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Whether you’re dreaming up a bridal shower, bridesmaids luncheon, or the Big Day itself, here comes a handful of new items that should sit at the top of your “must-have” list: fabulously fun cake toppers, swank table numbers, sassy swizzle sticks, and more from North Carolina-based Moon & Lola (843/974-5866; www.MoonandLola.com).
You may know the brand from its flagship shop on King Street, where its acrylic monogram necklaces, charms, and bangles fill the shelves. Or you might have seen M&L wares lauded among Oprah’s “Favorite Things” and on the pages of InStyle, Vogue, People, US Weekly, The Knot, and more. But now, as an extension of the company’s housewares department, Moon & Lola has introduced some seriously pin-worthy party décor.
The goods are available in 16 colors, ranging from pastels to vibrant primaries to metallics, a selection that is rare for similar party fare. Add that the pieces are made-to-order, customizable, and produced right up the road in Apex, North Carolina, with a two-to-three-week turnaround, and they are sure-fire winners. As for pricing, toppers range from $12 for numbers to $42 for a custom Mr. & Mrs. rendering with your married name.
Hop online to see the full array of items, and to check out current discounts (at press time, wedding sales of $500-plus were 20 percent off). Mix and match orders to include party décor plus jewelry for you and your maids, and let the festivities begin.
