When the first “Real-Life Parties” post went up a few weeks ago, HWTM reader Karen wrote in with a tip about an awesome bridal shower she just saw that “could be your next “Real-Life” party!” Well, Karen – you were right! I knew it the second I laid eyes on the amazing pictures from photographer Jennifer Skog ‘s gorgeous bridal shower . First I had to make sure I was actually looking at pictures of a bridal shower and not a wedding reception – but lo and behold it was a shower – and it looks like Jennifer just has some VERY talented loved ones! Want some proof? Just check out these pics!
The theme of Jennifer’s September wedding will be “Old World Ballroom meets Modern Bling” (how great is that theme?! ) – with a color palette of classic black and white. Throw in that Jen’s favorite color is green – and it’s suddenly clear where the inspiration for this vintage-modern / black, white & lime green shower theme came from :)
Tables were covered in green and then adorned with a beautiful damask-patterned fabric runner and vases of white hydrangeas. Fantastic black chivari chairs really take this table setting the top! Custom menus with a matching vintage-mod pattern sat atop square black plates, and black napkins were rolled and tied with sheer green ribbon. Photos of Jen and her fiance were displayed in pretty frames along a side table. In the corner of the room was a little blueberry mojito bar complete with a full-service bartender (a.k.a. “the MOH’s husband!”). Hand-made drink umbrellas created from matching patterened paper and wooden skewers made the mojitos extra sweet!
A spread of decadent finger foods included these mini-cups of watermelon soup (above). According to Jen this cold soup was “amazing”…and the presentation looks pretty amazing too! Black & green custom cookies pulled double-duty as cute decór and take-home shower favors for guests.
How cute is the black & white apron and rubber glove set that Jen’s decked out in below? Way too cute to actually do any cleaning in, right?! And talk about paying attention to detail – the girls even decorated the binding on the activity notepads to match the shower theme!
Last but not least, the guests even came dressed for the theme – making these group shots extra-lovely! Sounds like a great time was had by all – kudos to the hostesses and congrats to the bride-to-be!
As a side note, this theme would also be fantastic for a rehearsal dinner!
{photos by Jennifer Skog Photography }
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Love this theme so much! But going crazy trying to find the fabric for the table runners. Also, what was the exact color of the green table cloth? I need 6 table runners before Sept., anyone have them made and ready for sale?
Love, love, love this theme. I am having a hard time finding the fabric for the runners. If anyone has 6 for sale before Sept. please respond. Also, what is the exact color of the green table cloths?
I just loved the details of this shower. I host an annual girlfriends dinner party and this inspired me to do a “Little Black Dress Party” this year. It turned out wonderfully.
I found a similar damask print fabric at Joanne’s for the runner, as well as a green fabric for the table cloth (my aunt makes linen/chair covers, etc). She even made my dress out of a matching damask print. I covered lamp shades w/ damask print paper from Michaels. There are a few pics on HWTM FB page or at my FB page http://www.facebook.com/creative.confetti.
I am not sure if anyone asked already, but that basket of notepads is to die for! i absolutely love stationery and i was wondering where they came from! thanks :)
Gina –
The hostesses actually made those notepads themselves – just using scrapbook paper that matched the theme to cover the top part of the pads :)
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any advise on how to word an invitation asking guests to dress in the theme colors? i’m throwing a black & white shower and would love for the guests to “match” the theme as they did in this shower but i would hate to sound rude or demanding lol. thanks :)