I threw a wedding shower for a very special couple over the weekend. When I throw a shower, I generally start with some sort of unifying color scheme and motif which can be carried through the entire shower with little decorative elements here and there. In this case, the color inspiration was simple - we found some really cute black and white paper goods at Hobby Lobby and added a dash of the bride's favorite color, turquoise blue. So I relied on silhouette and monogram motifs to give the event a personal and slightly whimsical touch.
My talented husband created the silhouette using one of the couple's engagement photos. He outlined a path around the couple using Photoshop then copied the shape, transferred it to a new image, and filled it with using the paint bucket tool. I used InDesign to layout the photo and typeset the rest of the invitation which was printed on white card stock, then layered over turquoise blue and pretty black and white patterned paper. The finished product had a lovely texture and dimensionality to it. The invitations were mailed in black envelopes addressed in silver ink and finished with a monogram seal.
The color scheme and motifs made for a really pretty table. We used white, black and white check, and turquoise serving platters and sharped geometric vases filled with tightly-packed mini carnations. An enlarged, framed version of the couple's silhouette makes an endearing focal point.
The menu included fruit, veggies and dip, sausage balls, chips and salsa, sundried tomato pinwheels, mini chicken salad sandwiches on croissants, and chocolate dipped pretzels.
I had so much fun, and got a little carried away, making decorative paper elements for this shower. There were sausage ball picks with the couples initials on them....
...and black and white paper pennants topped with paper poofs waving proudly over the sandwiches. I also made tent tags to identify each item on the serving table.
Unfortunately, every single one of the hostesses forgot to bring a good camera, so these iPhone photos are the best I have, and they hardly do it justice. I don't have any photos of the garlands made of individual letters spelling out things like blessing, best wishes, and the couple's names. I didn't take any of the handmade sign-in and blessing book, where I carried out the color scheme and silhouette motif in a book where shower guests could write a special note the bride and groom. I didn't even capture the couple competing furiously with each other in a cake decorating contest. So you'll just have to use your imagination.
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