Throughout my life, one of my greatest blessings have been my friends; I seem to attract the best people around me. Because my pregnancy was full of so many complications, I was very close to not having a baby shower. I did not think I had the energy to help plan or simply attend one. However, a dear friend of mine, Kate from Dress Your Guests, talked me in to letting her throw one for my husband and I (we wanted it to be coed). I am elated that I listened to her, because now that Joaquín is here, I definitely would have regretted not having one. I owe Kate an abundance of gratitude, as she threw us the most amazing event in honor of our son. She worked with our favorite restaurant in town, Georges Brasserie, to create the baby shower of our dreams! The theme was “little explorer” and everywhere I looked was an incredible detail pertaining to travel.
My favorite detail of the shower was the giant passport “photo booth”. Guests were asked to take a polaroid picture standing in front of the passport, then put the polaroid inside of a baby book, and finally write a message to Joaquín next to the polaroid. I will treasure the kind words my family and friends wrote to our son forever.
The food was a delectable mix of international cuisine raining from Argentine empanadas to French crepes. Champagne was the drink of choice for our forty guests. In lieu of greeting cards, we asked people to bring Joaquín their favorite children’s book. The timing of the baby shower was perfect too, because the day after, I ended up in the hospital and then on bed rest for the rest of the pregnancy. During the following three weeks of bed rest I would often reflect on the special day and it instantly cheered me up!
Wow, what great details, as you said. I love that they even managed to weave in some Argentine food. LOVE the idea of bringing books – I will ask for this if I ever have kids I think!! And the polaroids are a perfect idea as well. You really are blessed! x
Isn’t the book idea so cute? We have the entire Dr. Seuss collection now! I can’t wait to read to him. Love the polaroid book. I’ve looked through it many times. I hope you have a baby one day!!! XO
I’m so sorry I was unable to make your lovely shower. It looks like Kate created a pretty fantastic celebration for you and Lucas. Sending love, Terra
We wish you could have been there! Kate is such an amazing event planner! Love to you and Brian!!!
love it!!
Thank you!
Todos los detalles hermosos! Que lindo recuerdo para Joaquin. Y tambien que lindas amigas, que suerte tienes!
Muchas gracias amiga!!! Besos!
I love the passport book photo booth, such a cute idea.
Thanks so much!
What a beautiful thing for your friend to do for you, Andi. 🙂 And so richly deserved. XOXO
I agree, we will always be forever grateful! Thank you sweetheart!!! XO
Wow it’s just a perfect baby shower! Congratulations Andi and Lucas! 😉
Awww thank you so much, what a compliment!
WOW! Looks absolutely amazing. What a special day! Congrats 🙂
Thanks so very, very much!
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Look so pretty! I really love it!
Thank you oh so much!
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