It was Marissa Lawrence's “dream” baby shower.
On Sunday, the pregnant wife of Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence reflected on their intimate affair on Saturday, when loved ones celebrated the birth of her and the couple's baby at an outdoor gathering.
“Yesterday, I was able to have the baby shower of my dreams.'' Marissa started On Instagram. “Thank you to everyone who came out and congratulated me and my baby girl. She is already so loved and I couldn’t be more proud to know such amazing and beautiful women!! They say it takes a village and I'm so grateful for it. I love you all and thank you for making this day so special.”
The “Baby in Bloom” themed soiree featured a flower truck where guests could make their own bouquets, a brunch spread of bagels, sandwiches and cupcakes, and an outdoor bar.
Marissa, who first announced in June that she and Lawrence, 25, were expecting their first child, also added a wicker pram from her time living in Jacksonville to the decor.
“I bought this at an antique store the first year I lived in Jax for a baby shower one day!” Marissa exclaimed on her Instagram Story on Saturday.
“I've always wanted to do 'Baby in Bloom,' and this was the perfect detail to add. Over three years later, I'm finally a mother and the birth of my baby girl… I can't believe I get to use it to celebrate. It's so special.”
Marissa and Lawrence landed in Jacksonville in 2021 when the former Clemson quarterback was selected No. 1 overall in that year's NFL Draft.
The couple, who married in April 2021, have endured a roller coaster season with the Jaguars, including this year, when the team went 2-7.
Lawrence, who signed a five-year, $275 million contract extension in the offseason, is currently battling a “severe AC joint sprain” that only affects his left shoulder. NFL.com reported Sunday.
The report details that “the injury may make it difficult to throw or simply function.” Lawrence was hit in last week's 28-23 loss to the Eagles.
Lawrence will not play against the Vikings on Sunday, but According to ESPN's Adam SchefterSubstitute Mac Jones started.
Jones, also a first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, was traded from the Patriots to the Jaguars in March.
Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET in Jacksonville.
