Get the tissues ready: we have a sweet story to share today! The “Our New Main Squeeze” welcome home adoption party is absolutely adorable, and we obsess over the details, but the real magic here is the story behind the adoption. Scroll down to check out the best moments from the day (you know how we feel about a good balloon installation!), and keep reading to hear baby Alex’s story!
The planner shared with us:
You can call it a baby shower or even a sip and see, but what it really is…a Welcome (to your forever) Home party for baby Alex! This celebration that took place at the couple’s private residence in Old Town Orange was inspired by their historic small town, as well as all things fun, fresh, casual, and full of love!
We were inspired by the location and went with a Vintage California theme for the “new main squeeze!” We used it citrus elements we have incorporated into our tablescape design. LeprousTogether made the best arrangements and took the design to a divine level. Oranges, whites, grays, and denim blues make up the color palette. From fresh fruit to textured and patterned decor, this backyard turned into a sweet California retreat! Guests were able to socialize in the lounge area (Thank you Found!)enjoy refreshments at the cocktail tables, and have a little fun playing lawn games. And of course, little vignettes for the little ones too…it’s a family Sunday Funday everyone can celebrate. The mix of family-style dining and lounge seating is perfect for this special day!
To see our local Orange County Event community and RAD the family comes together to celebrate and support Katie and Tim is incredible to witness. We feel so honored and blessed to celebrate their new “main squeeze” and officially welcome baby Alex to his forever home and family!
It’s not every day that you get to plan one of the most memorable events in someone’s life…we do not take our jobs for granted and appreciate an honor to be a part of such milestones for clients. And, when it‘For your best friend and business partner, that just takes it to the next level – very blessed! If we thought her wedding planning was anything to go by, this baby shower took the cake!
meet my business partner and bestie, Katie Webb Brundige, and he amazing husband, Tim. Katie and I own Intertwined Events and five years ago founded a nonprofit, RAD Camp, a summer camp program for adults and children with special needs! Katie and Tim meet and fall in love in love with RAD Camp, and have only been married for a year! They know they want one day (emphasis on one day!) adopt a baby. But the universe had other plans … just 2 weeks shy of their first wedding anniversary, they were asked to adopt a newborn – with special needs!!! they said YES to the most amazing gift and adopted a 3-month-old baby boy: say hello to baby Alex!
The process is FAST; he was in their home for a few weeks and the adoption was finalized 30 days later. They did don’t ever doubt or ask anything – they said YES to a lifetime commitment and tomorrowed their hearts, destined to give this sweet boy the forever home he deserves. To say these two are angels walking among us is a complete understatement! RAD stands for Rising Above Disabilities and Rise Above they have! In other words, we also had to RISE on occasions…not only did we celebrate the arrival of baby Alex but we literally showered this new family love, admiration, and support. How RAD!
Becoming instant parents and giving the most deserving child his forever home takes a village. While this sweet boy’s life is priceless, the medical bills are not. There are huge costs involved – home tests, agency fees, travel lawyers, health care, all the expenses of a newborn, and of course all his special therapies and medical visits for his needs. It already costs tens of thousands of dollars to ensure the best life for this little one. Katie and Tim have helped so many of us and we know there are so many people out there who want to help and support them right away!
Instead of a traditional registry, the team at Intertwined created a Go Fund Me page to support baby Alex!
Have you ever read a sweeter story?! Comment below and let us know your favorite part of this incredibly special day!
