Let me start off by saying, Laura and I have been planning each other’s baby showers for no less than three years now. So it’s a dream come true that this stage in our lives is finally here!
I wanted Laura’s shower to be a day she would never forget and that would reflect her style as much as possible. So I filled the house with pink (not hard to do) Palm Springs inspiration (even easier), and more sugar than I even knew was possible (that part was more for her husband, Todd).
The succulent and cactus theme for the desserts was so much fun. I hired Leeuw Bakeshop here in Nashville to create these beautiful treats. Her husband even created a cookie cutter from scratch to make these classic car cookies… above and beyond! I was blown away.
Haha—sorry for the bra straps, but here’s a pic from getting ready. I decided not to hire a photographer for this party because I wanted to make sure it felt personal and not like a “blog photo shoot”. So we kind of just all tag teamed snapping photos.
The sugar cookies definitely stole the show and were gone SO FAST. They were delicious.
The only thing cuter than those treats is Laura (and #gummerbaby too!). So gorgeous!!
There were SO many cute little baby things… it was just insane!
Fun fact—Laura won’t allow me to see her nursery (like I can’t go into the room, and she won’t show me any photos) because she wants it to be a big surprise. Haha! I feel like it’s going to be like an HGTV reveal… except her house! She’s the best at making everything a surprise and a big event (and I can’t keep a secret to save my life).
On the menu we had a big cheese spread, the treats (which you’ve seen) and a mimosa bar (champagne optional, of course). We also had Laura’s mother’s famous chicken ball. So good!
The cactus balloons came from Studio DIY and the rest came from this incredible local shop in East Nashville called Harlan Ruby. Oh and Laura’s dress is from here (it’s not maternity).
The shower was so much fun. We all ate too many cookies and had the best afternoon celebrating this beautiful family!
Please take a moment to leave Laura a BIG CONGRATULATIONS! This season is so full of love and excitement. We can’t wait to meet baby girl in May! xx -Elsie
Credits//Author: Elsie Larson, Photography: Elsie Larson, Sarah Blumer and Laura Gummerman. Photos edited with the NEW A Beautiful Mess actions.
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Hello!
Such a beautiful baby shower! I’m throwing one for my friend soon and I was wondering if you DIY’d the pink garland or if you purchased them? Any help would be great,
Thank you 🙂
Hi Sarah! It’s from Harlan Ruby in Nashville (https://www.harlanruby.com/) 🙂
Thanks so much Jacki! I really appreciate the reply 😀
It was a really nice party… And you are a beautiful woman.
This is honestly the cutest baby shower I have ever seen. That cake is AMAZING! Serious inspo.
Such an adorable baby shower! I love all the colors and details! Congratulations Laura!
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Huge congrats on Gummerbaby!! I was born in May as well; the best time of the year, for sure 😉
Laura, you look radiant and that dress is lovely <3
Kudos to Elsie! The Shower looks a-ma-zing. The succulent cupcakes are my favourite.
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To cute! I love themed baby showers that aren’t ‘baby’ themed. Like a stork or baby animals. Mine was was like Midwest rustic. I had cupcakes that looked like apples and others that looked liked pies. Then I had mini pies on a stick. It was a big hit.
This is SO creative. The plant cupcakes are such a great idea, they looks so real, I like her pink dress it’s extremely flatteirng!
Elsie you did such a fantastic job! The baby shower looks so good as well as the photos, glad you decided not to use a professional photographer. Laura, you look amazing, congrats on your growing family!!
You look beautiful! And so good party.
Please please pleeease can Laura do a post about her maternity fashion? Especially non-maternity clothes that she can mix in? That dress is seriously adorable.
HUGE Congrats to the beautiful mama to be!!!
Laura’s little babe is SO lucky to have such stellar parents and friends 🙂
Best of luck with everything!
xo
Olivia (www.allthoselittlethings.com)
p.s. SERIOUSLY envious of all the sweets, my mouth is watering over here…
Probably the cutest themed shower I’ve ever seen. The cake and cookies are so awesome! Congrats Laura 🙂
This is the best baby shower I’ve ever seen, those cacti sweets, cakes and biscuits look insane and I’m all about that beautiful cake! Laura looks wonderful, good luck with the wee one when she arrives!
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Does this mean you will be posting lots of breastfeeding aid recipes soon? (in case you will BF:) Congratulations to both of you. I have been following you for a while now here in my little corner in tropical Philippines. Mabuhay!
Congratulations! I love those cactus/succulent treats. I almost wouldn’t want to eat some of the cupcake tops–they’re too pretty and too realistic-looking!
Congratulations Laura!!! Also, what an amazing shower! Those succulent cupcakes, and the macaron cacti…my jaw is on the floor. So beautiful!
Best shower theme ever! You did an amazing job, Elsie!
And Laura, you look so cute and chic. Congratulations once again. Enjoy this little bit of of the stretch before your baby girl is here! <3
Congrats, Laura! You look lovely.
And Elsie i love that you didn’t hire a photographer and kept it personal for Laura. You are so thoughtful!
xo,
Hems
Such a beautiful shower! Laura, I wish you from everything only the best! Greets and Hugs from Germany
PS: @Elsie – great job!!!