Bizzaro Maria ([info]lumpyhead) wrote in [info]weddingplans,
2010-05-25 16:46:00
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Shabby-Chic Bridal Shower Plans

This last weekend, I helped out Kristeen from Kristeen LaBrot Events throw her best friend's baby shower. However, the more I look at this design and color scheme set up... the more I'm leaning towards a similar style for [info]duckierose's bridal shower.

[info]duckierose, I confess is perhaps more excited about the bachelorette party. However, her mom really wanted to throw a bridal shower for her, plus this would allow her cousins who will be out of the country for actual wedding to be involved in wedding type activity. Mom asked if I could help host. And my answer was, OF COURSE!

The plan: Tea Party in the back yard of casa de [info]lumpyhead. Small and intimate. Large froofy hats will be involved along with finger sandwiches, scones, tea, and some other stuff. (Some of which I don't really want to talk about here because the guest of honor is a member of this community.)


Originally, I was planning on a setup similar to this. This is a baby shower I threw for a friend a few years back. And heck... I already own the linens which I purchased from the fashion district down-town LA and sewed all by myself.
check out those pink napkins!

I love the small detail on the chocolate overlay, plus hot pink and chocolate really pop!
Linen closeup Post shower

Anywho... now I'm starting to have second thoughts.


Last weekend, the event I helped Kristeen was more of a Shabby-chic kinda style. The colors were soft pinks and greens with accents of yellow and the occasional pops of blue. Perfect in my mind for a backyard tea party.

The venue: My backyard
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Pictures of table setup!
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Flowers incorporated included some lovely large pink roses that faded to a slight green on the outside. Along with yellow billy balls, yellow kangaroo paws, pink and white ranunculus, white mini carnations, large fluffy peonies, white stock and green succulents.

For vases we had two kind... the first being a bunch of lovely green depression glass that [info]duckierose collected from random thrift stores. (She always seems to have the best luck there.)
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I also got a bunch of tall milk glass vases of ebay.
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We also had a bunch other objects like birds, books, keys and some cages spray painted blue.
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I loved how they had their food setup, and will want to do something similar... ish.
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Flowers for the guest of honor to take home. See that vase? Yeah, I got that from the alley behind our house.
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Setting up for this event, the elements were against us. The backyard was like a giant wind vortex. 2 Vases smashed, the linens wouldn't lay down right, blah blah. As a result, the week I spent cutting fabric and sewing for decoration were not utilized at all. Good thing this bridal shower is coming up!

Fabric banner that I plan on using. I sewed over 20ys of this stuff using fabric I already owned. Making your own bias tape is simultaneously fun and annoying.
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I ALSO spent hours and hours cutting strips of fabric so I can do a chair setup like this.
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So anyway... yeah, the plans are coming along. I have another month or so to mull stuff over.

Oh, and just for fun, I had some extra flowers to screw around with a couple other arrangements and a bouquet if anyone is looking for inspiration or ideas.
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Full set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rolland72/sets/72157624011920829/
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  • 54 comments

[info]ginmartini

May 26 2010, 00:13:38 UTC 2 years ago

love the new pics!

[info]lumpyhead

May 26 2010, 16:48:29 UTC 2 years ago

Thanks! I was so thrilled with how everything turned out.

[info]schexyschteve

May 26 2010, 00:15:17 UTC 2 years ago

The pink and green is really beautiful. That's actually what I want my wedding to look like, with that whole shabby-chic vibe. It looks amazing.

[info]lumpyhead

May 26 2010, 17:03:44 UTC 2 years ago

Thanks! Speaking of which, there is some AWESOME shabby-chic / bohemian style type stuff on Amazon right now which I am positively DROOLING over.
http://www.amazon.com/Wholesale-Wrought-Crystal-Tabletop-Candle/dp/B001E8OCVU/ref=pd_ybh_13?pf_rd_p=280800601&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_t=1501&pf_rd_i=ybh&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1QE8PJ90CM5994KJ5ZDT

