Wedding inspiration

Download some Free Tropical party printables

Sharing some really, really pretty tropical party printables with you that will set you in a totally Tropsy mood! Colleen from Lieflingkind Design created this lovilee tropical inspired stationery set complete with an editable invitation, menu, thank you cards and decorative posters (in both English and Afrikaans) that will make throwing a tropical bash really easy! We made use of the full set of printables from our Tropical / greenery styled bridal shoot. It was the first time that I collaborated with Table + Cloth who was responsible for the decor and table settings and I am really proud of the results of the shoot.

Downloading the Tropical printables

Download all of the printable files here. Make sure to follow the How To? instructions in the Word document that is located within the download link.

Be a flamingo in a flock of pigeons greenery printable poster

Must have tropical party food condiments

At a tropical party finger foods are a must! We made use of some sauces and biltong from Pauli’s Food Company. These lovilees are based in Linden, Johannesburg and I first discovered their goodies at the Linden market and literally cannot get enough of their tasty tomato relish. I eat it on toast, use if for pizza bases and in pastas. It is yum! We presented these on Large leaves from my garden and also used them as gift favours by wrapping them up in a leafy parcel with ‘thank you’ tags that you can download as printables here. (follow the instructions in the word document)

They have smaller sauce bottle options of 50ml that starts at R28.50 that make the perfect gift for guests. Interested? Then you can contact them on Dianne@paulisfood.com or 084 510 6002.

Pauli's Food Company
Pauli's Food Company
Pauli's Food Company

Tropical Party favours
I decided to get crafty and make some unique tropical party favours for the guests. Making use of 2 long leaves that I found off a plant in my garden I cross crossed them, brought the ends together and punched some holes into the edges. Then I used some string to tie the parcel together. The insides being small jars of Pauli’s Food goodies.

Greenery gift favours wrapped in leaves

Setting 1: Delicious Monster Love

I have long wanted to work with Wynand van der Merwe Photography on a styled shoot. His images are just stunning and I really challenged him with this shoot. It was indoors and the lighting on the day was quite poor as it was raining and overcast outside. This is how you know someone knows what they are doing… The images came out pretty awesome!

Delicious monster greenery tablescape
Delicious monster greenery tablescape
Delicious monster greenery tablescape
Greenery menu free printable

Elli-Nicole and Elli-Nicole Shoes allowed us to showcase some of their goodies and even I got to pose for some photos! My first time in an Elli-Nicole creation!

Greenery wedding inspiration
Greenery wedding inspiration
Greenery wedding inspiration
Greenery wedding inspiration
Greenery wedding inspiration
Greenery wedding inspiration
Greenery wedding inspiration
Greenery wedding inspiration
Greenery wedding inspiration

Setting 2: Pretty Pinks & Greenery

Carla from Moi Decor Hire assisted with this table’s flowers and geo planters as well as handwritten stationary. Aneen wow’ed us with her unique table setting and I especially loved the way that she tied the serviettes to become part of the decor instead of just being a functional element thereof.





We made use of Lola Wilde’s new romantics bridesmaids collection. Their separate top and bottoms are such a lovilee and timeless option for a bridal party. Nicci being the perfect model to showcase one of these outfits.

Lola Wilde new romantics collection
Lola Wilde new romantics collection
Lola Wilde new romantics collection
Lola Wilde new romantics collection


You might also like this DIY that I shared on creating an on-trend Faux greenery wall, it might just be the perfect backdrop to your tropical party!

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Karen Kelly is the founder and editor of lovilee.co.za. She is a creative at heart and passionate about all things DIY. Learn more about her here and connect with her on social media on the links below.

65 Comments

  1. Wow, beautiful images and beautiful concepts! Loving Delicious Monster Love! Prettttyyy! X

    • Kari

      Thank you for the entry! Holding thumbs!

  2. Mandy Osborne

    Such a beautiful shoot. I love the Pretty Pinks & Greenery.

  3. Janet W Perry

    All of it was stunning but my favourite look of the day is “Pretty Pinks and Greenery”!

  4. Looks like you had an absolute blast!
    My favourte is Pretty Pinks & Greenery!!!!

  5. Leighton Goosen

    Absolutely heart the magic of Pretty Pinks and Greenery! Such a beautiful look! Definitely and inspiration for my little sister’s bridal shower. xx

  6. Pretty Pinks & Greenery it is! Love both of them, all of the images so beautiful and showcases the products xxx

    • Kari

      Choosing a favourite is hard! Thank you for the entry

  7. Natalie Watlington

    I love Pretty Pinks and Greenery. Absolutely stunning and unique – will not find this anywhere else. Well done to you for introducing this beautiful concept to us and to Table & Cloth for this beautiful venture!

  8. Monica Myburgh

    Superb! I really loved the Pretty Pinks & Greenery.

