The shower on Friday night was a big success! Of course I stressed a little too much, but it went off without a single hitch, and I think everyone had a great time. Here's a little peek ...
Invitations printed with navy and "pool" blue ink set the tone for the party.
We used mis-matched cloth napkins in shades of blues.
I bought a half yard each of navy calico and blue-and-white striped ticking from Wal-Mart (the teal fabric came from my stash) and made string of flags to hang on the mantle.
Hydrangeas from the wholesale florist were the biggest and most beautiful I'd ever seen!
We opted to have the food catered from a local Mediterranean-style restaurant. Rice and chicken kabobs are an easy crowd-pleaser, and since the party was in the evening, serving dinner was a hospitable gesture.
I dressed my glass canisters (which I was waiting to use until after the party!) with fabric left over from the flags, and served lemonade and blueberry iced tea inside.
So pretty! You did a fab job!
ReplyDeleteAdorable ideas. I'm sure it was all a big hit! Love the canisters too.
ReplyDeletewhere did you get blueberry iced tea?? did you make it? if so please post recipe. I LOVED the colors you used.
ReplyDeleteJennifer- everything looks perfect! Love the special touches throughout.
ReplyDeletethanks, ladies!
ReplyDeleteAmanda -- the blueberry tea was super-easy. I just brewed one family-size bag of Lipton and two bags of blueberry tea (which is meant for hot tea, I'm sure). This made a gallon, and I sweetened it to taste and added frozen blueberries. It had just a taste of blueberry aftertaste and was delicious!
It's all so cute Jennifer!
ReplyDeleteFabulous!! I love the assorted napkins!
ReplyDeleteWonderful job Jennifer! I know your sister had to have loved everything!
ReplyDeletelooks fabulous! i am sure it was a big hit!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful shower!! Every detail looks so beautiful- I love it all!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks absolutely perfect! What a hostess you are! I hope the shower-ee knows how special and loved she is.
ReplyDeleteEverything looks so pretty. I am sure the party was fabulous!
ReplyDeleteTricia - Avolli
Mediterranean food with lemonade and blueberry tea? that sounds so perfect!!! i love your blog.
ReplyDeleteWow! Jen it came out wonderfully! I love all the touches. How amazing is the combo of the pool and navy pool. Just perfect. Bravo!
ReplyDeletewait, so is her wedding on july 11? I think I may have just put 2 and 2 together...
ReplyDeleteEverything looks very beautiful and elegant. I love the colors and those jars for drinks are just awesome.
ReplyDeleteCompletely GORGEOUS! You should feel so proud of yourself... and what a treat for the bride!
ReplyDeletegorgeous! I had a baby shower this weekend and it seems we have similar taste. We even had blueberry tea.
ReplyDeleteWow, looks like an amazing party. Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like it was fabulous! I love the mismatched napkins!
ReplyDeleteYour party looks gorgeous! I love all of the personal touches.
ReplyDeletewhere did you get the linens in the second picture? can you email me your response at ashley.gibbs@yahoo.com
ReplyDeletethanks!
yum.....Taziki's?
ReplyDeleteMight have to head down the hill to get some!
this looks adorable. definitely will be trying the blueberry iced tea idea!
ReplyDeleteI just love those mismatched napkins. Such a great idea.
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