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A summer garden party - Bellechella

10/8/2018

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A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
If your one of my regular readers, you'll know all about my Annual Summer party. 
Each year we invite our friends from the UK to our home in southern Spain for a weekend of party's, beach days and Spanish explorations. 
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
This year my theme was "Belle- chella" (see what I did there)
Every year, the theme starts with a jumping off point. It might be a colour, an item iv purchased or something inspirational on Pinterest 
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
I have to admit, this party theme is my favourite so far. It was a lot of work... from sourcing all of the items, to setting up under the Spanish heat to creating the floral, all of which I do myself with a helping hand from the hub's. Whilst in the throws of execution I do ask why I do this to myself (ha ha)
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
As I said the hub's and I plan and execute the entire weekend ourselves (he is surprisingly creative and very handy) But honestly... it is so rewarding. I couldn't love doing it anymore. 
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
We used a large custom tee pee as a backdrop (did you see the little lace window btw...heart eyes!) And used wooden palettes as a long low table. You can usually pick these up for free if you ask shop owners or DIY stores. This was actually pretty difficult for me living in Spain and only knowing a little Spanish. You can however buy them from amazon 
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
I found the most gorgeous vintage place settings from a vintage collector called a vintage affair, (the lovely lady has a super cute stall at Altrincham market so I pop by when im in the UK) and they really helped to bring the theme to life. Gold cutlery, crystal glasses and candlesticks added a touch of glamour
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
I made an 8ft table length runner filled with roses, peony's, Lisianthus, hydrangeas, tiny baby pink spray roses and every kind of greenery I could lay my hands on...
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
I found some super cute teepee party favour boxes and filled them with fresh macrons. Aren't they just the cutest thing ever!!!
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
We set up a fully stocked bar for guests to create their own cocktail or recreate my signatureSeville orange G&T. I'll post the recipe on the blog soon, as its very simple but utterly delicious 
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
We set up little pockets of cocktail seating for guests to catch up and enjoy the garden. We added mini cactus and fresh peonies to the bar and occasional tables with gold tealights to add extra ambience when the sun goes down.
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
And of course its not a celebration without cake, so my husband made his signature chocolate cake which I dressed with fresh fruit and roses ...I get all the best jobs!
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
When the sun started to set we switched on the fairy lights and bistro bulbs and lit every candle we could find. Now that was a job on its own....
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
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I made my lavender and rose petal bath salts for the guests as favours (recipe) 
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
We lined the entire swimming pool with pillar candles of various sizes in glass hurricane jars, some floating in water. In between we laid tiny tea lights to create a layered effect.
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
We laid rugs in contrasting fabrics and patterns on the floor to create texture and interest and places soft cushions for our guests to sit on to make things as comfortable as possible. 
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
As the sun set, we lit flaming torched filled with citronella to create a path from the house to the party. Its really created a magical ambience and smelled incredible (as well as keeping those pesky mossies at bay)
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
We made a simple Spanish style buffet for the guests followed by cheese and chocolate cake.  We wanted to enjoy the evening with our guests rather than being in the kitchen all night so it worked really well for us.
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
The whole evening was totally worth it to see my lovely friends faces when they arrived at the house. The had no idea we had planned the party for them, I had told them we were having wine and nibbles. The moment was absolutely priceless and made all the effort worthwhile.
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
We ate, drank and chatted the night away totally excited to spend the weekend together and create some fabulous new memory's 
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
A Boho Summer party By The Belle Blog
I hope you enjoyed these photos as much as I enjoyed putting the party together!
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Xoxo
​Belle
4 Comments
Jen K.
2/28/2019 01:43:17 am

Wow, beautiful! I love the flowers, the tepee, the candles and lighting. Super dreamy. Your property is gorgeous. Lucky guests!

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Angelina link
4/3/2019 03:31:19 pm

Thank you so much, such lovely words. I totally appreciate them
:-)

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Olivia Martinez (Gonzalez)
2/17/2021 11:57:21 pm

Hello Darling! Such a gorgeous spread!! Very Lovely. I love... love... love the Teepee, where can I purchase one?? If you don’t mind sharing. Its so beautiful!

Olivia

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Tucker C link
7/4/2024 12:45:22 pm

Great blog you have here

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