Sunshine and Showers: An Event Designer Creates Her Own Baby Shower

Sunshine and showers baby shower

Happy new mom Angela Butorac keys on a theme of sunshine and showers. "The inspiration piece for the shower: umbrellas dripping with crystal raindrops--an idea I'd seen before and fell in love with!"

Lafayette Grande Banquet facility

The venue: The Grande Ballroom of the Lafayette Grande Banquet facility. The proud parents sat at the yellow table--representing that newborn son Troy "is our sunshine."

Stuffed animals in chandelier for baby shower decor

Stuffed animals play in the chandelier.

Baby carriage at baby shower

" For months I scoured antique stores and online for the perfect antique baby carriage until finally I discovered this little treasure!" Butorac says. "My stepfather, Steve, and my mom, Rose, really gave this little carriage some TLC and fixed it up beautifully!"

Baby shower backdrop

And how do you get this lovely backdrop? "I pulled out my Cricut machine for a little banner crafting," Butorac says.

Baby shower backdrop

Another view.

Framed quote as decor piece

"I am so inspired by quotes so whenever I can incorporate them into an event, I will!" Butorac says. "To create this idea, I printed the quote, accessorized it with scrapbook stickers and framed it! Another idea I use a lot is to jazz up plain votive candle holders with bling stickers!"

Umbrella centerpiece for baby shower

A pretty tabletop topped by an umbrella.

Umbrella centerpiece for baby shower

Another view ...

Baby shower centerpiece floral

A closer view of the floral.

Decor at baby shower

Stuffed animals are a major decor player.

Dessert table at baby shower

"What would a baby shower be without a decadent sweets table?" Butorac asks ....

Rubber ducky cupcakes at baby shower

Rubber ducky cupcakes.

Dessert table at baby shower

Pretty cake pops.

Dessert table at baby shower

Those ducks are back ...

Baby shower sherbet punch recipe with rubber ducky

"This punch was such a hit!" Butorac says.
Ducky Bath Baby Shower Punch Recipe
Recipe from Tidy Mom
Ingredients:
1 Packet blue, unsweetened Kool-Aid (look for Ice Blue Raspberry Lemonade)
1 (2 Liter) bottle of ginger ale
1 (64 oz.) bottle of white grape juice (Welch’s preferred)
1 cup sugar
8 scoops of pineapple sherbet
Rubber Ducky to float on top
Orange slices (for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Chill ginger ale and grape juice overnight
2. Remove sherbet from freezer about a ½ hour before serving punch to soften
3. In a large bowl, combine Kool-Aid packet, sugar and chilled juice. Stir to blend.
4. Slowly add chilled ginger ale
5. Float 8 scoops of softened sherbet on top
6. Add rubber ducky
7. Garnish with orange slices floating in bowl

Butorac says, "I would like to thank the following companies that helped me bring my vision to life, I could not have done all of this without you."
Linens, chair covers, napkins and sash accents by Luxe Event Linen
Crystal backdrop, uplighting and draping by Colonial Event
The Grande Ballroom and Brunch by the Lafayette Grande
Candelabra centerpieces by Charming Darling Events
Silver fluted vases for umbrella centerpieces by Floral Designs by Lori
Sweets table cupcakes and cake pops by Indulge by Jenn and Morning Glory Coffee & Pastries and Royal Park Hotel
Shower Invitations by Nosis Design

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