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Happy Friday everyone! Are you in need of some bridal shower ideas? Lemons are the craze right now and they make for some awesome party themes; a bridal shower, baby shower, even a birthday party! Of course for the bridal shower I went with, "She Found Her Main Squeeze." For a baby shower you can use, Welcome Our Little Lemon Drop, and for a birthday party, how about You're the Slice of the Party. So many cute ideas!!
I first started by purchasing a "lemon themed" digital file from Etsy (update:this company no longer sells on Etsy but there are plenty of similar files) so that everything I designed for the shower would match. Even the invitations! I didn't get a really good photo but you can get the idea...
For the entrance I created this fun balloon garland. I designed the sign using my digital files and uploaded it to signs.com.I loved that I was able to order it in a circular shape rather than the typical rectangle.
And this was the view when you walked into the room! So pretty, right?! I'm one to think that anything done in abundance makes a statement. So, I strung 13 banners from the ceiling! It was almost 1000 flags!! Talk about time consuming! Again, I designed the flags using the digital files, printed them onto cardstock paper, cut them out using one of my banner dies, and then strung them on yellow bakers twine. They really added that perfect touch to the room! I recruited a few friends that were so sweet in helping me make these.
So what do you do when you don't like something? You cover it up! Yep, there was a large screen TV hanging on the back wall and it was the first thing you noticed when walking into the room. So I covered it up with this beautiful backdrop which was perfect not only for covering up the wall, but made for beautiful photos too. I used grid wall as my frame. I purchased thin sheets of plywood and covered them with shiplap wallpaper and then attached the plywood to the grid wall. While out on one of my shopping spree's I found these lemon art canvases at Kirklands and my brain started going with ideas on how I could incorporate them onto my backdrop. I added 6 different canvases, cut the title from MDF wood, spray painted the wood blue and glued the title to the canvas. Kirklands also had some lemon garland so I purchased some of these too and added them into the flowers at the top. For the flowers at the top I attached Oasis cages and filled them with white Hydrangea, yellow and white roses, spray roses, lemon leaf, and Italian Ruscus.
There were some pictures on the walls above the counters which were red and brown. This was definitely throwing off the decor so I covered these too with some window frames. I covered the inside of the frames with the digital papers and then strung a lemon garland from them as well.
I love details! It's what makes a party unique and really adds to the overall theme. For the place settings I made lemon napkin holders from wood, covered them with paper, and added details of greenery and bakers twine. Believe it or not, the plates are plastic! They look just like fine china, right?! I found them on Amazon. I also used white chargers which gave a separation between the plate and tablecloths. UPDATE!!! I get asked this question almost daily! WHERE DID I PURCHASE THE TABLECLOTHS? These were a steal! I purchased them at a warehouse sale from a company going out of business, so unfortunately, they are NOT available anymore. And I have since sold mine to one lucky bride in Florida!
The table arrangements I designed with bright yellow and white flowers to coordinate with the table cloths; roses, spider mums, Solidago, Hypericum Berry, stock, Billy Balls, and I even used real lemons too! They were perfect and smelled so good!
For more added detail I ordered personalized stemless glasses that said, she found her main squeeze and added a straw and slice of lemon. The favors I made from clear chinese take out boxes, added some cute lemons, ribbon, and a phrase that said, "Thanks for dropping by, you're the zest!" Inside were lemon drop candies and lemon candy slices.
We even served the most adorable boxed lunches! I purchased food cartons, created a template for the top, printed out the design on cardstock, and then cut them on my Cameo. Lunch was catered by Alicias who makes the most amazing sandwiches! Guests had their choice between 5 different sandwiches, yummy pasta salad, fresh fruit, and even a brownie and cookie. Guests made their request with their rsvp. I gave all the finished boxes, along with name tags and ties, to Alicia and she boxed them all up beautifully! If you're local and want some great catering, she is amazing and so is her food!
But first, as the guests arrived, they were able to enjoy beverages of their choice; mimosa's, wine, iced tea, and of course, lemonade or lemonade co*cktails. There was also a charcuterie board.
I used the digital files to even create these adorable lemon wood decor pieces that were placed around the room.
And let's not forget the dessert table loaded with yummy cookies, lemon bars, lemon bundt cakes, and these adorable cake pops which were handmade from a friend.
This is me with my daughter, the beautiful bride to be!
And this is my family...at least the ladies in my family!
Overall the day was perfect and amazing! I loved every minute that went into the planning of this day. I hope you're feeling inspired for your next party!
48 Responses
Amanda Peverly
May 11, 2021
Hi! Interested to know where you found the beautiful tablecloths? ☺️
Judy
May 11, 2021
So very beautiful and wonderful ideas! What digital file did you use and how did you make the lemon ice buckets? Love everything!
Hailey Glod
May 11, 2021
Hi!
Where did you get those table cloths? I am doing the lemon themed for my bridal shower and I just adore everything about this blog!
Marcia S Reinstein
May 11, 2021
HI, Congratulations on a beautiful shower. WOuld you be willing to sell the wood lemon decorations. she found her main squeeze and pucker up?
Marcia
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Julie Kasik
May 11, 2021
Where did you find the wood pieces to make your pucker up and main squeeze lemons? They are so cute and I want to mirror them
Jessica T
May 11, 2021
I LOVE everything about this and am throwing a shower with the same theme! Can you please tell me where you got the table cloths from???
Olivia
May 11, 2021
Where did you find the canvas lemon display “She Found Her Main Squeeze”? Do you still have this, or is there one available for purchase?
Ashley
May 11, 2021
This is beautiful. I am trying to plan my sisters bridal shower and I love this theme. Where did you get the tablecloths?
