This elegant baby shower was styled by The Pear for one of their own, Alexis Campbell!  With Baby Boy #2 on the way the baby shower used black and gold tones, and the perfect touch of blue was added with blue mason jars on the drink table.  It’s one of my favorite elements of this party.  Subtle enough to keep the party feeling elegant, yet enough of an impact to make it evident that it’s a baby shower.  We recently featured the amazing camping party that Alexis threw for her older sons fifth birthday.   Clearly when The Pear is involved in the styling of the party, it’s going to be an event worth checking out.

Some incredible styling elements to keep your eye out for:
– Blue mason jars on the drink table (wrapped with adorable black and white bows)
– Sequined black and white chevron table runner
– Beautiful gold and black plates (similar here) at each place setting
– Mimosa Bar
– Gorgeous bouquets on the tables made with various kinds of white flowers

 

 Other fabulous parties with an elegant feel:
– Vintage Pink and Gold Bridal Shower
– An Elegant Black and White 40th Birthday Party
– A Glittery Glam 40th Birthday Party
– A Chic Black and White Damask Wedding Shower 

Being able to set the guest of honors seat apart from the rest is a great way to make sure they have prime location at their own party.  There’s always balloons or bunting, but a wreath on the back of the chair like the one above is unique and elegant.  It flows with the feel of the rest of the party and the guest of honor can take the wreath home to enjoy since every good party must come to an end.

The Mimosa Bar with the blue mason jars is definitely one of the elements of this party I probably won’t be able to stop talking about.  As the only blue decoration it definitely lets you know that Ms Alexis Campbell is indeed carrying a baby boy bundle, but it doesn’t take away from the sophistication of the rest of the decorations.  Typically baby showers carry elements of the baby with soft pink bottles or baby blue rattles so adding just a touch of the babies’ gender color to sophisticated colors makes it a shower that can still be about the Mommy and they type of parties she likes.

 

Throughout the party there little signs with the cutest sayings.  You can see the one on the gift table, but the one on the table with big brothers pictures is one that will melt the heart of even the toughest.  How sweet is that…..Because I have a brother, I will always have a friend.  LOVE it!

Alexis Campbell and Jennifer Shah  joined forces in 2012 and formed The Pear – An Event Styling and Planning company.  “They each share love for detail and all things party!”  We love when they share their parties with us since we too love all things party (and pretty!)

Vendor Credits:
Event Planning & Styling: The Pear Event Planning & Styling
Photography: Enduring Impressions
Printables: AndersRuff
Table & Chair Rental Company, Black Linen and Flower Wreath:  Creations Production, Inc.
Flowers: Creation Productions/The Pear Events
Cake: Jaye’s Cake Kingdom
Macarons, Cupcakes and Cookies: Ella Bakes
Chocolate Covered Oreos: Earth and Sugar
Chevron Runner: La Tavola
Plates: Smarty Had A Party
Gold Utensils: Panache Classic Party Rental Co.
Nursery Art Signs: Printable Home
Baby Bingo: Celebrate Life Crafts

SOURCES to recreate your own black and gold elegant event:
– Edible Gold Dust (to sprinkle on desserts)
– Jelly Jars (used here to package Lavender Eucalyptus Salt Scrub)
– Small Wooden Spoon
– Parfait Cups
– Black and Gold Balloons
– Gold Plastic Plates
– Gold Plastic Silverware
– Black Shaped Plate (similar here)
– Black and White Striped Ribbon
– White Condiment Tray with Condiment Bowls
– Beverage Dispenser
– Black Chevron Straws
– Blue Mason Jars