Our bestest Santa Barbara friends, Shane & Emily, are due with their first baby in September. They were debating whether or not to find out the gender, and we shared with them about the option of a Gender Reveal Party. They had never been to one or heard of one. After taking time to think about it, they shared that they would like us to throw it for them using cupcakes, and for us to be the only ones to know going into the event. We were honored! They chose the Santa Barbara Mission rose gardens as the location. It was a perfect Santa Barbara day. Here's a recap of the party:
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The set up - so gorgeous with the roses and the mission in the background!
Each guest chose either a mustache to wear or a pink bow based on whether they thought it would be a boy or girl. |
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Food included:
chocolate covered pretzels (both pink & blue) |
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Chocolate covered strawberries & iced cappucino
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| Isn't this dad-to-be's shirt awesome??!! |
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| The parents were split 50/50 |
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After snacking, it was time for THE Reveal
Raspberry Champagne Cupcakes with a blueberry & raspberry on top for boy or girl |
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| The guests each stood on the side of the chalkboard that represented their vote |
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| With all the cupcakes passed out, it's "go-time!" |
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| Daughter and mother are embracing the anticipation |
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| They peel their wrappers... |
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| Prepare for the moment... |
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| Bite in... |
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| It's a....(future parents shot) |
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| It's a....(everyone looking) |
GIRRRLLL!!!!
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| Excitement with the dad-to-be and his parents |
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| The couple soaking in the moment... |
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| together. |
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| Proud dad |
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| Super excited mom |
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| The letter we received from the ultra sound technician |
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| Showing dad the letter |
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| Showing mom the letter |
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| Mom showing guests the ultra sound pics |
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| So thankful for our friendship!! |
2 comments:
sooo fun roomie!! and how cool that only you and andy knew for a little while :)
great job lyx! everyone looks like they were having so much fun. {and you look super cute!} i love the pictures of you being a server - walking around with your trays of food! everything looked super good - you done the party-throwing fam proud. ;) and so creative with the raspberry & blueberry on top of the cupcakes!
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