Peter Rabbit Inspired This Adorable Baby Shower
It doesn't get more picturesque than a Peter Rabbit themed baby shower in a lush garden! With the baby's Spring due date, this mama-to-be knew she wanted to add a classic, Spring feel to her shower. Selecting the Peter Rabbit theme seemed like the perfect fit, especially after finding an ideal location for the event. Guests enjoyed the surroundings of the local nursery and even got to go home with handmade ceramics and plantings! Hop on over for all the details of this adorable baby shower!
From the mom-to-be and planner of the event: The inspiration behind the baby shower was the classic children's book, Peter Rabbit, by Beatrix Potter. As a lover of all things classic, and knowing we're having a spring (almost Easter!) baby, it seemed like the perfect fit. Besides, who doesn't love bunnies?!
With the theme in mind, I was on the hunt for a venue that would have an organic outdoor garden-style feel and The Nursery by Southwinds was just that. Their existing plant nursery could easily translate into the feel of Mr. McGregor's Garden from the book.
The invitations and paper goods featured images of Peter Rabbit himself, coupled with adorable accents of vegetables and gingham prints.
To touch upon the theme in an elegant way, we chose natural linens in shades of moss and natural ivory, with accent linens in a crushed velvet, like rabbit's fur, as well as the venue's existing concrete top tables. Floral arrangements by Wisteria Lane Flowers brought in pops of color using wooden plantar boxes and stone containers. Sprinkling in actual vegetables on the tables gave it that garden feel.
The napkins were tied with velvet ribbon with white pom-poms on the end to mimic a bunny tail.
For the dessert station, Maria from Grace and Honey Cakes made adorable mini cupcakes and cake pops with fondant carrots, radishes, and peas with then a hand-painted cake of Peter Rabbit and Mother Rabbit.
We had activities for guests like filling out "Wishes for Baby", Guess the baby food flavor, and a unique activity of pottery-making by Simple Things LA. Our guests loved making their own little dishes!
Lastly, our parting favor to the guests was another nod to the ending of the book with individually wrapped Chamomile tea packets. Peter's mother gave him a cup of this tea before bed after his adventures in Mr. McGregor's garden.
Photography: Anya Kernes Photography | Floral Design: Wisteria Lane Flowers | Stationary: copper willow paper studio | Makeup: Faces by Frances | Baby Shower: The Nursery by Southwinds | Ceramics & Pottery Activity: Simple Things Ceramics | Design & Planning: Louise & Third Events | Desserts: Grace & Honey Cakes | Hand Lettered Signage/Calligraphy: JV Calligraphy | Linens: Wildflower Linen | Rentals: Signature Party Rentals | Tabletop Rentals: Cherished Rentals | Tea Packets: Aspen Arts Studio
