I had hoped for warm, sunny weather. But silly me to dream of a garden party with linens fluttering in the breeze. This is Utah after all, and we just had another snowstorm this past weekend, so, the bridal shower for the baby sister had to be held inside.

But no matter. We set to work turning my living room into a fanciful den of girlish whimsy.

Kaycie’s colors are marigold, green apple, and gray (LOVE!) so I began gathering different patterned paper from craft stores to create garlands and drapes for the windows and tables.

Then I strung lace doilies onto about 100 feet of twine for a ceiling garland and paired that with silver and yellow tissue poms.

On the gift table I layered yellow and white patterned vintage linens and then created mini displays with photos of Kayc and Alex, tulips (one of her flowers), paper flowers, and vases of greenery.

For the entryway I haphazardly strung more paper flowers with ribbons and garlands.

The menu included: bagels and cream cheese, yogurt/granola/mixed fruit parfaits, egg hash casserole, orange-cranberry scones, iced lemon bread, and blackberry cupcakes.

All of Kaycie’s friends were so kind and generous and each of them received a handmade crocheted lace bib necklace as a thank you for coming. Again, thank you for coming ladies!

But by far, my favorite part of the whole shower was the video I put together for Kayc. We watched it at the end of the brunch and I dare say, we were all in tears. Kaycie’s Alex just so sweet. And funny. And head over heels in love with my sis. Or “Whooped,” as my dad called it.

Kaycie & Alex: Their Love Story from Krista Maurer on Vimeo.

Congratulations babe! We love you and are so happy for you and “Lexie.” He’s a gem and I feel blessed to get another awesome brother-in-law. xo