This Co-ed Baby Shower is the Perfect Mix of Mom and Dad

Sprinkling athletic flair with bohemian elegance is the name of this co-ed baby shower game. And you know what? It's as if these two were always meant to be. Designed by Nicole Rosengren + Hope Shelly, with rentals by Archive and images by Brooke Borough, see how this baby shower combined a basketball loving dad with a mom's love for pretty, feminine details and an ice cream truck too! Oh, what we wouldn't give to be a guest at this party.

When Tia and Michael announced they were having a baby girl, all bets were on! Would their bundle of joy be a fun-loving tomboy like her basketball playing daddy or would she be the token of elegance and grace like her beautiful mama? We are guessing she will be a bit of both - which is why throwing this co-ed shower for my sister was so much fun! With an undertone of bohemian femininity and a sprinkle of athletic flair, we wanted to make sure the event reflected the perfect pairing of this young couple. We especially loved the juxtaposition of pink hints throughout the décor, offset by the blues and leather elements in the “daddy area", that helped create a balanced effect for a co-ed vibe. Inspired by one of Tia's favorite restaurants, The Butcher's Daughter, we turned our Hidden Hills, family home into a backyard oasis. We enlisted the help of Paperplum to design the invitations and coordinating paper goods and we worked with photographer extraordinaire, Brooke Borough, to capture the event. Archive Party Rentals supplied the table, chairs, chevron backdrop and plates while interior designer and friend, Hope Shelley, made all of the floral arrangements. The exquisite cheese plate was provided by the Beverly Hills Cheese shop and Friends and Family LA catered the remaining appetizers and main courses including the butcher wrapped sandwiches and the all-time favorite, fried chicken and biscuits! There were so many personal touches to this party that made it special and unique. Pink shibori napkins were made by friends and family (it took 15 women all day to hand dye over 90 napkins!); each has a unique pattern and was kept as keepsakes. A block decorating station allowed friends and family to leave their artistic mark and provide yet another keepsake for the little lady on the way. The photo op chevron backdrop captured the mommy and daddy to be in their element, surrounded by their beloveds. A “daddy zen den” stocked with a whiskey bar and snacks provided sanctuary for the men…late into the evening! Guests were given copper mugs as party favors – most people opted to use them throughout the event to house the drink of the evening, the Moscow Mule. When it came to the games, I wanted to make sure we paid homage to Michael’s basketball roots. Winners competed for trophies in games of “dirty diaper basketball toss” and “baby doll pool toss”. It seemed a bit unfair that NBA player and daddy to be won the pool toss. We wrapped up the evening with sweet treats from family friend Cotty Bailey and enjoyed sprinkled ice cream from the super cool CVT Soft Serve truck!

Photography: Poiema Photography | Event Planning & Design: Nicole Rosengren | Invitations: PaperPlum | Catering: Friends and Family LA | Cheese & Charcuterie Plate: The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills | Desserts: Cotty Bailey | Family Home: Hidden Hills, CA | Floral Design & Styling: Hope Shelly | Rentals: Archive Rentals | Soft Serve Ice Cream Truck: CVT Soft Serve