I don?t know about you, but I love a good party. Ever since I was younger, I?ve always loved throwing parties whether it was for a birthday, graduation, or just because! When my parents bought our house in Albuquerque, the previous owners told them the house was known around the neighborhood as the party house. The previous owners were on the board of trustees at my high school, meaning many people knew of our house before we even moved in. We took that reputation very seriously and threw parties often 😉
When my best friend, Delia, got engaged, I knew I wanted to be involved in throwing her a shower. Partially it was because I?ve been looking forward to her wedding since she and Ryan started dating, which was seven years before they got married! At first I had planned for Steven and I to throw them a couple?s shower, since they are our double date buddies for life. Steven and I, as a couple, are basically in a long distance relationship with Ryan and Delia 😉 But then, Amy, Delia?s MOH asked me to combine forces and throw Delia a bridal shower together. So I shifted gears and we started to plan.
The party doubled as a lingerie shower for Delia. She compiled a wish list on Victoria?s Secret (where she used to work!) and we included a shortened link on her invitation so people could get the things she liked. She included non lingerie items like bathing suits and some Bride apparel.
Back to the menu for a second. We decided to serve lasagna, based off of the episode ?The One with the Dozen Lasagnas.? We didn?t make a dozen lasagnas but we did have three different types. Two traditional: a meat lasagna and a cheese lasagna? and for the third we did a creamy white chicken lasagna with green chile (another one of D?s favorite things!)
Delia says
Ahhh, I loved this walk down memory lane 🙂 the shower you guys threw was just absolutely perfect, down to every last detail. PERFECT. EVERYTHING. Can we rewind and repeat, when I’m not stressing about a wedding? 🙂 also, p.s. to anyone reading: YES to this sangria recipe. Completely tops my (very exclusive) list of favorite “beverages.”
Delia Barnas Kearney says
Ahhh, I loved this walk down memory lane 🙂 the shower you guys threw was just absolutely perfect, down to every last detail. PERFECT. EVERYTHING. Can we rewind and repeat, when I’m not stressing about a wedding? 🙂 also, p.s. to anyone reading: YES to this sangria recipe. Completely tops my (very exclusive) list of favorite “beverages.”
Delia says
Also, that frame hangs right by the mirror in our bedroom, and I read the sweet advice every single day. Such an inspiring reminder of the important things to remember, even as the wedding days fade farther into the past.
Delia Barnas Kearney says
Also, that frame hangs right by the mirror in our bedroom, and I read the sweet advice every single day. Such an inspiring reminder of the important things to remember, even as the wedding days fade farther into the past.
Jenny Fish says
This is an awesome idea! My best friend/roommate/matron of honor absolutely loves Friends, so our senior year of college we threw a FRIENDS themed birthday party – like “The One Where Rachel Smokes” – where Monica and Phoebe throw Rachel a birthday party a whole month early to surprise her. We even had Red Solo Cup hats for everyone. It was a blast. I absolutely love your invitation – so creative!
Jenny Fish says
This is an awesome idea! My best friend/roommate/matron of honor absolutely loves Friends, so our senior year of college we threw a FRIENDS themed birthday party – like “The One Where Rachel Smokes” – where Monica and Phoebe throw Rachel a birthday party a whole month early to surprise her. We even had Red Solo Cup hats for everyone. It was a blast. I absolutely love your invitation – so creative!
Amanda says
I’m dying. This is the best shower theme ever! Love it.
Amanda says
I’m dying. This is the best shower theme ever! Love it.
Jenna Griffin says
This is so fun! I love the little touches you added. The food is making me hungry! It really looks like y’all did a great job hosting. And thanks for the sangria recipe–YUM!
Jenna Secrist says
This is so fun! I love the little touches you added. The food is making me hungry! It really looks like y’all did a great job hosting. And thanks for the sangria recipe–YUM!
Rachel G says
I love throwing parties, and you did such a good job! You’re right, themes can be really helpful in coming up with a plan for an event. I think I have two big parties coming up this summer–a graduation party for my cousin and Angel’s 30th. I’m excited!
Rachel G says
I love throwing parties, and you did such a good job! You’re right, themes can be really helpful in coming up with a plan for an event. I think I have two big parties coming up this summer–a graduation party for my cousin and Angel’s 30th. I’m excited!
Rachael Anderson says
Love this! I have actually tried to find a frame that looks like the friends one.
Rachael Anderson says
Love this! I have actually tried to find a frame that looks like the friends one.
Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says
Peach and raspberry is such a unique combination for sangria!! The shower looks so beautiful!! I love the theme 😉
Kathy @uptodateinteriors says
I love hosting parties too! What a pretty shower, I love the simplicity of it but bright pops of color. The flowers in the galvanized vase and party favors were my favorite. Beautiful job. Pinned on a group board.
Kathy Baugher says
I love hosting parties too! What a pretty shower, I love the simplicity of it but bright pops of color. The flowers in the galvanized vase and party favors were my favorite. Beautiful job. Pinned on a group board.
Neatly-Packaged says
How fun is this!!! Thank you for sharing such stunning photos! 🙂
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Neatly-Packaged says
How fun is this!!! Thank you for sharing such stunning photos! 🙂
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SouthernFried says
That is really awesome! I love the pictures.
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
This is such a great idea for a bridal shower! And that sangria recipe sounds really yummy, too. Thanks for sharing on Hump Day Happenings!
Jenna says
This is such a great idea for a bridal shower! And that sangria recipe sounds really yummy, too. Thanks for sharing on Hump Day Happenings!
Robyn says
Where did you get the invites? I’m planning my sister’s bridal shower and this is a great idea for a theme!