your opponent that much sweeter! So have your guy make you a board. Get out your paints and sewing machine. And ace it!

Sweet and romantic

A bright Lilly print!

Stained wood and bold colors

Chevron, chevron, chevron

His and Hers

Simple, one-letter monogram

Beach vibe

Match your wedding theme

Teammates for life

Even a baby shower!

For the kids

Modern and preppy

Your state and hometown

Colorful stripes

Newlyweds

Monogram and patterned bean bags

Silhouettes

Simple and natural

Sorority crest and letters!

Bold pattern

Will You Be My Bridesmaid?

We all know that the best events are the ones when you're surrounded by all the people you love. After all, everyone has a blast attending their own birthday parties! Weddings are no different. Even though as a wedding planner my job is to deal with details, I still think that it's really important for the bride and groom not to get caught up in them. Stay grounded and remember what the wedding is really about - starting a new chapter of your life surrounded by all your friends and family. Asking your girl friends to be your bridesmaids shows them how much you cherish their friendship. Think how touched you would be if you were asked to be someone's bridesmaid! Show your bridesmaids your appreciation by "popping the question" to them in a fun way to get them excited about being an honored guest during one of the most important days of your life.

This pretty box includes all the information your bridesmaids will need to know

Pretty calligraphy and designs sets the mood and theme for your wedding

This card will get your bridesmaids excited for everything your wedding entails

A pretty package for the perfect bridesmaid

A handkerchief that your bridesmaids can use at the wedding for tears of happiness!

Simple and sweet

For all the work they're about to help out with!

Subtle and sweet

Care package on the road to your wedding

Munch on the invitation to the bridal lunch!

Introduction

Hello! My name is Carmen Collins.

I am currently a student at the University of Texas at Austin studying Public Relations. 

After graduation in May 2015, I plan to break into the event planning industry.

Right now I am concentrating on gaining as much experience as possible.

My true love is weddings but I also have a crush on party planning.

This blog will serve as my idea board in order to hone and develop my personal style.

Enjoy!