After the fun we had at the jewelry party, it was time to focus on the shower. We had a “Tea Party” theme. The bride’s sister who lives thousands of miles away flew in the night before the shower.
Everyone did their part to make things pretty.
My little sister did all of the names on doilies by hand. It was a really elegant touch.
My SIL used her handy-dandy cricut to cut out all those adorable boxes. To make it even better, they were filled with chocolate covered macadamia nut clusters smothered in caramel.
We played some games and ate.
Look at all these hand-made prizes! Lucky for us, even if we didn’t win, we still got a prize at the end.
Fresh baked bread was filled with different sandwich fillings. We had three “flavors” to choose from. It was delish!
This flavor of lemonade was new to all of us. It was a big hit.
Spinach salad and these cream filled strawberries on the side completed the meal. It’s great having a pastry chef in the family! She stuffed them with a mix of cream cheese, powdered sugar and a little vanilla. They were topped with graham cracker crumbs.
After we ate, it was time for gifts. The bride received a beautiful heirloom pearl necklace from her sister who had been keeping it safe for 14 years since her own wedding! It was a really sweet surprise.
She also brought a gift from her son who used his own money to buy his favorite aunty some comfy PJs.
We all chipped in while my SIL worked her magic and made this beautiful pearl set (She’s wearing all three pieces) for her. I wish I had a link to her online store, but IT’S NOT UP YET!!! (no pressure Ky…but HURRY UP!).
My other sister found a great idea to make a basket of “Dates For A Year” since my brother and his bride lived in two separate countries and didn’t get to “go on dates” much. We thought it was a good idea from the beginning, but seeing everyone fill it up was so fun and creative! For January, they went box car racing. Other dates they will have to look forward to are driving around the island sight seeing with gift cards to various stops around the island. A day at the park with a frisbee and a Jamba Juice gift card. A hammock to take to a beach park and hang out.
A DVD for “The Bucket List” with a “worksheet” to fill out their own bucket list.
An envelope with two five dollar bills. They go to a mall or superstore and each spend five dollars on the other person that is an expression of love and creativity. I wish I could remember them all. She was really excited about it. I think we all were! My mom also gave her the beautiful simple frame.
I almost forgot. My oldest sister made these refreshing fruit popscicles. She used an ice tray as a mold. They look so pretty too!
It was a super fun day with the most important women in our life. We were so anxious for the big day!
That night, we packaged all this beautiful rock candy that my sister made to look like sea glass. So cool! 
Can’t wait for the wedding!!!
