{Party Planning} "Love is Sweet" Bridal Shower by P.ink Creative

Recently, Gretchen from p.ink creative contacted me to ask about photographing a bridal shower she planned. Gretchen helped out with our fantastic editorial shoot last year, and I knew she'd bring something fabulous to the table.

Over the last few years, I've done my share of planning bridal and baby showers for friends/family. It's a TON of work, and putting together a fabulous shower is certainly an art form. So I asked Gretchen for some tips (for those of you out there who are planning showers/parties of your own!).


Theme: "Many times the theme will dictate the colors, for example on this theme the colors are pulled from the iconic candy necklace. On a color theme like this where there are multiple colors, by grouping things of just 1 or 2 colors together, a clean look is still achieved. By keeping the base palette (i.e. the servingware and tablecloths) neutral your "themed" and colored items will pop."


Of course, with a "Love is Sweet" theme, candy abounded. :)


Table arrangement: "Be creative. I'm always stealing decor from around our house like shelves (those white boxes on the table are shadow boxes off our wall) or vases to add height and dimension to a table."








Food Tables: "My biggest tip for decorating for a shower is to place food tables against a wall. When a table is in the center of the room there is no front and back and it is very hard to create a nice presentation for your food. By pushing a table up against a wall you give yourself a clear front and back and allow for the use of a backdrop."

Thanks for your fabulous tips, Gretchen!

From my own experience, pulling from what interests a bride or mommy-to-be is a great way to start the planning process. For example: A Mad Hatter's Tea Party baby shower for those who love a good cup of tea or A Winery tour/trip Bridal Shower/Party for those who like a good glass of vino.

It's been fun to watch my brides go from wedding planning to baby planning. I've seen fun themes emerge for baby showers, such as a Dr. Seuss themed party (which sounds like serious fun!).

Have a fabulous weekend, and stay tuned -- Mike and I have a fantastic wedding this weekend. Photos will be on the way!