It's time for part two of my Feather the Nest Bridal Shower wrap up. If you missed part one check it out here.
What would a party be without some beverages and yummy snacks?!
My mom never does anything on a small scale, so we had plenty of drinks and treats to go around.
In the kitchen, she created a few different beverage stations. She covered up our countertops with yellow curtain panels that she picked up at our local Salvation Army. The bright color really tied in with the springtime feel of the party.
On one counter she placed a collection of wine glasses both traditional and stemless. My mom thought that it would great for our guests to have a variety of drink options so she included some wine and champagne for those that wanted a little adult beverage. She also got a few different flavors of sparkling cidar for anyone who wanted a bubbly drink without the booze.
My mom also included some refreshing options including iced tea, raspberry lemonade, and bottles of water. To make the water bottles special for the occasion, my mom had ordered pink labels that said "Zac and Cristina May4, 2012".
Since the weather was a little unpredictable with the clouds rolling in and out and the rain threatening to make the day gloomy, my mom thought that it would be a good idea to set up a hot drink station as well. On another counter she put some hot water in a thermos and placed hot tea packets and instant coffee mixes out in containers. Small ramekins held different sugar packets and creamers. Cups and stir sticks were all that was left to make sure that guests had everything that they needed for a nice hot beverage.
This white owl vase was one of my favorite pieces of decor at the party. My dad found two of these little guys at Ross for Less and my mom used both of them to hold baby's breath as decoration at the shower. One was placed at the hot beverage station and the other could be found at the dessert table in the second living room....but more about that later.
Next to the kitchen window was a table set up with additional cups and glasses. Baby blue champagne flutes were all set for a champagne toast and there were also cute mason jar cups with striped straws for iced tea and lemonade.
The mason jars were wrapped with different colored ribbon and tied with yellow and white baker's twine. In each glass was a grey and white striped paper straw and a cute owl stir stick. (Read more about the stir sticks here.)
After we had played games and enjoyed some time to mingle and hang out, my mom decided that it was time for a little champagne toast.
She and I gathered in the kitchen and started pouring champagne and sparkling cidar for our guests.
My mom gave such a sweet toast!
Lately she's turned into this emotional sap, and it rubbed off on me a little with her kind words.
I love my mom and she did a fantastic job!
Everyone seemed to be having fun and enjoyed a little sip of bubbly after the toast.
It was such a happy day!
In addition to a dining room table overflowing with yummy food (not pictured) our second living room had a table set up with some gorgeous and delicious desserts.
My mom spent the day before the party baking a whole bunch of cake pops, brownie pops, and cupcakes. She also ordered an owl shaped lollipop mold online and made a variety of flavored suckers.
Zac had a great time decorating the desserts the night before the shower. All it took was some melted white chocolate, edible pearls, and frosting to make those desserts look beautiful. Having never decorated cake pops before, Zac had a "few" mistakes that found their way into his belly.
The guests seemed to really enjoy the desserts. The table was pretty much empty by the time everyone left. Not only did everyone enjoy the delicious treats at the shower but many took some home to their families.
The last little treats that the guests were offered on their way out were small packs of candy and tiny silver frames that held a photo from our engagement session. My mom had attached small ribbons to the frames that had our names and the wedding date written in grey.
Stay tuned for part three of the Feather the Nest Bridal Shower wrap up.
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