Angela and Devo (or Brandon) are getting married in Italy in just about a month … and (as you know if you are getting or have gotten married), the couple months before the wedding are always full or parties and showers in honor of the bridal couple …

About a week ago I attended a couples bridal shower for the bride and groom – hosted by their Best Man (Doug) and his wife (Serrina).

This is their gorgeous house/backyard in Pasadena. I could live here. No problem. I think I heard him say the neighborhood is from the 1940s, with big trees and big lots ….

love it.

The party was styled with orange details (Angela’s favorite color) and Italian food … I *think* the orange flowers in the landscaping was just a happy coincidence.

The food was just …. amazing. Tasted great and looked even better ….

Pizza and salad.

Pasta and olives.

And those tomato slices with mozerella and basil were my favorite. Plus probably really easy to put together …

As I mentioned, the orange decor added cute details throughout. The hosts have a big tree in the backyard and set up tables underneath …. complete with the orange table runner and these super cute and festive centerpieces ….

And — Bellinis! Peach juice + champagne

But, the piece de resistance was ….

The spaghetti and meatballs decorated cake (made by Angela’s mom).

The ‘noodles’ are buttercream frosting; the ’sauce’ is strawberry jam; the ‘meatballs’ are Ferrero Rocher candies.

Genius.

Nieces of the bride

It was such a relaxed atmosphere, and so festive ….

I can’t wait for their Italy wedding!