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Bridal Shower Help!!!!!

15 years ago

In need of clever games for bridal shower.....also decorations and guest ice breakers. The bride is 25 years old and an attorney. My menu is already set. This is a kitchen shower being held on Saturday of this week.

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work_in_progress_08
15 years ago
I've never been or hosted a bridal/baby shower with games. Is this a regional thing? I can't wait to see what types of games are played. May I ask how many guests you are having?
gardenandcats
15 years ago
Wedding Dress:
Before the shower, purchase several rolls of white toilet paper. At the party, divide the guests into two or more groups of 3-5 people. Each group must choose a model for their wedding dress (mothers of the bride and/or groom work wonderfully). The goal is for each group to design and fashion a "wedding dress" out of toilet paper. Accessories are allowed (earrings, bouquets, trains, headpieces, wedding ring, etc.), but they must all be fashioned out of toilet paper. Once the groups are finished, the bride must pick the winner of the contest. This is my favorite bridal shower activity. And brides love this contest for the wonderful photo-memories it provides

The Wedding is over.
Tell the guests and bride to pretend the wedding is over and it is the wedding night. The motel/cruise boat/etc. that the couple is staying in loses all electricity and the bride must prepare for her wedding night in complete darkness. Next blindfold the bride and hand her a suitcase. He must put on everything in the suitcase. Put items in it such as sunglasses, men's underwear, big bra, work gloves, or anything else that may bring a laugh. (She puts all this on then snap a picture for memories..

ngredients

Stationary

Pens

Box or Basket

To Play

Give each guest a piece of stationary and have them each write down what they feel is a recipe for a good/happy marriage.

When everyone is done, fold the "recipes" in half and place them in a box.

