Nancy's Fancy Tea Party

Yes, I am biased, but Nancy's Fancy Tea Party was the most beautiful shower I've ever attended. Wow. My mom, sister, and besties went all out. As my most sacred dream--becoming a mommy--is coming true, I have never felt more loved, enamored, overwhelmed, and at peace...all at once. Growing another life inside of you is the most amazing miracle I've ever experienced. I count it all as joy, and oh what joy it was to celebrate the upcoming arrival of our dear Nancy Hope!

I'll let the pictures do the rest of the talking, but I have to say thank you to everyone who showered Nancy and me with so, so, so much love and goodness. James 1:17 to fruition...to the max! Thank you. With all of BOTH of our hearts. Blame it on the hormones (Or not! It was really that blessed and emotional of a weekend for me.), but I can't help but cry as I type the words to this post and listen to this song on repeat in the background. I am so humbled that God chose me to be Nancy's mommy and that I have so many amazing women that I get to "do life" with as I transition into motherhood. Glory to God; thank you, Jesus!

 

 Mimi's homemade sweet tea bar

Hot tea bar 

 Mimosa bar

My mom decorated with many of my old baby clothes (and even pink patterned clothespins!)

 Mallory's finger sandwiches were perfection: pimento cheese, cucumber, and chicken salad

 The greatest hostesses on earth!

 My sissy and mommy

 Lizzie and Coley

Mallory and my precious goddaughter, Harper 

 I even got to snap a pic with my hubby before he left for some bro time with my brother-in-law

 Cannot handle the supreme cuteness of baby bloomers. 

I already have visions of Nancy in nothing but a diaper, these, and a bonnet at the beach this summer!

 My sweet Mimimama, soon to be Nancy's "Grandmimi," especially spoiled her first great-grandbaby.

 Captured loving the thought of using this for all my future little Houston bebes

 Nancy's first piece of art, created by my bestie, Lizzie Morrison.

Inspired by 1 Peter 1. I cried. (Obviously.)

In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

1 Peter 1:6-9 ESV

 2 of my sweet Bible study girlfriends

 Cheers!...with my mama, Mimi, and my aunts

Party (partea?!) favors

Post-party with the pups :) Had to.

Sources

Wreath: DIY (Lizzie Morrison)

Banner: DIY

Ribbon Garland: Etsy

Cake: Kathy Allen Fine Cakes

Macaroons: Wow Factor Cakes

Glassware + Tablecloth Rental: Party Reflections

Heart Straws: World Market

Monogram Napkins: Darby Cards Nashville on Etsy

Flowers: Wayne Freeman, independent florist

Baby Makes Three + Before I Knew You Signs: Hobby Lobby

Gold Letters on Mantel: Hobby Lobby

Diaper Baby: Baby Binkz on Etsy

Custom Tea Bag Favors: Bushel And Peck Paper on Etsy
My Dress: Purchased at Petal Boutique in Charlotte, NC

 

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