Happy Friday ladies! We have a busy weekend ahead with lots of fun Halloween festivities (YEAH!) but I wanted to share some shots with you from the Bridal shower I threw for my best friend at my home last weekend. I absolutely LOVE hosting parties so I had to go all out for my girl!
If you girls followed all the behind the scenes on Snap you saw it FREAKIN rained the day of her shower! Literally showers for her shower ;( It started out bright and sunny with no call for ran….then it poured…then it dried up (and we set everything up)….THEN IT DOWN POURED FOR HOURS and ultimately had to move everything inside. I was super bummed but we made the most of it and the bride was super happy which was all we could have asked for! Luckily my girl Vanessa Lentine Photography came just in time (she literally had 3 minutes) to snap a few shots before the down pour….
I kept the outdoor decor pretty simple with just a few solid white extra large balloons and wanted the long dramatic table to be more of the main focus. I rented the chairs, tables, linens and had overhead outdoor lighting installed and am SO happy with how it all came together!
We stocked up on small white candles from Target and am SO glad we did because they made all the difference when we had to move the event indoors.
I wanted to include a little “Bride to Be” or “MRS.” sign for the back of her chair but we forgot to pick it up so we made a simple bow with some leftover tulle and it worked great!
A lot of you girl were asking about my Champagne Tub. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve used it since I purchased it. It’s from Crate and Barrel a few years ago and This One is pretty much identical. I also love This Drink Dispenser (under $40!) and actually just bought another as I find it just looks so much nicer than some of the other ones out there.
If you girls follow me on PINTEREST I am forever pinning party planning ideas (and now tons of Holiday stuff!). I pinned something like this months ago and knew I had to try it myself. I just purchased some flowers from Trader Joes and ordered THESE OVERSIZED ice cube trays. I made a couple batches of the oversized flower cubes to put on top of the regular ice and it turned out so pretty.
For favors we kept it sweet and simple with a little canned bubbly from Seven Daughters Wine . I mean really you just can’t go wrong there 😉 This is one of my favorites and the guests loved them too.
Love Love Love this girl!!
(My Dress (also a shorter version HERE) and OBSESSED with THIS Pretty Blush Dress for Under $100 HERE) // Her Dress)
and a big shout out to all the bridesmaids who rocked it and helped bring the entire set up indoors. I’m talking full makeup, heels and in pouring rain….you girls rocked!
I have to say even though I was so bummed about having to bring the party inside, it actually turned out super charming indoors. The heavy rain and lightening outside made it that much more cozy.
I hope you girls all enjoyed these shots! I have a party planning bug now and i’m itching to host another event! Hope you girls all have the best weekend!
Great job! She’s lucky to have a friend like you
thanks so much lovely xo
Looks like you should be next to host Mom’s night Out!
lol thanks Ang! When we move to the new casa I def will!
This is absolutely stunning! Now I need an excuse to make those ice cubes!
lol right?! Thats like have of my pinterest board…just waiting for a chance to make them all ;))
Love this Andee! I’d like to be apply to be your other bestie, lol 😉 XO
awwww thanks Ana! Hope to bump into you one of these trips back to VA! xo
So pretty. What food did you serve ?
hi love there is a local mediterranean place here that is SO good and they do really great catering platters so I ordered a big salad, some apps and chicken and salmon kebab skewers. Super Tasty and Easy!
So beautiful Andee! Amazing job!! I will be totally copying the ice cube idea!!!
Thanks so much babe and steal away ;)))
Looooove these posts! You did such an amazing job; those ice cubes were perfect. So kind of you to throw such a beautiful shower for your friend. | Deanndre http://www.deardeanndre.com/
thank you so much babe I’m so glad she was happy with it all! xoox
Beautiful, love the colors.
Your dress is absolutely fabulous .
Good job. 💕💕
thank you Pauline! I cant wait to wear it again in the Spring 🙂
Where is the dress from?
I love hosting parties too! SO much fun coming up with all the fun ideas! All these pics are so beautiful and can’t wait to use the ice tray idea next!
right?! and thanks so much! xo
You’re legit the BEST party hostess! Always so impressed mama! xx
awww thank you boo xoox
Where did you get those flowers done there so beautiful
thanks babe i get my flowers from a place in newport called The Urban Gardner.
Beautiful! i love posts like this, thanks for sharing
Thanks so much Michele xo
Hi!! Beautiful job! Where did you get the cake?? 😉
hi babe its from a place in newport beach called Sweet n saucy (but we had to bring in the flowers to put on top)
HI! can you share what invites you used or where you bought from??!!! looking for the perfect ones for a wedding shower!
hi love one of the other bridesmaids sent them out but I’m pretty sure she printed them from shutterfly or tiny prints xo
I totally love youre style, you’re so creative with these ideas. Glad you’re happy to share with others!!!!!
Thanks so much Daisy xoxo
Everything looks gorgeous! Where did you get the welcome sign, and what font is that! LOVE!
Hi babe I had it made by @carlybennett on instagram xoox
Did you ladies do any type of shower favors?
hi hun I think I listed them on there but we did little bubbly cans and just just tied a simple ribbon around them xo
Beautiful and so well done. !!!!!! Very classy. Great taste
thanks so much!
Hi! Do you mind telling me where you purchased the tall and medium sized candles? Thanks so much!!!
Hi love i mentioned it above, they’re from target!! and like $1 each! xo
Hi 🙂 This is stunning. Have you done a baby shower before? Or maybe let me rather ask, how can I switch this up to be baby shower appropriate? Because this is exactly what my friend wants for her baby shower soon.
Thanks ! 🙂
Gorgeous!! Love every detail!! The blush off the shoulder dress?? Any idea where it is from?? 🙂
How did you get the flowers to not float to the top of the water when making the ice cubes?? Mine were sticking out!!
hi love mine stuck out slightly some too but i didnt mind it! xo
Having trouble mirroring the flowers in ice? What would you suggest? Could you please share more details on that 🙂
I just did a video i’ll be posting this week for you girls!!
Hi! Do you know what size balloons you used? 🙂
Where Are there specific flowers that you use for the floor ice cubes? are they real or FAKE? Beautiful bridal shower post
they’re real – mini spray roses worked well