so my mom and i are throwing my cousin a SMALL bridal shower (cocktail party) since shes having a baby only 3 months before her mom threw her a baby shower instead. so we wanted to something for HER! like all types of lingerie and things for her... but i could use some ideas... wording for the invites? do we need favors? how do i get the point across nothing for 'them' just stuff to pamper herslef. Thanks girls!
davenjess
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Hmmmm....maybe refer to the party as a pampered spa party?
Since it's already showered for the baby - now let's take care of mommy!
Please join us for a 'make a spa' party! Please bring items that Helen can use to relax & pamper herself with!
Terrible - i know...but it's something...
Soon2BMrsD
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Posted by davenjess
Hmmmm....maybe refer to the party as a pampered spa party?
Since it's already showered for the baby - now let's take care of mommy!
Please join us for a 'make a spa' party! Please bring items that Helen can use to relax & pamper herself with!
That's really cute... You may want to put something in the invite - maybe an insert - explaining what a personal shower is. To be honest - if I got that invite - i'd post on here, 'Does anyone know what this means'....but not everyone has a place to do that...
Maybe an insert that says something like,
As many of you know, Rebecca's had a baby shower already. With that done, I'd like to host a personal shower for her to enjoy. I'm asking that you bring.....etc, etc....
That's really cute... You may want to put something in the invite - maybe an insert - explaining what a personal shower is. To be honest - if I got that invite - i'd post on here, 'Does anyone know what this means'....but not everyone has a place to do that...
Maybe an insert that says something like,
As many of you know, Rebecca's had a baby shower already. With that done, I'd like to host a personal shower for her to enjoy. I'm asking that you bring.....etc, etc....
thats what my mom just said.. shes like thats really cute but i think we should think of something on our own.. even like nail GC or hair GC
ant n tilde
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is she still pregnant or did hse have the baby? bc i wouldnt refer to it as a cocktail party if she is pregnant LOL
That's really cute... You may want to put something in the invite - maybe an insert - explaining what a personal shower is. To be honest - if I got that invite - i'd post on here, 'Does anyone know what this means'....but not everyone has a place to do that...
Maybe an insert that says something like,
As many of you know, Rebecca's had a baby shower already. With that done, I'd like to host a personal shower for her to enjoy. I'm asking that you bring.....etc, etc....
thats what my mom just said.. shes like thats really cute but i think we should think of something on our own.. even like nail GC or hair GC
What about something like an, 'our favorite things' party? Asking everyone to buy their favorite thing for your friend? Then - at the party - they have to say why it's their fave. Think of all the really cool stuff you'd get to see & maybe wind up wanting to buy yourself..
Soon2BMrsD
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Posted by ant n tilde
is she still pregnant or did hse have the baby? bc i wouldnt refer to it as a cocktail party if she is pregnant LOL
shes 26.. and the baby is due at the end of the month.. we dont plan on having the shower till jan. so it can be a cocktail party.. shes been dying to have a drink! hahaha
That's really cute... You may want to put something in the invite - maybe an insert - explaining what a personal shower is. To be honest - if I got that invite - i'd post on here, 'Does anyone know what this means'....but not everyone has a place to do that...
Maybe an insert that says something like,
As many of you know, Rebecca's had a baby shower already. With that done, I'd like to host a personal shower for her to enjoy. I'm asking that you bring.....etc, etc....
thats what my mom just said.. shes like thats really cute but i think we should think of something on our own.. even like nail GC or hair GC
What about something like an, 'our favorite things' party? Asking everyone to buy their favorite thing for your friend? Then - at the party - they have to say why it's their fave. Think of all the really cool stuff you'd get to see & maybe wind up wanting to buy yourself..
thats CUTE!!! i like that !!
RadiantBride
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Posted by davenjess
Hmmmm....maybe refer to the party as a pampered spa party?
Since it's already showered for the baby - now let's take care of mommy!
Please join us for a 'make a spa' party! Please bring items that Helen can use to relax & pamper herself with!
Terrible - i know...but it's something...
I really like
Since it's already showered for the baby - now let's take care of mommy!
Short, sweet and to the point
Soon2BMrsD
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Posted by davenjess
Hmmmm....maybe refer to the party as a pampered spa party?
Since it's already showered for the baby - now let's take care of mommy!
Please join us for a 'make a spa' party! Please bring items that Helen can use to relax & pamper herself with!
Terrible - i know...but it's something...
I really like
Since it's already showered for the baby - now let's take care of mommy!
my mom and i like that also.. just trying to find an invite i can print on myself. Short, sweet and to the point
Soon2BMrsD
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although my aunt (my cousins mom) wanted to steer away from anything with the baby and make it all about her (the bride) ya know ? i hope that doesnt sound as bad as i think?
That's really cute... You may want to put something in the invite - maybe an insert - explaining what a personal shower is. To be honest - if I got that invite - i'd post on here, 'Does anyone know what this means'....but not everyone has a place to do that...
Maybe an insert that says something like,
As many of you know, Rebecca's had a baby shower already. With that done, I'd like to host a personal shower for her to enjoy. I'm asking that you bring.....etc, etc....
thats what my mom just said.. shes like thats really cute but i think we should think of something on our own.. even like nail GC or hair GC
What about something like an, 'our favorite things' party? Asking everyone to buy their favorite thing for your friend? Then - at the party - they have to say why it's their fave. Think of all the really cool stuff you'd get to see & maybe wind up wanting to buy yourself..
thats CUTE!!! i like that !!
It makes it fun i think. I'd bring a blanket i always buy people whenever i need a gift. Every time you wash it - it gets softer.....and we'd pass it around and everyone would talk about it.. It'd get everyone to know everyone else too....
Then - you could do cute games -like the most practical of the favorite items and of course, the least practical... Yes aunt Melanie - your garlic press is wonderful, but you know Rebecca can't cook.... Things like that....
davenjess
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Posted by Soon2BMrsD
although my aunt (my cousins mom) wanted to steer away from anything with the baby and make it all about her (the bride) ya know ? i hope that doesnt sound as bad as i think?
Not at all.....whenever someone gives birth - i don't give baby stuff. I always get the mom a bath spa set thingy...since soooo much attention is on the baby...i try to make mommy know i care about her just as much...
My last friend who had a baby - i went to Harry & David and got all of her fave stuff... She called to say how much she appreciated it because she was swimming in stuff for the baby and i was the only one who thought of her chocolate cravings...
Soon2BMrsD
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although my aunt (my cousins mom) wanted to steer away from anything with the baby and make it all about her (the bride) ya know ? i hope that doesnt sound as bad as i think?
Not at all.....whenever someone gives birth - i don't give baby stuff. I always get the mom a bath spa set thingy...since soooo much attention is on the baby...i try to make mommy know i care about her just as much...
My last friend who had a baby - i went to Harry & David and got all of her fave stuff... She called to say how much she appreciated it because she was swimming in stuff for the baby and i was the only one who thought of her chocolate cravings...
thats great thanks so much girls your really helping!!!!
Soon2BMrsD
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bump for the night girls to help me think of wording for the invites.. and favors??
Then im going to make in insert instead of like a registery card.. that says something along the lines of...
'The time has come for Kristines Wedding, since we have already pampered baby ---, its not time to pamper Mommy! Please take these as some gift suggestions...' - kitchen must haves - wine -candles -lingerie -P.J's - honeymoon atire -spa/hair/nail GC - GC to her favorite stores -books -something that you think every bride/ wife should have
im also going to have each person bring a recipe so i can make her a 'family cook book' with a pic of the person who wrote it next to it!