Since Tiffany is aiming for an industrial/rustic airplane theme for her nursery I decided to go with a theme that would match and chose "vintage travel." I incorporated mostly airplanes but added some touches of cars, boats, trains etc. The best part about her shower was that I already owned most of the decor...a win for my wallet! Enough chit chat...let's get the show on the road!
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| chalk board by me, paper airplanes by M (best hubby) |
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| favor stickers c/o Tiny Prints |
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| boat hand crafted by my Dad. guests claimed their "baggage" (favors). |
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| photo back drop and "ticketing" area for guests to write their address on envelopes |
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| the cutest travel thank you cards c/o tiny prints |
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| these tied the whole theme together |
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| "complimentary refreshments" for guests |
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| guests wrote their name on their glass |
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| gifts please! |
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| all mantel decor I already owned! |
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| a cheesy phrase for a good prize ;) |
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| my version of a "game" |
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| prizes and prayer cards in a vintage car (HomeGoods) |
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| prayer cards c/o tiny prints. I later bound them in one book and gave them to the mama-to-be |
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| The only purchased item was the black airplane! All other items were either crafted or owned by me. |
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| I used wrapping paper for the backdrop |
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| balsa wood airplanes spray painted black (thanks M!) |
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| Gum, tootsie roll, and lifesavers created these airplanes |
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| "cloud nine desserts" |
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| my go to cake topper |
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| I could have eaten this whole cake on my own. It was my Mom's banana bread recipe with homemade cream cheese frosting. But trust me when I say there was nothing healthy about it! |
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| i used images from this previous photo shoot |
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| she can't wait for her cousin! |
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| prayers for baby boy |
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| the cutest and sweetest prego ever |
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| she wore that same sash at her bridal shower...so sweet! |
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| the soon to be grammas! |
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| he's going to be quite handsome! |
I always enjoy throwing parties but this one was particularly special because I'm so excited for my brother and his wife to become parents soon. With this baby I will become an Auntie for the first time and Blair will become a cousin! Hurry up and get here August 23rd! We can't wait to meet you, sweet boy.
Many thanks again to Tiny Prints and Lauren at La Sol Photography. I couldn't have done it without you!
What a gorgeous shower Natalie! You did such a great job, I love all of the touches you added!! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is the CUTEST shower!! The photography is awesome and I life all your touches! The drink glasses are so cute ( where are they from?) and that map of the US is super neato! Did you make that or was is already owned?
ReplyDeleteYou did a fab job. I love the gum airplanes and all your signs for each thing is genious!!!
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thanks girl! the bottles are from amazon and the map is from homegoods!
DeleteOkay...this is the most adorable shower theme EVER! And I can't believe you already had all of that stuff! Especially the big framed map...where did you get that? I love it. So so cute. What an event thrower, you are! :)
ReplyDeletethe map is from home goods and is usually in our office :)
DeleteWhat a beautifully planned and executed shower! So many wonderful and thoughtful details!
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Awesome awesome job Nat!! Love every detail, your sis in law/nephew are so lucky to you in their lives, so special!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!!! AMAZING JOB!!!! my nephews bday party was "travel" theme as well and i wouldve loveeddd to have had that map you have! wish i had a home goods near me!!! what amazing details!!! looks like it should be in a magazine! also i love your outfit! you look gorgeous! :)
ReplyDeleteI love this! How did you make the gift card holders? What materials would I need to recreate it?
ReplyDeleteHi! I just used cardstock and some coffee sleeves from Starbucks. I secured the gift card and the sleeve down. Hope that helps!
DeleteThis is so adorable! I am getting so much inspiration for my friends shower that I am planning! Thank you for sharing!
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