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Leslie’s Bridal Shower

February 10, 2014 by Julie 62 Comments

Late Saturday morning, my mom and I hosted a bridal shower brunch for my sister! We had way too much fun planning the shower, prepping the food and getting a little crafty.

Leslie's Bridal Shower

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My mom and I really enjoy crafting and did as much as we could during the week or two before Leslie’s bridal shower so we weren’t too overwhelmed on Friday night. My sister’s wedding colors are peach and creamy whites, but my mom and I used mint green as an accent color for her shower since we know she likes that color a lot, too!

As everyone began to arrive, guests helped themselves to mimosas, peach sangria and citrus-infused water while we chatted away.

Bridal Shower Drinks

White Peach Sangria

White Peach Sangria label

To make the peach sangria, I combined five cans of peach seltzer water, two bottles of moscato, 3/4 cup peach brandy and lots of sliced peaches. It was delicious!

Bridal Shower Mason Jar Glasses

I bought the mason jar mugs that served as everyone’s glasses at Hobby Lobby and the peach paper straws from TJMaxx months ago. I wrote everyone’s names on the mugs with white paint pen that could easily be scrubbed off after the shower so everyone could keep their mug and reuse it without their name on it forever and ever.

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As guests mingled, they could take a moment to add a word of marital advice to the advice board!

Bridal Shower Advice Board

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I owe my contribution to the board to my mother-in-law who once said, “When in doubt, talk it out. If you can talk about everything you can work your way through anything.”

My favorite piece of advice on the board came from Leslie and Ross’ five-year-old flower girl, Ava.

Advice

When I asked Ava if she wanted to offer her advice to the bride-to-be and her groom, she said yes and I helped her spell her words of wisdom as she wrote them down. “Be nice to each other.” So simple, but I think we could all learn from that one! 

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We also had an informal game sitting out for guests to play that included old pictures of Leslie and Ross. I think everyone enjoyed looking at the throwback photos in this one!

How Old Was the Bride How Old Was the Groom Bridal Shower Game

Cutie pies!

How Old Was the Groom How Old Was the Bride Bridal Shower Game

After about 45 minutes of catching up, we were ready to eat.

Target Buckets

($3 buckets from Target!)

Guests dug into an assortment of brunch food, including a yogurt bar, the most incredible quiche from Pie Heaven in Jacksonville (<— seriously unreal!), fruit kebabs, glazed doughnut holes, honeycomb and citrus goat cheese, whole wheat croissants and more.  

Yogurt Bar Bridal Shower Yogurt Bar Fruit Kebabs

We tried to label everything and keep a consistent look which was easy thanks to stickers we had made by my friend Allison who also made the adorable koozies for my sister’s bachelorette party. (Here’s her contact information, just in case any of you are in the process of planning a party and want some personalized items: portobluegifts@gmail.com. Allison is great!)

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We had a few tables set up with super simple baby’s breath centerpieces. (We also had baby’s breath placed around the large room in glass lantern jars.)

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The baby’s breath worked really well since we were able to buy it the day before and not worry about it wilting at all. Thank you to Michaela’s wedding for inspiring this idea!

While everyone ate, we played a trivia game where guests answered a series of questions to see who knew the most about Leslie. Three of her bridesmaids took the top three spots and claimed a prize from the basket of prizes my mom and I put together. Just incase you’re looking for bridal shower prize ideas, the most popular prizes in our basket included cookbooks, candles and stackable bracelets.

Bridesmaids

The next game was the hit of the shower: 10 Questions about Leslie and Ross!

10 Questions Bridal Shower Game

My sister answered the questions along with everyone else and her answers served as the answer key. It was a lot of fun and we laughed pretty hard at some of her explanations.

Then it was time for presents!

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My mom and I set up a cozy little area of the room where everyone gathered to watch Leslie open her gifts.

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Mother of the Bride Mother of the Groom

Mother of the bride + Mother of the groom! Random fun fact about Leslie and Ross: Both of our parents have the same first names!

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I tried my best to fulfill my maid of honor duties and take down notes about the gifts Leslie received to make thank you note writing easy on her after the shower.

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The first gift Leslie opened was a gift from everyone at the shower.

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A personalized recipe box filled with recipes!  

