This is my dear friend Heather's bridal shower back in 2011. I told you we were going way back!
Decor:
Simple blue patterned fabric, cut into triangles and hot glued onto light roping was the simple, summer, country inspired decor theme I went with. I think it is important to have some detail on the mailbox, so guests are sure to know where to go. This shower had many friends and family who had not yet been to our home, so I wanted to make sure they knew the correct house! I carried the same theme inside with a larger banner for the mantle and mini banners throughout.I set up tables in the kitchen and our entry room/office space with vases of floating candles and flower petals (extras I never used from my wedding!).
I love to do brunch showers, because I feel brunch is so much easier to cook. And Mimosas!! Need I say more?? We did a tried a true breakfast casserole, granola parfaits, fruit, and breads and muffins. Then for dessert my [fabulous] mom made her special mini Black Bottom Cupcakes to top it all off. Since it was morning, I decided a heavy dessert wasn't needed. We made enough for every guest to have a couple, because you can never have just one!
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| Oops! Didn't take the picture BEFORE guests ate up! |
Games and Favors:
I'm not a big game person, but we did do a Marriage Advice book and my favorite--How They Met Mad Libs! Many brides have online wedding websites these days, so I didn't even have to bother the bride-to-be on this one (of course, I pretty much knew all of the details!). I simply copied the "How We Met" section on their website into Word, and took out some crucial words. Then, I added what types of words were needed--adjectives, nouns, etc. and printed copies. It was fun for all ages...the serious players, and the silly!
And the favor? Heather's favorite recipe on a cute recipe card for everyone to add to their own recipe book!
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