Not Just Weddings: First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes Mommy with a baby carriage!

King of the Jungle Baby Shower!
Oh what fun to plan a baby shower ... I was given a theme to work with (King of the Jungle), a location, and a few basic requests (i.e. mommy-to-be wanted to incorporate some kind of plant)... other than that, I had a blank canvas to work with... and work I did.

Allow me to introduce: His Royal Highness, The King of the Jungle, in all his glory atop a two-tiered cake. The design of the cake was inspired by the invitations.

With the invitations, we included quilting blocks and a note inviting each guest to personalize a square for the baby. The fabric blocks were collected at the event. People seemed to really enjoy this activity as they were able to give something of themselves that will be cherished for many years.

Table decor included three-tiered diaper cakes as the centerpiece, jungle inspired decorative accents flanking the centerpiece, advice cards, menus, and edible favors for friends and family to take home.

The edible favors were custom made to match the theme. We alternated King of the Jungle sugar cookies and cupcakes topped with miniature animal shaped sugar cookies.

In order to give the mommy-to-be the plant element she wanted, I decided to use a tall grass with animals tucked in to carry out the idea of jungle animals roaming the savanna. Both the diaper cakes and jungle animals are being put to good use... the jungle animals will help decorate the nursery and the diapers.... well, we all know what those are for ; )

Congratulations to the expectant parents!

Special thanks to Golosinas Confections for all the help with the favors!