http://www.amazon.com/Chandelier-Hanging-Metal-Votive-Candle/dp/B00083B8AA/ref=pd_ybh_13?pf_rd_p=280800601&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_t=1501&pf_rd_i=ybh&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0RYM8S3QE41YNFNJQYM7

http://www.amazon.com/White-Antique-Lattice-Candle-Lantern/dp/B000QA82D6/ref=pd_ybh_9?pf_rd_p=280800601&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_t=1501&pf_rd_i=ybh&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0VA2AST921Z8FFSK8HFA

http://www.amazon.com/Shabby-Elegance-Scrollwork-Candleholder-Decor/dp/B001GOUGY4/ref=pd_ybh_11?pf_rd_p=280800601&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_t=1501&pf_rd_i=ybh&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0PCX5CGWWJBQZ5Z9H4XS

[info]eleryth

May 26 2010, 00:22:41 UTC 2 years ago

Both of those ideas are awesome! I think I'm going to have to memories this entry so I can refer to it for future parties.

[info]lumpyhead

May 26 2010, 17:03:59 UTC 2 years ago

Awe, thank you!

[info]can_be_cruel

May 26 2010, 00:23:48 UTC 2 years ago

You did the bouquets yourself? Amazing. And i love the chair decorations.

[info]lumpyhead

May 26 2010, 00:28:07 UTC 2 years ago

Thanks! Yeah, I've been slowly doing more weddings for other people this past year with dreams of some day quitting my day job and getting to play down at the flower market.

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[info]this_is_not_art

May 26 2010, 00:31:55 UTC 2 years ago

Ohhhhhh, the chair ribbons look amazing!!! Let me know if I can help with stuff, okay?

[info]lumpyhead

May 26 2010, 00:49:28 UTC 2 years ago

Oh trust me, you will be recruited!

[info]eightydollsyell

May 26 2010, 01:22:05 UTC 2 years ago

I have nothing useful to add, but I like how your cats decided to make a cameo.

[info]lumpyhead

May 26 2010, 01:51:51 UTC 2 years ago

Heh, yeah, they're a couple of divas. Love to be in the shot!

[info]lalanav

May 26 2010, 01:58:05 UTC 2 years ago

Aw, wow, this is beautiful! [and I love the kitty in the picture!]

[info]lumpyhead

May 26 2010, 20:09:29 UTC 2 years ago

Thank you so much! Yeah, the kitties are well loved. Our family tells us we need to hurry up and have kids so we stop posting pictures of our cats.

[info]blueirisheyez

May 26 2010, 02:10:06 UTC 2 years ago

You already know I think you are amazing and love everything you do so there you go - I keep repeating myself around you!

[info]lumpyhead

May 26 2010, 20:25:53 UTC 2 years ago

Awe, thank you so much!

[info]hisgirlsunday

May 26 2010, 02:56:44 UTC 2 years ago

I love the second event! It is so darling! I love the shabby chic look--we've got the same vision for our wedding (birds included!).

[info]lumpyhead

May 26 2010, 20:28:00 UTC 2 years ago

Thank you! Kristeen has a great eye, and with our powers combined, it turned out really well.

[info]oh_cake

May 26 2010, 03:06:24 UTC 2 years ago

This is basically my shower. :) My mom and one of my BMs are planning it for my Mom's backyard. Tea party, green & white linens with pink flowers... beautiful pics!

[info]lumpyhead

May 26 2010, 20:27:30 UTC 2 years ago

Sweet! I can't wait to see pictures! When is your bridal shower?

[info]oh_cake

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[info]keepcalmcarryon

May 26 2010, 03:11:41 UTC 2 years ago

Everything here is so beautiful! I have recently become obsessed with milk glass- I'm going to be hunting for milk glass vases in thrift stores until my wedding day!

[info]lumpyhead

May 26 2010, 03:29:39 UTC 2 years ago

Highly recommend ebay. They have a tons there for sale!

[info]strauss

2 years ago

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[info]twostepsfwd

May 26 2010, 03:41:27 UTC 2 years ago

this is so gorgeous, and so in line with the type of look we want at our wedding - we call it 1930s farmhouse chic. can you share more about where you bought stuff, etc? i will be eagerly reading your future posts now that i know you're thinking about a shabby chic type of wedding. i wish there were more vintage and shabby chic type weddings posted here

[info]twostepsfwd

May 26 2010, 03:42:04 UTC 2 years ago

sorry, i mean bridal shower. still...