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When I sent out the bridal shower invitations, I included a recipe card with them for everyone to fill out a favorite recipe to send back to me so Leslie and Ross have a solid collection of favorite recipes to enjoy together in the future. Leslie seemed to love flipping through the recipes and she received a great assortment of entree, appetizer and dessert recipes from the women in her life who love her most, including the women who couldn’t attend the shower for one reason or another.

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Two of Leslie’s girlfriends, Allison and Christina, were super sweet and transformed the bows from Leslie’s gifts into a bow bouquet for Leslie to carry down the aisle during the rehearsal the day before her wedding.

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Bow Bouquet

My mom said she read an article where Martha Stewart advised using the bows to make a bow hat for the rehearsal which made all of us laugh.

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I think the most creative gift award went to my mom who put together this “woman” made completely of household supplies including an ironing board, a mop (for the hair), an apron and more.

Bridal Shower Creative Gift

My mom and sister made something similar for my bridal shower and I thought it was so unique! 

I gave my sister a random assortment of gifts, but my favorite item was the cheapest of all of them. Go figure!

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Isn’t that mug fun!? I ordered the “I <3 RC” mug (Ross’ initials, obviously) from my friend Allison after I saw a similar one pop up on Kaley Cuoco’s Instagram account a month or so ago. (Yes, I totally follow random celebrities on Instagram.)

After Leslie finished opening her presents, everyone was ready for cake and we all dug into vanilla, chocolate and hummingbird cake.

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Bridal Shower Cake

We initially planned to copy this sprinkle cake and use Leslie and Ross’ wedding date on four cakes in place of the number 5, but the pastel icing and white sprinkles made it really hard to see the numbers on the cake, so we scrapped that idea at the last minute. Oh well!

We weren’t sure how long the bridal shower would last and were pleasantly surprised when we still had guests hanging out and chatting away at 4:30 p.m.

The bride-to-be with me and my mom and her new extended family:

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(Ross’ sister-in-law, Ross’ sister, Ross’ mom, Leslie, my mom, me and Leslie’s future niece whom I adore!)

It was such a wonderful way to celebrate Leslie and Ross’ upcoming wedding, which is now officially LESS THAN A MONTH away! The countdown is ON!

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Comments

  1. Shel@PeachyPalate says

    February 10, 2014 at 4:50 pm

    It all looks stunning!!! If I’m ever to get married I’ll be asking you to come to Ireland to plan it all for me! Seriously, you could have yourself a third job!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      February 10, 2014 at 4:59 pm

      Thank you! It was a lot of fun!

      Reply
  2. Jan @ Sprouts n Squats says

    February 10, 2014 at 4:53 pm

    Wow everything looks so beautiful! Your mum and you did such an amazing job organizing it all. Love the idea of that advice board and of course love Ava’s advice, as you said so simple yet true. I also loved your mother in laws advice.

    That recipe starter idea is so great too. I can definitely see myself using that idea if I ever have to throw a bridal shower for a close friend.

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  3. Haley @Cupcakes and Sunshine says

    February 10, 2014 at 4:54 pm

    Ohh wow! This looks like such a great bridal shower! I love the recipe card idea and also the initialed mug! So much fun. It all looks so wonderful! CONGRATS LESLIE! 🙂

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  4. Michelle @ A Healthy Mrs says

    February 10, 2014 at 4:58 pm

    What a beautiful shower! You & your mom did a fantastic job!

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  5. Madison says

    February 10, 2014 at 4:59 pm

    What a BEAUTIFUL and most important: thoughful shower! You are such an amazing maid of honor and this shower seemed perfecto!

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  6. Sarah @ Sweet Miles says

    February 10, 2014 at 4:59 pm

    SO FUN!!! I love shower season 🙂 Looks like your sister LOVED IT!

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  7. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says

    February 10, 2014 at 5:03 pm

    How cute!! And seriously, looks like you guys had fun with the crafting and it sure made for a beautiful shower.

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  8. Fiona @ Get Fit Fiona says

    February 10, 2014 at 5:06 pm

    Looks like you guys put together a great party.

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  9. Sara @ LovingOnTheRun says

    February 10, 2014 at 5:11 pm

    Wow what a gorgeous shower you pulled off for your sister! It looks amazing and I am sure she had a WONDERFUL time! You are a great sister and maid of honor!

