Sunday, August 26, 2012

Hosting a house themed bridal shower

Paul's cousin, Avery, is getting married in November, and this past weekend Anna, Holly, and I threw her a house themed bridal shower. We had started planning a couple of months ago, and it all came together so nicely! Avery was beautiful and got some really nice gifts for her new house.

How does one host a house themed bridal party? So glad you asked! Let me show you!

Decide on an appetizer style dish for different rooms in the house.
"Breakfast in Bed" - yogurt, strawberry, and granola parfaits
 
 "Picnic on the Porch" - turkey and cranberry relish, and strawberry tea sandwiches
 
 "Fun in the Family Room" - brownies and rice krispie treats
 
 Drinks all around - tea and lemonade and water
Add some cute decorations.
Anna made this adorable "Home Sweet Home" banner
 
 I made a kitchen utensil shower cake, which had dish towels, spatulas, tongs, a whisk, and measuring spoons
Organize some fun games. 
Gift Bingo - each guest filled out a bingo card with the gifts she thought Avery would get. The winner got a prize - nail polish and enamel board
 "Date Night Jar" - each guest wrote a date night idea for Avery and Scott, and put it in the jar for Avery to take home. Let me tell you, there were some really cute ideas! I peaked to get some ideas too! :)
 Invite lots of family and friends - and have a great time!
We had grandmothers, aunts, cousins, long time friends, and church leaders come. What a special group of ladies here to support Avery. 
 And have one very beautiful bride to be!
Congratulations Avery! We are so excited for you and Scott, and can't wait for the wedding!

The shower was a success and we had a lot of fun planning and organizing and pulling it all together.

Only one thing for the next shower - I want to make a Shower Survival Kit to just pick up and take with me! In it I will include, but not be limited to, the following:
  • paper towels
  • scissors
  • can openers
  • tissues
  • Sharpies
  • sharp knife
  • large spoon
  • tape
  • hand sanitzer
  • Clorox wipes
  •  air fresheners 
God Bless!


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