E!xcited for baby!
E! News' Erin Lim Rhodes exclusively detailed her luxe baby shower during Daily Pop on Friday, Nov. 12. The co-host, alongside Morgan Stewart and celebrity event designer Melissa Andre, shared the inspiration behind the lavish backyard party...and it turned out to be an inflatable butterfly!
"All Erin gave me was a single screenshot from the Internet of a floatie," Melissa joked. "We had to build this entire party around that."
With a stunning "floating sky" and whimsical theme, Melissa collaborated with Erin to bring her vision of the perfect party to life. "We built this literal baby shower, an actual shower with umbrellas and raindrops and clouds, in her backyard," Melissa explained, as Erin noted that they wanted to stick to neutral colors as they do not yet know the sex of her baby.
Plus, with a to-die-for menu including mini pints of ice cream, homemade cookies and hot dogs on a stick ("I ate everyone's fries," Morgan joked), it was a total foodie event!
"I wanted to keep everything all small local businesses," Erin added, citing she focused on female-owned businesses that were founded by "powerhouse women."
Erin tied the knot with husband Joshua Rhodes on Jan. 21, and announced her pregnancy on July 30.
See all the stunning photos from her adorable baby shower below!
Erin Lim Rhodes posed with her pal, celebrity event designer Melissa Andre, at her baby shower beside a stunning balloon display.
A balloon bouquet! The balloon arch in a rainbow of colors framed the outdoor baby shower near the gazebo.
The flower power theme continued throughout the garden.
Balloons arched near the pool, with yellow baby ducks floating for a pop of color.
Friends and family mingled outside for the festivities.
Erin played host with her close friends wearing a colorful slip dress.
No shower is complete without a round of baby emoji games.
Floating cloud-like decorations framed the backyard space.
No storm clouds here! Mini umbrellas hung from the decor.
Erin served up a gorgeous all-white outfit with a feather trim and a peek at her growing bump.
A sweet moment was captured between guests.
Guests were treated to custom party games and favors.
Erin couldn't help but gush over her guests.
Ben & Jerry's cookie dough flavor was ready by the bucketfuls!
A fun party game encouraged players to not use the word baby.
An inflatable butterfly overlooked a garden party sitting area.