bridal shower

6 Meaningful Bridal Shower Ideas

September 8, 2009 By dena Leave a Comment

If you are looking for a more meaningful way to celebrate with your female friends and family, then elegala has some great ideas for you! Showers for a Cause Who said the bride needs to get all the gifts? Instead, direct that spending power toward a greater cause, and dedicate the day to a charitable organization that holds special meaning for the bride and groom. Some ideas: Help the fight against breast cancer with a Pink Envelope Bridal Shower. Or have a green bridal shower where you … [Read more...]

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Turn your Event into a Wine Tasting Party!

May 4, 2009 By dena Leave a Comment

Looking for fresh, hip party inspiration for your bridal shower, bachelor/bachelorette party, or even your wedding? A customized wine tasting party will be fun and memorable! Swirl Events (found via ritzy bee blog) offers a full-service solution-- you be hosting a rocking party without having to lift a finger! "A Swirl wine tasting includes everything from hand-selected wines to paired cheeses and chocolates to an enthusiastic and savvy Swirl expert who will guide you and your guests through … [Read more...]

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Bridal Shower Activity: Notes to the Bride

October 29, 2008 By dena Leave a Comment

Bridal showers. You really gotta plan ahead, otherwise you end up sitting around watching the bride opening an endless array of gifts like spatulas and tea towels. So if you're looking for a fun yet meaningful activity, try these cute "Notes for the Bride-To-Be" from Atlanta-based Inkspot Workshop. As reported by WeddedBits, guests write words of wisdom, ranging from "Never go to bed angry" to "Ask before deleting his favorite show from your TiVo," on the cards and present them to the … [Read more...]

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Bridal shower and Movie Night, all rolled into one!

September 21, 2008 By dena 1 Comment

Friends of ThatBride threw her a bridal shower with a twist. Sure they had gifts, a fuzzy pink princess crown, (not to mention three awesome looking trifles) and then... a movie! Ok, so they only got 1/3 of the way through "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," but I think that is such a great idea. Movie nights are always fun, and if you want to shake off some of that wedding-planning stress, what better way to relax and enjoy the evening? As the bride-to-be points out, "I think most brides will agree … [Read more...]

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The Dos and Don’ts of Wedding Registries

September 13, 2008 By dena 1 Comment

The wedding registry can be a confusing and touchy subject for both the bride and her guests. Brides might wonder: Do I have to register? What if I don't really need household things? Are there other alternatives? Of course the guests have their own questions? Do I have to buy something on the registry? How much do I need to spend? If I bought an engagement gift, do I also have buy a wedding present? I was reading All About RegistriesQ&A at the Washington Post, moderated by Summer … [Read more...]