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Wedding shower suggestions???
I am throwing a wedding shower (jack-n-jill) shower for my very best friend! I have been to exactly one wedding shower in my life which was my own which was VERY different than the one I want to plan for her. So can anyone tell me what they really loved or hated about their own shower? Or what you actually did at it?
I had a lot of plans for girls-only but all those are out. I was thinking of renting a hall and bringing in our own food and cake. Obviously get some decorations and people will bring gifts (hopefully, at least!). But, beyond that.....anyways, any and all suggestions are welcome!! Thanks in advance!!!
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Re: Wedding shower suggestions???
Congrats to your best friend! (and lucky you to get to plan!)
I loved my showers for the consideration my friends and family put into the food (I'm a foodie so this makes sense) and keeping it low key. It didn't have to be fancy and outrageously decorated. The most important was celebrating with fun people! A way to be social!
If you don't want to ask your BF and her hubs about what they want - think of them as a couple and what they're really into. Perhaps a themed shower? (if they're into wine, a patio party (grill, utensils, cedar board for salmon, new spices, etc); garden party; if they're outdoorsy - things that can set them up for vacations together..you get the drift.
Always keep the good tasty and simple. Depending on time, a few simple appetizers, a light main course and cupcakes, cake...whatever they tend to like.
Another thing I loved about my shower was people giving me favorite family recipes (and then I got a scrapbook of them that people decorated) or words of wisdom about their ups and downs for marriage (and put up into a book that was bound at Kinkos..) to give that personal touch.
Two pieces of advice that I want to offer on decor/mood:
1. Lighting - if the hall allows, dim or turn off part of the lights in the room. Bring in inexpensive candles to give the room a nice glow - it'll do wonders for setting a mood.
2. Music - burn a CD and play on a boombox or bring an ipod w/ speakers. Some good "wedding-ish" suggestions are Sinatra, Buble, Connick, Bennet.
Good luck!
What I loved about my own shower:
-My sister took into account my wishes. There were certain things that needed to be done to accomodate my IL's, and she did this. It made it easier on me. She also respected my wishes for no games, no children.
-I loved that all the close, special people in my life were at my shower.
-I loved the food and champange that was served.
-I loved that my best friend sat by my side and gave me gifts while my sister wrote down the gift so that the gift opening went really fast.
Things that I enjoy about co-ed showers:
-That people realize it is a co-ed showers. A large part of ths means that there are no shower games played.
-The gift opening is optional. It is done in such a way that if you WANT to watch the gifts being opened, you can and if you don't want to you don't have to.
-The food is more casual and beer/other drinks are served.
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There are sooo many good suggestions here, I have to say at my Shower I also loved getting a recipe from everyone. We sent a recipe card out with the invitation. :-) Also especially since yours is a Jack & Jill party rather than a guest book we put together a scrapbook with small envelopes inside containing cards and each person gave us advise based on there experience.I have pictures if your interested.
Happy planning...
Lauren
I would definitely like to do something like that for them! I would love to see pictures of yours if it's not too much trouble!
Thanks!
I loved my shower because my bestie made it a modern day Asian Tea time theme.
there were Asian inspired apps but not too asian.
she had 8 varieties of tea (4 hot 4 cold) catered from a local teahouse. She also had pearls/boba for boba tea for those wanted to try something new.
It was different and unlike any other
My showers and every shower I've been to has been super girly but a few things would go for a co-ed party.
Have some sort of interactive activity. A bowl with blank cards to write marriage advice is a good example. My BMs bought a small scrapbooking kit and had guests make up a quick page with whatever comments/creativity they wanted. Several stores sell platters that can be signed by all the guests then baked to seal the ink.
I would stay away from games at a co-ed party but if yours is one of those circles that has to have games, the best IMO is when everyone gets a clothespin and certain words like "wedding" or "bride" are off limits. If someone catches you saying it, you give them your pin. Give a girly prize to the woman with the most and a case of good beer to the man with the most.
Mostly just make the whole thing about the couple. Be thoughtful in your food choices and decorations, make sure they always have a drink and take lots of photos. Showers are like whirlwinds for the guest(s) of honor so a great hostess will make it memorable and comfortable for them.
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