Dressing Up with Sarah Kolis
Dressing Up with Sarah Kolis
Sarah Kolis
72. I Went All Out for My Sister’s Baby Shower… Here’s What Happened
24 minutes Posted Apr 30, 2026 at 4:01 pm.
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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 perspective
Vendors:
  • Couture Maternity Gown: Sarah Kolis
  • Florals: Kaila Adam with The Flower Alley and K.Adam Events
  • Photography: Penny with Penny Ralene Photography
  • Hair: Carleana with Hairpins & Happiness
  • Venue: St. John’s Resort, The Abbey Room

If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to [email protected]

Website: https://sarahkolis.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