For a June Bride!

Greetings, Crafters!

If you've ever been a Maid of Honor, you know how stressful planning a bridal shower on a budget can be! Luckily, if you have a single crafty bone in your body, DIY is a viable (though time-consuming) route! 

Here are some of my homemade creations for my dear friend Lisa's shower.

Theme: Bohemian Botanical Bliss

Main Centerpiece: Birdcage from HomeGoods, flowers, candle and decorative embellishments from Michael's. 

Smaller Centerpiece: Vases on hand, flowers, ribbon and embellishments from Michael's.

In lieu of a traditional banner, I tied various ribbons and yarns to a huge length of twine to compose a more bohemian, whimsical hanging decoration.

I spanned the boho-banner across the length of the awning outside my house.

(It was pretty windy that day, but I think the displacement only added to the charm!)

For the favors, I bought tiny flowerpot photo holders and printed photos of the bride-to-be sporting her bling (which I then mounted onto cardstock and trimmed with glitter glue)!

And of course, don't forget to be creative with shower gifts! The other bridesmaids and I collaborated and put together four baskets (one for each of us) according to themes/usage: (from left-to-right) first anniversary goodies, special frames (for wedding-related events), kitchen accessories, and honeymoon items. We packaged each in a reusable item (hat box, serving tray, tin bucket and decorative suitcase) for added cuteness and practicality.

Although the bride wasn't surprised by the shower herself, she was certainly touched and thrilled with the details!

Keep Crafting!

Laila