Cute & Creative Baby Shower For Katherine

The weather has been really nice, but almost too hot here in Porter Valley, CA. What better time to come inside to cool off & enjoy a luncheon with your favorite women?

One of our members, Lu, sponsored her niece Angela so she could host her daughter-in-law Katherine's baby shower at our club. Angela planned every last detail to perfection to help Katherine prepare for the arrival of her baby girl.

Of course the linen of choice was pink for the baby shower...

But you have to see these centerpieces! Each one contained items the mommy would need for her baby at different stages (this basket was for the baby when she's 6 months). So all the basics were covered before Katherine even opened the first gift from her guests. Plus it doubled as a cute centerpiece. Genius!

Here's what it looked like with the table set...Instead of spending the money on flowers, this centerpiece will give the mommy something she can actually use for the year to come.
I'm telling you ladies, this is the way to go! Great thinking Angela!

To me, no party is complete without a yummy cake (I didn't get to try this one, but I have to control myself from tasting all of them with all the parties we have here or I will start to look pregnant! :) Yikes! Good thing we have a nice gym here too!)

A gift table at the entrance is always a smart choice, so guests can drop their presents off on the way to their tables. I am sure Katherine is even more excited to welcome her new bundle of joy with all the sweet baby girl gifts she received.

Congratulations to you & your family Katherine!

We can't wait to meet your baby soon & hope she felt all the love you were showered with at your party.

Wedding With Pretty In Pink Peonies & Brown Accents

My favorite flowers are peonies, so you can bet I was excited when I saw this cake come in our doors! Gorgeous details and, yes, pink peonies!

Kudos to La Creme Bakery on this elegant creation!

The bride & groom for this wedding went with brown accents which I think are lovely with the pink & white flower arrangements. Don't you?
The Pinehurst room, in all its glory, awaiting the first guests...
What a lovely day for an outdoor wedding! The couple had one of our preferred florist, Van Nuys Flowers, turn our arbor into a glamorous chuppah with sheer gold fabric and beautiful flower arrangements. They also dressed up the aisle with arrangements which the couple asked us to move inside in order to cut cost for the centerpieces. The flowers on the chuppah were also brought in for the sweetheart table. You have to know where to spend and where to cut corners in this economy! This was the perfect solution so the couple could get more expensive flowers like peonies & hydrangeas in all their arrangements.

Congratulations to the newlyweds!