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  10. Julia says

    February 10, 2014 at 5:14 pm

    Everything is so cute! That peach sangria is on another level though, I have to try it.

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    • Julie says

      February 10, 2014 at 5:15 pm

      Hope you like it!! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Jordan Lynn // Life Between Lattes says

    February 10, 2014 at 5:16 pm

    Looks like a beautiful shower! Two of my best friends from high school getting married this year, so I am going to need a lot of inspiration for cute shower ideas! Bookmarking this. 🙂

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  12. Whitney @ Yoga All the Time says

    February 10, 2014 at 5:19 pm

    Everything looks lovely. I love the personalized mug– very cute!

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  13. Alissa @ Eat Clean Beauty Queen says

    February 10, 2014 at 5:22 pm

    I LOVE the recipe box idea. Family recipes are so special and something that she can keep forever and ever and think of that friend/family member whenever she cooks up their favorite recipe! We just moved into a new place and I framed a couple of really old family recipe cards (in my mom and grandmother’s handwriting) in shabby chic frames and put them on the counter in my kitchen!

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  14. Taylee @ twist me fit says

    February 10, 2014 at 5:22 pm

    Leslie is lucky to have such a great sister and mom!

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  15. Blake says

    February 10, 2014 at 5:25 pm

    Beautiful shower! I feel like name similarities are more common than people realize. My boyfriend has 3 older brothers (all married) and all of his sister-in-laws’ parents’ names are some variation of Jim & Rebecca. Then I came along and my parents’ names… James & Becky. It’s so crazy!!

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  16. Celina @ mycajuntinity.com says

    February 10, 2014 at 5:26 pm

    Love your dress, and love the game ideas too!
    Congrats to Leslie!

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  17. Kaelene @Unlocking Kiki says

    February 10, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    What a beautiful shower you and your mom threw for your sister!

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  18. Robyn says

    February 10, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    Where is the I<3 RC mug from? I love it!

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    • Julie says

      February 10, 2014 at 5:50 pm

      My friend Allison made it. Her contact info is detailed in the above post when I talk about the stickers she made for the shower. 🙂

      Reply
  19. Dana @ Conscious Kitchen Blog says

    February 10, 2014 at 5:48 pm

    The recipe box idea is so much fun! What a great way to remember everyone that was at the shower and try out some new recipes.

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  20. Brittney @ Sweets 'N' Greens says

    February 10, 2014 at 5:54 pm

    You and your mom threw a beautiful wedding shower! I love the little mason jar mugs and the color scheme!

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  21. Lindsey B says

    February 10, 2014 at 6:03 pm

    Absolutely stunning party! I’m filing this away for future use….hopefully for my own baby sis in the next year!

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  22. Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves says

    February 10, 2014 at 6:10 pm

    I cannot say enough how awesome you are at party planning! The shower looks like it was fun, beautifully decorated, and made with lots of love 🙂 I’m seriously going to be looking back at all your posts like these when I plan for other peoples’ bridal showers in the future.
    Leslie is one lucky sister, and she is just glowing! Your green dress is also stunning!

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  23. Miranda @ Lovely Wife Lovely Life says

    February 10, 2014 at 6:11 pm

    Oh my gosh, that is the PERFECT bridal shower! I hope I’m lucky enough to have a shower like that in the next few months!

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  24. Ally @ The Zebra Runner says

    February 10, 2014 at 6:40 pm

    I love all of the crafts!

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  25. Sheena @ Paws and Pavement says

    February 10, 2014 at 6:51 pm

    Looks like a great time! My wedding shower will be this May and am looking for ideas to help with the planning. Thanks!

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  26. Janice says

    February 10, 2014 at 6:52 pm

    What a beautiful shower!! I love the color scheme! Crafting is my favorite…I am sad that I am not in any weddings this year because I love planning showers!

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  27. kaitlin @4loveofcarrots says

    February 10, 2014 at 6:59 pm

    It looks like a fantastic shower!! I am soo thankful that you shared the details, I am hosting my friends in a couple weeks and felt utterly lost! Now I have a few good ideas 🙂

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  28. Annette@FitnessPerks says

    February 10, 2014 at 7:10 pm

    You guys are so thoughtful! The details in this all are perfect <3

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  29. Coty and Mariah@quirksandtwists says

    February 10, 2014 at 7:13 pm

    Seriously, what a lovely shower! You’re right that mug is brilliant!

