Category Archives: Couples Shower

Table Setting Etiquette

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Setting a table seems like a simpl task, but can often be confusing. Sometimes you are so focused on the centerpieces, linens, and other decor that you might miss the mark on how a table is to be properly set. When I think of table etiquette, my mind goes to good ‘ol southern charm and tradition. After living in the south for a few years, myself, I realized that these ladies know how to do it right. Saved by Southern Charm posted the perfect diagram for any party, formal or informal. Make sure to bookmark this for your next big night of entertaining!

DIY: Shower Invitations

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I decided to add a special touch to The Kayser’s baby shower invitations. I was able to download these invites (for FREE) from The Wedding Chicks, click here to see their options. I realize these are wedding invitations but they work great for showers as well. Below is the invitation I used.  I picked my color scheme and filled in the blanks with my shower information.  After that, all you do is hit print!Image found here

Next, I made a bunch of these fabric flowers, instructions found here.  I matched the color perfectly to the invitations.
Then I picked a ribbon I loved and cut strips that fit around the invitationsNext, I hot glued all the ribbon to fit around the invitations then glued a flower over the seam.
Once you are finished, slide the ribbon over each invitation and your work is done! 

Shower: Pretty Pink Baby Shower

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We threw a sweet shower for a friend of ours. We decided to make it a couples shower; what you don’t see is burgers and hot dogs being cooked in the background. However, Ian and Harper were expecting their first baby girl so I wanted to make the decorations as feminine as possible. We threw the shower exactly a month before she was due, and good thing we did. Baby Ruby came a few days later and had a room full of goodies waiting for her.

Images by Becca Murdaugh

DIY: Ice Cream in a Jar

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Todays DIY is from Monday’s featured Poolside Party.  It is such a fun party favor for any summer party and incredibly easy to put together.

This DIY comes from Subtle Revelry

Materials:
Downloads – One large label for the front of the jar and two side labels. One side label is blank to be personalized and the second is directions for your guests to make their own ice cream.
Printer
Glass mason jar (Use larger sized jars, not everything fits in the small mason jars)
Ribbon
Small zip-lock plastic bags
Half & half individual packets
Rock salt
Sugar & Vanilla powder (For Springfield locals, I found vanilla powder at MaMa Jean’s)

Instructions:
1) Print out the labels for your jars, cut out and personalize the side label to say what you would like to your guests
2) Pour 1 cup rock salt into the bottom of each jar
3) Pour 1 tablespoon sugar & 1 teaspoon vanilla powder into a small (quart size) zip-lock bag and seal

4) Combine the bag of powder and 8 of the half and half packets in each jar
5) Tie on your front label with twine
6)Tie on your side labels with ribbon for your guests

Photos by Jackie Wonders

Party Recipe: Pineapple Mango Salsa

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The recipe that completely won everyone over at Zac and Kristin’s shower was the Pioneer Woman’s Pineapple Mango Salsa.  It is a great salsa for any summer party.

Images by Ree Drummond

  • 1 whole Pineapple, Peeled And Diced
  • 1 whole Mango, Diced
  • ½ whole Medium Red Onion, Finely Diced
  • 1 whole Jalapeno, Seeded And Diced
  • Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
  • 1 whole Lime, Juiced
  • Dash Kosher Salt
  • Dash Granulated Sugar (optional)

Combine diced pineapple, mango, red onion, jalapeno, and cilantro. Squeeze in lime juice and add salt and sugar if needed. Stir to combine. Serve within an hour with tortilla chips or on top of chicken or fish.

Couples Shower: Zac and Kristin Poolside

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Zac and Kristin’s Summer Pool Party was such a big hit.  The colors made it light, fun and all about summer.  Zac’s parents wanted the party out by their pool so I headed to our local craft store to get inspired.  The plan was to have a couples shower so I did not want it too girly.  I saw a large vase filled with lemon, oranges and limes and fell in love.  The rest was easy.  Stay tuned to Tuesday’s post featuring a recipe from the shower and Wednesday’s DIY post to learn how to make those cute party favors pictured at the bottom.

Images by Becca Murdaugh

Announcing Our Party Planning Services

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Today we are announcing our Party Planning Services! Birthdays, Baby Showers, Engagement Parties, Bridal Showers, Bachelorette Parties, Anniversary Events and more. Big or small, we can certainly help make your event a success. Have a party coming up but are lacking inspiration, time or the organization skills to pull it off? We can help!

Party Package #1: Inspiration
*A full consultation meeting of ideas, resources and plan of attack
*We will come up with a party concept for you to do on your own

Party Package #2: The Whole Shebang
*Consultation meeting: brainstorming and production timeline
*Coordination of entire event: vendor bookings, phone calls, set-up, invitations, etc.
*Event planner onsite during party, if applicable

All packages are suggestions. With each client, we are happy to custom make a package to fit your needs.

For pricing information, please email info@eventsbysocialgraces.com

Couples Shower: Melissa & Josh, Mad Men Style

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Once I started watching AMC’s Mad Men, I knew I had to throw a Mad Men party.  I couldn’t stop watching the style, the foods they ate and especially the drinks they drank.  I was in love with the show immediately.

I knew I was throwing Josh and Melissa a  party so what better way to use this theme then a couples shower.

The drinks, food and attire was inspired by the show.  Everyone came in their best early 60′s dress and participated in our game show.  We played The Newly Weds, Family Fued and The Dating Game.  We had so much fun celebrating Josh and Melissa with a Manhattan in one hand and a candy cigarette in the other.

Cheers! Becca

Images by Becca Murdaugh

Food and Design: Social Graces

Cake: Belinda Wingo

Graphics: Tim Bade