Low Country Boil — WEDDING SHOWER

I'm a transplanted southern girl. Needless to say, many of my friends are back "home" in Georgia. You may find that southern style and traditions make their way into some of my designs. In this case, unless you are from the south, you may not even know what is involved with a "Low Country Boil" (or Lowcountry Boil). Basically, you toss a ton of food in one pot with lots of seasoning, cook it, throw it out on a table, & consume with friends and family. Not too tough.

I was very excited to work on this invitation for a family friend. I didn't want to use a specific seafood image, but chose to keep it classy and a little "country". One of the first images to come to mind was the mason jar. In the south, these canning jars are used as everything from a vase for flowers to a drinking glass.

There were several compositions submitted to the client and this was actually NOT the one selected for the event. However, it is my favorite. :) This design is available as a 5x7 or a 4x6. The super cute return address printing is available for an additional $.20 per envelope. Pricing per invitation set is based on size and quantity (listed on the far right column of the blog). Colored envelopes (recommended in yellow or "snow cone") are available for the 5x7 size only for $.20 each. I am open to color changes to fit the scheme of your event.

I am happy to design supplemental pieces such as flat or fold-over thank you cards, couple advice cards, recipe cards, or any other printed piece needed to make the shower extra special for the bride and groom.

Email me with questions or to place an order.


Here is an example of one recipe:
4 pounds small red potatoes
5 quarts water
1 (3 oz) bag of crab boil seasoning
4 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
2 pounds kielbasa or hot smoked link sausage, cut into 1 1/2" pieces
6 ears of corn, halved
4 pounds large, fresh, shrimp. peeled and deveined optional
cocktail sauce

Add potatoes to large pot, then add 5 quarts water & seasonings. Cover pot and heat to a rolling boil: cook 5 minutes. Add sausage and corn, and return to a boil. Cook 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Add shrimp to stockpot; cook 3 or 4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain. Serve with cocktail sauce.

Serves 12.

(Adapted from Southern Living, August 2002 and Real Simple, August 2001)