REAL PARTIES: Vintage-Mod Bridal Shower

26 Jun

categories: bridal showers, real parties

When the first “Real-Life Parties” post went up a few weeks ago, HWTM reader Karen wrote in with a tip about an awesome bridal shower she just saw that “could be your next “Real-Life” party!” Well, Karen - you were right! I knew it the second I laid eyes on the amazing pictures from photographer Jennifer Skog ’s gorgeous bridal shower . First I had to make sure I was actually looking at pictures of a bridal shower and not a wedding reception - but lo and behold it was a shower - and it looks like Jennifer just has some VERY talented loved ones! Want some proof? Just check out these pics!

The theme of Jennifer’s September wedding will be “Old World Ballroom meets Modern Bling” (how great is that theme?! ) - with a color palette of classic black and white. Throw in that Jen’s favorite color is green - and it’s suddenly clear where the inspiration for this vintage-modern / black, white & lime green shower theme came from

Tables were covered in green and then adorned with a beautiful damask-patterned fabric runner and vases of white hydrangeas. Fantastic black chivari chairs really take this table setting the top! Custom menus with a matching vintage-mod pattern sat atop square black plates, and black napkins were rolled and tied with sheer green ribbon. Photos of Jen and her fiance were displayed in pretty frames along a side table. In the corner of the room was a little blueberry mojito bar complete with a full-service bartender (a.k.a. “the MOH’s husband!”). Hand-made drink umbrellas created from matching patterened paper and wooden skewers made the mojitos extra sweet!

A spread of decadent finger foods included these mini-cups of watermelon soup (above). According to Jen this cold soup was “amazing”…and the presentation looks pretty amazing too! Black & green custom cookies pulled double-duty as cute decór and take-home shower favors for guests.

How cute is the black & white apron and rubber glove set that Jen’s decked out in below? Way too cute to actually do any cleaning in, right?! And talk about paying attention to detail - the girls even decorated the binding on the activity notepads to match the shower theme!

Last but not least, the guests even came dressed for the theme - making these group shots extra-lovely! Sounds like a great time was had by all - kudos to the hostesses and congrats to the bride-to-be!

As a side note, this theme would also be fantastic for a rehearsal dinner!
{photos by Jennifer Skog Photography }

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Posted on June 26th, 2007 at 6:09am

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1 yvonne

this shower is GORGEOUS!! I’m so impressed!!
Jun 26, 2007 at 9:04 am
2 ashlynn

LOVE IT!!!!
Jun 26, 2007 at 10:53 am
3 greengelato

seriously very amazing.

by the way jenn, i have you think for totally pumping up my readership. i think i get at least 20 viewers a day coming from your site!
Jun 26, 2007 at 12:41 pm
4 Kelly Mahoney

Wow! Amazing execution of a sophisticated theme.
Jun 26, 2007 at 3:22 pm
5 laurie

Love the look of the black and white damask with the bright green! Nice punch of color.
Jun 26, 2007 at 5:41 pm
6 Biddy

this is so much like the shower i’m throwing in a couple of weeks! where oh where is the runner from!?
Jun 26, 2007 at 8:25 pm
7 Janea

Wow! This is stunning,soooooo goregous .She has great girls in her life. I also check out her website ,and boy is she talented photographer, the photos are phenomenal I could totally feel their emotions,your amazing girl! I wish I found you when I got married six years ago:)
Btw Jenn I been emailing all my girls your website this is one my my favorite blogs!!!!!

~Janea~
Jun 27, 2007 at 12:33 am
8 People St.Clair

i have been in love with this color scheme for a minute and this shower is simply wonderful. Thanks for the real-life parties they are inspiring.
Jun 27, 2007 at 7:15 am
9 Missy

Glorious! I will definately be checking back here to get ideas for my next party!
missy
Jun 27, 2007 at 10:25 am
10 Anonymous

Wow amazing! Do you know where she got the tablecloth and damask runner from?
Jun 27, 2007 at 10:51 am
11 hiphostess

Hi Biddy - I emailed Jen about the runner and it was hand-made! How are your sewing skills?

Janea - thanks so much for your comment and for helping to spread the word! much appreciated
Jun 27, 2007 at 10:51 am
12 Anonymous

Where is that to die for b&w apron from that she’s wearing?
Jun 27, 2007 at 10:53 am
13 Anonymous

Here’s some links for the material.

Depending on the size of the fabric, you can just cut the fabric along the long length to make some table runners.

http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=damask+black+white
Jun 27, 2007 at 11:45 am
14 hiphostess

Hi Everyone - here’s a little more info on where some of the items in these images are from:

Table linens - Stuart Rentals in Milpitas
Table Runners - Hand Made by BM’s mom
Cookies - Cookies by Design in Clayton
BW Gloves - Sur la Table

**I’m trying to see where the apron is from - will keep you posted when I have the info!
Jun 27, 2007 at 2:04 pm
15 Delaney Gates

Oh my goodness, how AMAZING!!!! Thank you soooo much for posting those!!! Such inspiration there!
Jun 27, 2007 at 4:41 pm
16 Vigilante

amazing! Soo want to do this for my shower…
Jun 27, 2007 at 6:50 pm
17 Huckleberry Karen

Yeah!! I’m so happy to see you posted Jen’s Shower! The table cloth fabric is by designer Michael Miller. You can find his fabrics online, most quilt/fabric stores and on ebay. The pattern is called “Candy Damask” and come in all sorts of color combos. I’m planning to make some for my home!