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May 11, 2021
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Kristi Farrington
May 11, 2021
What an amazing job you did on your daughter’s shower! Everything is just stunning! I am planning a shower for my best friends daughter next summer and love this theme so much. Quick question… how did you do the lemon ice bucket? So clever! I used the same disposable plates for another shower I hosted 2 weeks ago. It’s crazy that they are plastic!
Lauren
May 11, 2021
Hi! Where did you get the tablecloths from? I am planning a capri themed bridal shower for my cousin and I love your table decor!
Brittany McCracken
May 11, 2021
Gorgeous decorations for such a fun theme! Wondering where you found the tablecloths!!?
Kelsey
May 11, 2021
Hi! Any chance you could tell me where the tablecloths are from?? Thank you!
Whitney
May 11, 2021
Hi there! Love this shower theme. I was wondering if you could share where you got the tablecloths? Thank you!
Jordan
May 11, 2021
This shower is absolutely gorgeous with the perfect amount of class and fun! I’m in love with those tablecloths, could you by chance tell me where you purchased them?
Shirley
May 11, 2021
Beautiful!!!!! Absolutely stunning
LIsa
May 11, 2021
The decorations were beautiful. You did a great job. I was wondering where you found the tablecloths and what the pattern was called? Thank you.
Katie
May 11, 2021
Love this theme and beautiful setup! Where are the tablecloths from?
Cindy Innes
May 11, 2021
Where did you find the table cloths? They are perfect!
Laurie
May 11, 2021
This is so beautiful! Great job. I’m curious; where did you buy or download the digital file you used for everything? Thanks.
Paige
May 11, 2021
Hi! Beautiful shower! Just wondering where you got the tablecloths from? I love the design, it takes the table decor to another level!
Vanessa
May 11, 2021
Hi, I wanted to see if any of the items were for sale. Everything is so absolutely beautiful, and my sister’s shower is quickly approaching. Everything from the invitations to the boards is perfection.
Linda Stevens
May 11, 2021
Wondering where you found those tablecloths. They would be perfect for my daughter’s Amalfi Italy themed shower. Thanks
Katie
May 11, 2021
This is amazing! Such a beautiful shower! Could you please tell me where you got those white and blue patterned tablecloths?
Katelyn Brown
May 11, 2021
Do you have a link for those plates??
Yasmina CHAPERON
May 11, 2021
I love this décor. Very unique. where did you purchased the tablecloths
Morgan Houden
May 11, 2021
This is beautiful! May I ask, where did you get the tablecloths?
Talor Hoover
May 11, 2021
Hello! My name is Talor and I am getting married December 2020! I am beyond excited and I have always loved lemon themed party ideas! This one you had for your daughter was simply stunning. I loved every small detail. I was curious if you still had everything and were willing to sale it all? These decorations are exactly what I had in mind for my shower this August. Please send me an email whenever you can and thank you so much :)
Colleen Hinrichs
May 11, 2021
Hi, I love the wood signs, how did you do those?
Mandy
May 11, 2021
Hi! I LOVE THIS! So gorgeous. Where did you find your flags? xo
julianne
May 11, 2021
Beautiful look!!
Are you able to tell me the color of the balloons you used? I love the combination.
Thanks
Ashley Curlee
May 11, 2021
LOVE this theme! Do you remember what digital file you used? I’m not seeing anything similar that I like
Ravneet Diocee
May 11, 2021
Hello,
I live in Vancouver, BC, Canada and I have been looking for a similar banner as the one you hung from the ceiling for your daughter’s bridal shower. Where did you purchase yours? Can you suggest where I can buy the same ones/something similar?
Thank you in advance!
Anna Montalbano
May 11, 2021
I’m interested I. The round sign you made with the balloons with the lemon garland around the circle. Do you sell these signs. Do you sell the lemon garland design ? I’d really like to have this for my daughters bridal shower. Thank you.
Heather Owens
May 11, 2021
How can I purchase that She found her main squeeze (circle) one /yellow banner
Sally
May 11, 2021
Hi where did you get the tablecloths from
Thank you
Kiersten M.
May 11, 2021
Absolutely love this. I’m actually currently planning my sister-in-law’s bridal shower. May I ask where you got your lemon themed digital files from? Thanks in advance!
Justine Gomez
May 11, 2021
I LOVE this idea for my bridal shower! I was hoping you would be able to share where you found the blue and yellow paisley print table clothes?
Tabitha
May 11, 2021
Hi,
Could you tell me where the tablecloth’s pictured above were purchased?
Nicole Williamson
May 11, 2021
Can you share the link to where you purchased the digital file ? This is beautiful!
Jenny
May 11, 2021
Hi! I love this theme for a bridal shower—I was wondering if you had the link or website where you purchased the digital file from? TIA!
Tonia Van Vuren
May 11, 2021
Where did you find the table linen?
Kim Carney
May 11, 2021
I love this, where did you find the table cloths, they are beautiful!! We are doing a lemon theme bridal shower for my daughter in March.
Thank you
Deb
May 11, 2021
Can I purchase the file for the Lemon themed favor cards?
Thanks for dropping by, you’re the zest.
Emily
May 11, 2021
Hello,
I absolutely love this! Would you be willing to share the files you used to make such a cohesive piece?
Thanks!
Lisa Mowry
May 11, 2021
Would you please share where you found the table cloths? Thank you!
Patti
May 11, 2021
This is amazing!!!!!
Paula McBride
May 11, 2021
You are so creative! Everything was beautiful. So much detail went into the planning of this event. Love everything about it!
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