Shannon's Not So Surprise Shower

Yes, I am a nutter, and I have already mentally planned out most of the details of my wife's future TBD ffany's Theme Bridal Shower.

After a very successful baby shower for Henry, one which many guests called "The best they had ever been to!" I have set the bar quite high for myself and aim to please and impress that same crowd.

Miss Fitzpatrick HATES surprises more than anything. This is the person who read the last chapter of the last book of the Harry Potter series, ran into my room of our then apartment, and asked "Kate, what's a horcrux?" before EVER reading ANY of the series. I think I threw something at her...

Back to bridal showers. If anything, she will love seeing previews of my ideas so we can collaborate, dream, and scheme together.

So for Shannie's Shower I see a lot of Breakfast at Tiffany's going on. I know it's been done, but it's like the LBD and pearls that Audrey dons in the first moments of the iconic film; never. goes. out. of. style.

First, I will need to do a creative drawing or shoot of Shan looking Ms. Golightly a la:


That will be the invite. Attire? Little black, white, or turquoise dresses/dressy clothing. If you don't show up in dress code? Oh well...but you suck and are no fun.

I will set up a cute little photo 'booth' station with a point and shoot set to black and white. There will be props set out for guests from the movie for gals to pose with. Then, prints will be posted to Facebook of course, and one tangible copy per guest will be given along with the thank you cards from Shannon.

For gifts that come in envelopes and monetary donations? I will construct this:

For those less crafty brides-to-be or maids, you can BUY this instead, again on the all mighty etsy.

All cups, plates, and decor will be silver to honor the Tiffany's aesthetic, with touches of gold, faux diamonds, and white. I will serve tiny white cupcakes with Tiffany Blue frosting and piped white ribbons, as well as these adorable cookies I found on Wanelo:

If I am going out of mind with planning, however, these are $33 on etsy.

Why do other stores even exist?

Little NYC touches will be around...I have to think more on these things, but in general, we've got a lot of glitz, fun girlie glamor in store, with treats, pearls, and gifts everywhere.

Love that Tiffany's,

Kate