This summer I co-hosted a bridal shower for my truly fantastic future sister-in-law with my mom and two other bridesmaids. You probably already know excited how I get about hosting events, but when paired up with my uber-creative mom and two other creative ladies, the sky was the limit on how we could shower this extra-special bride-to-be!
My brother and his native-Hawaiian fiance will be tying the knot on Maui in December — on my brother’s 30th birthday! So many reasons to celebrate! They are planning a whole week of activities for their guests including motorcycle rides to Hana, hikes to the swinging bridges, and a snorkeling expedition. I am sure that it goes without saying that we are all so excited to spend the week celebrating their nuptials!
For the shower, we wanted the convey feelings of fun and sophistication with a sense of personality and personalization! Here’s what we came up with….
Decorations and Favors
Guest Entrance through the Foyer
Candy Boxes for the Candy Station – YUM!
Personalized M&Ms
Love Pops
Guest Name Tags
The bride used these return address labels for her thank you gifts – love this idea!
Favors – Soaps from Maui
Mimosas with Personalized Wine Charms
Made-to-Order Omelet Station
Group Gifts
We decided to recruit the help of all the guests to create two group gifts for the bride; a recipe book filled with recipes from all the guests and a wreath filled with advice and wishes for the couple. Our vision was for the food to warm the couples’ bellies and the wreath to hang in their home as a reminder of their loving family and friends.
Group Gift – Recipe Book
Group Gift – Recipe Book Filled With Recipes From Each Guest!
Wreath of Wishes and Advice for the Bride and Groom
Wreath of Wishes and Advice for the Bride and Groom
Bridal Shower Games
Finding tasteful and enjoyable games at a shower are not always easy, but the guests loved participating in these three activities – how well do you know the couple?, toilet paper bridal gown creations, and paper plate drawing!
How Well Do You Know the Bride and Groom????
Bridal Dress Creations with Toilet Paper!
Can You Draw the Bride’s Dress on a Paper Plate?? — NO PEEKING!!
We were so thrilled that Kelli loved her bridal shower and we were honestly a bit sad when the party ended. The good news is that the wedding celebrations are far from over!
In the meantime, I will keep my creative energies flowing by planning a few more special events…stay tuned for details!!! {Hint: Kristal’s BIG 3-0th birthday bash!!!}
About Kimberly
This bridal shower was so fun! My bride to be loved every second of it! Great work decorating and planning by my mom, sister and the other bridesmaids!
It’s so beautiful! Love all the decorations and it really did sound and look like it was a great party. Congrats to the happy couple!
Twitter: renmolly
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I loved, loved, loved the bridal shower…creative, fun party games, delicious food, and the decorations were gorgeous!
A fun time was experienced by all that attended! Great article Kimberly!!!!!!
Twitter: shannoncolleary
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Okay — I need you to plan all of my parties for me. You’d make Martha Stewart a little sceered.
This is the MOST BEAUTIFUL Shower I have EVER seen!!!!!
I love your blog Kim! You and your mom are so so talented!! Most beautiful shower I have ever been too!
What a great party…. I love the toilet paper dress!!!!! Thanks for the fun ideas!!!
Twitter: ocmomactivities
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Amazing party!!!! So many great ideas!!!
ADORABLE!!!! And love the soaps!!! seems like we only go to baby showers these days!! love this!!!
such a cute shower! I’m going to have to steal some ideas for mine! lol.
I couldn’t have dreamed of a more beautiful bridal shower!!!