One of my besties is having her baby tomorrow morning!!! I'm beyond excited for my dear childhood friend,
Vanessa.
Side note: she hates when I call her a childhood friend because she says we didn't stop being friends now that we are adults. That's a given, in my opinion, so I still call her my childhood friend. It implies a deeper bond, right?!
If you know me {or read my blog enough}, you know that as soon as I heard she was pregnant my mind immediately began planning her baby shower. I have thrown many showers for friends over the years and have truly enjoyed each and every one....but this one I enjoyed on an entirely different level. This was, by far, the most heart I have ever poured into a shower. I shed many tears as I planned and prepared for this special event.
You see, Vanessa and her hubby waited over eight years for this precious little girl that is making her arrival in just a few short hours! {Pause, and scream joyfully with me here!} This couple has an incredible heart for children and has been such a sweet blessing in my own children's lives. I watched them with Brody and Adelyn over the years and my heart just ached for them to experience the joy of their own children. I prayed many, many times that God would bless them with a child; and, praise the Lord, Elliana Grace is almost here!!!
But, their story is not mine to tell, so if you'd like to know more about this one-of-a-kind couple check out Vanessa's blog,
Daily Delivered. What I will share with you is some pictures from the shower I threw for her with the help of my mom and two other friends. I couldn't have pulled it off without those girls!
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Our main focal point and where Vanessa opened all of her baby gifts. |
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Simple flower arrangements in mason jars with vinyl pregnant silhouettes
were sitting on baby-themed books to create a centerpiece for each table. |
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I made the backdrop for the beverage table from three different sheer curtains that
I cut into 6" {ish} strips and hung on a spring rod with fishing line from the porch ceiling. |
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Water bottle labels created by Gaia Design Studios and printed by one of the co-hosts {my sweet mom}. |
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The guest of honor. |
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The yummy food spread was provided by Christy, one of the co-hosts. |
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Elliana's very own ELLIphant on top of her diaper cake. |
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Nail polish for all the guests in various shades of pink and glitter. Sign created by Gaia Design Studios. |
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All the guests signed a framed copy of the baby shower invite. |
Vanessa, what can I say except I love you and I am praying that all goes well tomorrow morning. I cannot wait to snuggle my little ELLIphant! :) See you soon, Momma!!!
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Hope you had a great time. I love the diaper cake.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful shower! I love the nail polish favor idea.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read your blog before, but you MUST plan parties professionally! It looks so beautiful. I also love the name they picked for their daughter.
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Beautiful baby shower!! How every exciting for your friend!! Congrats to her! And as a mom of 3 boy (the youngest just 9 weeks) man I'm jealous of her soon to be girl! :)
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