Best bridal shower ideas

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Posted by twoifbysea

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Posted by julesrbf

Wah... this thread makes me miss my bridal shower! Can I have another one???

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me too!
Even a baby shower won't be the same, it'll be all about the kid!

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EXACTLY why I didn't say it!

ETA I still get to be selfish because I'm not prego yet, right?????

Red Plate Tradition

'The Magic of the Red Plate'

It was a time honored tradition among early American families that when someone deserved special praise or attention they were served dinner on the red plate. Today, this custom, so dear to early American families, returns to remind us that a simple reward can mean so much. The Red Plate is the perfect way to acknowledge a family member's special triumphs...celebrate a birthday...praise a job well done...reward a goal achieved...or simply say 'You Are Special Today.' When the Red Plate is used, any meal becomes a celebration honoring that special person, event or deed. It is a visible reminder of love and esteem. This is a way of showing someone dear to you that they are appreciated and remembered. The Red Plate is designed and crafted to become a family heirloom as it is cherished and passed from one generation to the next marking life's important milestones. The Red Plate...Make it a tradition in your family, symbolizing the good and happy times. It will speak volumes of love, when words just aren't enough.

Here is also a website:
Red Plate Stories

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Posted by LadyDuda81509

I really liked my cook book! everyone went online (dont know the website) and submitted a recipe and then they had it printed! its really really nice! ive made soo many recipies from my friends and family!

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Ooh I like that. Another recipe idea is to have everyone bring a recipe on a recipe card and hang them from a clothes line so everyone can look at them.




I personally love the wishing well but my MOH hates them so I didn't have one. But all those little gadgets you need for the kitchen, this is a good way to get them. I ended up having to buy a bunch of those.

I loved the left right story. Every time u say left or right in a story about how The couple met the peoeple at the table have to pass a gift left or right & at the end of teh story whoever ends up with it wins the gift.

Also i LOVED my CP's simple & pretty

My 3 girls, my mom and mil each presented me with a bottle of wine and read each part of the poem......I loved it!!


Wedding Night- (white tulle)

The night you have dreamed of is finally here.
The future surrounds you with hope and yet fear.
You’ve wanted so long to find your mate.
Sip this wine and toast this date.
The night is meant for you to share.
Enjoy each other a perfect pair.


First Dinner party- (gold tulle)

As you open your home to all of your friends to entertain and eat.
It’s a place for old friends to catch up and new ones to meet.
When the night is over two great hosts can share this bottle of wine.
But don’t sit down yet pull up your sleeves because now it’s clean up time.

First fight- (black tulle)

When fights occur as they sometimes will and tempers are steaming hot.
Pour a glass take a sip and be thankful for what you’ve got.
For in a marriage if everyone agreed it would certainly be a bore.
And by asking for my friends hand Eric;s surely in for more!

Christmas Eve- (red and green tulle)

A wise man turned to a friend and said wine is better than beer.
And now is the season for friends and fun and lots of holiday cheer.
So pop the cork and relax a bit and when the night is through,
kiss goodnight, close your eyes and Santa will be good to you.

First Anniversary- (cream tulle)

Tonight you’ve been married a year one wonders where the time goes.
No longer are you newlyweds, soon you’ll be pro’s.
I hope the days have found you both in good health and spirit.
Keep saying I love you one always needs to hear it.
Now toast this date known as the first but certainly not the last.
And as you build your future don’t ever forget the past.

1st Baby-(pink and blue tulle)

The news that a baby will soon share your life will make you a mother not only a wife.
You’ll see it through good times and sometimes bad.
Gail the loving mother, and Eric the dearest dad.
Now Eric must drink this one alone, and Gail with empty glass.
Sit back and relax nine months they quickly pass!

games games games , makes the shower fun and not dreadful which most are oh and BOOZE!

an address book that everyoen passes around so the bride has all imprtant info birthdays, ann, addresses

I love the lingerie clothes line
You can make the theme as 'Victoria's Secret '

The girls had the guests bring their gifts unwrapped or in clear cellophane so that I had more time to mingle with my guests!

My gift from my bridesmaids was a blue David Yurmen ring as my 'Something Blue'....loved it!!