Spring Bridal Shower –– We threw a perfectly floral and bright spring bridal shower for a friend this past week in the studio, and we’re super excited to share it with you!
I’ve been so so excited to share the spring bridal shower we hosted for our friend, Aelish in the studio last weekend, alongside our good gal pal Becca!
It’s not too often we get to actually host real parties in the studio. So you may have already seen some snippets of it on Instagram because I get a liiiittle excited when we do get to deck it out!
Aelish gave us her color scheme and favorite things here and there to base the party off of. And then, we added a few fun twists to it to make it come to life.
Not to worry. I’m going to give you the full run down in case you’re looking for some entertaining inspiration coming up this spring and summer too!
One of the very first things I did was take her color scheme and dream up some fun traditional wedding nods to throw in here and there. We were able to make this super cute “wedding cake” cookies thank to the help of Nutmeg & Honeybee.
She shipped us the cookies separately. And then, we used cookie icing to adhere them in little stacks with candied raspberries on top.
We also topped mini bundt cakes with the candied raspberries to tie the two together.
Since the bridal shower was during brunch hours, we went with one of her local favorites, Tacos A Go Go, for breakfast tacos, fruit, and chips and salsa.
Spring Bridal Shower Focal Point | Balloon Arch
I wanted to build a cool focal point for the room. So we tried our hand at The House That Lars Built’s balloon arch. And after some trial and error, we got it going!
I also added little yellow balloon “lemons” to it by taping a piece of green construction paper to tie in the color scheme and brunch theme.
I love the way it turned out as a big accent behind the marble desk we used as a buffet table!
As always, Blush & Vine TOTALLY NAILED IT with the flowers! I swear those girls are rockstars!
They arranged all of the centerpieces in CB2 Isadore and gatz vases, plus put a few sprigs along the balloon arch, and a sash on the DIY bar cart.
Spring Bridal Shower Table Setting
We also used these cute pinstripe linen napkins, small white ceramic platters, glass coupes, and short tasting glasses from CB2 as well.
To cut out on the dishes we’d have to clean I just bought some metallic gold plastic utensils from Amazon for the flatware.
To tie it all together, we had gilded place cards printed from Minted to match the bridal brunch invitation suite we chose, and they turned out so perfectly!
On top of sharing the mini cookie cakes on the food table, we also used them as table setting accents at each seat along with the place cards, and I’m so glad we did!
It added the perfect touch of color and personality to it.
Spring Bridal Shower Cocktail Idea
For drinks we did a spin on mimosas by offering watermelon and orange juices to mix with champagne, a splash of Grand Marnier, and raspberry or blood orange garnishes and they were delicious!
I hope you love the way it turned out as much as we did, it was so fun to see it all come together!
Do you all have an upcoming spring bridal shower or party that you’re throwing now that the weather is warming up?
Be sure to tag us with #mysugarandcloth and #sugarandcloth if you add any S&C inspirations to your parties, we’d love to follow along!
photos by Jared Smith
I am going to try to recreate your balloon arch for a bridal shower this Saturday, did you use chicken wire as suggested in The House that Lars Built? Or did you use another technique with different supplies? TIA! Lexi
Hi Lexi! We actually like to use balloon tape for our balloon arches! It’s super easy to use and allows you to create the main body of the arch :) From there, I’ll individually tie on balloons to fill in gaps!
Here is a link to my favorite balloon tape: http://amzn.to/2oJtkza
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Love the balloon arch! How long did it take to create?
Hi Bernadette – the arch may take a while (a few hours) depending on your experience! I recently discovered balloon tape and it really speeds up the process. I’ll link it below!
https://www.amazon.com/Ladybug-Balloon-Decorative-Strip-Clear/dp/B006U2YZQM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486616327&sr=8-1&keywords=balloon+tape
just gorgeous! I love the little lemon balloons on the arch!
Tips on how you attached the balloons? other tips for the arch?
Hi! Wondering where you ordered (or picked up) those balloons from? Looking for this exact color scheme. Thanks! It’s Lovely!
I ordered them all from Amazon prime :)
love the natural organic shape of the balloons!!! question, did you use chicken wire or something else?! Beautiful colors! beautiful everything!!!
I just used rustic floral wire so it was super sturdy and less bulky to cover up than chicken wire :)
Where did you find Rustic Floral Wire? I used chicken wire for an arch, and you’re right, it’s bulky. Am making two arches later this month and would love an alternate solution!
Hi Aimee! We always get our supplies from Amazon when possible :)
Love this! I will definitely love for you to host my bridal shower whenever that may be! So obsessed with the decor and colors. <3
haha! just let me know ;)
It is so amazing! Love everything! If you ever need another job, party planning is definitely calling your Name!
haha! I am definitely not cut out for that!
This is absolutely stunning, Ashley!
Carrie
http://www.wearwherewell.com
thanks Carrie! xo
Every detail is perfect and oh-so-Aelish! I was so sad to have missed this sweet celebration, but love this gorgeous recap! :)
excited to meet you at the wedding though! xo
This is absolutely gorgeous!! Literally perfection!!
thank you Margret! xo
LOVE how this turned out! this is a random question, but the white iron chairs – were those rentals? do you know where they’re from? thank you!!!
hey brittany! I got them from Ikea! we use them for all of the studio events :)
What a Beautiful event. Seems like you’d be instantly happy walking into this setup!
aw, thank you!
The balloon arch is gorgeous and the pops of color are so on point!
it was a feat, but it was worth it!
It’s so BEAUTIFUL and I’m sure it was an event to remember.
thanks Julie! xo
AHHHH This color scheme is GLORIOUS! OMG I love everything! The balloons came out amazing!
thank you Kristina!
Wow it is very good and nice event
thanks for the kind words Almira!
You make me want to throw a party!!
best compliment ever!!
This shower is absolutely gorgeous! I am obsessed with those balloons! You did an amazing job!
Paige
http://thehappyflammily.com
thanks for the love Paige!
SucH a beautiful party, i wIsh i was there!! Pinned x 2.
Thanks for sharing Antonella!!
wow what a beautiful event!! I just love everything especially the cookie cake towers! everything looks so pretty!!