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REAL PARTIES: Pretty Peacock Themed Engagement Party

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engagement party peacock theme

The peacock-inspired color palette has always been a personal favorite for me – especially when it comes to holiday parties (see proof here and here). So of course I was instantly smitten by this gorgeous Peacock Themed Engagement Party styled by the talented Courtney of Pizzazzerie!

Rich jewel tones, hand-painted table signs, pinwheel drink stirrers served alongside a vibrant blue signature drink, and feathers galore… what’s not to love?!

engagement party peacock theme

engagement party peacock theme

Read on for lots more pics and all the pretty details, as told by Courtney

engagement party peacock theme

“When a friend and past coworker of mine recently got engaged, I knew I wanted to throw her a fabulous engagement party! When we shared an office together, we used to daydream up fun party ideas incorporating gorgeous jewel tones so I knew her party had to have a similar feel. So… Peacock it was!

I had a blast pulling the various pieces of the party together. I used a variety of gorgeous jewel toned fabrics for the tablecloths. We had one large table and several high-top tables.

engagement party peacock theme

I was excited to design a dramatic centerpiece with various sizes and colors of ostrich plumes and peacock feathers displayed in a vase filled with colored water and gemstones.

engagement party peacock theme

We served a signature cocktail of citrus blue Curacao for that bright blue color that matched the decor perfectly (and tasted delicious!).

engagement party peacock theme

I have fallen in love with pinwheels lately so I incorporated custom-made peacock themed pinwheels as drink stirrers. We displayed these inside a glass vase filled with floral foam.

engagement party peacock theme

Also on the drink table was a tall blue vase filled with more peacock feathers and floral branches from the craft store that I spray painted in various shades of navy, purple, and teal.

engagement party peacock theme

I framed a custom monogram in a fun frame on the main table alongside a large picture of the couple. These were fun “take home” gifts for the newly engaged when the night was done!

The monogram was also incorporated on the cupcake flags and water bottle labels.

engagement party peacock theme

engagement party peacock theme

Another neat element to this party were the handpainted placecards and signs used on the tables. Michelle Mospens of My Personal Artist created the beautiful artwork and has since added an entire invitation suite  in her line with this theme (and she named it “Courtney”!).

engagement party peacock theme

A variety of hors d oeuvres were served included my favorite, caprese skewers. I have loads of fresh basil in my backyard so it was fun to use it for these tasty bites! They were very simple to make and easy to serve in mini martini glasses.

engagement party peacock theme

engagement party peacock theme

Chocolate raspberry kabobs were served along with vanilla almond cupcakes and sugar cookies for dessert. The cookies were custom designed to math the party colors – and they were delicious too!

engagement party peacock theme

For the chocolate raspberry kabobs, we just put a brownie bite topped with a raspberry on a wooden skewer! Easy and simple as well as delicious.

Homemade white chocolate, peanut butter, raspberry, and chocolate s’mores were served as party favors as guests left the party.

engagement party peacock theme

Everyone was also asked to leave a short “word of advice” for the soon-to-be married couple. The notes were pinned inside a shadow box that I painted to match the colors of the party. It was another sweet gift to send home with the couple.

engagement party peacock theme

I filmed a segment on this party for Nashville’s local NBC affiliate, WSMV. Click here to watch it!”

engagement party peacock theme

engagement party peacock theme

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60 Comments

  1. Pamela Smerker August 23, 2010 at 7:03 am

    Absolutely stunning! The colors are so rich and inviting!!

  2. RoseMarie August 23, 2010 at 7:07 am

    LOVE this! And purple is my favorite color!

    http://homeconfetti.blogspot.com

  3. Wendy @ Whimsy & Wise August 23, 2010 at 7:51 am

    Congrats Courtney! You’re so talented! :)

  4. Shannon {twirlie whirlies} August 23, 2010 at 8:22 am

    Your vision of peacocks came together beautifully and your attention to the slightest detail divine. Well done Courtney! I am so honoured to have had a small part in this fabulous event.

