My love affair with the 1950s started with the poodle skirts of “Grease” and continues now with this charming 1950s-inspired bridal shower tea designed by Strawberry Milk Events and captured by Abby Jiu. Fluffy pink peonies, bowls of bright lemons, charming linens from La Tavola, trays of sweets and the Dorothy Draper-designed room—it all adds up to the perfect party. See more in the gallery.
From Julie of Strawberry Milk Events… Morgan & Jon had their destination wedding weekend at The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, WV this June. The groom’s mother and sisters enlisted the help of Strawberry Milk Events with planning and designing a fun bridal tea in honor of the bride-to-be. We didn’t have to look far for inspiration – The Greenbrier is a designer’s paradise, decorated originally by one of the most famous decorators, Dorothy Draper herself. The hotel hasn’t changed much since since the 50’s – it oozes unique style and whimsy and is known for Draper’s use of bright colors and mixing bold patterns. We wanted the shower to feel very “a la Dorothy Draper” bright, cheery and whimsical…fun contrasting patterns and all. The two story room we choose to host the event was perfect – a striking black and white check floor with yellow floral patterned curtains featuring giant bows flanking the french doors to a sun-filled terrace. A bright patterned linen served as the table base with contrasting black and white striped chargers, gold flatware and hand-lettered menus in hot pink. Mounds of pink peonies and bowls of lemons were combined with gold candlesticks and tall vases of monstera leaves and gold painted pineapples. The tiered trays of tea sandwiches and sweets were also mixed in with the centerpieces to create a true afternoon tea setting. Everything was effortlessly elegant but maintained a sense of fun and playfulness, and vintage style. Ladies were asked to don their chicest sundress and 1940’s jazz crooned in the background while waiters popped the bubbly and friends and family offered up toasts and congratulations to the bride-to-be!
Photography: Abby Jiu Photography | Event Planning And Design: Strawberry Milk Events | Floral Design: Gillespies | Calligraphy: Sarah Bohl Designs | Venue: The Greenbrier | Linens: BBJ La Tavola | Rentals: Select Event Group
