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Inspiration to Creation: Safari Luxe

Filed Under Baby Shower Ideas, Inspiration to Creation, Lollipop Events 

We were approached to do a baby shower with a ’safari’ theme, because the ‘mommy-to-be’ and her husband had honeymooned in Africa. Rather than going the cliche animal themed baby shower route, we wanted to go with a more luxurious African safari direction. We pulled inspiration from the posh resorts in Africa, particularly the resort pictured below in Sangrita Africa. We added in mirrored elements with white ceramic elephants and cattail arrangements with backdrops of draped mosquito netting.

INTERVIEW WITH OUR CLIENT:

As the hostess for the baby shower, what was your initial vision for the event?
My vision for the event was to have a baby shower that was warm, bright, and friendly and that went with the safari theme that my girlfriend was creating for her little boy’s room.

For your best friend, what was the main element of the baby shower you wanted unique and perfected just for her?
I wanted everything to be perfect for her that’s why I chose the Lolliladies. My best friend had family coming in from Brazil and friends from all around. I wanted it all to be special and it really was.

How did that initial vision evolve when working with the Lolliladies?
Once I gave the ladies a few of my preliminary ideas they just ran off with it which was fun to watch. Being a designer myself I knew how much fun it is to be given some direction and then let loose to bring it all together.

What was your favorite aspect of the design process with the Lolliladies?
My fav part was watching the ideas develop. They were easy to work with and they had endless ideas. They would inspire anyone. I heart create people!

What part of the décor surprised you the most?
Everything! It was gorgeous. The Lolliladies made the Safari theme come to life. Everything was impeccable right down to the food/drink labels and the hanging handmade chandelier. They really transformed the clubhouse.

What was your #1 favorite aspect of the design?
It’s hard to pick one thing but I love the use of space and the materials that they draped from the terrace. It gave it an elegant look. Also all the different textures from the design on the table cloth to the unique flower arrangements.

I must add that the organizing of the set-up, food, drinks and clean-up was fantastic. I was able to enjoy myself at the shower and focus on the important parts…enjoying my guests, a few games, and making sure my mommy-to-be was happy. :) Thanks Lolliladies for all that you did.

Oh and the cake and donuts were a hit!!!!!!

Always Loving the Lolliladies,
Stephanie Perez

See the photos from the party tomorrow!

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Comments

8 Responses to “Inspiration to Creation: Safari Luxe”

  1. kelley@myislandwedding on January 14th, 2010 12:19 pm

    safari luxe indeed!!!!
    wow!

  2. wishful nals on January 14th, 2010 1:58 pm

    i love everything about this look. thanks for sharing!

  3. Lauren L. on January 14th, 2010 2:48 pm

    Great inspiration!

  4. Terrie on January 14th, 2010 3:16 pm

    So fantastic it inspires me to take a trip to Africa!!!! Beautiful!

  5. 31everything on January 15th, 2010 6:33 pm

    1 word: wow! :)

  6. becca @ birthday girl on January 17th, 2010 10:35 pm

    as usual, you girls have the best taste! i can’t wait to see how the party turned out… stunning i’m sure.

  7. Kellie on January 18th, 2010 3:12 am

    So fabulously stylish. Cannot wait to see the end result! xx

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