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Book-Themed Shower for Baby Girl Tuck

Apologies in advance, but I've got a little more bragging to do. : ) Last weekend, my parents-in-law threw the hubs and me a book-themed baby shower. It was so creative and so impressive! Everything was matched with children's books: the delicious homemade food, the favors, lanterns crafted from book pages (forgot to photograph those in the excitement of seeing everyone!), a "baby" movie word jumble, a "Very Hungry Caterpillar" cupcake display... It was all so elaborate and gorgeous! And best of all, our favorite couples in the area came and brought our baby girl some wonderful books. She has quite the beginnings of a library collection now! We just wanted to send a heartfelt thanks to everyone who made the shower, and most of all, much love to Ryan's parents for planning and executing such a beautiful afternoon. We couldn't be more grateful.

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"Green Eggs and Ham" display...!Frederick-MD-babyshower-couples_0002

This was too clever: the "adult" beverage/punch station was matched with "Where The Wild Things Are." : )Frederick-MD-babyshower-couples_0005

Swedish fish for favors!Frederick-MD-babyshower-couples_0006Frederick-MD-babyshower-couples_0007Frederick-MD-babyshower-couples_0008

This was really special... Everyone who came to the shower wrote in this keepsake book for baby girl. : )Frederick-MD-babyshower-couples_0009Frederick-MD-babyshower-couples_0010

Stuffed animal from future Auntie Kars (who couldn't make the shower)!Frederick-MD-babyshower-couples_0011

Ryan with his brothers and me with my preggo friends in attendance. : )Frederick-MD-babyshower-couples_0012Frederick-MD-babyshower-couples_0013

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Baby Girl Tuck's Shower at Gather NC

If you follow me on Instagram, you'll know that I BLEW UP your feed a week or so ago with photos from my baby shower in Cary, North Carolina, at THE cutest little shop called Gather. I loved this day. Washington-DC-babyshower-Gather_0014

I wanted to brag on my incredible friends who threw this shower: Nicole and Mary couldn't have made it more perfect or more my style. Delicious food and drink & gorgeous favors and flowers set to the most adorable backdrop of a shop you ever did see! I mean, come on... succulents, mason jars, products featured from local artists... it was truly the most perfect gathering. : ) And I was SO happy to see the friends who could make it to the shower. I hadn't seen some of them in three years, so it was wonderful being able to catch up. Thanks for coming and bringing such awesome handmade gifts, y'all!

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ALL of the food was made by Mary and Nicole, and the strawberry doughnuts and Nutella cheesecakes were among the favorites!

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Mary crafted these flower vases etched with girls' initials who attended the shower via a tutorial from The Beautiful Mess. I was so delighted; they made a beautiful centerpiece.

Washington-DC-babyshower-Gather_0004 We played a word scramble game... so fun.

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And I took photos of my friend Danielle's baby girl Rosalee, who was seven weeks new at the time. : ) Look how precious!Washington-DC-babyshower-Gather_0006

The gracious and crazy-talented hosts!Washington-DC-babyshower-Gather_0007

Love this one of my friend Becca and me. : )Washington-DC-babyshower-Gather_0008

My parents-in-law made this awesome diaper cake, and my mom gave me the outfit I came home from the hospital in as well as my baby doll growing up. So sentimental and sweet.Washington-DC-babyshower-Gather_0009

LOOK AT THIS SHOP! How amazing is it?! If you live in North Carolina, I encourage you to take a trip there. You won't regret it!Washington-DC-babyshower-Gather_0010Washington-DC-babyshower-Gather_0011

My parents. We silly. : )Washington-DC-babyshower-Gather_0012

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Thank you again to everyone who came; I was truly touched by it all and my heart is so, so full.

KRISTIN BABY SHOWER - Hay-Adams Hotel Washington, D.C.

I have such a lovely party to share with you today! Kristin's baby shower was held at the GORGEOUS Hay-Adams hotel in downtown Washington, DC. I had the privilege of shooting Kristin & Reed's wedding in North Carolina in 2011 (what?! how has it been three years?!), so I was ecstatic when Kristin's mom contacted me about shooting her shower as a surprise. She was super sneaky and pulled it off! Kristin had no idea. : ) Kristin's shower was exquisite. The flower arrangements were stunning and the cupcakes from Georgetown Cupcake were DELICIOUS. I loved being able to capture such beautiful details and wonderful moments during her baby shower. I am SO happy for her and Reed and cannot WAIT to photograph their little guy when he makes his appearance this March!

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Kristin and her mama. How stylish are they?!Washington-DC-baby-photographer-KK_0010

I love that someone brought a gift for Reed (on the right). So hilarious and thoughtful!

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A friend of Kristin's made the baby blanket for her little guy. So talented!

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Those red OshKosh B'gosh overalls were SUPER adorable...

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Kristin's answers!Washington-DC-baby-photographer-KK_0021Washington-DC-baby-photographer-KK_0022