Some of you may know that my good friend, Jessica Claire, is getting hitched this October! I must admit that, after hearing that Jeff planned to propose to her, the first thing that came to mind was, "omg, I have to plan a party for people in the party-planning business." A little stressful, as you can imagine. But with the amazing help of my Partner in Crafting, Candice Brooke, we threw a lovely little shower for Jessica this past weekend.
The invitation, designed by "moi!" -
We hosted the shower in my garden, which was really fun for me, because it meant someone got to actually enjoy all of my hard work in the yard. Candice and I made every last little detail for this party, down to the flowers and the pom-poms, which were suspended from the roof! Here are a couple little detail shots -
Congratulations Jessica! We love you!
delightfully,
Chenin
p.s. Here are links to some of the vendors and DIY details that we used -
Paper Pompoms
Paper Flowers
Heart-Shaped Measuring Spoons
Eco-totes and Bridal Party Tanks
Cupcake picks
Cupcake sprinkles, flowers, etc
36" round balloons
The invitation, designed by "moi!" -
We hosted the shower in my garden, which was really fun for me, because it meant someone got to actually enjoy all of my hard work in the yard. Candice and I made every last little detail for this party, down to the flowers and the pom-poms, which were suspended from the roof! Here are a couple little detail shots -
More details, including my awesome Chucks, which served as the inspiration for the color-pallete -
Favors, games, and Stuart, my garden gnome -
Some shots of the beverage bar. I even made sweet tea, which is Jess' favorite -
The food and the Congratulations banner that I made for the guest of honor -
Jessica loves homemade cupcakes, so we had a decorate-your-own cupcake bar. After everyone decorated their cupcakes, Jessica chose her favorite and the winner received a prize -
Amelia Lyon decorating her cupcake, plus some of the girls' handiwork -
The hostesses and the Bride! -
And lastly, Jessica looking beautiful and enjoying her special day! -
Congratulations Jessica! We love you!
delightfully,
Chenin
p.s. Here are links to some of the vendors and DIY details that we used -
Paper Pompoms
Paper Flowers
Heart-Shaped Measuring Spoons
Eco-totes and Bridal Party Tanks
Cupcake picks
Cupcake sprinkles, flowers, etc
36" round balloons
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NIc said:
WOW!!! fantastic job Chenin. Its crazy to see all those plastic bags in your garage come to life.
(08.24.09 @ 09:19 AM)
Amanda Rae said:
Oh my gosh! If this whole photography thing doesn't work out you clearly have other options! That's the cutest bridal shower I've ever seen. Jessica is so lucky to have such amazing friends go to all that work for her!
(08.24.09 @ 09:22 AM)
jac said:
you and candice did an awesome job! had lots of fun looking at all the little details...and eating the cupcakes :)
(08.24.09 @ 09:34 AM)
Betsy said:
WOW! What a gorgeous party! I LOVE throwing showers for friends, though can't say I have ever thrown something of this magnitude. Muy impressed!!
(08.24.09 @ 09:39 AM)
Tina Harden (BoBean) said:
This is absolutely the best. It's my favorite color scheme. I love how you took and used the Bazzil Cardstock for your placemats. What a great idea! And the Pimp My Cupcake... very creative. You girls ROCK! Thanks for the links to the ideas.
(08.24.09 @ 09:42 AM)
Jasmine* said:
Oh, Chenin, you and Candice outdid yourselves! I'm so bummed I couldn't make it, but I just wanted to express how lovely everything looked! :)
(08.24.09 @ 09:43 AM)
susan stripling said:
i think i go to anthropologie too much when i saw the picture of her opening her gift and thought "that's from anthro!"
(08.24.09 @ 10:26 AM)
Blair Van Bussel said:
Wow! every thing looks soooo perfect! You guys did an amazing job, I'm sure Jessica just LOVED it all! You can tell how much love you put into the planning and details.
(08.24.09 @ 10:26 AM)
Shelley Weber said:
simply amazing and perfect! Wow
(08.24.09 @ 10:40 AM)
Deyla Huss Photography said:
OMG this is fabulous!! Love party planning! and you guys did such a wonderful job!!! love everything!
(08.24.09 @ 10:44 AM)
Elena Hernandez said:
you did a fabulous job organizing such a colorful lovely shower Chenin!! I know she was very happy!
(08.24.09 @ 10:46 AM)
Sinead said:
Wow! Beautifully done, Chenin. Best wishes, Jessica!
(08.24.09 @ 10:46 AM)
SHirley said:
OMG! Everything looks so AMAZING!! Jessica looks sooooo happy! : -)
(08.24.09 @ 10:49 AM)
Regina said:
Boy this is great. I love every detail and Jess is so lucky to have friends like you all. Congrats again Jess and once again LOVE it all.
(08.24.09 @ 10:55 AM)
Lydia said:
Wow, you and Candice did an amazing job!! Love the colors, details, and cupcake idea!
(08.24.09 @ 10:56 AM)
Dede Edwards said:
OMG!! Love it!
(08.24.09 @ 10:58 AM)
Jeanelle Caraway said:
Amazing! Great job!
(08.24.09 @ 10:59 AM)
Alyse Woodward Events said:
You did a phenomenal job planning this shower. The color scheme blends the perfect amount of retro, whimsy and timelessness. Love it!
(08.24.09 @ 11:05 AM)
Marissa Rodriguez said:
WOW! The details are amazing! I LOVE the cupcake idea! Jessica looks gorgeous and you guys did such a fantastic job!
