From the designer, Sara Elizabeth Weddings: I am lucky when a bride trusts my style, love for design and is all in for a surprise bridal shower; Erin Sieck was just that bride. To help celebrate her upcoming wedding she gave me free reign to plan her pre-nuptial event, her only knowing the theme. I had gotten to know Erin over the past several months with the planning of her wedding, and while there were many design elements I wanted to incorporate into the shower it was important that I made it all about her.
Sara surprised me with the theme and colors for the bridal shower. It matched my personality perfectly! It was a tropical oasis in Illinois. -Erin Sieck
All the vendors involved knew the vibe and direction I wanted to take the event, they brought their unique perspectives to the day and every element was perfectly crafted.
The invitation Erin and her guests received were created to set the tone for this special day. The design was incorporated throughout with custom signage from stationery note pads to cocktail recipe cards for the guests to take home. Tropical florals were carried from the invitation suite to every aspect of the design. The moment guests arrived there was no question they had entered a Midwest tropic soiree, from the welcome sign to Erin’s throne, they knew they were in for a treat.
The inspiration for the table scape came from Erin's love of family style served meals and the table was designed with this as its main focus. Platters of wildly creative finger foods lined the tables to be indulged in. I wanted the table setting to match the enthusiasm of the meal with bright colors and unique place settings prepared for the bride's guests. Erin's favorite cocktails include refreshing basil and lime and to compliment the meal a tropic cocktail was designed just for her, Erin's Key Lime Refresher, which paired nicely with her key lime pie dessert.
My main goal was for Erin and her squad to have a great time and enjoy each other’s company, all while being surrounded by the beauty of a relaxing tropical atmosphere. They had the option of relaxing in the tropic lounge, making loose-leaf tea sachets, snapping photos at the photo-wall or sipping cocktails by the bar.
It was so great to celebrate the joining of two families with such a special event. I was able to see all my family and friends having a good time. -Erin Sieck
Planner: $1,500.00
Photographer: $1,000.00
Stationery: $250.00
Florals: $750.00
Tea: $200.00
Food: $1,500.00
Rentals: $500.00