Our baby shower and our own ‘Father of the Bride’ moment
Our baby shower day felt nothing short of magical. After watching the forecast all week, we braced ourselves for rain and gloomy skies, the only day in the entire forecast calling for terrible weather. But somehow, just an hour before guests began arriving, the clouds parted and the sun shined down on us all afternoon, as if the universe had decided to give us the celebration we had dreamed of for the past four years. We chose to host the shower at our home because it felt incredibly meaningful to welcome our daughter into a space already filled with so many memories. Every detail, from the garden blooms to the tablescapes, felt even more special knowing it was happening under our own roof. Throughout the day, I couldn’t help but think of ‘Father of the Bride’, my all-time favorite movie, and those scenes of family, love, laughter, and a home transformed for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration. It truly felt like our own version of that moment, made even sweeter as we gathered with the people we love most to celebrate the little girl who will soon make us a family of four.
A special thank you to the vendors who helped make this day extra special:
Photographer: By Bridget, Tent and rentals: McCarthy’s, Florals: The Plot, Catering: Curly‘s, Tabletop: Petunia Rose, Linens: Tesoro, Desserts: Fairy Cakes
It was hard to choose out of more than 300 photos, but here’s a few that embody what the day looked and felt like along with links to some of the details that helped make the day run smoothly. And if you need baby shower outfit inspo, see this post for what we wore!
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