On an uncharacteristically sunny March day in Connecticut, we gathered at her best friend's mother's house for the shower. Mrs. P's home has a beautiful, open floorplan that was totally conducive to chatting, eating, and present opening. And we did a lot of all three.
Pretty sure the staple of any good bridal shower (besides, you know, a happy bride & doting guests) is a solid spread of food. This shower did not disappoint. Starting off with a delicious cheese plate...
...and all sorts of yummy finger foods. We had tea sandwiches, canapes, & a pretty veggie spread...
...washed down with a tasty strawberry lemonade in this gorgeous punch set (not pictured: the stash of red wine we went through).
Also, if there's anything my friend Sweet Melissa likes, it's dessert. We feasted on fresh fruit, mini-pecan pies, macaroons, berry crumble (dairy & gluten free!), cheesecake, chocolate covered strawberries (black AND white chocolate), & chocolate raspberry squares.
How about this cheesecake?
Melissa's mom baked these insanely delicious heart-shaped hazelnut cookies as favors for the shower. They were unreal. I'll see if I can track down the recipe from her...
Wedding showers always make me so excited for the main event... I'm beyond excited to be one of Melissa's bridesmaids in May. Congrats you two! Stay hungry & homey & happy!
I love the strawberry lemonade! Do you have a recipe or did you just add the strawberries to the fresh lemonade?
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely shower! All the food looks so good and beautifully laid out too! I would also be curious about a recipe for the strawberry lemonade!
ReplyDeleteYes that cheesecake looks insane....insanely good!!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! Everything looks so beautiful and Delicious. The strawberry lemonade looks really good
ReplyDeleteTo all those interested, the strawberry lemonade is simply Newman's Own Pink Lemonade with strawberry slices inside!
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