Una Bellissima Italian Bridal Shower
This past weekend, we had the honor of celebrating our future sister-in-law Laura (@laurafrieds) at the most beautiful Italian-themed bridal shower hosted by the equally beautiful and very talented duo Kiersten (@kierstko) and Sydney (@syd_mcintyre). We thought we would kick off the week by sharing some of the gorgeous details from Laura’s bridal shower!
Guests were greeted to the shower with beverages including on-theme “Bridal Aperol Spritzes”. We loved the cocktail sign detail! And the shower décor included well-placed bowls of lemons and an Aperol-colored balloon arch to match the cocktails.
Dinner was delicious Italian-themed fare. Sarah (@sarahcocanour) brought the most amazing Lasagna Bolognese to the shower. Sarah was nicest enough to share the recipe with us and it uses porcini water (?!?!), wine and brandy. Need I say more! The lasagna was accompanied by beautiful cheese and charcuterie trays, flatbreads, and my favorite Pagliaccio Salad.
Dessert was terrific 3-inch mini cannolis from Kelly Cannoli. Fresh-filled with a traditional Sicilian ricotta cream, Kelly Cannoli lets you choose from traditional toppings of mini chocolate chips, chopped pistachios, maraschino cherries, or all a combination of all three! Kelly Cannoli even has a mint chocolate chip filling option. Cannolis and mint chocolate chocolate – I will definitely be ordering these for my husband Ryan’s birthday this year.
Among the beautiful gifts that Laura received at the shower, were these gorgeous marble picture frames from Pottery Barn that I am now coveting, these stackable wine glasses that Mallory and I both agree are a new must for our households, and this beautiful Crate & Barrel silver beverage tub from Mallory and I that we filled with prosecco, (more!) Aperol, rosé, savory snacks, cute cocktail napkins and some cute Rachel Zoe stemless wine glasses.
Mallory and I were recently asked to describe Laura and we both replied in unison “Lovely”. Laura is truly the most lovely human being inside and out and we could not be more excited to have her joining our Nelson family! Thank you so much for hosting una bellissima Italian bridal shower @kierstko and @syd_mcintyre! Its loveliness was a true testament to our favorite bride-to-be!