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  30. Marissa @ Barefoot Colorado says

    February 10, 2014 at 7:19 pm

    The recipe idea is SO cute. I’m stealing it!

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  31. Marisa says

    February 10, 2014 at 7:56 pm

    You did an amazing job! I am hosting my sisters in April. What else did you give Leslie?

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  32. stacy says

    February 10, 2014 at 8:02 pm

    Y’all did a great job planning! I’m stealing a few of these ides for my best friend’s bridal shower next weekend. Your other posts on Leslie’s bachelorette were also really helpful. Thanks for all the ideas and thanks for sharing!

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  33. Erin Elder says

    February 10, 2014 at 8:47 pm

    Now this is a bridal shower! What an amazing job! And all you ladies look stunning. I can’t get over how adorable that recipe box idea is…. Brilliant and so very sweet. I also need to replicate that white peach sangria for my next get together! That sounds way too good.

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  34. Karen @ Runner Girl Eats says

    February 10, 2014 at 9:07 pm

    How gorgeous! You are so crafty and adorable. I am getting marries March 8th and love reading all about what other brides are doing 🙂

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  35. josephine says

    February 10, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    Adorable and full of love!

    Where is your pretty green dress from?

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  36. Erica @ For the Sake of Cake says

    February 10, 2014 at 9:23 pm

    Everything is adorable! You can certainly tell that lots of thought, hard work, and love went into this shower!

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  37. Shannah says

    February 10, 2014 at 10:17 pm

    What a sweet bridal shower! And my mother-in-law and mom both have the same first names too!

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  38. Ashley @ Saving Money in your Twenties says

    February 10, 2014 at 11:55 pm

    Wow what an awesome shower! You and your mom did a great job 🙂 That peach sangria sounds AMAZING!

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  39. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

    February 11, 2014 at 6:05 am

    Such a beautiful and fun shower! I love all the little details 🙂 You are such a little party planner!!

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  40. Jenn@ Mark My Miles! says

    February 11, 2014 at 7:09 am

    Absolutely stunning!!!! You really need to be an event planner!!!! YOU have such great talent!

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  41. Molly says

    February 11, 2014 at 8:57 am

    Love!! Everything looked perfect!

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  42. Chelsea @ A Fit LittleOne says

    February 11, 2014 at 10:00 am

    You guys did a great job with this!! I love that she got personalized recipes, that is a great idea!!

    Reply
  43. Jess @dearhealthyness says

    February 11, 2014 at 10:07 am

    Everything is so organized and beautiful! The colors, the decoration, the food, the gifts, all the ideas are so gorgeous!! I hope my sister do the same for me when I get married 😀

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  44. Livi says

    February 11, 2014 at 11:10 am

    the whole shower is so adorable- so Southern Chic! 🙂

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    • Julie says

      February 11, 2014 at 11:40 am

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  45. Mila says

    February 11, 2014 at 11:19 am

    Everytime I’ve been a bridesmaid we use the bows and ribbons to create a bouquet (instead of hat lol) for the rehearsal, so that way when the bride is walking down the aisle at the rehearsal she gets to hold a “bouquet” it’s fun!

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  46. Amelia says

    February 11, 2014 at 11:52 am

    What a great shower…it’s clear you and your mom put a lot of thought into it! I love Leslie’s dress, do you know where she bought it? I’m getting married in June so I’m on the lookout for cute white dresses for wedding events!

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  47. Lisa says

    February 11, 2014 at 12:00 pm

    Everything looks great…love all the details and special touches you added! Where did you get the glass lantern jars used for the centerpieces and tables? thanks!

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  48. Katie @ Running a ragnar says

    February 11, 2014 at 12:26 pm

    what a beautiful shower ! I usually hate shower games but that photo game looks really cute and fun- very different!!

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  49. Cheyenne says

    February 11, 2014 at 12:49 pm

    Your mom looks stunning! So do you, the bride, and all the guests, but your mom looks so great!!

    Reply
  50. Jennifer D says

    February 11, 2014 at 12:51 pm

    Where did you get your green dress? It is very cute!

    Reply
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