72. I Went All Out for My Sister’s Baby Shower… Here’s What Happened

What happens when a bridal designer plans her niece’s baby shower? You get a celebration so detailed, so personalized, and so over-the-top—it has guests wondering if they accidentally walked into a wedding.

In this solo episode, Sarah shares a heartfelt and joy-filled recap of hosting her youngest sister Melissa’s baby shower—an unforgettable, detail-packed celebration that perfectly blended family, creativity, and elevated event design!

Stick around until the end to see a sweet interview with a surprise guest!

Sarah walks through every thoughtful detail—from embroidered welcome signage and personalized party favors to a nostalgic “pink juice” lemonade bar inspired by childhood memories. She also shares behind-the-scenes insights into designing her very first custom maternity dress, plus the sweetest surprise: a matching mini dress for her sister’s childhood teddy bear!

Photos and Blog Post here: https://sarahkolis.com/my-baby-sister-is-having-a-baby-kolis-baby-shower/

You’ll hear about:

The story behind Sarah’s new custom bridal purses and how to order one  Planning a high-end, deeply personal baby shower experience  Incorporating embroidery and heirloom details into event design  The design process behind a custom maternity dress  Creative, meaningful party elements (like monogrammed favors and childhood-inspired décor)  Collaborating with trusted vendors and family to bring a vision to life  A candid (and hilarious) post-party recap featuring Sarah’s dad’s perspectiveVendors:

Couture Maternity Gown: Sarah KolisFlorals: Kaila Adam with The Flower Alley and K.Adam EventsPhotography: Penny with Penny Ralene PhotographyHair: Carleana with Hairpins & HappinessVenue: St. John’s Resort, The Abbey Room

If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to hello@sarahkolis.com

Website: https://sarahkolis.com/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