Luxe Report: Baby Shower

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Luxe Entertaining: Palm Beach Chic Baby Shower

This weekend Lauren and I had the pleasure of hosting a baby shower for one of our best friends, Carrie! It was truly an honor to throw a luncheon in celebration of such an exciting time. We are beyond thrilled for the expected baby girl!!
Living in a tropical paradise, we decided to take that lead and run with it. Our inspiration was The Beverly Hills Hotel meets Old Palm Beach.

To start with, the invitations (and menus) were inspired by The Beverly Hills sign. We also used the iconic palm leaf pattern as the base for our decor. We layered soft pinks using, fresh flowers, extra large balloons, striped napkins and feathered flamingos that served both as place cards and favors! All things girly...so fun!

Inspiration

Inspiration for Invitations

The General Scheme

Snapshots of the Day

Luncheon Menu...Assorted Fresh Salads

Mini Strawberry Shortcakes, Mini Cupcakes and Assorted Cookie

The setting for the day

Woven Fans to Help Keep Guests Cool

Party Guests

Pink Lemonade, Rose and Pink Champagne of course!

Flamingo Favors & Place Cards

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Flamingo Drink Stirrers / Balloons / Straws / Feathered Flamingo / Striped Napkins

Palm Leaf Fabric / Lanterns

Despite the heat (really?! it's Demember!) the day was a huge success. The glowing mother-to-be was surrounded by lot's of family and friends who showered her with so much love and beautiful gifts!

Carrie and Mike, we are so excited for you as you begin your journey as a family. We love you so much. This baby is going to be one loved little girl! Now, hurry up and get here! ;)

Monday, August 13, 2012

Luxe Entertaining: Baby Shower

Over the weekend, our friend Carrie and I (Christin) had the greatest pleasure of hosting a baby shower for Lauren! We are beyond excited for her little bundle of joy expected next month! And we were thrilled to shower the new mommy to be with lots of love and gifts!

The concept for the baby shower was inspired from the baby nursery's color palette...Lots of navy and white with pops of turquoise and a bit of orange! And an elephant here and there as the "mascot" of the day! We had so much fun preparing for the event and I'm delighted to share the outcome!

Custom Invitations from Zazzle

Baby pics of mommy & daddy and baby's ultrasound photos greeted guests as they arrived

Party favors...turquoise chevron bags filled with assorted blue sweet treats

Lots of Chinese pottery incorporated to add to the blue and white palette

Fresh cut hydrangea and oranges made up the center pieces for the bistro tables

Chevron table runners were another way we introduced color and pattern

Pair of Mini Chinese Elephants...My gift to the new mommy and sweet baby boy!

Fresh cut philodendron leaves made great tropical center pieces

Mimosa Bar

Bar set up of orangeade, fresh juices and fruit garnish, champagne and pellegrino

Carafes of mango juice, peach nectar and orange juice with garnishes of raspberries, strawberries and peaches for guests to create their own mimosa!

Salads and Desserts

Fresh croissants, chicken salad, pesto pasta salad, caprese salad and fruit salad

Sweet Treats...Delicious and Beautiful Chevron Patterned Cake, Almond Flavored French Macaroons and Scrumptious Rhythm Cafe Mini Cupcakes!

The day was a huge success! All our hard work paid off...we had a wonderful turn out, baby boy got many beautiful Luxe gifts, and most importantly Lauren was surrounded by so many of her friends and family who are overjoyed to celebrate and share this exciting time!

Mark and Lauren, I couldn't be happier for the both of you! I love you so much. You two are going to make incredible parents! I'm counting down the days till I get to meet your beautiful baby boy!!

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