Natalie & Jeff’s Polar Pop-Up Potluck Baby Shower!
Photos: Edyta Szyszlo
Last weekend was delightfully eventful! I flew to Chicago to photograph a fun wedding and threw our dear friends the best.baby.shower.ever! (Remember their diy paper pop-up invitations?) I’m still bowing down to the best little helper friends a girl could ask for! Without your help, this could not have happened. The day was full of love, laughter, gourmet potluck goodies, handmade details and rain while cozing up fireside at Suzanne Cummings Flowers. Nat and Jeff, Cheers to your first little baby kiwi girl! You and her will be loved forever, from Auntie Edyta.
I included a diy paper book plate in the guests’ invitations so that they could write a note to Baby Kiwi on the inside front cover of their favorite baby/kids book for her future library. It was a surprise for Nat and Jeff! A big thank you to the Mom’s of the parents-to-be for the adorable baby photos of the two of them!
Details!
Event Space: Suzanne Cummings Flowers in Chicago
Calligraphy (favors & cups): Sincerely, Dapper
Custom Silhouettes (used for invite envelope liners & onesies): Le Papier Studio
4 Baby Onesies handmade by Emily (friend)
White Tissue Fans, Garlands, Balls: Bulk Party Supplies
4 Black Ghost Chairs rented from Ryan Alexander Events
4 Green & White striped chair cushions handmade by Emily (friend)
White Paper Cups w/ lids: Think Garnish
Gray Striped Straws: Hey YoYo
Red Striped Cupcake Liners: Robert Gordan via Cupcake World AUS
Mini Striped Cupcake Liners: Layer Cake Shop
Mini Rosettes (on cups), Mint Tulle garlands, Hot Cocoa Favor Mixture made by me. Thick Striped Twine (red & black), Faux Fur, Clear Cups purchased locally in SF.
you are ammaaaaaaaaazing! xoxoxoxoo!
Comment by lauren — February 24, 2011 @ 11:30 AM
so so so cute! absolutely love it. love the color scheme, love everything. also, those pigeon books are my favorite!
Comment by brieanne — February 24, 2011 @ 11:39 AM
Edyta,
What a complete delight everything was. From meeting you in person, to the amazing job you did transforming the flower studio into a beautiful custom baby shower experience for the parents-to-be and all the guests. Lovely lovely lovely. Thank you for all your wonderful energy. Beautiful photographs dear one. Hugs to you and all your darling friends. xo, Suzanne
Comment by Suzanne Cummings — February 24, 2011 @ 12:15 PM
I.love.everything!! And seriously, what a fun group of folks :-)
Thanks for the Garnish shout out and thrilled that we could be part of such a special day.
Garnish + Enjoy,
– Suzanne
Comment by Garnish — February 24, 2011 @ 2:41 PM
i have the best friend in the whole world. what a beautiful day.
Comment by Natalie — February 24, 2011 @ 3:08 PM
Wow Edyta, this is amazing!!! You are so talented!
These pictures are just georgous.
Comment by Carrie — February 24, 2011 @ 10:57 PM
So lovely, Edyta!!!
Comment by Sarah — February 25, 2011 @ 5:38 PM
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Pingback by Polar Pop-Up Potluck Baby Shower Featured on On To Baby! | Edyta Szyszlo Photography — March 11, 2011 @ 11:07 AM
Hi There! Your shower was adorable! I will be throwing a potluck baby shower for a friend, how did you word your invite so that it did not sound rude or tacky to ask guests to bring a dish? Thanks so much!
Comment by Stacey — November 4, 2012 @ 11:29 AM