carnival bridal shower | Ultimate Bridesmaid

After a festive Memorial Day weekend, I had to share this amazing red, white and blue shower that elevates a carnival theme to a whole new level. An event planner herself, Bride Allyson created a dreamy fairground bridal shower at the gorgeous Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles by pouring on special details for the day. My favorite by far? White hydrangeas and ranunculus in popcorn containers—they look good enough to eat! An old-timey iron cart served as a snow cone bar and the pinstriped table linens were lined with bursts of colorful blooms. Allyson sealed everything with a kiss, from the lips and mustache props left at each table setting so guests could get a little silly to her so-chic black-and-white dress to the heartfelt smooch she shared with her groom-to-be. Photography: Kim Fox Photography | Planning, Rentals, Florals: Bob Gail Special Events | Venue: Swan Lake at Hotel Bel-Air | Linens: La Tavola Linens

This carnival bridal shower just screams fun, with the bride’s stunning ring popping out a pile of gumballs and a serious Sex in the City moment on a nearby iron bridge. You know that scene—Carrie with the balloons? Bride Kellie transforms SJP’s New York moment into a sweet bridal story in these stellar shots from Dyanna Joy Photography. Other little touches I love? The shot of all the girls’ stylish shoes abandoned by the door and a snap of Kellie and her bridesmaids snacking on cotton candy in their flowy sundresses. The pops of pink throughout this story tie everything together, from the pastel pink cake and pink lemonade to the just-blooming cherry blossoms. Gorgeous!