Since i was having twins a boy and girl. I researched different Shower themes
and realized the ideas were so boring,cliche and pretty played out! Sorry not my style!!
So as the miraculous mommy that I am, I came up with my semi-own original
theme (reason i say semi original, Because it was actually two ideas melted into that was influenced by many events I saw on pinterest.)
After combing the two patterns that I love damask and polka dots. I knew i had to keep it neutral use Hot pink and Lime green ( Girl and Boy). After discussing my crazy idea to my mom, we then started the hunt to for all the unique things to use for decorations and assembling a deliciously inexpensive menu.
Our Game plan started by shopping everywhere and anywhere since there
was no theme, we had to use creativity to try and make a cohesive design with ever party supply we bought.
We purchased most of our decorations from local stores and few online online stores like amazon.com and orientaltrading.com
Tips for doing any event is to first decide on a budget and try to stick to it.
Pick a unique theme, it makes it easier to find items and to stick to a budget.
Sometimes prefabricated themes can be expensive, over used and limits the abilities to make it a unique event
Pinterest is an amazing website for inspiration, and easy do it yourself (DIY) tutorials for decorating or recipes.
Shop smart, use coupons and don't over do it, remember its more about coming together and celebrating the new mommy to be. sometimes bigger isn't always better.
Again DIY can be your best friend, can make a shower more cohesive and elegant.
Come up with a menu that fits the mood and time up your shower, brunches are a great idea for any budget. It also gives you the option to be creative with your menu and smaller portions. (women love the intimacy of brunches.)
Ask for help everywhere and anywhere. You'll surprised how many people are willing to help.
!!!Look out for my highly anticipated post, where i thoroughly explain how to host a baby shower and keep it with in a respectable budget!
Here are some pictures and ideas of my Damask/ Polka Dot Shower, Feel free to comment or ask any questions about creating your own unique shower.
I've also included where you can purchase supplies i used.
An example the appetizer table we dressed with a damask table runner from amazon.com
We re purposed many of our home decor to fit the flow of the layout and make the furniture
fit the shower and make it more company friendly.
Closer look to the damask sever-ware we purchased from
marshall/homegoods. We used them for our appetizers
Hummus and Chips
Antipasto and Saltine Crackers
Brushetta and Bagel Chips
I made custom food labels from hot pink and lime green card stock ( from Michael craft store) it added a sense of personalization.
Also used mason jars filled with hot pink and lime green gumballs randomly around my the house
( Gumballs Purchased at Party city 15 for $1)
It was an easy inexpensive way to add some more color, and all the little children who came with their parents loved them.
party city offers plates in almost every color imaginable, bought a couple of each color and set them out for people to grab and serve themselves.
Bought the polka dotted napkins at Target
This photo displays the entrance . We had placed advice cards for everyone who entered to fill out and were later used in a game.
Also placed our Favors on this table which where Two Chocolate Brownies and small thank you message
for the guest to take home as a treat.
( Bought the yummy brownies at our local bj's and the polka dot favor bags are from party city.)
My moms a florist she designed a couple different arrangements around her home, added a sweet touch.
(she hot glued black feathers to the vases to tie in the theme.)
We created a desert bar with the help up some great bakers in my family
We offered assorted cupcakes with hot pink and lime green frosting and Oreo crumble bits
Individual servings of flan
Individual servings of Peach custard (Hispanic recipe amazing!!)
Rice Pudding
Chocolate mouse Cake
Hot pink Raspberry Torte
Cafe con leche in personalized latte cups
For decoration around the dessert station were re-purposed frames with the baby's name to be in them
(Mia & Jacob)
Also used around the home damask, hot pink, and lime green balloon bouquets to add more of the theme.
Damask cupcake trays are from Walmart
found great small utensils and individual cups at party city
a personalized quote was printed onto every label for each desert cup
( labels are from Party city come in assorted colors.)
Water bottle labels were ordered from oriental trading.com and added to small bottles.
Baby shower menu
Appetizers
Hummus and pita chips
Antipasto and saltine crackers
Brushcetta and bagel chips
Cubanitos ( all home made)
Main Course
Avocado, bacon Basil pasta - pinteterest recipe
with Greek salad
Dessert Bar
Drinks- Water , Coffee & Hot pink lemonade
Approx 40- 50 guest and we used a $450 dollar budget for all the decor, food, invites, favors and shower games and gifts. ( Most of the server ware my mom gifted to me, and was able to use in my home, a great bonus.)
Also did some damask bunting ( bought in the wedding section at party city)
It had cute sayings Twin joy Twin baby Shower Twin Blessings.
I sat in an all black rocking chair that my mom owns from pier one imports.
As for baby shower games, that part i wanted to keep classic and allowed my mom to surprise me with the games, had tons of fun with my guest!
Remember Miraculous Mommies to Be Enjoy this day to the max! Its a memory you will cherish forever. Look for my future post to hosting a baby shower and my diy nautical baby shower on a budget!
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