Okay - my goal is take throw a party so fabulous that you’ll post them ob your blog
Jun 27, 2007 at 8:45 pm
18 Gypsy Purple

This is absolutely stunning…love your blog!!!!!
Jun 27, 2007 at 8:55 pm
19 Jen

Everything about this shower and these photos are stunning! Thanks for all of your finds! I love your blog!
Jun 28, 2007 at 12:20 am
20 Anonymous

Thanks hiphostess and Huckleberry Karen for letting me know where I can find those linens!
Jun 28, 2007 at 7:45 am
21 Shelly

I love the colors. The guests all dressed in black and white is a great idea for a color themed party although I would have loved to see some of the girls sporting that delicious spring green on a barrette, or a scarf, or a bracelet….or even on some high heels.
Jun 28, 2007 at 1:55 pm
22 Anonymous

This looks like SUCH a gorgeous shower! Fantastic colours, theme, etc.

Cheers,
Crissy

http://www.paraviondesign.com
Jul 1, 2007 at 6:13 pm
23 Anonymous

Where did they purchase the paper for the custom menu?

Betrice
Jul 17, 2007 at 10:45 am
24 hiphostess

Hi anon -

I’m not sure, I’ll keep you posted if I can get the info!
Jul 18, 2007 at 11:06 am
25 Jennifer Skog

Hello everyone! I’ve had a gazillion inquiries about the suppliers of this event, so here’s all the info:

Rentals (linens, chairs, dishware)
Stuart Rentals, Milpitas

Damask Table Runners
Hand-made by my MOH’s mom

Polka Dot Rubber Gloves
Sir La Table

Damask Apron (I actually got 2 different ones)
http://www.beebopspartywear.com

Paper for Umbrellas
Various Scrapbooking Stores in East Bay

Cookie Favors
Cookies by Design in Clayton

Amazing Photography
Jennifer ‘Skog as in Vogue’

Sexy Bartender
Sorry Ladies… He’s taken
Aug 3, 2007 at 3:41 pm
26 Anonymous

I’m getting married next November. What do you ladies think about something similar for a reception?
Nov 27, 2007 at 6:57 pm
27 hiphostess

anon-
I think this would be a fantastic theme for a reception! In fact, a very close friend of mine did something similar for her reception this past June. I did a guest post on the wedding on the Blue Orchid Designs blog last month. Here’s a link if you want to check it out
Nov 28, 2007 at 9:53 pm
28 Anonymous

Thanks so much! The photos of Jen’s wedding look amazing and give me much more confidence in my decision.
Nov 29, 2007 at 5:03 pm
29 Jennifer Skog

Hi Ladies! I have had MANY requests about the damask print and I’m not sure where they ended up getting it from, however I do know that it was specially ordered through an interior design company. I would think it should be easy for any interiors company to get as I have an apron and photo bag with the same exact print. I hope that helps!

Jennifer Skog

{SKOG AS IN VOGUE}
Jan 14, 2008 at 11:58 pm
30 retha

Your shower is absolutely beautiful.I just love the presence of a bold contrast. I am using a Dk.Brown and White Zebra print over a pinkish purple backgroud.
Jun 17, 2008 at 6:50 am
31 Tiffany

i absolutely love it! everything looks awesome
Jun 19, 2008 at 4:14 pm
32 Crissy

Here’s a link to an invitation I made using a damask motif/pattern:

http://www.paraviondesign.com/images/portfolio/EuroBeerNight.jpg

The possibilities using damask patterns are endless!

Cheers,
Crissy
Jul 3, 2008 at 3:09 pm
33 Lynne Hanks

Gorgeous!!! It’s perfect for a formal bridal shower. I love the green twist:)
Jul 9, 2008 at 7:47 pm
34 Mallory

First of all, I just stumbled across this blog, and it’s definitely my new favorite!!! I have been looking FOREVER for square black plates JUST like the ones used but haven’t had any luck. Any chance you can tell me where they’re from? Thank you, and I can’t wait to explore more of this amazing blog
Jul 29, 2008 at 10:24 pm
35 jenn s.

Hi Mallory -
Thanks so much for the sweet comment!

Re: dishes - the plates were actually rented…so unfortunately I don’t have any purchasing info for you. You’d think that contemporary square black plates would be relatively easy to find…but my google search didn’t result in anything spectacular either…sigh. If I stumble on some in the near future I’ll be sure to let you know!

Cheers,
Jenn
Jul 30, 2008 at 11:55 am
36 Jessee

Great colors and ideas, very nice!
Aug 7, 2008 at 11:39 am
37 Yesenia

I have been looking for vintage prints like this for my wedding reception. I cannot find linens anywhere like this. Can you fill me in :)???
Oct 8, 2008 at 1:55 pm
38 jennifer

HI, can you tell me where i might find that fabric runner! This is perfect for my sisters shower, she will love it. It is a perfect theme
thanks
jennifer
Oct 14, 2008 at 11:48 am
39 jenn s.

Yesenia & Jennifer -
The damask table runners were custom-made, but here’s some info on the fabric that’s copy/pasted from an earlier comment:
“…The table cloth fabric is by designer Michael Miller. You can find his fabrics online, most quilt/fabric stores and on ebay. The pattern is called “Candy Damask” and come in all sorts of color combos.”

And here’s a link to where you can find more damask fabrics on ebay:
http://shop.ebay.com/items/_W0QQ_nkwZdamaskQ20blackQ20whiteQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZR40QQ_mdoZ

Hope that helps!

Jenn
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41 juliett

I love the colors!!! everything looks so nice.. Did you have any fun ideas for games, my sister is getting married and I love your ideas and was wondering if you could help me with some game ideas.
Nov 17, 2008 at 11:40 am
42 Christen

I love the green, black and white! It is so classy! I will probably use this in my wedding…eventually…I still have a few years! Nicely done!
Nov 28, 2008 at 8:58 am