As I mentioned on Monday, we threw a couple’s wedding shower for two of our good friends this weekend (see their Paris engagement photos here). There were six other wonderful hostesses (all college friends), and I loved getting to meet and spend time with these ladies. Amanda and I met in high school, and we have been friends ever since. She is genuinely so sweet, and I cannot wait to celebrate her and Scott’s wedding in a couple of months.
We ordered the shower invitations from Paperless Post and used hot pink envelopes from Paper Source. We stamped these colorful invitations with my favorite vintage seed stamps, which are now retired. We decided to avoid a theme per se, but the invitations being pink, gold and white, led us to decorate the house similarly. I’ve linked most of the decorations to their sources at the bottom of this post.
Amanda looked like a real life Barbie at the shower (photographic evidence below), wearing a stunning white 5th and Mercer dress from Shopbop. You’ll recognize the dress from Erin Gates’ blog post about her visit to Houston, and you might recognize the girl standing beside Erin too!
My very talented mum made a naked Funfetti cake, which I topped with flowers from our florist (and friend) Jess Hamilton. We ordered catering from Central Market, and the hostesses brought cupcakes, sausage balls, and salads as well. We had a bartender, which was a life saver, as we all wanted to party with the guests and not be stuck pouring wine all evening!
I definitely think one of the biggest hits was the Fuji Instax camera. Although we ran out of film at the end of the night (apparently 80 photos for 67 guests was not enough!), tons of great photos were added to the bright pink guest book (which I found at Michaels). I didn’t take more than a handful of pictures with my DSLR once guests arrived, but am glad I snapped some during the day while we were setting up and that we have polaroids to remember all of the fun that took place. It was a great evening and we’re definitely #crazyforcommons.
Sources
Invitations from Paperless Post
Envelopes from Paper Source
Tablecloths and Runner from Over the Top Linen
Flowers by Jess Hamilton
Foil Alphabet Balloons from Balloons 123
Milk Jars and Gold Frames from IKEA
Paper Straws, Crinkle Paper and Photo Booth Props from Shop Sweet Lulu
Key Hole Box and Antique Keys from BHLDN
Instax Mini Camera bought on Amazon
Catering by Central Market
Temporary Tattoo Sheets bought on Amazon
Truffle Popcorn Bags and Guestbook from Michaels
Outdoor Strung Lights from Amazon
12 Comments
WOW. This shower looks amazing. Those flowers are so pretty. I’m taking notes!
Thank you so much, Angela! The flowers were so lovely – Jess did a great job!
wow! gorgeous shower.
i’m hiring you for my next soiree.
ha, because i do those often :).
xx.
Thank you, Mara!! Ha, yes that’s the last soiree I’ve have for the next five years likely!!! xo
I feel hung over looking at those pics 😉
Ha, flashback to Sunday?
So cute! You ladies did a great job! Love the details and photo book.
Thank you so much, Jenna!
Best hostesses ever! I’m dying over the florals + beautiful details. And her dress is stunning. Looks like it was a fun party!
xxChristie
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Thank you!!! Yes, Amanda’s dress was amazing. She is tiny too, which helps 🙂
So much creativity and love, here. What beautiful friends you all are. Glad you guys got to celebrate enough for hangovers (means it was a real party!) Cheers xoxox
You are my fave. Thank you, dear!!!! Yes – celebratory hangovers are the best 🙂