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Created by Krown Kreations & Celebrations, this Modern Black and White Striped Bridal Shower was the perfect blend of bold stripes and bright colors.  It was set outdoors where the natural sunlight could light up all the details in a brilliant display for guests to enjoy.

Using a lovely vintage style dresser rather than a standard table for a welcome, this section looked absolutely fantastic.  A backdrop of horizontal black and white stripes drew the eye and a lovely golden sparkle heart was the perfect accent to this board. A large banner was hung in front of the dresser saying, “Gifts” so guests would know right where to go. Beside this area a small three tiered stand stood with gifts for the guests to take home with them, it was decorated with a backdrop of black and white horizontal stripes, matching the Modern Black and White Striped Bridal Shower smoothly.  To accent this decor a gorgeous vine of florals was draped across the top.

Yummy sweets offered at this gathering included truffles, cupcakes, chocolate peanut butter, deliciously frosted cookies and more.

A special beverage area was set up to match the treats on another fantastic vintage style dresser.  This one had a fun sign draped across in pink, gold, black and white saying, “Bride.” As a backdrop behind the table a banner saying, “Drinks” stood out so everyone knew where to quench their thirst. Tasty lemonade and ice tea were offered in unique beverage dispensers that added a sophisticated look to the table. For decor, flowers were set out on one side, adding to the natural outdoors venue.

Glitz and glamour were beautiful incorporated throughout the venue in fun ways from the black and white striped tray that held cupcakes to the gold and pink labels used on the various treats.

Credits –

Krown Kreations & Celebrations – Facebook and Website

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This gorgeous bridal shower was created by Krown Kreations & Celebrations, who used the theme Let Love Sparkle to give a special bride-to-be a day to remember forever. With black and white as base colors with pink and gold to accent, the venue for this party was a fantastic blend of sophistication and sparkle.

The dessert table was a sparkle festival with a table covered in a brilliant golden cover.  A black and white striped backdrop made the perfect setting for a fabulous gold heart to shine from.  To really emphasize the special vip’s big impending event, a banner hung from above saying, “Miss, Mrs.” This banner was beautifully created with black and white vertical stripes and gold lettering and details.

All of the treats were labeled on a fun, pink and gold tag that was easy to see.  Tasty options in the edible department included pudding, cupcakes, cheesecake, cake pops and more. The treats were perfectly designed to match the Let Love Sparkle theme with sweet tags shaped like hearts and some with adorable little words like “Love.”

A wonderful idea used at this party to make things simpler for the bride was a section set up with envelopes for the guests to fill out their name and addresses on, so when it was time to write up thank-you notes, she wouldn’t have to worry about having that information.

Another adorable idea to involve the guests in a unique way was to have them all write down fun date options for down the road, rather than just giving advice. This area had a fantastically drawn up chalkboard sign.

An entire section was set aside to give out the thank gifts, a table with a deep purple cover stood out boldly.  On this table a delightful tray of bagged goodies awaited the visitors along with a special place for everyone to fill out recipe cards for the bride.

Credits –

Krown Kreations & Celebrations – Facebook and Website

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This A Day At the Races Derby Bridal Shower was a fantastically planned event from the invites to the execution. With every moment captured beautifully by Bri Morse Imagery, this party was sure to leave a lasting memory in print forever for the bride-to-be to enjoy.

The invitations were adorably done with a blend of fonts that really attracted the eye.  With blue, green and yellow colors, it had an interesting look that stood out marvelously. To bring this A Day At the Races Derby Bridal Shower theme to life, guests were encouraged to dress appropriately for their racing fun, in derby attire.

The venue used for the party was spectacular from the horseshoe greenery to the rustic vibe, it was a cozy option for the guests to hang out and enjoy their time together.  Details that really stood out included a large post office sign that hung in the center of the room, along with a mix of wonderful rustic frames on a fireplace mantle. A sprinkle of bottles with cute flower arrangements finished off the mantle in a lovely way.

For a tasty twist, Kentucky Derby adult beverages were offered at this party, along with a recipe so the guests can enjoy them anytime they wanted. You can create the delicious wonder as well!

Kentucky Derby Recipe

Ingredients:

2 cups of water

2 cups of sugar

Ample fresh mint sprigs

Crushed Ice

Whiskey

Directions:

1. Make a simple syrup by boiling sugar and water together for five minutes.
2. Cool and place in a covered container with six or eight sprigs of fresh mint, then refrigerate overnight.
3. Make one julep at a time by filling a julep cup with crushed ice, adding one tablespoon mint syrup and two ounces of Early Times Kentucky Whisky. Stir rapidly with a spoon to frost the outside of the cup.
4. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.

Delicious foods were offered at this event included fresh fruits like blueberries and strawberries.  A meat spread allowed guests to create their own yummy foods. Wonderful green tableware was used for all of the treats.

A three layer cake was the standout at this party with each layer looking quite stunning. There were even sprigs of edible greenery that ensured the cake matched the A Day At the Races Derby Bridal Shower to perfection.

Credits –

Photography: Bri Morse Imagery

Flowers & Prop/Furniture Rentals: Primrose and Company

Stationery: Primrose and Company collaborated with Just Be. Studio

Cake: Cake Doodles

Caterer: Cj’s Corner Grill

Favors & Desserts: Wards Pastry

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• Bridal Shower Invitations
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This Simply Swanky Bridal Tea featured fantastic details that made it a one-of-a-kind party. With experts like Sarah Plovanich and Tasty Tidbits, all of the decor and tasty treats were sure to be a hit!

To start this gorgeous event, beautiful invitations were created from a lovely cardstock in an elegant font, ensuring that the guests would know that this was going to be a sophisticated tea party.

The venue chosen for the event was phenomenal, a massive room with all sorts of windows, allowing the sunlight to brighten the space magnificently. Round tables were prepared for guest seating, allowing everyone to visit with each other easily.  Pretty ivory table covers draped to the floor, creating an elegance that flowed throughout the decor.  Classic wooden chairs with padded seats were provided for everyone to sit on comfortably.  

A buffet table with the foods and treats was set up with a wonderful deep purple cloth.  A list of the delicious edibles offered included: jam tarts, sugar frosted fruit, mascarpone & lady finger cake, assorted homemade chocolates & cookies, fruit tart, matcha green tea petite cakes, naked cake with figs, herbs & berries, naked monogrammed petit fours, decorated marshmallows, shortbread sandwiches, decorated chocolate cake and tea bag cookies. There were also tea-time sandwiches: mozzarella, tomato & basil on white bread, cucumber, scallion & dill on mini rye bread, and pear, fig & prosciutto on french bread.

For favors, mason jars filled with teas, sugar, and wafers made a memorable take-home for the guests.

As an added bonus a lovely beverage table was set up for everyone to try out all sorts of drinks, even having an option to mix their own special concoctions! Champagne was offered of course an all sorts of mixer flavors including: homemade lavender syrup and fruit sodas from the World Market.

Credits –

Photography: Roots of Life Photography

Event designer: Sarah Plovanich

Venue: Loyola University’s Palm Court

Stationery: Erickson Design

Cake/Sweets: Tasty Tidbits

Linen rentals: BBJ Linen

Custom Treat Bags: Fox & Hound Paperie

Makeup: Joanna B Artistry

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• Bridal Shower Invitations
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