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An Enchanted dinner

8/10/2017

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Dinner party and tablescape inspiration by The Belle Blog
Living in Spain is awesome! Whats not to love? There's the culture, the weather, the cuisine, the lifestyle and ultimately its one big adventure.
But there are a couple of downsides. One of those being that we don't get to see our friends as much! ​
So, our remedy to that is our annual Spanish weekend. We invite our closest friends for a weekend of sun, sea and sangria
And sometimes I get carried away and throw a bit of a party. ​
Dinner party and tablescape inspiration by The Belle Blog
This year, I got truly over excited and hosted an enchanted garden party.
I was inspired by ourlovely gardens, with its beautiful and very enchanting cork trees.​
Dinner party and tablescape inspiration by The Belle Blog
And let's not kid anyone, any excuse to go crazy at the florist's...
Dinner party and tablescape inspiration by The Belle Blog
Dinner party and tablescape inspiration by The Belle Blog
Dinner party and tablescape inspiration by The Belle Blog
A beautiful tablescape is a magic to me, I really do have quite the obsession! ​
Dinner party and tablescape inspiration by The Belle Blog
For this party, I wanted it to look delicate and pretty with lots of crystal. And grey added into the mix to give a french shabby chic feel.  ​
Dinner party and tablescape inspiration by The Belle Blog
The evening started with sangria and canapes! ​
Dinner party and tablescape inspiration by The Belle Blog
We also hired caterers for the event. I think if I'd have undertaken the food as well as the styling on this I might have lived to regret it. It was actually a totally genius move as it meant I could enjoy the evening as a guest too and spend quality time catching up with friends ​
Dinner party and tablescape inspiration by The Belle Blog
I hung glass baubles from pink and grey ribbon in the trees ... and filled them with a mixture of roses and tealights 
John lewis hanging glass tealight holder here ​
Dinner party and tablescape inspiration by The Belle Blog
I also hung fairy lights from one of the cork trees to create a backdrop (and a photo op location) for the guests  ​
Dinner party and tablescape inspiration by The Belle Blog
Dinner party and tablescape inspiration by The Belle Blog
For party favours, I chose for the ladies, charbonnel et walker truffles and for the gentlemen, mini bottles of tequila  ​
Dinner party and tablescape inspiration by The Belle Blog
Dinner party and tablescape inspiration by The Belle Blog
Dinner party and tablescape inspiration by The Belle Blog
Dinner party and tablescape inspiration by The Belle Blog
The fairy lights really helped to create the magical enchanted feel I wanted. So easy and yet so effective  ​
Dinner party and tablescape inspiration by The Belle Blog
For the table arrangements, I chose pink and white hydrangeas, Pink Esperance roses and Cream Vendela roses. I also added pink Hermosa roses.  ​
Dinner party and tablescape inspiration by The Belle Blog
Dinner party and tablescape inspiration by The Belle Blog
Dinner party and tablescape inspiration by The Belle Blog
Dinner party and tablescape inspiration by The Belle Blog
I placed largeblock candles in glass vases and grouped them together 
Dinner party and tablescape inspiration by The Belle Blog
We decided a Spanish style buffet would be a fitting option for the guests. 
Dinner party and tablescape inspiration by The Belle Blog
Dinner party and tablescape inspiration by The Belle Blog
Dinner party and tablescape inspiration by The Belle Blog
Dinner party and tablescape inspiration by The Belle Blog
Dinner party and tablescape inspiration by The Belle Blog
Dinner party and tablescape inspiration by The Belle Blog
I must admit, I absolutely love hosting pretty party's. It gives me such pleasure to think of a theme and execute it the way I imagine it in my head. Not only this but its so nice to surprise and delight our guests. I really wanted to thank them for making the trip to visit us and create something a little more special.  

Belle 
​Xx
4 Comments
Karen Richardson
10/13/2017 10:50:50 am

Hi Angie, I'm sitting here bored in work and reading through your blog!
I love it and it's so beautifuly written 💖
You look gorgeous, hope you are well and probably planning your next trip.
💕
Lots of love 😘 xxx

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Angie
10/13/2017 11:04:24 am

Hi Karen ! Ah thank you so much . It’s made my day that you read it . It’s still in its very early stages ... and still needs lots of work but hopefully I’ll improve it as time goes on . And gives me somewhere to put my travel photos . Thank you so much for leaving me a comment . Any plans on visiting Spain in the future ?
Xxxx

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Lee link
6/28/2018 06:56:05 pm

This is one of the prettiest parties I've seen in a long time! Your style is amazing and I want to be invited to all of your parties! Not to mention, you make it look effortless and elegant. Truly really stunning.

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Angelina
6/28/2018 07:04:04 pm

Oh wow! What a lovely thing for you to say ? you have totally made my day. In real life I’m always ruining around like a headless chicken, but glad you can’t tell ??
Thanks lee ???

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