Today she's going to give us some great ideas for floral decorations for baby showers.
Of all of life's celebrations, few are as exhilarating, emotional and nostalgic as a baby shower. They are an opportunity for a group of women to come together, showering their love and support upon the newest mom-to-be in the group. Talk about the ultimate expression of women power!
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Still, baby showers have a bad rap of being overly stuffy, traditional and generic. To all those veteran moms out there, think back to your own shower. Chances are, you were 7+ months pregnant, and rather than sit in an uncomfortable dress for 4 hours, all you really wanted to do was lie on the couch catching up on Real Housewives. Am I right?!
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When planning a baby shower, I encourage those planning the shower to truly keep the mom-to-be as their focus. This is not the time to blow the bank on a over-frilly, stuffy event. Rather, use the shower as an opportunity to celebrate the uniqueness of the mom-to-be. Do grilled cheese sandwiches top her pregnancy cravings? Serve them - via a slightly more refined grilled cheese bar that includes interesting toppings like green apple and olive tapenade. Is she having a girl and yet abhors the color pink? Make sure the guests know - no pink clothes!
Once you have a few pictures that give the right kind of vibe, come up with a budget range. While most people do not have a great understanding of the cost of flowers, at the end of the day, what they DO know is how much they can afford to spend. It is MUCH more helpful to know whether your flower budget is $200 or $2,000 from the get-go. That way, your floral designer can help guide decisions to maximize that budget.
Be flexible! I always recommend using as many seasonal flowers as possible. They are the most beautiful, and best reflect the season. Accept that an all-peony centerpiece will not be possible in January, but using garden roses can give you a very similar effect.
At the end of the day, remember the true intent of the day - to shower the mom-to-be with your love and support as she embarks on the most beautiful, chaotic, exhausting, heart-expanding adventure of her life!
Looking for floral ideas for an event? Contact Stephanie at stephanie@flowersbystem.com.