  5. Paula {Frog Prince Paperie} August 23, 2010 at 8:28 am

    Beautiful job, Courtney! The peacock invitations really were stunning. :)

  6. Jen August 23, 2010 at 8:32 am

    Truly amazing! Beautiful as always, Courtney!

  7. Kori Clark August 23, 2010 at 8:45 am

    Congrats on the feature Courtney!! I adore the whole party! The colors are so beautiful and you have so many fabulous details!

  8. Kim - The TomKat Studio August 23, 2010 at 8:52 am

    Beautiful job, Courtney! The colors are so vivid!! Gorgeous!!

  9. Kaydence August 23, 2010 at 9:02 am

    Love these colors together..theyre so elegant and fun at the same time! it looks beautiful.

  10. Emily - Magnolia Creative Co. August 23, 2010 at 9:02 am

    Wonderful!

  11. Lois Olson August 23, 2010 at 9:08 am

    Fun theme & colors.

  12. Michelle Mospens August 23, 2010 at 9:32 am

    Courtney created the PERFECT peacock themed party if you ask me! HATS OFF! Courtney has an amazing eye for the most creative parties.

    Thank you for mentioning My Personal Artist.

    Creating the hand painted peacock card designs for Courtney was delightful! xo

  13. Heather@PeachPizzazz August 23, 2010 at 9:32 am

    Love how the textures and colors all come together! Beautiful!

  14. Amy @ Blowout Party! August 23, 2010 at 9:45 am

    Oh, that feather centerpiece is dreeeeaaammmyyyy

  15. Jenni August 23, 2010 at 10:18 am

    Beautiful… I love the details.

  16. Sandi August 23, 2010 at 10:25 am

    Gorgeous!

  17. Tara August 23, 2010 at 10:38 am

    So pretty! I love the cupcakes.

  18. Kate Landers August 23, 2010 at 11:09 am

    Gorgeous work Courtney! I absolutely LOVE the creativity, color-scheme and details, stunning!

  19. tami August 23, 2010 at 11:32 am

    Love the colors very nice!

  20. Tori {Thoughtfully Simple} August 23, 2010 at 12:10 pm

    Wonderful Courtney! Love all the little details. Great segment too!

  21. Brittany @GreyGrey Designs August 23, 2010 at 12:16 pm

    Love the feathers underneath all the serving pieces! Really makes it look rich!

  22. Rebekah August 23, 2010 at 12:26 pm

    LOVE every detail Courtney! Great job!!

  23. Melissa Chambers August 23, 2010 at 2:35 pm

    Love Love everything about this party! So fantastic!

  24. Bailey Funderburk August 23, 2010 at 4:41 pm

    I’m planning my wedding with a lot of peacock details, this will definitely help with some of the inspiration!

  25. Lemon August 23, 2010 at 4:52 pm

    Great party! It all looks beautiful. Love the blue drinks!

  26. Tanya August 23, 2010 at 5:14 pm

    Love all the gorgeous details! Courtney did an awesome job!

  27. Those cookies are to DIE for! WOW! The colors in this party are TOP notch!

  28. Jennifer June August 24, 2010 at 6:35 am

    Gorgeous, beautiful and inspiring.
    Every post you write makes me want to find an excuse to throw a party.

  29. Rachel -Engagement Experts August 24, 2010 at 7:19 am

    This is so original and clever! Really well done!

  30. Susan Southerland August 24, 2010 at 9:37 am

    I love the peacock theme– the bold colors are so dramatic and glamorous!

  31. Jordan - Polkadot Prints August 24, 2010 at 8:52 pm

    This is simply stunning, I just had to comment! The colours, the pinwheels, the cookies – gorgeous! So stylish!

  32. Entertain Exchange August 25, 2010 at 8:09 pm

    Just beautiful!

  33. Robyn Huttegger August 26, 2010 at 5:03 pm

    My daughter LOVES this peacock theme! She wears peacock feathers in her hair alot! She wants a theme like this for her 16th birthday. Any suggestions on what the party could be called? Like for the invitations?

