you're invited

please join us for a "look" at a very special bridal shower in honor of my sister gaby.

date: saturday, june 27
time:11:30 am (lunch will be served at noon)
place:  my parents' backyard (always a lovely place for a party)

please be prepared for very hot weather.  hotter than we anticipated. 

make sure to put your favorite recipe into the cookbook that we will give to the bride.  it's always important to have the best recipes on hand.

find a place at the table decorated in yellow and white.

don't worry we didn't rent dishes or linens.  my sister-in-law and i have a large party inventory and were able to put it all together.  the only thing we rented were the chairs.

when you arrive enjoy a refreshing drink.  with this heat, you will need a glass with plenty of ice. ice tea, lemonade and "spa" water with cucumbers, lemon and lime slices.

or enjoy a crisp glass of riesling or prosecco.  for a little delight, add some prosecco to a glass of lemonade for a bubbly, lemony mimosa.

lunch will consist of mozzarella, mini tomatoes and basil skewers.

mini spinach dip muffins (that will be a party favorite).

chicken and cranberry salad on croissants.

mini quiches and costco parisian salad to fill up your plate.

enjoy some time with family and friends. and maybe meet a few new people.

we will of course play games like bridal bouquet toss.

love bingo.

guess who said what correctly and you could get a bingo.

and pass the gift.  which is a fun way to get to know each other.

there will be touching speeches

laughter and maybe a tear or two.

for dessert you will enjoy mini red velvet cupcakes, mini brownies, lemon bars and white chocolate covered strawberries.

we will shower the bride with lots of gifts.

before you go, please take home this token as a thank you for being a part of this special day.

this shower was given with love by sandy, jennifer, adriana, my mom (not pictured) and me.
eta: thanks for letting me share some of your pictures as well.

i wish we could have had you all there, but i hope i captured what a wonderful day it was.