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Forego tradition with a non-traditional
afternoon of pampering at a spa. (A4s)
(MS) — Another Sunday and
another bridal shower that's just like
the one last week. It's always the
same routine — eat lunch or dinner
with the girls, play some party
games and then shower the bride
with gifts. You almost groan when a
shower invitation comes in the mail,
dreading the humdrum familiarity of
the event.
Relief may be on the horizon, as
more couples-to-be are bidding
adieu to the traditional bridal shower
in favour of something cooler, hipper
and altogether more fun. Some
showers are going coed, mixing men
and women, while others are shifting
into a simpler, more intimate gear,
limiting invitations to only the
closest friends and family.
Today's wedding shower is
shower, such as an
designed to suit the couple —
outdoor adventures for the sporty,
evening outings for the hipsters, or a
trip to the spa for those who prefer to
indulge themselves in some good,
old-fashioned pampering.
Not sure where to start? Here are
some ideas for the nontraditional
wedding shower:
• Pamper yourselves in a spa.
Gather a small group for a luxury-
filled day of massages, pedicures
and manicures, facials and other
therapeutic treatments at a nearby
resort or spa. Serve 'gourmet
munchies and light, refreshing
beverages like sparkling wine,
instead of the more traditional
champagne. Guests can give towels,
sheets or spa gift certificates.
• Grill up some fun. A backyard
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Celebrate impending nuptials with rehearsal dinner
It's the night before the big day,
and you are a bundle of nerves. You
are worried it will rain. You are
worried that Aunt Gertrude will pick
a fight with Aunt Betty.
Instead of worrying about things
that can go wrong, why not
concentrate on something more
positive like celebrating your
impending nuptials with family and
friends at a rehearsal dinner? You
can relax and keep your mind free of
worries.
A rehearsal dinner is usually held
the night before the wedding. Guests
should include both sets of parents,
grandparents, siblings and all
members of the wedding party. It's
up to you — and your budget --
whether you want to invite out-of-
town guests or people you don't see
that often. It may be a good idea
since it will give you more time to
chat with them than during the
wedding reception.
You don't want any unnecessary
stress the night before your wedding,
so choose a place that's relaxed and
casual. A small restaurant that you
can take over for the evening would
be perfect, or a private dining room
in a hotel or restaurant is another
option. A catered dinne,F, in
someone's home or a picnic in a park
(weather permitting) are also good
choices.
Your dinner host is responsible for
taking care of the invitations. They
should be sent out after the wedding
invitations are mailed to give guests
enough time to make proper lodging
and transportation arrangements.
The invitations can be formally
engraved, printed from a computer
or handwritten on fill-in-the-blank • cards. Include directions and parking
information. Ask people to RSVP so
you can give the venue a proper head
count.
Most guests will want to rest up
for your big day, so don't be
surprised if some make an early exit.
If you and a few of your guests
aren't ready to turn in just yet, you
might suggest that guests gather in
someone's hotel room or at a nearby
bar. Just don't make it too late an
evening or you'll wake up to puffy,
baggy eyes. How will all those
photos look?
Give your bridal shower a hip new twist
can be a fun — and economical —
locale for a spring and summer coed-
style wedding shower. You can stick
to the basics, like hot dogs,
hamburgers and wings, or -take the
party upscale with gourmet grilling
of fruit, chicken or turkey breasts
and more. Add outdoor games like
badminton, volleyball or softball,
and there's no shortage of fun for all.
Guests can shower the couple with
beach gear, grilling utensils or sports
equipment like -a badminton set,
tennis rackets or golf clubs.
• Step out. Treat the bride, groom
or both to a night on the town. Make
reservations at a favourite restaurant,
or order tickets for the theatre or a
concert. Guests can give gift
certificates to restaurants, luggage or
city guides as gifts.
• Explore the Great Outdoors. For
the thrill-seeking couple, try
something adventurous. Hit the
waves for some scuba diving,
snorkelling, sailing or skydiving.
Land lovers can find their hearts'
desire hiking, horseback riding or
spelunking. Hire a guide to ensure
the outing stays safe. End the day at
a casual restaurant or with a picnic at
a campground. Guests can give gifts
like fitness equipment, a snorkeling
set or outdoor sports gear. -
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