First comes love...

I have talked on the blog about weddings and fundraisers...linens and chairs,

but the birth of a baby quite possibly trumps them all!

The thoughts of a fluffy and fun baby shower make me smile. 

I have just about passed the childbearing years (forget I said that),

so it is fun to get to be involved with some of these oh-so-young, first-time, mommas-to-be. 

Wedding planner extraordinaire Jenessa Bailey (J. Bailey Occasions) and her cool hubby Mark

just welcomed their first baby, sweet little Dyer.

I couldn't wait to get this fab family my favorite baby gift ever...personalized goodies.

I loved seeing my babies' names on ANYTHING. 

Especially the ever-so-soft silkies and fun burp cloths.

Don't want to get your burpie rags mixed up with some other little dudes at church!

I recently had the pleasure of helping shower sweet Nikki and fun-loving Brett

before the arrival of their little Faith.

I used lots of fun serving pieces from Festivities to create the tablescape.

Including the mini chocolate fountain flowing with PiNk chocolate.

The fabulous Courtney made the great tissue paper poms and name banner.

So.  Cute.

We filled glass jars with pink cookies, salt water taffy, and candies to carry out the theme further. 

We used the ever-so-inexpensive pastel marshmallows for vase filler!

Pink lemonade was the obvious drink of choice. 

Faith was no exception.  She received my baby faves too! 

Some of you may think this post is totally out of place here.  But, you know how the saying goes...

First comes love.  Then comes marriage.  Then comes the baby in the baby carriage.

Sweetness.

-Lori

For Keepsakes!

I am not a keeper of things…especially things with no practical use.  However, the more weddings that I am involved with, the greater my desire for the couple to have a memorable keepsake (besides each other of course!) after the nuptials are over.

Brides are choosing such fun accessories and décor these days. Here are a few things that I have run across that can be amazing mementos of the special day.

This dupioni sash was used at a recent affair as a tie on a cocktail table.

When applied to an amazing pillow, it becomes a fabulous touch on the couples’ guest bed, and a lasting emblem of the details of the day.

This monogrammed bengaline runner perfectly topped off the sweetheart table at the reception.

Now the pair proudly displays this souvenir on their dining room table as a continual reminder of their fabulous time with family and friends.

A sweet father-of-the-bride made this arbor for his daughter's wedding ceremony.

The couple was then able to place it in the backyard of their new home.

What other ideas do you have to keep the precious wedding day symbols alive well after the "I do"?  I would love to hear from you.

-Lori Bova
Festivities