Are to thinking about an upcoming bridal shower and the games that you would like to play? Here are a few ideas to have the guests actively involved and keep the blushing bride to be excited.
Advise for the Bride
Bridal Shower GameCreate a beautiful bouquet of advice for the bride. The hostess will need construction paper, pipe cleaners, and glue. Cut out heart and flower shapes and glue them to the pipe cleaners. They should resemble a flower attached to it's stem. They can be arranged in bouquets on the table or handed out to guests as they arrive. Tell the guests to write advice for the bride on the paper cut outs and place them in a vase. When all flowers and hearts have been placed in the vase, have the bride read them aloud. This will make a great keepsake for the bride.
What the Bride Says
As the bride opens each gift, have someone write down what she says (without her knowing). After all the gifts are opened, have the person read her comments back. These are the bride's words to describe her wedding night. (Make sure your guests can handle this one!)
Spice of Life
Get as many spices together as you want and place them in unmarked, but numbered jars. Pass each one around the room and have each guest write down what she thinks it is. At the end of the game, award the one with the most correct answers the collection of spices. (Be sure to include the corresponding list!)
Mom's Advice
Have each guest tell the best and worst advice they received from their mother or grandmother. Award a prize to the person who gives the best advice and a booby prize to the worst advice received!
Clothespin Game
As each guest arrives, clip a clothespin to her clothing. If someone hears another person saying the word "bride", she gets to take her clothespin. The player with the most "pins" at the end of the shower gets a prize.
What is the Bride Wearing?
Let the bride know ahead of time. After everyone has visited for a while, the bride quietly leaves the room and listens from a spot where the guests cannot see her. Then ask the guests about what she is wearing. Is her hair up or down? Color of shoes? Outfit color? Ask as many questions as you can think of...then start asking about the bride's favorite color, TV show, food. Go around the room taking turns answering. Everyone who has not missed an answer at the end wins a prize.
Who am I?
This one is an easy way to get everyone talking to one another. Ahead of time, write down the names of famous people on index cards - singers, celebrity, political figures, authors. As each guest arrives, pin the identity to their back without them knowing the name. Guests find out who they are by asking others YES or NO questions. Depending on the group of people, you may or may not also decide to put a limit on the number of questions that can be asked to one person consecutively. Depending on how long it takes, you can opt for first prize only or extend out to second and third. If you want everyone to get a chance to figure it out, you may also give out a prize to the last person.
Happy Wishes
Provide envelopes and index cards. Have the guests write an event, holiday, or moment in the couple's life together. On the index card, write a happy thought or useful piece of advice. On the outside of the envelope, write the occasion that the bride should open the note. Examples might be wedding night, first anniversary, first child, first fight, first house.
Word Scramble
Provide a list of scrambled words that are common with a wedding ceremony and reception. Use words such as bride, groom, gifts, cake, flowers, ring. (dirbe, romog,tigfs,kace,woferls,girn) The first person finished gets a prize. (If no one finished within 10 to 15 minutes, award the prize to the person with the most right answers.)
You can also use the same or similar games for a baby shower.
Happy Planning!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
You Can't Do It All!
The endless to-do-list that you review and add items to daily…… needs to be revised and become a strategic plan on a calendar. I know that sometimes you may think if you don’t do it…it won’t be done right!
Don’t increase your stress levels. Evaluate if you have the time, dedication, and the discipline to stick to your plans and execute your vision. If you must interview your friends and family members to determine who is a good fit for your “team” as you would with a vendor….then do so. When you determine who is going to help you just make sure that they understand your vision and that you can work well together for the ultimate results.
For those whom are working on a tight budget and relying on extra hands to help out with the decorations, be sure to set up one table as an example of what the table should look like and your team can follow behind you to set the rest. The key to utilizing your volunteers that would like to truly help you is communication. Be sure to share your vision and intentions with everyone that is working with you.
Don't plan your own party....get help.
Be a guest at your own event.
Happy Planning!
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Twobirds Bridesmaid Dresses- 1 Dress 15 Styles!
Did a little birdie tell you about Twobirds?
Twobirds Bridesmaids is a company that offers a wonderful alternative to a stylish bridesmaid dress that you can wear on many occasions after the wedding!
Versatility is here!
Bridesmaids no longer have to worry about spending $100-$350 on their dresses for the bridal boutique and then consider the alterations. The stylish dresses you see posted here will allow the dress to be converted and worn 15 different ways!
The sizes offered are easily flattering for sizes between 0-24 and over 18 different colors.
Monday, October 18, 2010
It's not too early for Seating Charts!
Good News!! It’s not too early to start your floor plan and seating chart!!
When you send out your invitations you can create the floor plan at the same time. List the table number and the guests that you would like to sit at that particular table. As the RSVP’s come back in you can highlight the guest as attending. Once the RSVP deadline has come to a close you are able to shift around your guests if necessary to eliminate and add additional tables.