[info]lumpyhead

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[info]mermaidprincesa

May 26 2010, 05:04:23 UTC 2 years ago

I saved the chair photo I really love that and am planning a pink and white outdoor/backyard wedding with some vintage shabby chic inspiration and I love that idea. Was it very time consuming?

[info]lumpyhead

May 26 2010, 17:49:29 UTC 2 years ago

It's fairly time consuming to cut all the strips. You figure 12 1-inch strips per chair that must be long enough. Be sure to cut your fabric at a 45 degree angle to minimize fraying. You will need:
1. Cutting mat
2. Large clear ruler (preferably the one used for cutting fabric for quilting)
3. A rotary cutter
4. Replacement blades for your cutter, because it WILL go dull eventually.

For fabric, I used stuff that was around 1.5-2 yds and was able to get pieces that were long enough for 18 chairs.

[info]funnylagirl

May 26 2010, 05:42:40 UTC 2 years ago

i'm a sucker for succulents. excellent use of succulents in your arrangements.

i'm crushing on the fabric banner big time. do you think there's a way to avoid having to sew and just using fabric tape?

[info]lumpyhead

May 26 2010, 17:58:00 UTC 2 years ago

Thank you! I love succulents too, and the cost was surprisingly low compared to the other flowers used.

You could totally make a fabric banner avoiding sewing using something like stitch witch or heat bond.
http://papernstitchblog.com/2009/07/14/creating-a-no-sew-fabric-banner-tutorial/

http://diaryofacraftaholic.blogspot.com/2009/11/tutorial-week-no-sew-fabric-birthday.html

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[info]suzanne_taylor

May 26 2010, 09:53:09 UTC 2 years ago

Absolutely lovely. I'm going to be making bunting for my wedding, but think I'll cheat and just cut the triangles with pinking shears rather than hemming everything, or I'll go insane!

[info]lumpyhead

May 26 2010, 20:07:10 UTC 2 years ago

Yeah, pinking sheers to the rescue! Also, stitch witch would have made the whole thing easier too.

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[info]lumpyhead

May 26 2010, 20:08:06 UTC 2 years ago

I'm working on it! It's kinda at that crossroads, ya know? I think it will all be determined in the next couple months based on getting asked back to the show or not, and getting preggers or not.

[info]fur189

May 26 2010, 13:13:30 UTC 2 years ago

Wow, that is so lovely! Love the way you incorporated the succulents in such a light scheme.

[info]lumpyhead

May 26 2010, 20:08:35 UTC 2 years ago

Thank you! I adore succulents and was excited to get to play with them.

[info]sailorgarnet

May 26 2010, 13:24:02 UTC 2 years ago

That was seriously my dream bridal shower. Everything looks amazing.

[info]lumpyhead

May 26 2010, 20:26:23 UTC 2 years ago

Thank you! I'm really looking forward to having it all come together.

[info]kutie_kara

May 26 2010, 15:09:44 UTC 2 years ago

You should happen to be in Pittsburgh on October 2, Marla. I will "fire" my florist for you!!!! LOL

[info]lumpyhead

May 26 2010, 20:26:55 UTC 2 years ago

Ha ha! I will actually be closer that weekend than Cali. I'll be up in Indianapolis for a friend's wedding.

[info]duckierose

May 26 2010, 16:39:08 UTC 2 years ago

I am STOKED. STOKED.

[info]lumpyhead

May 26 2010, 17:10:41 UTC 2 years ago

YAY!!!

[info]chapstickqueen

May 26 2010, 20:33:07 UTC 2 years ago

I loooooooove the shabby chic tea party theme!!

[info]lumpyhead

May 26 2010, 20:49:09 UTC 2 years ago

Yay! Thank you!

[info]petite_beauty

May 26 2010, 21:43:29 UTC 2 years ago

you are pretty amazing. wow.seriously!
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