Remember the cute gocco’d invites Kristina made for Melanie’s rustic barn wedding bridal shower? Party, people! Photos have finally been sorted and they are ready for your viewing pleasures.
For the wine tasting portion of the party, Kristina stopped into Bottle Rock in Culver City and had the wine buyer put together a summery set of relatively inexpensive but delicious wines. Which is an awesome tip for anyone hosting a wine party, because seriously, unless you are like REALLY into wine how could you ever put one of these together on your own?
She also made little cards listing the each wine in order of the tasting with space for people to write notes about ones they particularly liked. Which most people lost interest in after about the 3rd sip but they were a cute detail… appreciated soley by those obsessed with wedding/party planning of course.
Flowers came from the farmer’s market and trader joes. For appetizers they had a yummy cheese platter, olives & almonds, and crudite with beet dip. Dinner was a simple squash gratin, green salad, and olive bread.
And then dessert. Possibly the best part of the night. Red Velvet cupcakes, “The Winning-Hearts-and-Minds Cake” from Orangette, and strawberry-rhubarb pie. The best part is both the cupcakes and the cake were made 2 weeks in advance and frozen, which is an excellent idea for anyone thinking about a homemade dessert bar.
Vintage tablecloths from Ebay and Kristina’s grandma’s collection
Napkins: $0.49 Ikea tea towels
Tea light holders: recycled yogurt jars
Wine: Bottle Rock
Musical entertainment: amazing compilations from Michael Antonia of The Flashdance. Srsly, this guy is like REALLY talented. Thank you Michael!
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Those tablecloths are so beautiful! And for real….I wish we had a Trader Joe’s in my area. I always see the most beautiful flowers in pictures that were purchased there.
Wow! It came out beautifully, Good job Kristina! You can tell how cozy it was, even just through the pics!
exactly what I’ve been envisioning for when my hubby and I have a house with a backyard…. thanks so much for sharing!
So, so gorgeous! I love everything - the tablecloths, the lighting, the wine tasting.
Beautiful backyard shower!! Absolutely adorable.
this is so charming it hurts!
oooh, I’ve been waiting for this, and it looks enchanting. Did you have the dj set up playlist specially for the party?
xo
Mmmm…. see, thats happy. There are plenty of parties to be planned after the wedding is done, done, done
so lovely and intimate. it just oozes of love.
ohhhh, makes me wish we could do it all over again! it was dreamy.
Love this! We are incorporating some of these elements into our engagement shower: checkered tablecloths, mason jar candles and fairy lights. Sangra instead of wine, though!
I just adore the lighting and paper lanterns combo.
WOW WOW I just love this party. It looks like such a fantastic bridal shower
definitely let me know if you’re selling those tablecloths…so pretty! grifmm01@gmail.com
What a fun party. You guys did a fabulous job!!
How i wish the weather in England was reliable enough to throw outdoor parties, I love the feel of it all.
oh my goodness! I am seriously smittened!
love this! what a great party and i adore the wine tasting and the decor! nice work.
Such a cute idea. I’ve saved some of these pics for inspiration for my friends wedding shower! Thanks!
Wow! What a beautiful bridal shower…!!
Stunning…over-the-top perfection of details and feminine charm!
What a fun, colorful bridal shower! Thanks for the inspiration.
What a beautiful party! I love the lights hanging above. That’s what I call flattering lighting!
So so cute! Looks like such a fun night with the girls…
This is so beautiful. Sigh.
Love this, I want to have a party just like it.
we’re loving the table decor. the red checkered table cloths are so incredibly charming.
Love the wedding reception! Thanks for sharing the pictures, love it.
What a sweet little bachelorette party. The lights are so pretty and wine tasting under a canopy of lights is even better. I am hosting a bachelorette party next week and love that it was done so inexpensively and still photographed so well/looked beautiful!
Great way to save money, and its a beautiful set up too!