Alex Michele Photography

clearly we’re ready to be parents….

At 35 weeks pregnant on April 20, 2012 my husband and I decided to be absolutely insane and tackle on hosting a co-ed baby shower party for our family & friends.  We provided the entertainment, a goof booth, beer, wine, and a dessert spread and had our guests totally pot luck dish it! There was tons of food and lots of variety! DELISH…It was a totally fun night though filled with yard games, laughing, good food, lots of giggles in the goof booth, and the showering of gifts. We are so grateful to the friends and family who came to support us. I was so fortunate to have some of the most talented etsy vendors be apart of our celebration. Love something? Look below for their etsy and FB information!

 

Next up on AMP’s personal blog will be maternity pictures that I have yet to take and the professional images of Henry’s nursery. Here is a wittle sneak peak of that…

 

First off, I LOVE LOVE LOVEEEED my gorgeous hot air balloon necklace from Katrinaosity!

etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Katrinaosity

FB: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Katrinaosity/166748913427585

Next up… the SUPER TALENTED “Cookie Monday’s” made most of the burlap banners with cloth fabric applique’s. Her banners were SO well constructed and everyone complimented on how sweet and whimsical they looked! They are perfect for any event and weddings too!

etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CMhandmade

FB: http://www.facebook.com/cookiemondays

Since I have a business account with Pennock Wholesale Floral distributor, I was able to get the most gorgeous flowers the day of! $120 well spent on several different types- you know I had to have my billy buttons- craspedia!

The sweet canary canisters and pails were from micheals- 50% off at $3/each.

 

The chairs & tables were provided by Luxe Party rentals! They are a BRAND NEW local company in Jacksonville with super competitive prices.

FB: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Luxe-Party-Rentals/138693709585731

Everything you see stripped & totally whimsically fun are from the Tom Kat Studio!

FB page: http://www.facebook.com/thetomkatstudio

website: http://www.thetomkatstudio.com/

Sweet painted banner on burlap by the McAvoy Roost

http://www.etsy.com/shop/themcavoyroost

http://www.facebook.com/meganmcavoyweddingflorals

I love paper straws– the Tom Kat Studio!

FB page: http://www.facebook.com/thetomkatstudio

website: http://www.thetomkatstudio.com/

the favors said:

“cuddly as a cloud

gentle as the night

a baby boy is the sweetest delight

almost as sweet as a cold glass of tea,

so sit down and enjoy from baby and me.”

(rhyme by jazmin johnson!)

sign from postscripts too!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/postscripts

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Postscripts/197643520264434

A little splurge but they are just too fun and I figured with a son coming, we can use them alot!

http://www.classichostess.com/silver-platedferriswheelcupcakeholder.aspx

http://www.classichostess.com/carouselcupcakeholder.aspx

 

teeny tiny sweet as pie cake banner made by the McAvoy Roos- oh I love this!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/themcavoyroost

http://www.facebook.com/meganmcavoyweddingflorals

super cute table runner-a to zebra celebrations

http://www.etsy.com/listing/77506573/light-blue-white-polka-dots-table-runner

cupcakes are from the infamous- CAMI CAKES!!!! love love love.We had these at our wedding too, so they are special to us!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cami-Cakes/108711835835814

tables- Luxe Rentals

linens- Kirby Rentals

Our guest book was so unique! We had our guests write a message or wish for henry as a balloon!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/SayAnythingDesign

 

 

 

And presenting our guest’s goof booth pictures! I wish we had been in more… but when you plan and run your own shower, everyone else has more than fun than you do!

BIG THANK YOU to Brandea Anderson of Clara Faye photography for shooting the goof booth pictures!

http://www.facebook.com/ClaraFayePhotography

 

 

Credits:

 

1. burlap banner with fabric appliques- Cookie Monday’s (CM Handmade)
2. paper banner- up, up, and away and rustic cupcake stand- Postscripts
3. hot air balloon necklace- katrinaosity
4. paper goods/straws- the tom kat studio
5. painted burlap banner with tiny cake banner topper- mcavoy roost
6. table and chair rentals- luxe party rentals
7. linen rentals- kirby rentals
8. cupcakes- cami cakes
9. guest book- say anything design
10. mason jars- amazon
11. mason jar tags- amp made them
12. super cute table runner-a to zebra celebrations