  9. Pravina Walabh

    Liked on Facebook. My favourite look of the day is Delicious Monster Love.

    • Kari

      Thanks for the entry Pravina! Those leaves lasted 3 weeks in water. Definitely loving them at the mo.

  10. Very very nice. Eco friendly with beautiful brides. Well done

    • Kari

      Totally swooning this whole greenery thing!

  11. Jenni Botha

    Both beautiful, Kari! But I must say pretty pinks and greenery for the win!!!

    • Kari

      Thank you! Seems like that look is a hit!

    • Kari

      Seems like lovilees are really liking that one! Thank you for the vote, holding thumbs

  12. Oh my word – Pretty Pinks & Greenery – just melts my heart. It is soft, pretty, feminine….perfect for a romantic dinner or girl’s catch-up. xoxo

  13. Raquel De Andrade

    Pretty Pinks and Greenery is my fave!!! Love every little detail

  14. Carolyn Augustus

    I love the Pretty Pinks & Greenery.

  15. Leanne Alford

    The pretty pinks and greenery is my fav 🙂

  16. Kitty van der Merwe

    Such a stunning shoot and the greenery is too gorgeous for words! I wish I could have both tables, but for now I will vote for Delicious Monster Love.

  17. Sonja McKaiser

    Such beautiful images. Totally inlove with Delicious Monster Love 😉

  18. Love the shoot – makes it hard to choose.
    Pretty in Pinks & Greenery for me though.

  19. Michaela Ritchie

    Definitely Delicious Monster Love…

  20. Jackie Katzen

    Delicious Monster Love – so stunning!

  21. Bianca Balutto

    Definitely Pretty Pinks & Greenery 🙂

  22. Definitely pretty pinks and greenery. As this is my theme for my island wedding in October!!!
    And i have followed this shoot since day one with my stunningly gorgeous nicci as a model!!! She is all talent!! Holding thumbs as I would love to add tableware to my new home!!

    • Kari

      Oehoe! An island wedding sounds totally amazing! Holding thumbs!

  23. Erika Grubb

    Beautiful images! Loving Pretty in Pink & Greenery!

  24. Wow totally loved them all my goodness I guess my favorite would be pretty in pink greenery ❤️❤️❤️

  25. LOVE the Pretty pinks and Greenery setting!! So casual and glamorous at the same time!

  26. Beautifully done. Could compete with any interior design glossy…local and international! I’m choosing Pretty Pinks & Greenery for the unusual colour combination. New and fresh. Love.

    • Kari

      Congratulations! You are the winner of the Greenery Styled shoot decor from Table & Cloth and Hamper from Pauli’s foods. Please check your email for more details.

  27. Rashika Harduth

    Pretty pinks and Greenery, a gorgeous combination.

    • Kari

      Thank you for your vote! Holding thumbs!

  28. Definitely pretty pinks and greenery for me ?

  29. Rocio de Romana Steenberg

    Loved the Preety Pinks and Greenery. Such a lovely post. Congrats!

  30. Delicious Monster Love – for me. It is eco-friendly and matches with al the other colours.

  31. Juanita Schrader

    My fiancé and I both love no. 2 Pretty Pinks & Greenery hands down! Funny enough we’re incorporating both looks in our wedding on the 15th July this year. Winter equals warmth and Love

  32. Marinda Barnes

    Everything is beautiful as always! But my favourite was the Pretty pinks and greenery! Loved it!

  33. Megan Hartwig

    I adore the Pretty Pinks & Greenery. Holding thumbs 😉

  34. Natalie Vice

    Wowzers, what a cool collaboration. I love the delicious monster look so much. Both are gorgeous though. Kari, you look amazing, love your dress!

    • Kari

      Thank you Natalie! Was such a lovilee experience!

  35. Megan Farrell

    Both are stunning but Pretty Pinks & Greenery is the winner for me! Fingers crossed xx

  36. Marnique

    I love the “Delicious Monster Love”! My whole wedding theme is based on that look! #4MonthsToGo 🙂

  37. Tania Brewis

    Pretty Pinks & Greenery – it’s stunning!!!

  38. Tammy Perry

    FLIPPIT, Kari!! Could you have made the choice any harder?!? Eek!!

    I’m going to have to go with “Pretty pinks & Greenery” because the pink just adds softness to the whole look and the print on that tablecloth is something so different and fresh!! ??? I love it!! And I need that tulle skirt and glittery top too! Please share the details on where to get those!

    (But honestly I would probably copy both those tables settings for a family dinner or Sunday lunch because they are both absolutely gorgeous!! ) I love your chairs…I have the EXACT same ones by my outside table! Mad love for them!

    Ok, I could waffle all night on how much I love (and needed to read) this post! Such great inspiration…now I need food! Oh ja and the prize to recreate this look!! Heehee! And some friends to celebrate with!

    Thanks for sharing!
    Lots of (Delicious) Monster Love for your blog!

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