We're Swooning Over This Serene Swan-Themed Baby Shower

Updated on 1/6/2015 at 11:47 AM

Every party starts with a bit of inspiration, and for one Tampa, FL-based event planner, that inspiration came from an invitation she spotted on Tiny Prints. When Dorangela Bobet of Two Prince Bakery Theater saw the floral wreath baby shower invitation with muted pastel yellow, pink, gold, and green tones, she knew she had the basis for an upcoming party. Using the colors as her guide and bringing in some gilded swans throughout the party, she created the perfect amount of whimsy for an upcoming baby shower. To carry out the theme, Bobet created hundreds of handmade watercolor paper flowers to make a floral chandelier, floral crowns, and cake topper. Serene gold swans were placed throughout the room — holding cake pops, on the handmade silk dessert table backdrop, on cookies at each guest's place setting, and in the centerpieces as well.

"I wanted this baby shower to be sophisticated, bright, and fun," Bobet shared. "A few details such as the gold blocks that spell BABY as well as the hand-painted cookies are subtle enough to let you know that it's a baby shower while still maintaining the sophistication of the party."

And sophistication oozed from every corner of the party. From the beautiful (and colorful) salad with edible flowers that matched the paper ones in the centerpiece and the vintage-inspired cake stands, to the floral crowns and custom pillow that outfitted the seat for the mom-to-be, no detail was spared for this shower.

"The touches of gold bring a richness to this party and are carefully chosen from the vintage gold swans to the 24 kt gold-plated place settings," Bobet said.

Read on to see all of the details of this sweet and serene baby shower, all beautifully photographed by Jessica Charles Photography.

The Tiny Prints invitation that inspired the shower.

The sophisticated table was set for five.

The floral chandelier was made up of paper flowers created by Piggy Bank Parties.

The wreath design extended to the chair backs.

Each guest received a monogrammed tumbler from LylaBug Designs, which also served as table cards.

The swan centerpieces were filled with paper flowers.

Each place setting had a custom-designed swan cookie from Frog Prince Cake and Cookie Design.

The colors from the invitation were mirrored on the table.

A close-up look at the floral chandelier.

A family pillow created at Tiny Prints was used to designate the mom-to-be's seat.

See how everything came together with the invitation?

Charming Necessities created custom floral crowns for each guest.

Even the littlest guest was outfitted in a crown!

The gilded baby blocks added a sophisticated flare to typical baby-shower decor.

Cake truffles were made in the invitation colors.

Cake pops were placed in swan cigar holders on the dessert table.

Even the salad course mirrored the party's color scheme.

According to Bobet, "The handmade swan backdrop on the dessert table was made in silk and embellished with real feathers as well as gold rhinestones and paper flowers."

Paper flowers adorned the cake.

A look at the entire dessert table.

A cute cookie display.

The pink and lemon-yellow cake revealed that the guest of honor is having a girl.

Cheers to the mom-to-be!

Photographer: Jessica Charles Photography//Etsy Designer: Atutudes//Veils and headpieces: Charming Necessities//Hair Stylist: DB Studios//Specialty Foods: Frog Prince Cake and Cookie Design//Linens and Coverings: Kate Ryan Linens//DIY or Handmade Goods Designer: LylaBug Designs//DIY or Handmade Goods Designer: Piggy Bank Parties//Apparel: Why Not Boutique//Invitation Designer: Tiny Prints//Event Designer: Two Prince Bakery Theater//Bakery: Two Prince Bakery Theater//Submitted via Two Bright Lights