REAL PARTIES: Art Nouveau Parisian Bridal Shower
categories: bridal shower ideas, real parties, wedding
If you’re looking for a chic new party theme for an upcoming shower or special event – check out this stylish & colorful “Turn of the Century, Art Nouveau Parisian” theme created by Kerri Butler for her friend’s bridal shower soirée. Inspired by the bride’s plans for honeymooning in Paris, Kerri used bright, rich colors, silk brocades, jewels, paper parasols, and gold leaf papers to communicate the luxury of that era!
THE DETAILS {by party hostess, Kerri}…
Bridal Shower for Megan Heinrich
hosted by Kerri Butler, Eventive
Location: The Dallas Arboretum
Invitations: Invitations were handmade with gold leafed papers (purchased at Michael’s), art nouveau images, jewels, and gold thread attached to sandalwood fans, that were purchased at Oriental Trading Company. The invites were mailed in envelopes covered in French postage stamps purchased at Michael’s.
Décor: Brocade and silk fabrics (purchased at Joann) covered the tables. I created the flowers arrangements from bouquets I bought at Costco, and urns from Michael’s. Flowers included orange roses, pink starburst chrysanthemums, and berry filler.
Favors: Bright, paper parasols, purchased from www.asianideas.com
Food: The lunch was provided by the DeGoyer Mansion Café.
Games: Guests signed in on a scrapbook page to “Shower Megan with Congratulations”. We also played “Who knows the Bride Best?”, and “Purse Power”.
Cake: The cake was raspberry chocolate with a butter cream frosting provided by Panini Bakery in Dallas.
Hostess Kerri (far right) & the happy bride-to-be…
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Thanks for the creative inspiration, Kerri! The bridal shower looked fabulous!
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What a wonderful idea for a theme! I love the look of the paper parasols – they really bring the tables to life!
Sep 17, 2008 at 6:33 am -
The “urn” centerpieces look perfect for this theme – and so easy! I also think the parasols make for great photo opps!
Sep 17, 2008 at 6:49 am -
This is lovely! Love the colors in the florals. Great job, Kerri!
I suddenly have the urge to carry a parasol at all times.
Sep 17, 2008 at 7:41 am -
These colors area great! I really love the parasols too. Makes me wanna take a trip to Europe
Sep 17, 2008 at 9:37 am
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Gorgeous
Sep 17, 2008 at 9:53 am -
That is a really great idea! Parisols always add such a great element to a party or a wedding. Love it!
Sep 17, 2008 at 12:39 pm -
Kerri you are incredible, how pretty it all was…Megan is so lucky to have had such a grand party! Have a happy wedding this weekend.
Sep 18, 2008 at 6:49 am -
This is a stunning party – it doesn’t say “Paris” or “Art Nouveau” to me (other than the card), but it looks like too much fun! The clear colors (no muddy undertones) seem much more sub-continental… Still, gorgeous.
Sep 19, 2008 at 12:52 pm -
This is beautiful! I love the theme and the color scheme as well. So creative!!
Great job,
Sep 19, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Cicely -
Where did you purchase the beautiful paper parasols?
Sep 21, 2008 at 9:38 pm -
Hi Donna –
I’m not sure where exactly Kerri purchased the parasols, but I know you can buy them at lunabazaar.com. Here’s the link!
http://www.lunabazaar.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=220Jenn
Sep 22, 2008 at 5:49 am -
Donna,
Sep 23, 2008 at 3:04 pm
I bought them at Asian Ideas – http://www.asianideas.com -
aww- i love it! Its like having a Destination Wedding in your own backyard.
Nov 5, 2008 at 4:45 pm -
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