A Nautical Baby Shower

When I heard the news that my dear friend Joanna was expecting her second baby, I knew I wanted to throw her the most special baby shower! As a party stylist myself, this baby shower had to be over-the-top amazing and one that would not be forgotten!

Once Joanna told me that her sweet baby boy’s nursery would be nautical themed I knew I had found my inspiration! I would throw my friend the best nautical theme baby shower!
The color palette for the shower consisted of navy blue, yellow and gray with an emphasis on stripes and polka dots. We used anything and everything “beachy” as décor; from driftwood garland, to shells, a wooden anchor, oars and life preservers. It was all brought together by the adorable printables by The TomKat Studio.

Upon arriving, guests were greeted by monthly onesies hanging between two navy window panes. The onesies, courtesy of Two Crafty Teachers, doubled as darling nautical theme party decor and a great gift for the mom-to-be.
In keeping with the idea of the nautical theme party decor doubling as a baby shower gift, we couldn't pass up using darling custom pillows from CW Happy Creations.

As guests mingled, they sipped mimosas from the mimosa bar and then were invited to a sit down brunch which included salads, baguettes, yogurt parfaits in mini mason jars and seasonal fruit that sat in nautical theme navy and white striped baking cups.
When it came to the decor for each table, again we enlisted the help of the very talented gals at Two Crafty Teacher, to create canvas prints that worked with our nautical theme baby shower; navy and blue stripes with a gray sailboat. The extra large balloons hanging at from the top of our tent were a WOW to the guests.

We were giddy with excitement when we were able to collaborate with Glassy Baby, as they provided lovely votive holders and of course, Washington State's most beautiful season flower, the yellow dahlia.

The nautical theme party table runners could not have been more perfect with their bold navy and white stripes. Thank goodness for Long Runners having them available. We couldn't resist the matching nautical theme striped plates and napkins. They just worked brilliantly with the entire look.

After brunch, guests enjoyed all kinds of sweet treats from the dessert table. The nautical theme inspired cupcakes from Trophy Cupcakes and Party were the focal point on the dessert table, along with dessert favorites which included the most light and sweet macarons from 4 Kids Cakes, sparkly and yummy cake pops that utilized striped straws and custom designed and delicious sugar cookies from Sugar Canvas Boutique Bakery.
The anchor ribbon around the cake stand, that we used to hold the macarons, was a small detail, but it is all in the details!

What party doesn’t end with a party favor and a little thank you? Guests took home a pint size mason jar of homemade Marion berry jam that were sealed with matching navy striped fabric from the table runners, a miniature spoon and yellow bakers twine. It was fun using small containers with sailboats on them for the utensils.

At Hoopla Events, we know, it's all in the details. Whether throwing a nautical theme baby shower for a close friend or a wedding with all of the pomp and circumstance, we style it finesse. Every event must never be forgotten.
Thank you to the enormously talented Simply Enjoy Photography for the lovely images!

Vendors:
Hoopla Events- Party Styling, Striped Straws, Navy/White Striped Baking Cup, Mini Mason Jars,
http://www.hooplaevents.net
Simply Enjoy Photography- Event Photography
http://www.simplyenjoyphotography.com
TomKat Studio- Nautical Printables, Large balloons, mini wooden spoons, wooden spoons and forks, striped dessert napkins and plates, cupcake stand used for macarons.
http://www.thetomkatstudio.com
Sugar Canvas Boutique Bakery- Sugar Cookies
https://www.facebook.com/TheSugarCanvas
A Felt Affair- Wooden anchor and ribbon around the macaron stand.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/afeltaffair

I Have a Favor- Container with sailboat.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ihaveafavor
CW Happy Creations- (3) Custom pillows and navy/white pennant banner.
https://www.facebook.com/TheSugarCanvas
Trophy Cupcakes and Party- Cupcakes.
http://www.trophycupcakes.com
Glassy Baby- Glassy Baby Votive Holders
http://www.glassybaby.com
Two Crafty Teachers- Canvas prints, onesies
http://www.etsy.com/shop/twocraftyteachers
Long Runners- Navy and White striped table runners.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/longrunners
4KidsCakes- Macarons.
http://www.4kidscakes.com