"Caitlin's Bridal Shower"

To showcase the Bride's love of France, macarons, and since she is having a spring wedding - "Spring Time in Paris" was chosen as our theme for her shower. Guests enjoyed an afternoon filled with champagne, punch, games, delicious food, lots of laughs, and of course, macarons!

• What People Ate

  appetizer course of caprese salad with fresh mozzarella and basil, and focaccia followed by first course choice of pasta fagioli or cremini mushroom soup, entrees consisted of pasta primavera , chicken parmigiana, gnocchi in vodka sauce, and pasta a la pork ragu.

• What People Drank

  The usual: water, iced tea, soda, coffee and tea were served. However the guests who wanted to indulge in an adult beverage could enjoy the moscato - lemonade punch and their individual champagne.

• Desserts

  The meal ended with a choice of cannoli or tiramisu plus cake (all were superb)!

• Party Favors

  Guests took home a mini champagne with its accompanying straw, an eiffel tower key chain hooked onto each champagne bottle, and a macaron in its own acrylic cloche

• Activities / Games

  The games were a big hit with many delightful gifts won. Bridal Bingo, Bridal Shower Scattegories, Here Comes the Bride, and The Ring Game

• Caruso Brick Oven Tratorria

  Restaurant

  This is Caitlin's favorite restaurant and they provided a beautiful venue and delicious food for her special day,

• Brenda Mackey

  Creative helper from signs to tags to bouquet of ribbons

  Brenda is not only a bridesmaid, and the groom's twin sister, but an artist as well. She was able to put all my ideas in 3d form with added beauty and creativity. Find Brenda @ BEcreative14 (find on Etsy)

• Krista, Andrea, Michele, and Cassie

  Bridal Party

  They were an immeasurable help by getting everything set-up to torn down with speed and efficiency.

• Amanda Geiger

  creative entrepreneur

  Amanda provided me with wonderful bridal party t shirts, travel wine cups, hotel bags and the pictured gift tote. Check out her amazing creations at VinylCreations by Amanda on FB