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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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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Allure with Decor styled this fabulous Cowgirl Bridal Shower.  With an outdoor venue, this theme was pure perfection, every detail was fantastically executed.  Using vintage style wooden tables, a rustic charm was created, ensuring that guests would be cozy and comfortable.

The guest seating was stunning, white chairs with burlap seats gave everyone a nice option to sit when eating and the table was covered in decor galore. Each place setting featured a wonderful charger that held patterned napkins for the guests to use as needed. A treat was set perfectly in a bowl for everyone as well, added a touch of color to the look.

The decorations laid out on the tables were phenomenal, a vine of adorable white flowers gave an abundant natural look down the length of the center.  Gigantic wooden candle sticks held white candles that blended fantastically with the Cowgirl theme. A classic lantern was even set on one end with a flower inside giving a neat effect.

A lovely chalkboard was set up with a fun sentiment for the guests to check out and it was lavishly covered in flowers that matched the tables for a full style.

For food, all sorts of attention was placed on making each item perfectly prepared. Sets of molasses cookies were piled together and tied with twine, blending with the theme while making it simple for visitors to grab and go. There were even delicious mint pistachio parfaits made for everyone to enjoy.  Yummy blueberry shortcake was made in adorable mini mason jars for everyone to have a rustic vibe and tasty treat. These were set on a wonderful wooden table with a box full of fantastic flowers as well.

Using the wonderful colors of nature to emphasize the details of this party, it was a stunning beauty that any bride-to-be could truly treasure.

Credits –

Photographer: Olivia Leigh Photography

Stylist: Allure with Decor

Venue: Orchard Home B&B

Flowers: Orchard Home B&B (Jeanie Payne)

Dessert: She Simply Did It Kathryn Flynn

Props & Furniture: Rosewood Vintage

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Black and white made a bold and sophisticated color blend for this fantastic, Kate Spade Inspired Shower, perfectly photographed by B. Jones Photography.  With each little detail styled to perfection, this party was definitely a once in a lifetime celebration.

Starting a party off right, bridal bingo was a fun activity to get the guests in the spirit. To add to the activities, a photo booth was set up so everyone could create a personal and memorable moment to treasure forever.  There were even fantastic Kate Spade style props to use to really bring the photos a fun twist.

The dessert table had a modern chic look with a white tablecloth.  As a backdrop a row of colorful poms were strung in a long line, adding a pop of brightness to the table.

Tasty food options included mini donuts, croissants, cookies and more!  Each treat was set on a tray of varying levels, making all of the food easily accessible. To give the table a decorative look, a single candle was set on each side, creating a soft and elegant touch.

The showstopping cake had a table all to itself with a massive chalkboard as a backdrop with “She leaves a Little Sparkle Wherever She goes” on it in a fun font. This table was the epitome of glamour with a golden, glittery tablecloth draped to the floor.  To complement the fabulously flower topped cake, small bouquets of flowers were set to each side along with a candle. Other fun touches added to the table included trays of yummy cookies.

To curb the thirst, a fun beverage cart was set in the corner with an adorable sign saying, “Pop, fizz, clink.” There were several delicious choices for the guests to pick from including a classic, orange juice.

Credits –

Photographers: B. Jones Photography

Rentals, Photobooth, Coordinators & Stylists: Snohomish Rental Co.

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This gorgeous bridal shower was created by Cyntia of Party to be Festas.  Using a Love is in the Air theme, a wonderful mix of pink, black and white colors gave a perfect look to the venue.

The room used for the party was a modern-sheek style that made a great option for the party.  A contemporary rectangular table was used for the treats rather than a classic plastic, ensuring a more sophisticated look.  With a dark, sheer cover, the table looked very stylish.  A pink and white striped runner added a touch of color and make a lovely accent piece for the table. Rather than using a classic backdrop for this table, the room itself made a stunning option for drawing attention.  

For decor, this table was brilliantly arrayed with flowers in all sorts of sizes of vases, creating dimension and elegance with marvelous pink and white blooms.  Photos were printed in black and white, matted in adorable pink and white polka dots and framed in black for a very fashionable addition to the table.

The spread of edibles was very cute, little bite size desserts, making it simple for guests to grab and go. Each little treat was placed in a cute little container so it was virtually mess-free.  Using wrapped boxes, each of the snacks was set at a different level, really filling it fabulously.  The cake was quite impeccably done, set on a tall vibrantly pink tray so it would draw attention smoothly.  Frosted in black and white squares, and wrapped with a delicious pink ribbon, it made a perfect treat option for this wonderful party. On top of the cake a fantastic set-up of a woman in a kitchen made a cute topper. Little hearts on sticks were also used to add to the fun flare of this dessert.

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