Today's post is from the trend-setting designers known as the MiGi Girls, Michele Adams and Gia Russo. MiGi and Teleflora have teamed up to create a fabulous line of baby bouquets.
In our last posting, we shared many tips and ideas on how to incorporate a flower theme into the invitation and the décor for your baby shower. Now it’s time to think about the food and party favors to make this special occasion complete.
1. The Menu – when planning your menu the first things to consider is whether you’ll be having a buffet or a sit-down meal. Once you’ve made that decision, choose foods that are the mom-to –be’s favorites. Select foods that you’re comfortable cooking and are easy to prepare.
Because preparing food is one of the most time consuming tasks of entertaining, we recommend selecting easy recipes that can be made in advance, mix in store bought items, and ask friends to contribute. These ideas will take some of the pressure off of you and allow you to stay out of the kitchen during this special event. Don’t forget to go back to your theme and include it in your menu.
Flowers can be used many different ways in the menu. You can use them to decorate the serving pieces, garnish the food, and incorporate them into a special drink for the day. Here are some examples of our favorite foods for buffets and sit-down meals that include flowers:
Buffets – choose foods that are hearty and can sustain being served room temperature. We recommend brunch foods, sandwiches / salads, and desserts. For a daisy themed shower: serve Individual Quiches garnished with daisy flower heads, French Toast with Mascarpone and Sugared Berries, Sliced Melons and Berries with Honey Lime Dressing, Blanched Asparagus with Lemon Dill Dipping Sauce, and Glazed Lemon Bundt Cake decorated with Daisy heads.
For a rose themed dessert buffet, serve Shortbread Cookies decorated with rose petals, Coconut Layer Cake decorated with rose heads, Berry Bread Puddings, Pound Cake Squares with Berries and Sugared Rose Petals, Chocolate Mousse with Raspberries, and Pretty Petal Punch with Floating Rose Petals.
Sit-Down Meals - a sit –down meal is intimate and allows you to catch up with the girls. This meal is perfect for a small group. We recommend a sit-down luncheon for a baby shower. Set the table in a dining room, a covered porch, patio or a garden.
Here is one of our favorite menus for a luncheon: Chilled Avocado Soup, Grilled Shrimp Salad with Citrus Mango dressing, Ice Cream Cake, and Lime Spritzers. To incorporate the flower theme, float rose petals in the pitcher of Lime Spritzers and garnish the plates with flower petals.
2. Party Favors – presenting favors is the perfect way to thank your guests. Favors should be individually packaged and portable. Creating the packaging is a great way to incorporate your theme. Small treats like chocolates, cookies and candies are affordable and are easy to package.
Here are some packaging ideas to consider for a floral theme shower: 1. Place truffles inside a white Chinese takeout container, seal the container shut and glue a fresh flower to the top of the box. 2. Fill cellophane bags with cookies and tie the bags with a floral patterned ribbon. 3. Place loose tea inside a metal tin and glue small delicate silk flowers to the top.
Over the past two-blog postings, we’ve shared many ideas for throwing a flower themed baby shower from A-Z. The most important part to remember is to have as much fun as your guests on this special day! Good Luck.
