Cupcakes and Cashmere

Showered with Love

March 26th, 2012

{Over-the-top dessert table + E & G letters}

I’ve been emotional about nearly every aspect of our upcoming wedding, though somehow I had convinced myself that my bridal shower would be an exception. But as soon as I walked into Rachel‘s place, there I was, tearing up…again. All of the details were exceedingly special – everything from the dessert table with homemade white chocolate chip cookies (which you can never find without macadamia nuts), brownies, a cake, a torte, and sundae bar to the handmade fringed pom poms and photo display. It was such a treat to spend an afternoon with my friends, but even more touching to know just how well they know me.


{Pom poms in pretty pinks and gold hung over the table}


{Six layer pink ombré vanilla and raspberry cake}


{Toasting with my mom}

{All-time favorite cookies: white chocolate chip}



{Beautiful welcome display + Cherub’s Cup cocktail}



{Watercolor name tags for each girl’s champagne flute}



{Pure decadence: bacon-wrapped figs}

{Gourmet grilled cheese paninis + gold painted toy cats for decoration}



{My mom’s chocolate meringue mushrooms}

See instructions + more pictures here!

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  • http://leblogdekat.com Aicha

    Everything is beautiful! You’re a lucky girl. x
    A’icha
    http://leblogdekat.com

  • http://tulipsandtulle.blogspot.com/ Tulips & Tulle

    This looks so amazing! You’re lucky to have such wonderful friends and family! Can’t wait to see the wedding photos!

    http://tulipsandtulle.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.busyworkingmama.com BusyWorkingMama

    Beautiful shower! Congratulations! The cake is adorable!

  • http://blog.brittanycardonaphotography.com britt

    lovely!

  • http://www.papergarland.com Paloma

    Congratulations, Emily! Your shower was so wonderfully you!

  • mimoza

    your mom looks great! u two are looking like 2 sisters!

  • http://allykayler.blogspot.com Ally

    Looks like a stunning, gorgeous celebration. That ombre cake is total heaven.
    xo
    http://allykayler.blogspot.com/

  • Nele

    How do you make those white chocolate chip cookies & your mom’s chocolate meringue mushrooms? They look delicious!!

  • http://www.vanillaandroseblog.com Vanessa {vanilla and rose}

    Wow, what an amazing shower! Everything looks great (and yummy!)

  • http://dmyatesbelieveinyourself.blogspot.com DM Yates

    What an amazing day! I love those huge pompoms in pink and white. And the food! I am glad that you had such a wonderful time.

  • http://www.silkandvanity.blogspot.com Ashley

    Aw, these photos are absolutely beautiful – even I’m getting emotional! I really like how they hung up photos of you, how perfectly nostalgic!

    Ashley
    http://www.silkandvanity.blogspot.com

  • http://www.jafgifts.com/ Jaf Gifts

    The decors are awesome! This is what shower is all about…

  • http://www.kpfusion.com kimmiepooh

    Congratulations Emily. It looks like you guys had a blast. The photos, setup, everything looks beautiful. A really good friend is getting married on the same day so I wish you both the best!

  • Emily

    Hi Emily! Would love to know how to make the cake and the mushrooms.. those both sound SCRUMPTIOUS!

  • http://thewalkup.wordpress.com/ Keren

    Those cakes and treats remind me of the super ornate pastries and cookies in Sophia Coppola’s Marie Antionette!

    http://thewalkup.wordpress.com/

  • B.

    It does really suit you ! Everything looks delicious !

    http://www.tripsandtreasures.net
    new outfit post

  • http://www.louiseschmidt.blogspot.com Louise

    Lovely pictures!

  • http://www.shellzdoll.com/ Sd

    Nice pics! Everything looks so lovely

    xoxo
    http://www.shellzdoll.com/2012/03/28/march-faves/

  • http://www.my-sweet-potato.blogspot.com Annie

    Such a precious photo of you and your mom. What a beautiful shower. You are so loved!

  • http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com Vivian

    What a gorgeous and perfect shower! It looks like a most special occasion!

    xx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com

  • http://rachelarielle.blogspot.com rachel

    the ombre cake is wonderful! the whole shower looks like it was really beautiful!

  • http://www.vancouverandi.com Grace Escudero

    That’s so sweet! You’re very fortunate to have such caring friends!

    - Grace Escudero
    http://www.vancouverandi.com

  • Lucy

    I can only hope my friends and family would do the same. Congrats Emily!

  • http://www.iloveagood.com chicaholic

    congrats! the shower looked like a blast!

  • Alex D

    I am obsessed with the way your friend used the sparkle-fringe banners to make a fun wall covering. Such an easy way to a pop to the room. The ombre cakes are really popping up all over pinterest. I can’t wait to try my hand at making one. It’s such a great detail to add to a cake to really wow guests. Congrats on your engagement!!

  • http://mamaandmax.blogspot.com kailee

    LOVE the ombre cake! what great friends you have to throw such a fabulous shower :)

  • http://nybabylalady.blogspot.com Loni

    Diddy Riese in Westwood Village in LA has GREAT white chocolate chip cookies (with or with out macadamia nuts)! They are known for their custom ice cream sandwiches where you can choose 2 cookies and the flavor ice cream you want. You have to try it!

  • http://simplehands.blogspot.com Alicia

    Wow! That looks so beautiful! I especially love all the decoration details. Congratulations!

  • http://blondraven.blogspot.com/ Casey

    great details and beautiful displays!

    casey
    http://blondraven.blogspot.com/

  • http://withfulllove.blogspot.com/ sya

    pretty pic and beautiful post i like it

  • http://www.thehighlifesuite.me Gina at The High Life

    Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials! Your decor and food for your bridal shower look amazing!

  • Jennifer

    That is so nice to have friends to put together such a sweet event for you!
    And I’m so curious about those chocolate meringue mushrooms! Will you share a recipe? (pretty please!)

  • http://www.eminhapinto.blogspot.com.au Emma

    Lovely lovely pics, congrats Emily!

    Emma X

  • http://garbagecanchic.blogspot.com/ lauren

    Those mushrooms are beyond awesome, how do you make them? It would be amazing if you could give me the recipe! Thanks, Lauren!

  • http://www.nixglam.com Nixi

    Amazing bridal shower!!

    Nix,

    http://www.nixglam.com