Anymore, it seems to be that a party isn’t really a party unless it is centered around some cutesy theme. Have you noticed this? Well, as I was in charge of planning the details of my sister’s bridal shower, I found this to be the case. I discovered that themed parties are so popular that the question is not whether or not to have a theme, but rather what the theme will be. Dozens of websites exist solely to offer suggestions on this topic. (For a sampling, check out: http://www.bridalshowergamesatoz.com/bridal-shower-themes.asp)
People planning bridal showers can choose from themes that center around certain gifts the bride-to-be may want such as kitchen items, gardening tools, supplies to stock a pantry or bar, and even lingerie for the honeymoon. A suggested game for that last theme is called “Wear the Teddy.” For this game, guests are told that there is a teddy inside of a paper bag. They pass the bag around, hot potato style, and whoever gets stuck holding it at the end must wear the teddy. What they don’t know in advance is that the “teddy” is not lingerie, but a stuffed bear. I can just picture my 85 year-old grandma looking horror-struck as the bag is passed her way! I think this is reason #1 why that sort of thing is supposed to be saved for the bachelorette party.
In addition to gifts, showers can also revolve around the theme of food. There are showers that do wine and cheese tasting, and ones that serve chocolate. Some are focused on ice cream, and others feature wine and dessert. As someone who truly enjoys eating, I could totally get into a chocolate party, but, sadly, that theme didn’t seem to completely suit my sister.
I was really stuck. She turned down my idea for a Hollywood movie-themed party, and for a murder mystery party, as well. The well of creativity was beginning to run dry. That is, it seemed to be until I started thinking about the couple’s honeymoon location. Gina and Mike will be visiting New York City Rockefeller Center
For this, I purchased black and white posters of different attractions within the city such as The Empire State Building, The Statue of Liberty, Grand Central Station, and The Brooklyn Bridge. Each is going to be laminated and placed on a table, allowing the guests seated at that particular table to “visit” that location for the duration of the party.
The menu will consist of foods created and popularized in New York
I’m thinking that the games could have something to do with the city too, but I’m not sure how to do that. The party is still three weeks away. I’m planning on asking the other bridesmaids for ideas. I’m sure we can come up with something cute.
I’m really hoping that this shower will allow the guests to feel like they are sharing a part of the bride’s experience. I know that they will be able to share in her excitement surrounding the upcoming marriage, because, like the Big Apple itself, Gina’s enthusiasm is larger-than-life, B-I-G, BIG!
Photo of a bride and groom in Central Park
(This is the picture I put on the invitations I made for my sister's bridal shower)
(This is the picture I put on the invitations I made for my sister's bridal shower)
That's a really pretty picture of your sister and her husband-to-be. I also like the idea of the theme that you chose. It's not too cutesy and yet people will still enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteYeah, it's a good theme.
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