Real Bridal Showers

I am so excited this morning to share this super cool bridal shower planned by Sharon Garofalow from Cupcakes & Cutlery for her good friend, Lauren of A Fabulous Fete. An intimate celebration held at Lauren’s home, Sharon settled on a “For, Like, Ever” theme (based on the well known poster) that appeared throughout the party, kicking things off with invitations designed by our very own Jenny Batt of Hank and Hunt. One of my favorite parts? Sharon …

I love this super fun donut themed wedding shower that Elsie of A Beautiful Mess hosted for her brother and his fiancée. I think co-ed showers are so great – why should the bride have all the fun anyway? I love the festive colors and the vibe of this shower. And donuts – who doesn’t love donuts?

{Photos from A Beautiful Mess.}

Good morning and happy Monday! I’m going to jump into the week with the prettiest bridal shower that Jane of Blossom Tree Photography shared. All of the pretty details from the invitations to the flowers were lovingly crafted by the bride’s family. I love the mix of jewel-toned flowers and the simple, chic decor of the outdoor pavilion where the shower was held. Petite little favor boxes, a crystal chandelier and a good ol’ toilet paper wedding dress competition and …

I loved this beach bachelorette party the instant I saw it. In fact, I may have clapped on sight. It’s so many of the things I personally love in life. The waterfront, sea breezes, my best girlfriends, icy cocktails served up with paper straws, and easy indie-inspired style. In a word, it’s gorgeous. For those of you planning bachelorette parties this summer (or looking for inspiration to pass along to your bridesmaids), look no further. A picnic dinner, pretty cocktails …

Inspired by the Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, photographer Tahni Candelaria-Holm of Joyeuse planned the prettiest bridal shower for her best friend Allie. She crafted all of the pretty details and asked ladies to come dressed in Mexican bohemian inspired attire. A basket of colorful fabric flowers invited ladies to wear a flower in their hair for the afternoon and Tahni also created a personalized painting to act as a guest book. She created a pretty vase on a canvas and, …

I always love when a reader emails me to share a beautiful celebration, but when that reader is the wonderful Sarah Parrott, it’s a really exciting day in my world. Sarah was married earlier this fall and over the summer her sister, Jessica Parrott Robitaille of Nothing Bakes Like a Parrott, and their mother Janet planned Sarah a beautiful shower at her aunt’s waterfront home in New Hampshire. The look and feel of the shower centered around an eclectic mix …

Hello and happy Monday, everyone! I hope your week is off to a good start. This morning I have the great pleasure of sharing with you a beautiful bridal shower. It was planned by my lovely friend Samantha of Gus & Ruby Letterpress for her best friend and business partner Whitney. I just adore these two women and feel honored to be able to share this special celebration with you. It features the sweetest blush pink, peach and gold color …

There is something about a beautiful bridal shower that never gets old for me. Brianne Walker of  Sean Walker Photography sent over this lovely bridal shower she recently planned for her good friend Dana and it completely fits the bill of just the sort of pretty I dream of all day long. Brianne wanted to keep the look soft and romantic with a few vintage-inspired details and incorporated white washed chairs, a long burlap table runner, tons of candles and …

When I first saw photos of this cheerful Indian-inspired bridal shower, I was seriously almost giggling with delight. From the bright colorful tissue pomanders hanging from the trees to the awesome temporary henna tattoos, I love every last detail. I must extend a huge thank you to the incredibly talented Katee Grace for sharing her amazing photos of this happy occasion.

Confession time – I tend to think of bridal showers as being kind of lackluster and ho hum, almost a …