I had my bridal shower a few weeks ago…and it was amazing. I mean, any event focused on food, friends, and getting presents doesn’t suck, but my MOH did such an excellent job and I was overwhelmed by all the details and loveliness:
The whole setup!
A bellini bar (“Choose your fruit and your Brut!”) with Mason jars
Custom napkins with a nod to our love for music
Favor bags (filled with amazing soaps) in a travel-inspired case
An ombre cake (inside AND outside!)
Lemonade and water station—I spent more time near the bellinis.
Poms, baby’s breath, “LOVE” bunting, and a happy bride
By the time everyone arrived and I stopped being so overwhelmed by how amazing everything was, we had a DELICIOUS lunch from one of my favorite restaurants at home—chicken salad sandwiches on house-made focaccia, pasta salad, fruit, and caprese skewers. MOH K even remembered to get some potato chips because she knows how much I love to put chips on my sandwiches (anyone else do this?).
After that, it was game time. We played a Scattergories game—one of my favorites!—and MOH K made a custom version for the occasion:
Remember my invitation? It matches! (Photo and design by Clarke Ross Designs)
Intense concentration
One of the funniest moments was during the first round, everyone read the first category correctly (“necessary trait for a spouse”) except for some reason, my mom and I BOTH read it as “necessary treat for a spouse.” So we were going around, giving our answers—“energetic,” “easy-going,” “enduring”—and then it’s my turn and I say, proudly, “egg salad!” My MOH, in her desire to please the bride, didn’t miss a beat and awarded me a point. Someone called me out pretty quickly, but knowing how serious MOH K and I are about Scattergories, I really appreciated her giving me some leeway. Letting someone have a free point in Scattergories—that’s real friendship. I kept a lot of the cards because they were so funny to go back and read—not to mention beautifully designed!
Next up—gifts!
All photos personal/courtesy of MOH K unless otherwise noted
I love the tissue paper tassels, we made the same thing for our wedding! And your bellini bar looks funnnnn…good work MOH!! 
I already love your MOH because she is so awesome even though I don’t know her!
Pretty party but that invitation is a total rip off of: http://ohsobeautifulpaper.com/2012/04/pink-ombre-watercolor-and-letterpress-wedding-invitations/
Wow.
@Anon: i’d actually seen and pinned that invite on my “paper love” board on pinterest a long time ago – that’s why my MOH recreated it for me – she knew i was a fan and the inspiration was letterpress and custom and wayyyy over the top expensive. i’m glad i got a version for me!
Love the scattegories and the decorations are adorable! She did a great job!
That is GORGEOUS!!! I want to throw a party now just so I can have a bellini bar and make those decorations.
Theft is the sincerest form of flattery! I use inspiration for my work all the time – are there any TRUELY original ideas left? Way to put your own spin on things using ideas from others that you loved! I love love love the wedding scattergories and just might have to make my own version as well Beautiful Shower
What a gorgeous shower, your MOH did a fantastic job with all the details!
I love the set up, the colors are beautiful, and that cake… oh the cake.
I’m fine with taking inspiration and even theft and copying if it was to a limited audience like your shower, but your designer should absolutely not be promoting it as original work on her blog. It was definitely not altered enough to be original – there are too many major elements completely copied.
It looked like a fantastic shower!! Your MOH did an excellent job!
Oooh I wish I had thought of scattergories! I would have gotten my MOH to do that! Such a gorgeous spread you are spoilt!
So many lovely details! And how awesome is MOH K for all of her custom design work!!!
I’ve seen the Bridal Scattergories on a few Pinterest boards. I love that idea. Your MOH did an excellent job!
Mrs. Gray Wolf, Washington DC Age and Occupation: 26, Business Development Executive Fiance's Age and Occupation: 30, Research Scientist Engagement Date: November 11, 2011 Wedding Date: February 2013 Venue: Whittemore House About Me: I'm an ultra-organized, pun-loving, list-making, cheese-enthusiast bride-to-be. Although my day job is in cubicle land, I'm happiest in the modern art wing of a museum, having recently earned my Masters in Museum Studies. Shortly after a chance meeting five years ago, I moved in with Wolfman and haven't looked back since. We love music, movies, TV, and all things pop culture; we have an unspoken competition to be the first to share the latest YouTube sensation or indie song. Together, we've filled quite a few pages in our passports, but also love quiet nights in with a Game of Thrones marathon and our French Bulldog, Tonks (Harry Potter, anyone?). I'm planning a small, cozy winter wedding---think mercury glass and candle light---in the heart of DC. Our venue is a historic home with a lot of political charm, but needs a bit of work to be wedding-ready.
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