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Rachel’s Bridal Shower

By Courtney 37 Comments

Rachel’s bridal shower was a success!

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We (the bridal party) all got there earlier this morning to set up and get things ready for the bride-to-be. Luckily, there really wasn’t all that much for us to do, since the venue did a wonderful job of getting everything organized and put together.

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We took care of the centerpieces for the tables, put out the mini picture frames filled with pictures of the two lovebirds as favors, and set up the cupcake table…

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Remember how I said I had a little bit of baking to do the other day?

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It was a surprise for Rachel, so I didn’t want to say anything on here in case she was reading, but I offered to bake the cupcakes for today’s big event. I kept the flavors simple: vanilla cake with vanilla buttercream and Oreo cake with a new kind of frosting that tasted pretty darn similar to the inside of an Oreo.

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I was also psyched to have found these interlocking hearts at the store, which matched perfectly with her theme for the wedding. So fun!

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Shortly after we finished setting up, our guest of honor arrived and was smiling from ear to ear.

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I just love her. Smile

We started out by playing a few fun games, one of which entailed Rachel having to guess various answers that her fiancé, Steve, gave on some questions we asked.

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Obviously, she didn’t quite agree with some of his answers. Winking smile

Afterward, we sat down to a delicious brunch of scrambled eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage, French toast, fresh fruit, bagels, and pastries.

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My plate.

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Oh yes…and there were mimosas. And they were deeeeelicious.

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After brunch we played a few more games and then it was time to open gifts.

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The bridal party all surprised Rachel with a gift that she thought she wasn’t going to be able to get for another month or so and, as you can see, she was a little surprised.

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We all got her her Fingerprint Guest Tree Print for the wedding, courtesy of our talented friend, Christina. You may remember her work making an appearance here on STSL a couple of times.

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Christina did an awesome job of incorporating all of the things that Rachel wanted on her tree print and I know it’s going to look awesome once it’s all “fingerprinted” after the wedding.

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After the gifts were open, it was time to dig into some cupcakes!

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I opted for a vanilla, but I got good feedback on the Oreo ones too, thank goodness…I always get nervous when my cupcakes are being eaten at an event that I’m actually attending.

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The Bridal Party – who seriously can’t wait to party it up in just a couple short months!

So much fun today with the girlies…now it’s time to go get ready and head out for the evening. Hope everyone is having a great Saturday!

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May 19, 2012 Filed Under: Cupcakes, Friends, Party Tagged With: brunch, christina norris designs, fingerprint guest tree print, rachel's bridal shower

About Courtney

I'm a working mom of two beautiful little boys, Lucas and Alex, and I began writing Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life in April 2010. I enjoy chronicling my love of food (healthy and indulgent!), baking, motherhood, fitness, fashion, and everything in between!

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Comments

  1. Linda says

    May 19, 2012 at 5:49 pm

    That finger print tree is an amazing idea!! Thanks!
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  2. Shari says

    May 19, 2012 at 5:53 pm

    What a lovely shower (and wow, those cupcakes look DELICIOUS!)! :)
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  3. Sana says

    May 19, 2012 at 5:59 pm

    The shower looks soooo lovely :)
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  4. Michelle@Peachy Palate says

    May 19, 2012 at 6:02 pm

    Your cupcakes look incredible, so pretty and perfect! Looks like you had a great girly day!
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  5. Kristen @ notsodomesticated says

    May 19, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    Fun! I love bridal showers ... good food, good friends, and lots of laughter! ;)
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  6. Shannon says

    May 19, 2012 at 8:03 pm

    That bridal shower looked like a lot of fun. The cupcake stand made me smile. She's so lucky to have a good friend like you! I could go for a vanilla or Oreo cupcake right about now... ;) Where did she (and you) get your dresses? They're beautiful.
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    • Courtney says

      May 20, 2012 at 12:29 pm

      Rachel got her dress from The Limited and I actually got my dress about 3 years ago from Boscov’s
      Reply
  7. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says

    May 19, 2012 at 9:19 pm

    Looks like such a fun shower! And those cupcakes look amazing - oreo cupcakes?!?!
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  8. Brandi @ Faith Fitness and Laughter says

    May 19, 2012 at 10:40 pm

    Aww, what a fun day! :) I want a cupcake now. :)
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  9. Ellie@Fit for the Soul says

    May 19, 2012 at 11:30 pm

    oh man what a fun day, for reals! And you seriously did a beautiful job with the cupcakes and they look really prettyyyy......love the wrappers! :) *sigh* this makes me wanna get a bridal shower and a wedding all over again. haha! Do you get that feeling often too?!
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      May 20, 2012 at 12:28 pm

