Pastor's Wives Bridal Shower Luncheon, A HUGE SUCCESS

This past weekend, I had the honor to host, along with 6 other WONDERFUL women, a luncheon for Pastor's Wives and Ladies Ministries Leaders in LaBelle, Florida.  The weather was so beautiful and the setting was gorgeous as well.  I wanted to share some of the photos with you so you could see how beautiful everything was.  The purpose for the luncheon was to inform the ladies about an exciting upcoming event on July 16th at the LaBelle Civic Center in LaBelle, Florida.  The theme of the conference in July is "Where Is My Bride" so it was easy to know that the ladies luncheon would be a Bridal Shower before the big event.

Our gift table....Love the Lace Umbrella!

We set up at my friend Louise's beautiful home on the river and the sun was shining so brightly.  Her veranda opens up to a beautiful view of the river and there was a warm, balmy breeze blowing just for us.

The tables were simply decorated with fresh plants wrapped in lace and beautiful stemware to enjoy our refreshing drinks.  Pastel tablecloths were used covered with beautiful white lace.  Lunch was served on delightful china...Only the best for our ladies.

 We served some wonderful Southern Ice Tea and delicious Lemonade.  It was cool and refreshing!


We also served some delicious Raspberry Creme Filled Cupcakes which were beautifully displayed on two cupcake towers.

Here are some more of our beautiful tables before they were filled with beautiful ladies!
Our Menu:

Homemade Chicken Salad

Fresh coleslaw
Fresh Fruit Salad
All served on a bed of fresh greens 
Croissant
Cupcakes

Cupcake Close Ups

I love these towers to display cupcakes

Last, but not least, I wanted to share the view.  All during the luncheon boats would go by and check out what we were doing...








What a beautiful day we had.

Let me share my cupcake recipe with you.  I know you'll want to make them yourself.

Raspberry Creme Filled Cupcakes

1 white cake mix
3 egg whites
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 1/4 c. water

Prepare cupcakes according to package directions on the cake mix.
Cool the cupcakes and fill with the following filling.

4 ounces softened cream cheese
1 t. raspberry extract
1 c. confectioners sugar
1/4 c. raspberry jam

Mix together until smooth and creamy.  Place in piping bag with filling tip.  Place tip in the center of the cupcake about 1/2 inch deep and squeeze filling in until it starts to bulge the cupcake slightly.

Icing:
Ice cupcakes with the following.
8 ounces softened cream cheese
1 stick butter
2 lbs. confectioners sugar
1 t. raspberry extract
1 t. almond extract

Mix together until smooth and creamy.  Place in piping bag with desired tip and frost cupcakes.
I used eatable pearl decorations and sprinkled with purple pearl dust.  I served them in Wilton Pedal cupcake liners.  I first baked them in regular cupcake liners.

Enjoy!