(08.24.09 @ 11:18 AM)
Cindy said:
So I must know WHERE did you get the shoes? They are A-DOR-ABLE!!!
(08.24.09 @ 11:37 AM)
Candace Sheets said:
Amazing and beautifully done ladies! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!
(08.24.09 @ 12:21 PM)
angel swanson said:
so much fun! you & candice did a great job and i had such a wonderful time yesterday! xoxo
(08.24.09 @ 12:24 PM)
mike mundell said:
as usual, your detail work is the BEST Chenin!
(08.24.09 @ 12:33 PM)
Joyful Weddings and Events said:
SO cute! Good job ladies. Maybe you should be planners :)
(08.24.09 @ 12:40 PM)
Emily Quinton said:
Wow! What an amazing job. Crafting at it's very best and I adore the colours.
(08.24.09 @ 01:01 PM)
Trude said:
LOVE that color scheme (and fab Chucks!). Such a gorgeous event - lucky girl! :)
(08.24.09 @ 01:04 PM)
Joanna said:
I love the pictures and all the creative ideas!
(08.24.09 @ 02:19 PM)
Kim Kalyn said:
Holy Moly !! You and Candace are party planners supreme !! Seriously, could you two be any more creative ?! :)
(08.24.09 @ 02:24 PM)
Kim said:
wow...what a fun and beautiful shower:)
(08.24.09 @ 02:39 PM)
Heather Kincaid said:
So fun, beautiful, chic and CUTE! Looks like so much fun. LOOOOVE the color pallete! ;-)
(08.24.09 @ 02:46 PM)
Brianna said:
Where did you get your Chucks? I definitely need a pair like that?
(08.24.09 @ 05:16 PM)
Heather said:
you did such an amazing job!!!! so cool!!
(08.24.09 @ 06:03 PM)
Carrie said:
What an awesome shower! :)
(08.24.09 @ 07:26 PM)
Dawn Regan said:
Wow! Now that's some bridal shower! You didn't leave any detail out at all, did you? Fabulous stuff! Jessica's so lucky to have a friend like you. Thank you for adding the vendors/DIY details.
(08.24.09 @ 09:39 PM)
Courtney said:
This just blew my mind! Everything is SO cute! By the way, I LOVE your Chucks! Where did you get them? :)
(08.24.09 @ 11:33 PM)
Eliza Lewis said:
Love all the color and details you put into hosting her bridal shower! You and your friends are so creative!! I think the world of your photography!
(08.25.09 @ 05:49 AM)
rychelle said:
what a great shower! you guys outdid yourselves. could you please tell me where you got your chucks?
(08.25.09 @ 10:20 AM)
chris said:
Hi Chenin -- The photos are lovely. What an awesome shower you put together. I have a non-photo question....could you tell me where you got your purple dress from?- it's just awesome!
(08.25.09 @ 03:19 PM)
Danielle Potter said:
This is so amazing! I am in awe!!
I had a question, where did you get the white chairs you used? I have been looking everywhere for chairs like those for a party I am doing soon as well. Any help would be great & once again it is absolutely awesome!
(08.25.09 @ 05:55 PM)
Lisa Lucky said:
Wow, that is the most gorgeous thing ever! I'm jealous and I've been married for 10 yrs now, lol!
(08.26.09 @ 07:26 AM)
Miz Booshay said:
This could not have been cuter!!!
So happy Jessica has such fab friends!!
(08.26.09 @ 07:49 AM)
Katherine said:
This is such a beautiful party! All the details are perfect, fantastic job!
(08.26.09 @ 08:58 AM)
jenniferL said:
what a fun, crafty shower! love all the details and colors!
(08.26.09 @ 04:32 PM)
Karen (Mikols) Bonar said:
EVERY garden needs a gnome!!!!!
(08.26.09 @ 04:45 PM)
Christine said:
Love, Love, Love it all! Especially the 'Pimp my Cupcake' bar. I have to pass that along to show all of my friends! You are so talented!
(08.27.09 @ 07:09 AM)
Sarag said:
Beautiful, as expected! Love the gnome.
(08.27.09 @ 10:32 PM)
Kelly Green said:
Chenin, can you please tell me where I can get those chucks from, they are awesome!
(08.28.09 @ 12:40 AM)
Jennifer Smith said:
Wow! This is the coolest shower I have ever seen! You girls did an amazing job with the theme, the colors, the cup cakes...I LOVE it!!
(09.03.09 @ 07:21 AM)
Julie said:
I second (or fifteenth) the motion that we need to know where you obtained such fabulous chucks. Please share.
(09.10.09 @ 08:03 PM)
bethelyn said:
ooookay...seriously the cutest shower ever. beautious images as well!
(09.15.09 @ 06:58 AM)
Dana said:
Thank you for the resources! I had just sent out my engagement party invitations in this color scheme when I found your blog. Thanks for all the fun ideas. Your work is amazing!
(09.15.09 @ 08:11 AM)
Lawrence Kent said:
What a sweet party. I think if Chenin wasn't a photographer she'd be a planner of some sort. Kudos to you Chenin.
(09.16.09 @ 05:55 AM)
Meg @ Sienna Wedding said:
This is so sweet- I will be sure to feature it on my blog!
(11.19.09 @ 09:01 AM)
Erika said:
Clearly you are an amazing friend to this very lucky girl!! What a FABULOUS party. Bravo!!!
(12.06.09 @ 01:39 PM)
Christi said:
Love the color combo... where did you find the table cloths?
(08.08.10 @ 08:17 AM)