Have somebody pull them out one by one and read them out loud. As they are being read, have everyone try to guess who wrote each recipe. There really is no "winner" except for the bride-to-be that is if she takes and follows the combined advice.
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One of my favorite appetizers is a smoked salmon served with lemon wedges with crackers is both elegant and delicious.I make certain to buy a nice piece from a meat market or a speciality market.0 I make Brie eu Croutte which is easy and a huge hit when I take it somewhere. Instead of making a large single one I make small individual serving. Brie eu Croutte Cut a large sheet of puff pastry into wedges. Place a small and thin slice on a piece of the puff pastry. Top the cheese with a spoon of apricot jam, a small amount of brown sugar and chopped walnuts.Top with another small piece of brie. Wrap the puff pastry into a crescent shape. Brush tops with egg white and water. Bake 10-15 minutes. HOLY COW THESE ARE GOOD! This is not low cal by any means but one of the all time favorite appetizers and we entertain a lot. People devour these like they are popcorn at a movie. I don't have a name for them. 2 can of whole water chestnuts 1 pound of bacon cut into 1/2 inch strips wrap bacon around water chestnuts and bake at 350 for 1 hour. Drain off part but not all of the drippings. Mix 1 cup ketsup and 1 cup of sugar. Spoon over the water chestnuts and bake another 30 minutes or until the bacon is done and the edges are slightly crips. As I said we entertain and I cook for family and friends and have cooked for local events and this is the most requested recipe for a main dish. It's from a friend of mine. Maggie and Cheryls Chicken 1 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup orange juice 2 T vinegar 2 cloves crushed garlic. Marinate at least 3 hours. Remove meat from the marinade and grill, bake or you can cook it in a skillet which is easy. This is great on chicken but can also be used on pork. I mix and put it in a zip lock bag. If I think of anything else I'll add it. Hope it's a lovely event. I like the idea of the red carpet and Hollywood. Very cool. Sunny
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First, some questions. How many people will be attending? Will it stretch though supper time? (I'm assuming so, due to the main dish requirements). What are your kitchen facilities, i.e. do you have access to a full kitchen with refrigeration and stoves/ovens? Will the appetizers be served earlier, with the cocktails or right before the meal? If they are served earlier, you may want them to be more substantial. Will there be someone to cook the meal right there, or will it have to be prepared in advance and reheated? All those things in mind, a beef tenderloin, cooked and sliced thinly, is always impressive and those who like the more well done portions can, in some cases, eat the end pieces. Salmon is quick and relatively simple to prepare but still impressive and can even be served cold, or wrapped in pastry or parchment for individual servings. Cathy/Mustang's Arugula Salad with Figs and Proscuitto is delicious, I don't even care for green salad and I like it, although I make it with baby spinach in place of the arugula: Arugula Salad with Figs, Prosciutto, Walnuts, and Parmesan 4 tbls olive oil 2 oz thinly sliced prosciutto cut into strips 1 tbls raspberry jam 3 tbls fig balsamic vinegar 1/3 cup dried figs, chopped into 1/4 inch pieces 1 tbls finely chopped shallot 5 cups baby arugula 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted 2 oz Parmesan, shaved into thin strips 1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 10 inch nonstick skillet over medium heat; add prosciutto and fry until crisp, stirring frequently for about 7 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towel to drain and cool. 2. Whisk jam and vinegar in medium microwave-safe bowl; stir in figs. Cover with plastic wrap, cut several steam vents in plastic and microwave on high until figs are plump, about 45 seconds. Whisk in 3 tablespoons oil, shallots, 1/4 tsp salt; toss to combine. Let cool to room temperature. 3. Toss arugula and vinaigrette in large bowl; adjust seasonings with salt. Divide salad among individual plates; top with portion of prosciutto, walnuts, and Parmesan. OK, let's see, individual lamb chop "lollipops" would be good, although many people don't care much for lamb. So, do you have any preferences? Things that are off the menu entirely? Who is cooking? If it's you, you may want to do some ahead of time so you can enjoy the party. Have fun! Annie
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RR, that's Ashley sitting on the floor in front of Makayla, with her hair back and the black sweater! She's letting her hair grow, so she just pulled it back. The cake was excellent, especially with the topping, which ran down and made the bottom of the cake sour/sweet and kind of crunchy. Yummy, and the guys swiped the leftovers for the bachelor party. I guess it went OK with beer and Jack Daniels, LOL. Glazed Lemon Sour Cream Cake From The California Cook cookbook Serves 8-10 Note this cake may be prepared up to 3 days in advance, and kept at room temperature, tightly covered. The cake can also be wrapped tightly in aluminum foil and frozen for up to 2 months. Serve with seasonal berries and a dollop of whipped cream. Ingredients: 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature 1 cup sugar 3 large eggs at room temperature 1 Tablespoon minced lemon zest 2 teaspoons lemon extract 1 cup sour cream Glaze: 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup strained fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons finely chopped lemon zest Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9-inch lightweight Bundt pan. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda together in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside. 2. In a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed, or in a food processor fitted with the metal blade, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Beat in the eggs, zest, and lemon extract and mix for 2 minutes. 3. Reduce the mixer to the lowest speed, add half the flour mixture, and mix until well combined. Add half the sour cream, mixing constantly, and then add the rest of the flour and sour cream, ending with the sour cream. 4. Pour the mixture into the prepared Bundt pan, and bake for about 35-40 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a cake rack. Make the glaze. 5. Using a wire strainer, sift the powdered sugar into a small non-aluminum bowl. Add the juice and lemon zest, and whisk to break up any clumps. 6. Place the cake on a wax paper-lined rimmed baking sheet. Using a long skewer, poke holes in the cake almost going through the bottom at 1-inch intervals. Slowly pour the glaze over the cake, making sure itÃ¯Â¿Â½s absorbed as you pour. Let the cake come to room temperature. It's very good, so thanks to Beth! Annie
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As challenging as it is, your best option is to detach from all of these issues. You said in your letter you will no longer participate in drama games. Now you have to follow through. "Detach" doesn't necessarily mean no contact. It does mean in whatever contact you have, you act in the way most comfortable and "right" for you without concerning yourself with their response. You are not responsible for your SDs or your husband, only yourself. I would not write any more letters (I wouldn't have written that one either, but what's done is done.) and I wouldn't ask any more questions or complain to your husband. You've had years to figure out none of those strategies get you anywhere. In fact, any attempt to engage just feeds their egos and sets you up for further ridicule. If there are future encounters, before they occur try to run through in your head what might happen and plan a response. In other words, role play, so you know in advance how you're going to handle it. I'm sure you know the drill well enough to figure out what these women might do. Also, try to think of responses totally different from your usual. Don't act hurt. Don't act as if you care at all. You're not part of this game anymore and it matters not at all what they do. At first this may require some good acting but in time it will become second nature. You know the saying, Fake it until you make it. And the deviled eggs? If SD pulls something like that just say, "Oh, I see you have deviled eggs. I'm so glad I brought a cooler. I'll just put these back in the car to snack on later." See what I mean? They've had the upper hand far too long. It's time to turn the tables.
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lindac
15 years ago
I think that if I went to a party for anything other than a party for teenagers and they "played games" like that I would leave!
I hate party games where everyone is supposed to stop and pay attention to the game.
One that doesn't interfere with the party is to give everyone 2 strings of carnival beads and tell them that through out the party, anyone who gets another to say "no" gets a necklace from that person, and at the end of the party the person with the most necklaces wins a prize.
Another is to pin a name on each person's back....you could do movie stars, historical figures....but in your case I would do famous cooks...like Julia Child, Mario Batali, Fanny Farmer, Emeril La Gasse, Colonel Sanders, Popeye etc. And have people ask other s about their character....ask questions like am I man or woman, living or dead, known as a baker? for French cooking? Fast food? Southern cooking? Etc.
For decorations, flowers, of course, perhaps arranged in things like a 4 cup pyrex measuring cup or a French press coffee pot or mixing bowls....and the bouquets and their containers could be gifts to the bride.
Just remember the guest of honor is an adult and presumably an intelligent one and don't try to have a teen ager party with giggling over naughty remarks and boring games when the people might rather hear about the bride's plans.
Linda c
gellchom
15 years ago
Well, some people like games, though. Like Lindac, I am not crazy about gimmicky ones, especially if the group is mixed -- i.e., I think they work better if the guests are all the bride's peers, not if there is a mix of her friends, her parents' friends, relatives, and work friends.

I have posted before about a shower I went to once where everyone was given a slip of paper with some marriage-related topic and asked to give the bride some advice or thoughts on the subject. It was a mixed-generation group. It was more like a conversation than a game, I suppose. I loved that, and I still remember some of the advice I heard from the older guests now that I am their age!
lowspark
15 years ago
This isn't actually a game, but it's good for lots of laughs. Whoever is assisting the bride by listing gifts and givers for her to use later for thank you notes, should write, on a separate piece of paper, without the bride's or guests' knowlege, some of the comments the bride makes while opening gifts. The scribe should be selective as to which comments will be funny later. After all gifts have been opened, the scribe then reads these comments off, prefacing them as a preview of the bride's comments on the wedding night.

I agree that games in general are not really necessary. Conversation will flow freely amongst friends and relatives, and as lindac points out, games pretty much kill the conversation.
rose1_ma
15 years ago
Make your gavorite punch and serve it in a baby bath tub with rubber duchies swimming in it. Putting sherbet in it makes it looks like soap bubbles.

Do a seacrh for "baby shower Bingo" with printable bingo cards. We played this at my daughter's and it was and easy fun game. It was a long time ago though and I no longer have the cards.

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