Thursday, January 2, 2014

My Sister's Surprise Bridal Shower Party


My youngest sister is getting married! The wedding will be on the second weekend of January. I just want to share some photos of the surprise bridal party that my mom, sister and I hosted at my parent's house a few days ago. 


Her coordinator suggested a despedida de soltera in lieu of a bridal shower; and so it was organized by my mom (to be held a week before the wedding). 

But I could not just NOT host a shower party for my youngest sister!


I had a few shower ideas, such as a picnic at Sta. Elena, a spa party (a new nail salon just opened in our neighborhood), a cupcake decorating party...)


But then, I got so inspired by the tea cups and saucers that I purchased at Uniwide a month ago


And so, a "tea party" was set. However, instead of tea, cucumber sandwiches and petite fours we had tsokolate and a variety of what would comprise a typical Pinoy merienda


The menu consisted of bibingka, suman, palitaw, pandesal, cold cuts, kesong puti and assorted jams.


I took out the capiz shutter (bought at a neighborhood yard sale) and the framed chalkboard hubby made from a salvaged table top  and used those as the backdrop. 


I also used the lamparas (bought at Toys R Us) as part of the table decor. The party lasted until dinner so we simply switched the lamps on for extra lighting.


The flowers are actually balimbing blossoms (cut from a tree at a vacant lot in front of the house) set on sugar and creamer bowls.



It was so much fun organizing and setting up for the event. Seriously, I could do this for a living! If you are planning for an intimate and laid back gathering hire me :)


To Marthe and Macky, best wishes!

6 comments:

  1. wow! lovely setting and ambiance...everything seems so well put together..love the shabby chic vibe.

    hats off, sis!

    marela

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  2. im mica, by the way. i was just surfing and browsing until i landed on your blog...and ive instatnly become a fan!

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  3. hi, mica! hi, marela!

    thank you, ladies... that's the look that i was really going for...a relaxed, laid back yet chic esthetic. i'm glad that you love the look!

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  4. uy ang ganda pala ng balimbing flowers!
    congrats on the dainty party.

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  5. yes, maqui...who knew that balimbing flowers can look so...pretty?

    thanks!

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