Spring Showers

Tomorrow marks the first of the wedding showers that I will be attending this year.  This time last year, I was planning a wedding shower for my good friend at my home.

I love planning for these events although it had its harrowing moments.  My house is a decent size however I was on edge each time someone agreed to attend as I was worried about the space at the table.  I was determined that everyone who attended this celebratory brunch would sit down together at one table to eat and chat rather than having guests milling about in separate rooms.

I had hoped to also have it outside but this is always problematic in Toronto - too hot, too much rain - not worth the risk so indoors with the air conditioning was the way to go.

I borrowed chairs from all my friends and purchased tables that filled my now empty living.  Simple flowers in whites and violets filled many different sized vases which decorated the table along with hand made place cards and individual party gifts with matching purple ribbon greeted the guests (the bride likes purple).

I was excited to use all my serving dishes for the quiche and sweet treats.

Overall - the shower was a success with just the right amount of people attending.  Best advice I can offer - have a family member help (special thanks to my sister) and book a long holiday afterwards.  Sitting lakeside at the cottage was heaven!