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“She’s getting married!  We have to  give her The Best Shower Ever!”

Here are five different wedding showers for your Shower Think Tank!

Sip and Paint – Seems there’s one on every corner these days, usually in a tony little shopping strip, where you can paint on canvas or pottery or even on glassware – and the owner sets the mood for fun!  Check out the crafts section of the Yellow Pages to find one.  They are happy to accommodate bridal showers – you sip, paint, open gifts and have a ball! Tip:  Paint your own invitations – pick up blank craft invitations at Michaels and Hobby Lobby.

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Monogrammed Koozie!

Honey-Do - Oh, go ahead – include the guys. A “Honey-Do” shower is a cute take on a Hardware Shower.  Be sure your couple is registered at hardware stores, like Home Depot.  Look for clever “tool” invitations to set the mood.  A backyard barbecue is always good for a “Honey-Do”.

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Hot off The Grill!

Recipe – I love this shower!  Buy some really cute recipe cards and include them with the invitation.  Or put two in the envelope and make one the invitation!  Instruct your guests to write out a recipe on the card, then make their gift something that goes along with the recipe – like a favorite salad, coupled with a salad bowl and tongs! Tip:  A good game for this shower – The Spice Guessing Game.  Fill small bowls with different spices.  Give everyone paper and pencil, pass around the spices, and let everyone guess what they are.

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Recipe for Love!

Sushi - Depending on where you live, you can do this one in-house from a take-out menu, or go to the Sushi Bar – they’d love to accommodate your group!  Use asian-themed invitations and do it up right!

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Double Happiness Bottle Stopper!

Zoo – You’re never to old to enjoy the zoo (or a local museum works just as well).  Call your local zoo to get ideas – they are always hosting parties.  Use a zoo-themed invitation then go enjoy the lions and the tigers!

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Imperial Elephant Tea Light Holder!

Happy Planning!

If you’ve been reading along for the past few weeks, then you’ve noticed a few posts about the symbolism of  flowers.  Sure, when you put your wedding bouquet together, color is going to play a big part in your decision.  But what about a little sweet symbolism tucked in alongside your color-punch?  And roses?  Well, they have a language of their own.

We already know that red roses speak of love, pure and simple.  Did you know that the white rose is the traditional wedding flower?  The white rose carries a message of purity, innocence and unity, making it the perfect bloom for a wedding bouquet.

Pink roses are the coquettes of the rose family.  Standing for grace, elegance, sweetness and poetic romance in general, different pink hues carry additional meaning.  The lighter shades convey gentleness and admiration, while the deeper shades convey gratitude and appreciation.

No, silly.  The yellow rose does not just stand for Texas!  They’re actually native to the Middle East, and throughout the centuries they’ve been associated with the sun.  Today they convey joy and friendship.

Do I have a personal favorite?  I love them all, but the peachy-pink Sonia rose is my fave!

What’s yours?  Leave a comment, please!  I love to hear your thoughts.

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First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes <fill in the blank> with a baby carriage!  Somewhere in between marriage and carriage comes a wonderful baby shower.  Somewhere in the baby shower planning comes a cake (and favors, always favors).

I had so much fun pulling these together for you.  I hope you find inspiration here.  I know they’ll make you hungry for cake!

Favors at a baby shower are a nice way to say thank you, but did you know that favors also make great prizes for baby shower games?

Such cuteness factor!  I hope you enjoyed!

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