Many couples get overwhelm with the table seating, address this at an early stage and it will be less for you to worry about in the end. To also make this task easier for you, print the escort cards a week before the wedding and organize them in alphabetical order. If you are using and seating chart in alphabetical order by last name, this can also be printed and framed ahead of time.
Be strategic when you plan out your tasks….especially as you get closer to your wedding day.
Enjoy the planning process and relax as you move along towards your wonderful wedding day.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Vendor Relationships - Who is right for the Team
Have you thought about the relationship you should have with your vendors?
There are different levels of relationships that you will have across that board. When you think about it…who will you be spending most of your time with?
Each vendor is important, however think about the time and expectations that you have for your vendors and realize that it is important to mesh well with them all especially your planner/coordinator, photographer and videographer. The florist receives your vision before hand and executes to your expectations. The stationery design company brings your vision to light on paper. When you think about the roles each play and logistics there are the many things to think about.
Consider the vendors whom are there for the entire day…don’t hire them at last minute, this should be a top priority vendor and listen to their response to your style and envision them on your day. After meeting with at least two to select from in each category review mental notes with you fiancé and determine if they will make the team for your wedding or special event.
Happy Planning
There are different levels of relationships that you will have across that board. When you think about it…who will you be spending most of your time with?
Each vendor is important, however think about the time and expectations that you have for your vendors and realize that it is important to mesh well with them all especially your planner/coordinator, photographer and videographer. The florist receives your vision before hand and executes to your expectations. The stationery design company brings your vision to light on paper. When you think about the roles each play and logistics there are the many things to think about.
Consider the vendors whom are there for the entire day…don’t hire them at last minute, this should be a top priority vendor and listen to their response to your style and envision them on your day. After meeting with at least two to select from in each category review mental notes with you fiancé and determine if they will make the team for your wedding or special event.
Happy Planning
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Meal Options for the Children
Don’t be fooled…local restaurants & McDonald’s has a kid’s meal option and so does the reception venue.
When you have met with your venue for a tasting be sure to ask about kids meals for the children that are attending or participating in your wedding or event. There are a few options to save on their meals:
A. Kid’s meals are offered as meals that children usually enjoy…. chicken fingers, nuggets, etc.
B. A buffet meal for 50% off for children
C. If the child will be sitting in the lap of their parent, save the cost for the kids meal and they can eat with their parent.
Think about it….do you want to pay $15.00 for a kid’s meal while the 2 year old sits in their parent lap and eat? Have a highchair on standby and let them enjoy.
Be sure to discuss the options available to you, this will allow you to make the best decision for your reception when it comes down to meals for the children and managing your budget.
Happy Planning!
When you have met with your venue for a tasting be sure to ask about kids meals for the children that are attending or participating in your wedding or event. There are a few options to save on their meals:
A. Kid’s meals are offered as meals that children usually enjoy…. chicken fingers, nuggets, etc.
B. A buffet meal for 50% off for children
C. If the child will be sitting in the lap of their parent, save the cost for the kids meal and they can eat with their parent.
Think about it….do you want to pay $15.00 for a kid’s meal while the 2 year old sits in their parent lap and eat? Have a highchair on standby and let them enjoy.
Be sure to discuss the options available to you, this will allow you to make the best decision for your reception when it comes down to meals for the children and managing your budget.
Happy Planning!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Meet the Bridal Party - "Bridal Party Social"
Now that you have made the decided to select your bridal party, it would be great if all the ladies get an opportunity to meet each other! Don’t wait until the day of the wedding to meet everyone if you can prevent it.
Gathering before the events unfold can be more exciting and special if the ladies get together early to discuss the details of the wedding such as:
The colors, theme, dresses, fittings, shoes & accessories, hair, nails, makeup and the many other topics to be discussed.
Your maid/matron of honor may begin her responsibilities by hosting the first meeting if you prefer. Don’t have a formal meeting and be stern with guidelines and expectations….incorporate ice breakers and games to get the ladies mingling…. and remember to listen to feedback. Having a bridal party social during in the planning process can alleviate the stress and pressure and sets your expectations in the beginning in a nice way.
Make it fun and think about possible Bridal Social Party Themes….Pamper Me / Spa Party, Wine & Cheese.....etc.
Happy Planning!
Gathering before the events unfold can be more exciting and special if the ladies get together early to discuss the details of the wedding such as:
The colors, theme, dresses, fittings, shoes & accessories, hair, nails, makeup and the many other topics to be discussed.
Your maid/matron of honor may begin her responsibilities by hosting the first meeting if you prefer. Don’t have a formal meeting and be stern with guidelines and expectations….incorporate ice breakers and games to get the ladies mingling…. and remember to listen to feedback. Having a bridal party social during in the planning process can alleviate the stress and pressure and sets your expectations in the beginning in a nice way.
Make it fun and think about possible Bridal Social Party Themes….Pamper Me / Spa Party, Wine & Cheese.....etc.
Happy Planning!
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