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Susan, of Susan Sabo Photography, explained, “[My daughter's] friend had the most awesome bridal shower last week, it was '50s housewife-themed, decorated to the nines by her friends.” The moment her daughter told her about it, she volunteered to shoot it. And thank gawd she did because it looked amazing.
The centerpieces kill me! Simple flowers next to a framed pinup photo really set up the whole sexy, girly, good-times mood.
It looks like they asked everyone to bring a recipe to share with the bride, which is a perfect idea for this shower theme. The favors were wooden mixing spoons. I wouldn't mind pretending I'd know what to do with that spoon if it got me one of those yummy cupcakes!
Speaking of food, I love how they broke out all their mid-century-style home goods; like those old Coco Cola cups, the tiered serving tray, and the vintage Baking Soda boxes. Also, you GOTTA serve deviled eggs and make sure to have toothpicks in ALL your appetizers.
But we all know you're gonna throw this shower for the fashion! Look at all those amazing colors and styles with the combination of '50s housewife dresses …
… and adorable aprons …
… and awesome ink!
Now THAT is a shower that I would actually enjoy attending. Ladies: steal this idea (and then invite me, and feed me cupcakes)! If you ARE thinking about throwing a '50s housewife shower, head over my guest post on MyWedding.com for more inspiration and party ideas.
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Yes, yes, yes, and more yes please! This just melted my heart. I am such a retro/vintage/rockabilly nut so this just falls in line with it all.
That’s a pretty cute idea! Also, digging the “prenuptial events” post–would love to see more of that!
Using this for my baby shower!
LOVE! This is sooo amazing! What’s even better is you can purchase those old coke glasses, and wooden spoons at the dollar tree. I’m exploding with ideas. I gotta steal this idea 😀
I had a 50s Housewife themed bridal shower too!! awesome! 🙂
I wish i would have had that shower! We’re having a rockabilly wedding on our 5 year anniversary and i would love to do something like this for my unbachellorette party!
Words cannot describe how amazing this party looks…I am so stealing this idea!
It looks like it was such a fun party! I’d like to know where some of those dresses are from, though – super cute!
Yay! I just had a retro kitchen shower last weekend too! We used green, red, and yellow 🙂
I MUST KNOW where that gorgeous aqua/red giant floral print dress is from. MUST.
Can you help? 🙂
I got it from Modcloth, it’s more poofy from the petticoat:
Bloom Bayou Dress
Awesome, thanks!