      Yes, ALL the time! Minus the planning part...I just want the party again :)
      Reply
  10. Khushboo says

    May 19, 2012 at 11:59 pm

    soubds like such a fun day and I'm loving your dress :)
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  11. Lisa says

    May 20, 2012 at 12:24 am

    Love the design that is beautiful. Your cupcakes look amazing too! The shower looks like a ton of fun, how could it not be when your with your friends, food, and mimosas! ;)
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  12. Paul H says

    May 20, 2012 at 1:16 am

    I really liked the cup cakes....(: You all enjoyed very much and great photos with cool dresses !
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  13. Angela @ Sleep and Repeat says

    May 20, 2012 at 6:23 am

    Aw, looks like such a fun time! Your cupcakes look AMAZING too!!
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  14. Erica @ For the Sake of Cake says

    May 20, 2012 at 8:01 am

    The bridal shower looks beautiful! And the Oreo cupcakes sound fantastic; I'm sure they were a hit!
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  15. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    May 20, 2012 at 8:37 am

    GORGEOUS! this looks like a mini-wedding!
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  16. JJ says

    May 20, 2012 at 8:57 am

    I love your dress and the black V neck with white belt and black high neck on the right! Can you share brands or shopping info? Thanks!
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    • Courtney says

      May 20, 2012 at 12:27 pm

      Thanks! I'm not sure where the black dress with the belt came from, but I know I actually got my dress about 3 years ago from Boscov's. Totally forgot I even had it, in fact :)
      Reply
  17. Danielle says

    May 20, 2012 at 9:48 am

    The shower looks so great! I love the cupcakes, they look fabulous, and so professional! You need to start your own cupcake business and I want one of them right now :) They're so pretty! Love the hearts on top!
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    • Courtney says

      May 20, 2012 at 12:26 pm

      Haha, thanks Danielle!
      Reply
  18. Farrah says

    May 20, 2012 at 11:23 am

    Where did you have the shower? It was so pretty!
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    • Courtney says

      May 20, 2012 at 12:26 pm

      Normanside Country Club in Delmar - it's beautiful there!
      Reply
  19. Angela @ Health, Happiness & Harmony says

    May 20, 2012 at 11:24 am

    I love the idea of the fingerprint tree! Your cupcakes looks delicious too! So glad you had a fun time. :)
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  20. Maddy says

    May 20, 2012 at 11:28 am

    SO FUN!!! LOVE it!
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  21. Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

    May 20, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    What a fun shower and the cupcakes look to die for!!
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  22. Karen says

    May 20, 2012 at 12:21 pm

    The cupcakes look delicious! My bridal shower was yesterday too! We also had plenty of cupcakes and mimosa's it was a beautiful day filled with love and sugar :)
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    • Courtney says

      May 20, 2012 at 12:26 pm

      Awww how fun! Congrats :)
      Reply
  23. Natasha@yogininoms.wordpress.com says

    May 20, 2012 at 1:22 pm

    your cupcakes look beautiful and so do you! I'm glad you had a great time :)
    Reply
  24. Monique says

    May 20, 2012 at 1:48 pm

    Your cupcakes look really pretty!! What do you use to ice them?
    Reply
  25. Katy says

    May 20, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    The decorations look great! I love that picture frame idea. I am planning a friend's shower in July and I need all the tips I can get :-)
    Reply
  26. Tori says

    May 20, 2012 at 3:52 pm

    My best friend got married in December and she had the tree with the fingerprints as her guestbook. It was one of the coolest things I have ever seen! It looked amazing and will definitely be a cherished item.
    Reply
  27. Leah @ DeLeahLicious says

    May 20, 2012 at 11:21 pm

    My bridal shower is coming up soon! This made me really excited. :) PS-you are in a TON of weddings!
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    • Courtney says

      May 21, 2012 at 8:32 am

      Hahaha, no kidding! ;)
      Reply
  28. Katrina says

    May 21, 2012 at 9:30 am

    Do you plan to share the Oreo Frosting recipe? It sounds like something I'd love to try!
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  29. Emily @ Perfection Isn't Happy says

    May 21, 2012 at 9:39 am

    I'm getting married on July 14 too, and my bridal shower was on Saturday :). I love the fingerprint tree!
    Reply
  30. Trudy says

    May 23, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    Oh funny! I'm getting married the same day! I was reading on the tree and was thinking...wait a minute... Looks really great though :)
    Reply

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