    You did a fabulous job on this party! So beautiful! Where did you get the fabric underneath the ostrich plume centerpiece on the main table? So pretty!

  34. janea August 27, 2010 at 7:13 am

    im in love with this theme and would love more info on how to purchase some items napkins pinwheels feathers to name a few or even higher this decorator please contact me jagreen25@att.net my wedding is next year the end of august (2011)

  35. robyn huttegger August 27, 2010 at 12:05 pm

    Janea – I saw those napkins at Party City!

  36. Anna August 28, 2010 at 10:42 am

    Love the color scheme, very chic! The caprese skewers are such a fabulous idea, I am most certainly going to have to try these out.

  37. Venues for Engagement Party August 28, 2010 at 3:25 pm

    What beautiful colors! The “take home” gifts are a fantastic idea. ;)

  38. EdgeInspired August 30, 2010 at 4:34 am

    What gorgeous colors!!

  39. Katina August 30, 2010 at 9:36 am

    Very nice. I would like to know where i can get a cupcake stand like that? Please share!

    Thanks,

  40. sophia August 31, 2010 at 1:20 am

    Awesome….Yes I wanted it…where can i get cupcake stand like that? …….

  41. Nat September 1, 2010 at 10:59 am

    everything looks so amazing! i was just wondering, what sizes of ostrich plumes and peacock feathers did you use?

  42. Courtney @ Pizzazzerie September 1, 2010 at 10:24 pm

    The fabric came from JoAnnes!
    The cupcake stand – I made this out of wood and the ostrich plumes, some were 10 inches, others were 12 to 16… they are sticking down in floral foam. The peacock feathers were 22 or 24 I believe.

  43. sophia September 1, 2010 at 11:45 pm

    Really amazing and creative………

  44. Lauren B September 2, 2010 at 1:40 pm

    So many ideas, this is just a fabulous post!

  45. Tami September 22, 2010 at 9:18 pm

    Beautiful, there such class in using peacock feathers and colors.

  46. Stacy - InkSpot Workshop September 24, 2010 at 5:00 am

    So unique! AMAZING job Courtney

  47. Cristin September 28, 2010 at 5:41 am
  48. shix October 5, 2010 at 5:25 am

    http://www.cupcaketree.com is where we ordered our stand from, it was only $12, then you can decorate it any way that you want.

  49. Julianne October 19, 2010 at 9:26 am

    Oh how I love peacock feathers! Very beautiful and elegant.

  50. desiree@perfectweddingdressfinder January 1, 2011 at 6:44 am

    What a beautiful display of color! This peacock theme was put together perfectly!

  51. Taylor March 20, 2011 at 1:13 pm

    Hi! I love this! I am doing a lingerie shower with the same theme. Where did you get the napkins?

  52. Sarah Smith March 25, 2011 at 10:03 am

    LOVE the colors!

  53. Katie June 24, 2011 at 10:17 am

    Would you mind sharing the recipe for the Citrus Blue Curacao cocktail?

  54. autumn July 6, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    i love the napkins where did you find them?

  55. Holly August 4, 2011 at 11:06 pm

    Your party turned out beautiful. It has given me inspiration. Thank you. I love your toothpicks, did you make them?

  56. Elaine September 12, 2011 at 2:14 pm

    where can I find these peacock napkins???

  57. TENE HARRIS October 11, 2011 at 1:56 pm

    My lil sister is getting married in May and she loves the peacock design, and she could not find anything peacock and I don’t know why but when I googled peacock design I feel in love with your site I would love to be a member of HWTM how do i join.

  58. Nikki January 4, 2012 at 4:27 pm

    Where did you find the napkins of the feathers? I am hosting a wedding shower (same theme) and LOVE those napkins!

  59. Kelsi March 23, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    Can I get the recipe for your peacock colored drink. And is there a way to make it non-alcoholic?

  60. Cendie Bailey July 21, 2014 at 2:47 pm

    Would u mind sharing the recipe for the punch I am planning my daughters bridal shower and wedding which will have a peacock them

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