{tucks jon jon }
{my dress}
{photos and calligraphy: shannon kirsten – illustation and photography // linens and rentals : linens by the sea & us tent rental // crest logo created by paper please // seersucker runners: linnea designs // sweets: the short giraffe // flowers picked up from kings wholesale and put in old milk glass // stirrers: a fabulous fete // invitations: minted // gold foil napkins by oriental trading // custom shatterproof cups : party innovations }
Last Saturday we hosted Wesley’s sip & see party. If you aren’t familiar – it’s essentially a party where everyone drops by to meet and hold the new baby. I wanted to do this for a couple of reasons… we already had everything we needed from when tuck was a baby, and tons of boy clothes of course. So when people would offer a shower I felt sort of guilty to say yes. When Tuck was born lots of people wanted to see him and it was overwhelming in the first few weeks, so I thought the idea of one big day where everyone could come together to meet him sounded nice. I also wanted to wait until Wesley was 2 months old, and his immune system was a bit stronger. And mostly I want Wesley to look back and see how much he was celebrated. Since the baby was already born the party took a very casual feel to it – and really felt like such a celebration for him. We had over sixty guests which was a great number. There were no games, no opening of presents – just lots of good friends sipping and eating, and holding that sweet baby. I’ve been pretty calm leading up to the party, save the last hour before guests arrived. Who is ever calm in those last minutes? I salute you. We had the sandwiches made by Fresh Market (which were surprisingly good!) and desserts made by our friend Leigh from The Short Giraffe but the rest was homemade by wesley’s grandma’s. My friends are all so incredibly talented and were SO helpful. Shannon was a trooper at lettering whatever I asked, while Heather made the crest logo I had plastered everywhere I could. Outside we had lots of high tops and low tops with chairs under the big mangolia and oak trees. While the little ones bounced in a bounce house – a bit crazy to have one but the look on Tucks face when it arrived was priceless.
My favorite part of the day was just walking all over our house where every inch was covered with people we love, and that love our babies so well. It was a very happy day!
