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If anyone can put together a Pinterest worthy bridal shower, it’s my sister-in-law! She put together the cutest tropical bridal shower for me + I’m still obsessing over just how perfect everything was! I currently live in Richmond, VA + I really miss being in Florida with the bright colors + palm trees – so what better way to feel more at home?!
the details
The details of this tropical bridal shower made my very detail-oriented heart so happy! Everything was picture perfect. When I first walked in, there was a sign with locations important to my then fiancé + I. My then fiancé also walked me in to the bridal shower to see everyone + to my surprise, my best friend + maid of honor was there too! I was so shocked because it is quite a drive for her but it was so special to have her there!
The guest book + recipe card box were two sweet ideas to remember those who could celebrate this event with me! There was a polaroid camera for guests to take a picture + after placing the picture in the guest book, they coould write something next to their picture. The recipe card box was a way to collect recipes from the guests to give me some ideas of their favorite meals for my husband + I to try!
Let’s talk about the balloon arch + rattan chair for a second. How cute is this set up?! + look at the tiny pineapple themed Ferrero Rocher Chocolates!! I mean who wouldn’t want one of these little cuties! The balloon arch definitely brought the theme to life + the cabinet was repurposed for this event. I think I may steal this piece one day from my in-laws!!
The tables were decorated with pineapple flower arrangements (one of my favorite parts of the decor!) + an easy DIY plate setting. The plate settings were designed with 3 different stacked plates, a palm leaf, + a set of cutlery on the top. There were also pink glasses were personalized to each person.
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the food
This grazing table was the grazing table of my dreams!! This table was created by Suzy from Think of Something Creative + I didn’t want to touch it because of how pretty it was all put together! Suzy is my husband’s cousin so we have seen some of the incredible charcuterie boards she has put together in the past but she really outdid herself with this table! The bridal shower took place in mid-afternoon so a light dinner was provided for everyone. There was also a tropical alcoholic mixture that I wish I had the recipe for because it was THAT good! I’ll have to find it + make it since it would be perfect for a summer drink.
Let’s not forget the cake – which was made by Nikki from Frecks Baked Cakes. This cake was a classic statement piece at the bridal shower + gosh she is just so talented! The cake topper was also made by Suzy from Think of Something Creative. Both of these vendors are local to the Fort Lauderdale area + offer a variety of options for any event!
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the games + gifts
No bridal shower is complete without a few games! My sister-in-law chose 3 games to play for the bridal shower. The first was a Newlywed Game. She asked my then fiancé for his answers to each of the questions + then asked me to see if our answers matched. It was a fun game to start the night off with!
The second game was called Pass the Poem + involved a fair amount of guests! The poem was to be passed to the person who fit the saying. For example, line 5 of the poem reads “You’re all doing great, what a success! Now pass this poem to the lady with the most buttons on her dress!” So the lady wearing the most buttons on her dress was given the poem to read the next line. Whoever is holding the poem at the end won the prize! The third game was a game everyone could play + guess the ages of my then fiancé + I on a string of photos. The guest with the most correct answers also won a prize!
The gifts are always a fun time – especially since gift giving is one of my top love languages! I had some amazing gifts from our registry we did through Crate + Barrel + Pottery Barn. While I was unwrapping the gifts, my husband’s aunt was saving all of the bows to create a bow bouquet for me to hold for the wedding rehearsal! My sister-in-law said it’s a tradition in their family + more bows were added from my second bridal shower that was in my hometown!
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all the love
I was absolutely in awe of everyone that came together to put this event together for me! I am so incredibly blessed to have such amazing people in my life + a new family that loves me just as much as I love them! This tropical bridal shower was a dream come true!!
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24 COMMENTS
Darby Nicole
4 years ago AUTHORcongratulations!!!! such an exciting time!!
Darby Nicole
4 years ago AUTHORaren’t they the cutest?!?
Darby Nicole
4 years ago AUTHORyes! it was such a fun thing to include!
Darby Nicole
4 years ago AUTHORawh thank you so much!
Darby Nicole
4 years ago AUTHORi told my (now) husband, I will make any excuse to wear this set!!
Darby Nicole
4 years ago AUTHORthank you so much! it was such a fun day!
Cindy Moore
4 years agoWow what a beautiful bridal shower! Every detail truly is perfect!
Angela
4 years agoLooks like a magical and beautiful day. Everything looks so tropical and fancy – including your gorgeous dress!!
Christina Furnival
4 years agoHoly frijole if that is just not the best bridal shower I’ve ever seen. And I can’t get over your outfit! I need a tropical vacay now just so I can buy that!!
Elizabeth
4 years agoThis is a stunning bridal shower! The food looks amazing, the decor is perfect and the bride looks happy!
Marianne
4 years agoLooks like an amazing time! I love pineapples, so that theme would be always be appealing for any kind of party! Gorgeous dress BTW!
Kendra
4 years agoThis is so wonderful! Absolutely beautiful! Great tropical theme!
Cynthia Campbell
4 years agoWhat a wonderful shower. I love your dress.
Amanda
4 years agoEverything looks picture perfect! What a fun shower theme idea! You are glowing!
Sabrina DeWalt
4 years agoI love the two-piece outfit. It is perfect for the shower. The bow bouquet for the rehearsal is an amazing idea. I just may have to pull that out when my boys take the plunge.
Sydney Delong-Eat Simply Sweet
4 years agoWhat a gorgeous shower!! I love the bright colors, and the theme is unique and so fun!!
Chelsea
4 years agoWow this IS Pinterest worthy! What a fun and lovely bridal shower! I love the little pineapple chocolates!
Suz | TravelsWithSuz.com
4 years agoA fabulous, well-planned shower, how lovely! And you looked adorable. Many congratulations.
Barbara
4 years agoSo pretty! What a labor of love to plan and throw this for you! Lucky bride-to-be!
emily
4 years agoSo cute! Love the colors!
Sandra Whitmore
4 years agoOMG. You looked beautiful and the colors…fabulous. It all looks like it should appear in a bridal magazine. I loved reading it because I am a 73-year-old bride-to-be in Oct.
elaina
4 years agoIt looks amazing! Such a great job pulling it all together. The food looks so yummy.
Terra Bootb
4 years agoThe visuals in this are absolutely stunning and indeed picture perfect! What a great idea and everything looks so beautiful!
Alexis Farmer
4 years agoWhat a cute shower!