My Baby Shower
I was really looking forward to my baby shower because it was the first celebration for our little girl! The excitement to was also shared by my family and friends who attended. My mother, sisters, and I worked together to bring all the little details together, of which resulted in the most beautiful and elegant shower that I could ask for! I am a someone who likes clean neutrals and whites with rustic elements mixed in. The decor was spot on and everything I had envisioned!
I gave my mother the square wooden boxes that I liked for the centerpieces, and she made the most beautiful arrangements that filled the room with the most wonderful fragrance! I have one talented mama. She purchased the flowers from Whole Foods, soaked some green floral foam in water, and dreamt up these beauties.
Another decorative element that I wanted to have were these amazing balloons. Like all good ideas, I had seen something similar on Pinterest, and collaborated with my mom with the recreation. I ordered these large 36″ white pearl balloons, and found the rest of the foliage at Michaels Craft store. My mom secured the flowers and garland on skinny wooden dowels to help the garland maintain the straight line, as oppose to it sagging on a curve. (I didn’t think it was necessary at the time, but once again, Mama was right)
Everyone kept going on and on about how much they loved these balloons!
I found these adorable rocking horse place cards on Etsy, and added the little flower to each. My mom also made some baby-themed soaps as favors!
My favorite part was of course the dessert table! It was simple and elegant. The books were actually taken from my living room cabinets, while the dessert stands were all from TJ Maxx! The stuffed animals are from Pottery Barn, which I had already purchased for our little girl’s nursery.
The cookies were another party favor for the guests to go home with, which everyone appreciated!
The cupcakes were a lemon flavor with butter cream frosting with an adorable pink bow topper.
The top layer of the cake was Hummingbird cake, and the bottom was a traditional vanilla! How cute are those pink blocks on top?!
Once we all enjoyed our lunch, it was time to play the games: belly string, the price is right, close pin, what’s in your purse, and best “solicited” parental advice. All the winners took home a centerpiece! They were all thrilled to go home with the gorgeous arrangements!
Then it was time for the gifts!
Baby girl clothes are the cutest!
My older sister Jenny, who has two little ones of her own, made me an organized first aid kit for the first few years needs! It was so amazing and had everyone laughing because it was such a “Jenny” thing to do!
She even had a note book with tabs and labels for quick references for me!
Needless to say I was so overwhelmed by all the love in the room, and the amazing women who are already in our little girls life. I couldn’t hold back the tears. Miles came at the end to thank everyone, and help with all the heavy lifting or present and party clean up.
