Bridal Brunch

One of my sister's good friends is getting married and she and the other bridesmaids needed a place to throw a bridal shower.  Of course I offered up my place! I love a hand in a good party. A lot of the girls were from out of town, so they were combining the shower and bachelorette party into one day. Therefore they decided a Saturday brunch would be ideal.

Let's get this party started!!

 

The girls set up a cute mimosa bar and iced coffee bar on the hallway sideboard.

There was cranberry, orange, and pineapple juice available and fresh frozen fruit to drop in your mimosa as well.  The frozen fruit was perfect because it served as a creative and yet tasty ice cube.

The iced coffee was from Starbucks and in a cute pitcher from Crate and Barrel. Extra milk in a vintage glass and a little sugar were the supporting actresses of the display.  And a simple ivory tablecloth and card stock signs from Pottery Barn completed the look.

 

 The food was truly the main event and the girls did a wonderful job of planning the spread.

Hope you've eaten, b/c if not, prepare to get really hungry...

 

My favorite dish was the Sriracha Maple Bacon on a stick! This is hands down the best way to eat bacon. You can find various recipes online or at Pinterest but here is one we used.

Displaying the bacon in an upright position really took the display to another level. It's always good to have varying heights.  Simple flowers in reusable glass salad dressing containers lined the center of the table.

A cheese platter, grapes and blueberries, and crackers were easy go-to finger foods to have.  A sprig of fresh purple basil was a complement aesthetically to the plate.

Tomato & mozzarella crostinis, country ham biscuits, and various quiches filled the other platters. The quiches were on the far side in the three tiered display.  This was good use of height on the end of the table. In the middle on the elevated platter was 3 mini pancakes on a toothpick. Fresh maple syrup was nearby in a crystal pitcher.

 

The bride-to-be had a wonderful and delicious shower and it appears Tessa enjoyed herself as well...