Southern Summer Night Baby Shower

I organized and hosted a baby shower for an absolutely amazing couple this weekend. To understand their story, is to understand why this shower had to reach simply amazing proportions. And, I am pleased to say I think that we achieved just that! Baby Evangeline "Eva" Walker Norwood will be joining this world very soon, but for now, let's just enjoy the day we had to cherish the excitement that the mere thought of her gave to all of us.

Our theme was a "Southern Summer Night Soiree."  Baby's colors are greens and browns.  Mommy is from Mississippi.  We tried to narrow in on treats and goodies that fit our theme.  Our appetizer menu included a veggie garden, marinated mozzarella sprigs (with sundried tomato and rosemary), prosciutto bites (slices of pear, red pepper and havarti sprinkled with black pepper, wrapped in prosciutto), ham rolls, spinach rolls and a mouth watering summertime dip, we named backyard dip for out purposes.

The sweet station included: apple and buttermilk pie; blackberry and peach cobbler; cherry chocolate and red velvet mini cupcakes; lemon, butterscotch pecan and raspberry bars; peach pecan pound cake; petit fours; fruit, cheese and herb skewers; and a big batch of mixed fruit skewers,  Drinks were the classic southern selections of lemonade and sweet tea, with some special mixed drinks for guests who wanted something a little stronger.

All our antique decor was borrowed from family and friends to add the beautiful vintage touches; including antique fruit crates, strawberry baskets, mason jar lights and many antique treasures.  The flowers stole the show, however, with arrangements spiced up with cotton bowels and green apples.

Favors placed in an antique milk wagon were
Vintage Soda Bottles, a muslin baggie of
vintage candies, and a few classic candy sticks.

Eva's Letters were purchased at Hobby Lobby
and covered with fabric used in baby's room

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Fruit, Cheese and Herb Skewers

Drink Station

Veggie Garden

Spiked lemonade and Raspberry Spritzers
for guests.

Centerpieces

Now just add the guests!

Our lovely greeters.

Photo Booth

The boys got to go down on another side of the yard for their own little area for cigars, galvanized tubs full of beer and a Baggo tournament, while the ladies stayed for the presents.  While the men competed for a gift card, the women played a game of their own for another gift card.  Upon arrival, the greeter tied a small ribbon around each ladies wrist that had 3 safety pins on it.  Every time you were caught saying the word "baby," the person that called you out could take a safety pin off your bracelet.  The winner was the person that had the most safety pins by the end of the shower/present opening.  Definitely a fun and simple little game!

 

 

After the presents were opened and all the 'oohs' and 'awws' had left our systems, we served a BBQ dinner of pulled pork and sliced brisket, baked beans, potato salad, and had cake.

And, we kept it going on into the night.  :)  Fun times!