Friday, March 16, 2012

My Very First Baby Shower

Last weekend my mom, sister and two best friends threw me a fabulous baby shower brunch! I chose the color scheme of turquoise and orange and they took it from there. They did a wonderful job and made me feel so special with the attention to detail on everything. It was truly a day filled with family, friends and joy. I kept thinking to myself, is this really my baby shower? It's hard to believe that in just 9 short weeks, I'll become a mother! Here are some snapshots from the shower...

{31 Weeks Pregnant}

{I love a great pair of heels and couldn't resist rocking these fun fuchsia suede pumps, big belly and all!}


{The table settings were adorable and the Owl Sugar Cookie favors were made by my sister Nicole, who runs a little side business called Awesome Sweetness Bakery. She makes the cutest cookies AND they taste amazing (it's our mom's special recipe, with homemade frosting and all)}. 

{Little bowls were filled with peanuts and orange & blue M & M's - the perfect combo of salty and sweet! Refreshing glasses of Strawberry-Lemon Soda were served (this photo was not taken at my shower, image credit here)}

{My best friend Michelle made the centerpieces, which turned out amazing. Orange and white roses in a vase wrapped with palm leaves. Simple and beautiful.}

{The details}

{Me with my besties, Erin & Michelle. I've been friends with these girls since the 2nd grade! Needless to say, we've celebrated everything together through the years. It was such a blessed day and I'm looking forward to finally meeting the little guy growing in my belly. Thanks for letting me share my day with you!}

Have a great weekend and a fun & safe St. Patty's Day! xoxo - Julie 

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30 comments:

  1. eeks, so pretty you are pregnant! and that shower turned out amazing too. i'm so happy for you julie and can't wait to see pictures of your baby once it's time! those cookies are really cute too, yikes, she's talented. have a relaxing weekend!!

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  2. wow that is an amazing shower! how fun. and you are absolutely gorgeous. you look stunning and kudos for still wearing those great heels!

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  3. Beautiful :) You look soo happy ;)

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  4. What a beautiful shower! Love the colors and flowers.

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  5. This is adorable and you look beautiful!

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  6. What a beautiful shower Julie! You look so pretty & happy! Congratulations! Angie xo

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  7. Aww, you're so blessed having such a wonderful family and close long-time friends. Good luck and all the best with your new mother-life!

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    1. Thank you :) I don't know what I'd do without such a great family and incredible friends.

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  8. You're positively glowing mama! Love that lush shade of green on your growing belly, Moms and sis sure did a fantastic job with the owls! So trendy, so au courant!

    Happy St. Patty's weekend sweets!

    xo-Julie
    Peace. Love. LOL!

    Haute Khuuture.com

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  9. adorable dress! adorable shoes! adorable you!

    you are radiant!

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  10. You look so beautiful! I absolutely love your dress, shoes...and belly!

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  11. Everything looks so cute !! And you look fabulous !

    xxLily
    goldandgray.com

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  12. You are one hot mamma! Love the shower colors and theme!

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  13. Love how you and your friends match perfectly! Congratulation, you look fabulous!

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    1. Somehow, every time we all get together for a party or shower, we end up coordinating, completely by chance. It's so funny! One time there were 6 of us and we ALL wore pink and kelly green, all by coincidence.

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  14. you are such a beautiful pregnant woman! love the shower decoration and your shoes!!

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  15. Look at that glow on your face..you look gorgeous!! xx meenal

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  16. Julie you look stunning :)the spring colors suits you so well and the baby bump is so cute!
    happy baby shower!

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  17. Oh wow! You look amazing! Very pretty pregnant woman! Love the decoration! The pictures are like from a magazine ;-)

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  18. What a great looking shower! And I LOVE the heels!!

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  19. You look amazing! I love all of the little details that went into your shower -- so wonderful! :-)

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  20. You look beautiful & it's pretty cool that you and your besties all match! What a pretty shower you had:)

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  21. Such a great idea picking the colour theme and letting them run with it. Looks like you had a lovely time :)

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  22. Thank you everyone for the sweet and thoughtful comments! xoxo - Julie

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  23. You look gorgeous! Congratulations on your baby, and i'm glad you enjoyed your baby shower! It looks like it was a fun time, and I love the color scheme; so bright and fun!
    xx, Kels

    www.misscouture17.blogspot.com

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  24. I hope I look as beautiful as you when I'm pregnant someday. Cute shoes, too!

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  25. You look gorgeous!Also a great looking shower party. I hope you the best.

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