How about white tulips? White Tulip Bouquets Wedding tulip bouquets are the best. No matter if they are round, hand-tied or cascade shaped, white tulip bouquets for weddings are stylish and classy. White tulips may be used with bright yellow calla lilies, agapanthus, snapdragon, white stephanotis, lisianthus or red roses. The elegancy of a white tulip bouquet can always be given by a silk ribbon, tied in a bow. Also, for an out of the ordinary bride's white tulip bouquet, they may be mixed with white feathers. This glamorous element will give the bouquet quite a feminine touch and an elegant vibe. Here is a link that might be useful: A guide to white tulip bouquets and arrangements

I like dress 1 and 2 equally. That Whitecake Sugars is magical! I can envision a Christmas themed wedding for certain with that! I also love the brown and pink, but I'd have to do something more like Tiffany blue and green, but I love the dots, the flowers, it's adorable. Good choice of word. Oh, I do so enjoy seeing people in love. Your face shows it so much.

I agree with the above suggestions. I would probably skip the games since there will be other older women (i.e. her friends) there who have seen and played them all a million times by now. Otherwise, pick just one that doesn't require a lot of physical coordination or excellent memory, cause embarrassment, or seem too youthful (you want the older guests to feel comfortable and not frustrated with any limitations they might have). I'm not trying to suggest that all older people experience these limitations, but many do so it would be thoughtful to consider their needs and preferences. My mom is in her early 70s and in good health but is starting to feel frustrated by things that required too much of a mental challenge, so that's why I thought of this. In my opinion, the emphasis of the shower should be a celebration of her new life and new marriage, rather than showering her with lots of gifts as if to start a new home. At her age, the accumulation of lots of stuff may be overwhelming. The gift certificates are a great idea. Or perhaps a pair of nice pillow cases, or new towels to replace old ones... new kitchen towels and potholders... things that wear out and are often replaced through the years would be nice. I love the idea of a tea with sandwiches and nice china. Have some nice classical music playing in the background at a low volume. A pretty floral centerpiece in her favorite colors and simple decorations would be taseful for this occasion. If you want to give a favor to each guest, a vanilla candle wrapped in tulle or another neutral scent would be suitable for almost everyone. Or a tiny vase. I saw some very small vases last night at Target for just a couple of dollars; they were near the frames section and were all shapes and sizes. The small ones were a couple of inches tall. You could tie a small ribbon around the neck in a color that matches the other colors or her wedding colors. Best wishes for a lovely party! Jen

Oh my, bring out the tissues! What a strong little girl, and I'm happy for her to have that day. I would like to know even more of that story. Except I would probably bawl through the whole thing!