My bff's bridal shower...

On July 12th, I helped to host my best friend's bridal shower. Her and I have been friends since high school, and I'm so excited she has found someone to spend her life with. She has selected 10 bridesmaids, which include 2 maids of honor and her sister as the matron of honor. I wanted to share with you some pictures from her bridal shower. Between the three of us, we worked hard to have the best bridal shower we could throw. I know she was definitely happy with the outcome. :)

The Welcome Table:

We used recycled aluminum cans for the flowers, some of which were painted and some where not. The bucket was one that Erin brought from her daughter's graduation party. The chalkboard, I found at Hobby Lobby.

One of my favorite aspects was the guest "book". I purchased a slice of wood from one of the major craft stores (I know I have seen them at Micheal's, Hobby Lobby, and Joann Fabrics). Katelyn's future Mother-in-Law used the Sharpie marker to write "K+S" in the center, to make it look like a carving in a tree. I had purchased an oil-based sharpie, but I think you could use a regular one too. 

We had also found a lady who makes different flavored jams in her home. For the bridal shower, she made us 25 Strawberry and 25 Blueberry jams. (I was able to bring one of each home and they were quite delicious). Katelyn actually created the sticker for the top and then we tied pieces of hemp around each jar. 

In the top picture, you can see a large jar. I found this at Michaels and it is just a very large mason jar. We labeled it "Memory Jar" for one of our games.

There was also a vase filled with corks for a game, and a small crate that I decorate to collect the answers for the "guess the number of corks" game.

The Food Table:

This was an old window that Allie had at her house, and was willing to bring for the shower. I used a decorative burlap ribbon to hand a paper letter "H" that I had decorated.

Below, you can see the vintage looking milk bottle and a decorated wine bottle, as well as a crate. 

 An overview of the food table.  In the back, you can see a branch centerpiece I created. I used a metal bucket and a battery operate branch. Then purchased some dark purple pebbles to hide the foam I used to hold the branch upright. 

I also found the tiered tray at Gordman's just a couple days before the shower. It's a galvanized steel tray and it was only $25. 

I made two of the cake stands. I had the pieces of wood from a friend who cut them for me awhile ago (and then I never used them), this is why they look lopsided. I purchased wood pedestals, painted them and glued them to the bottom. I'll have an entire separate post on their creation.

Miscellaneous:

 

Overview of the cake table.

I created these little bucket vases. I purchased the buckets from Hobby Lobby and then glued the purple decorated ribbon around the center. I purchased the burlap flower already made (I think from Micheals) and glued it to the front. I had to cut some of the ribbon since the bucket is tapered. This kept the ribbon flat. 

 

The entire bridal party. It's a huge group!!

 

This ladder was another one of Allie's contributions. I purchased a kit to make the yellow flowers from Joann Fabrics. We then used glue dots to stick them to the ladder. This piece of decor was one of Katelyn's must haves, although we definitely made it our own.

 

  From Left to Right: Matron of Honor, Erin, Maids of Honor, Me and Allie, and the Bride, Katelyn.