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

Little teaser...Lucy McCulloch Semple's spectacular wedding reception

I have been chomping at the bit to share some of the scrumptiousness of Lucy McCulloch Semple's wedding extravaganza.  Amy Hannon of Sincerely Yours had the privilege of being a guest at the wedding and snapped a couple of teaser shots for us.  Once the photographer has worked their magic, we will post more.  Enjoy!

Guest tables covered in beige dupioni silk table linens accented with celadon lamour napkins. 

Ga. Ga.

One of the floral designs on the guest tables surrounded by fabulous mahogany chateau chairs. 

Heavenly.

Cake table covered in a puckered silk taffeta. 

Lucious.

Major props to the entire team:
Festivities
J. Bailey Occasions
Sincerely Yours
Distinctive Designs by Tanarah
Shelby Lynn's Cake Shoppe

Published! Sweet Jaclyn Tucker weds Brad Julian

Festivities was so pleased to be part of Jacyln Tucker and Brad Julian's wedding day.  It turned out to be a unique expression of Jaclyn's (and her mother Monica's) sweet charm.  Celebrate Magazine, with the help of editorialist and paper queen extraordinaire, Amy Hannon of Sincerely Yours, chronicled the love story.  Visit Amy's blog for photos of the lacy and shimmery invitation that perfectly encapsulated the entire mood. 

The fabulous photography by Jason and Kori Hudson of the Hudsons Modern Photography captured every detail.

The cake from Shelby Lynn's Cake Shoppe was a real show stopper!  Wish I had tasted it.  I know that it was scrumptious.

As always, we enjoyed working with Lisa Rose of One Fine Day.  She always keeps the mood light and stress-free.  I can't wait until she has her new outdoor venue, Creekwood Gardens, up and running this spring.

My favorite part of Jaclyn and Brad's big day was the ceremony itself.  Jaclyn had a great vision of a warm amber glow to fill the ceremony site.  Using uplights and gels on both sheer and bengaline draping, we were able to create a romantic and heavenly atmosphere.  Guests were surrounded by the warmth and glow of the day. 

The reception was equally as lovely with Jaclyn's elegant style.  She chose scrumptious bengaline cloths in ivory, gold chiavaris, and continued the theme from the ceremony with more draping and lighting.  The floral details created by Julie Mendenhall of Jules Designs added a spark of fall color and drama.

             

The one memory that I will never forget from this wedding was the kind nature of the young couple.  They were so thoughtful, considerate, and gracious the entire day of setup.  Their sweet dispositions will take them far in life.

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Julian from the entire Festivities' crew!