REAL PARTIES: Gossip Girl Inspired Bridal Shower (Part 2)
categories: bridal shower ideas, food and drinks, real parties
In continuing with Part 1 of the gorgeous Gossip Girl Inspired Bridal Shower posted yesterday, here is Part 2: Menu & Activities.
Scroll down for details on the yummy food & drinks that the ladies were treated to, as well as the (non-cheesy!) bridal shower activities they participated in, as told by event designer Carolyn Chen…
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ON THE MENU
• Caprese Skewers with Marinated Mozzarella, Basil and Tomatoes
• Traditional Waldorf Salad (a la Blaire Waldorf)
• Turkey Salad on Baby Brioche with Bacon and Roasted Roma Tomatoes
• Mini Crabcake Sliders
• Roast Beef, Blue Cheese and Pear Tea Sandwiches
• Egg Salad with Dill and Cucumber
• Blueberry and Cheddar-Chive Scones
• Preserves, Butter, Lemon Curd & Honey
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DESSERTS:
• Coconut Cream Pies
• Espresso Macarons with Chocolate Ganache
• Petit Fours with Preserves and Swiss Buttercream
• Individual Strawberry Cheesecakes
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DRINKS:
• Melon-Mint Water, Cucumber Water and Raspberry Lemonade served in glass apothecary beverage jar dispensers
• Hot Tea & Coffee
• Mix-ins: Cream, Sugar, Honey, & Lemon Wedges
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Activities:
“Fun activities for the shower included “Spice of Life” game in which the ladies were put into teams and had to determine the names of all of the spices – sort of a spin to “smell the baby food” like you would play at baby showers.
For individual games, we played “Famous TV Couples” which of course included Chuck & Blaire from Gossip Girl, as well as “How Well Do You Know the Bride” questionnaire.”
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Thanks again to Carolyn for the all of the wonderful inspiration! If you haven’t already seen it, be sure to check out Part 1 – which covers the fabulous tabletop design & decor from this party!
Credits & Resources:
Event Design & Planning: The Special Day, Carolyn Chen
Photography: Jan Garcia Photography
Catering & Desserts: The Dotted Apron
Florals: Mille Fiori
Linens: Wildflower Linen
Everything is so girly and great. I love everything from the decor to the menu.
Jan 22, 2010 at 12:25 pmEverything about this shower is over the top stunning! LOVE it!
Jan 22, 2010 at 12:41 pmEverything looks very nice =) Can anyone tell me where I could buy the drink containers and the clear stands for the food… what is it called? I would love to do something like this sometime. Thanks so much…
Jan 22, 2010 at 1:39 pmWOW_WOW_WOW!! I want one just like this one.. of course, im already married ( 14 yrs ) but still- i want one!! lol. Great job chicas!
Jan 22, 2010 at 2:16 pmAbsolutely beautiful! I love it!
Jan 22, 2010 at 2:17 pmEverything looks fabulous and so stylish…so NYC.
Jan 22, 2010 at 2:17 pmEverything looks absolutely wonderful!!
Jan 22, 2010 at 7:35 pmI NEED those apothecary beverage jars!
Jan 23, 2010 at 11:54 amI love this! This is exactly what I want MY bridal shower to be!
Jan 23, 2010 at 1:15 pmwow wow amazing shots the food looks tasty and colorful
Jan 23, 2010 at 2:55 pmI think you can buy those apothecary beverage jars at Hobby Lobby – or something like it!
Jan 23, 2010 at 3:27 pmawesome…awesome…awesome..i just love this shower! so many wonderful details
Jan 24, 2010 at 9:54 amDoes anyone know where i can get those clear box type things to put the food at in the buffet table? Thanks!
Jan 24, 2010 at 8:22 pmit looks so so amazing and the activities are cute too? mind posting up the questionnaire?
Jan 24, 2010 at 9:06 pmAbsolutely out of this world!! Gosh, when I get married I’ll be referring back to this for ideas….hope my friends do too
Jan 24, 2010 at 11:25 pm
LOVE this. Anything that come in little bites are always a winner for me. Everything just looks so cute and chic!
http://www.firednfabulous.blogspot.com/
Jan 25, 2010 at 5:39 amWhat a lovely shower. I absolutely adore those ruffled placemats.
Jan 25, 2010 at 6:16 amwow..so gossip chic! well done!…love everything!
Jan 25, 2010 at 10:18 amYou can purchase the apothecary beverage jar containers from Z Gallerie: http://www.zgallerie.com/p-1835-apothecary-beverage-dispenser.aspx
Here’s the link for the vendor where Natalie from The Dotted Apron purchased the risers:
http://www.customcreativeplastics.com/And you can rent those ruffled placemats from Wildflower Linen: http://wildflowerlinens.com/
Jan 25, 2010 at 1:32 pmMC –
The acrylic risers were purchased here:
http://www.customcreativeplastics.com/Cheers,
Jan 25, 2010 at 1:42 pm
Jenn
so that’s what its called…. thanks jenn =)
Jan 25, 2010 at 9:26 pmHi, Jenn would you happen to know what size risers were used for this event?
Thanks,
Jan 26, 2010 at 5:49 am
KatinaThat food spread looks awesome! Where did you get those glass beverage jars? So pretty!
Jan 26, 2010 at 3:57 pmAnyone know where to get the questions for “How well do you know the bride?”??
Jan 27, 2010 at 11:01 amDoes anyone know where to purchase the AMAZING modern candlestick holders?
Jan 29, 2010 at 1:15 amI love the questionnaire! Was it custom-made or or is there a vendor/website where I can order it?
Feb 2, 2010 at 10:37 pm
Thanks so much!Feminine, stylish, sophisticated….what more could you ask? I’d love to know the sizes on the clear risers & the questionnaire, was it custom? Thanks!
Feb 6, 2010 at 10:10 amAre these recipes available on a web site? Particularly the Turkey Salad on Baby Brioche with Bacon and Roasted Roma Tomatoes, Roast Beef, Blue Cheese and Pear Tea Sandwiches, Egg Salad with Dill and Cucumber, Coconut Cream Pies, and Espresso Macarons. Thanks!
Feb 12, 2010 at 6:31 amI love these apothecary beverage dispensers. I bought two at http://www.classichostess.com . Got them really fast and I love them.
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Mar 14, 2010 at 8:48 pmHow was the dark purple vase achieved? Did they tie ribbon all around a clear glass vase? Or was it bought ready made? Or some entirely different technique? Any suggestions would be highly appreciated, ladies!
Mar 16, 2010 at 1:44 amThis is so pretty! What were pamphlet books used for? I see it has the bride’s name on it and looks similar to a magazine.
Apr 4, 2010 at 1:40 pmdoes anyone know where to buy the candle holders? they are so pretty can’t find them anywhere
Apr 23, 2010 at 8:21 pmWow, that is so beautiful, and the food is so vibrant, are the recipes available for these foods?
Apr 26, 2010 at 1:17 amWhere can I get the ” How well do you know Lily ” sheet….and maybe the questions on the back.
Aug 14, 2010 at 10:26 pm
