Showing posts with label bridal shower. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bridal shower. Show all posts

| my best friends wedding |

holy MIA.  with the fires last week [ which hit way too close to home ] i went into hibernation mode.  Enter the weekend- we're safe, it's cooled down and we drove up to LA for my dearest friend Amber's wedding (I threw her shower, remember? more on that here).  As you all know, I love creating and hosting so when Amber told her bridesmaid's we would have to help with all the set-up I was a) SO EXCITED! and b) worried I wouldn't meet up to her big-day expectation.  Well, the wedding turned out amazing the event took place at the Orcutt Ranch - it was picturesque; we kept joking that the venue must be where all the rom-com's are filmed.  We dance, drank the night away and I couldn't be happier for Juan and Amber. 

[ the venue.... could it be any dreamier?  Juan, his dad, amber's dad and a few of his friends set up all the lighting.  it was so romantic ]

[ amber gifted us the prettiest robes // the gorgeous bride with her insane rose and peony bouquet ]

[ DIY signs i made to help guests find their way around the venue ]

[ the tables // succulent thank you's...too cute ]

[ so many yummy desserts.  the dessert table was under a gazebo with a beautiful DIY coffee filter light ]

[ tequila for the bride // MOH and me.  game time! ]

[ my handsome hubby ]

[ cocktail hour // photobooth! ]

[ dance party with the bride ]



| amber's bridal shower |



Sunday was Amber's bridal shower brunch; I talked about what was inspiring me for the soirée here. I've gotta say all the planning totally paid off, although at times a bit hectic I 100% enjoyed putting it together.  I implemented quite a few of my inspirations and overall my vision came to life: soft pastel palette with a rustic, romantic vibe- we had fantastic weather and it was a fun time!  If you are looking to host an upcoming shower I wrote out the menu that I decided to serve below.  enjoy!










the menu:
assorted cheese, nut, baguette and jelly platter
fruit salad
two quiche; broccoli + cheddar and spinach, artichoke and gruyere 
blueberry and poppyseed scones
assorted macaroons
mixed green salad with apples, apple crisps, goat cheese and spiced almonds in a champagne vinaigrette 
the drinks:
champagne bar with peach, orange, pomegranate and ruby red grapefruit juices to mix
home made red sangria; i'll share my amazing recipe in a future post
the games:
share a story about the bride
how well do you know the bride?
bridal mad libs*
what's in your handbag?
advice jar*
*We didn't play these games as a group: I placed the mad-lips on each plate for the ladies to fill out during the day and sent Amber home with them.  We passed the Advice jar around and sent Amber home with the cute little spoons of wisdom.*

| dress, BCBG similar // sunnies, ray-ban |


| bridal shower inspiration |

i am such an ocd planner and am obsessed with hosting (which i totally don't get to do too often).  i offered to throw my dear girlfriend amber's bridal shower brunch in the beginning of april and i can't stop researching pinterest / style me pretty / glitter guide / any other cute blog to get inspired.  here's the low down: 16 of amber's family and friends will be coming to my house, i'm hosting a garden-esque party to celebrate amber's upcoming marriage, i'm wearing a coral dress...annnd...that's all i've got so far.  OH! my husband so graciously offered to build me two farmhouse tables to wine and dine the girls.  here is what is currently inspiring me...i'm pretty much still all over the place but feel pretty confident with a few ideas I have churning - stay tuned to see how the soirée turns out:
sources: | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6





BRIDAL SHOWER

With my sis' wedding just around the corner this weekend marks the beginning of the festivities.  My Aunt and Cousin's are hosting an afternoon Bridal shower and I've totally procrastinated with my outfit choice.  Again, I've been busy.  I found a French Connection dress at Bloomie's last night, it ended up being the deal of the century and I couldn't bare pass it up but I just don't know if it's meant for my sister's bridal shower!  But...here is what I have visioned for the Saturday soiree.




3. MANGO
5. TOPSHOP  I love this for my sis!
6. MANGO