HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1980-03-20, Page 58The custom of honoring
brides-to-be with
"showers of little gifts"
has been with us for
generations, The original
purpose to help the couple
start housekeeping is still
valid today. These
parties can be fun and
provide fond memories
for the • hostess, par-
ticipants and • guest -of-'
honor. It's an easy form
of entertaining with' a
little advance planning.
Bridal showers are
especially festive
gatherings that are fun to
plan and give. The fun
you have planning will be
reflected in the good time
our"gues-t have: A wise
hostess leaves nothing to
chance.
Today most brides -to •
-
be are working at the
time of their marriage.
Often a group of co-
workers may wish to give
a shower. Because the
.guests may live some
distance from each other
consider reserving t.
table or room at a nearby,
restaurant. Someone
from the office may ge
ahead with favors,
decorations and the gifts.
In some places
"family showers" are
given especially if the
bride or groom -to -be is
from a large family.
Invitations are restricted
to family members.
The old rule still holds:
showers are not given by
immediate family of the
engaged girl. In' some
instances a sister of the
groom -to -be might give a
shower if she is a close
friend of the bride-to-be.
+Invitations should go
out about two weeks in
advance and should
specify what type of
shower it is — kitchen,
linen, , personal;"W�-mi=
scellaneous or whatever.
Telephone invitations are
acceptable and preferred
for small informal
showers. Remember, a
shower is no longer just a
gathering for women.
Many hostesses make it a
couples night or invite
men and friends in for
refreshments after the
gift opening.
Since this is a personal
occasion, guests should
be close friends of the
prospective bride. When
co-workers give the
shower, relatives of the
bride-to-be need not be
invited if they 'aren't
acquainted with the
group. However, when
close friends hostess a
shower, the mothers of
the couple and even
sisters are invited.
Say it with
flowers
Brides carry lilies of
the valley to signify the
return of happiness, ivy
for wedded bliss and
orchids to express beauty
and refinement.
Relax
Don't hurry the . mor-
ning of your wedding,
nervous as you're sure to
be, force yourself to take
a deep breath and relax.
You'll be a prettier, more
radiant bride for it.
The time ,of day
;selected for the shower
lindicates the type of
refreshments served, A
shower xnay be a lun-
cheon, tea, cocktail
party; buffet supper or an
evening soiree. Enter-
tainment from card
playing to shower games
, p
depends on the interest of
the guests.
Some of the traditional
types of showers • have
supplied the newlyweds -
to -be with ,staplesfor the
--kitchen,' bath and linen
.closet, Give these
favorite showers. a .neve
twist with your
•
imagination. For '
exampie,. Present
bathroom gifts in a
clothes hamper or
laundry basket, Use
kitchen towels es napkins
and favors for each guest:
Or make a linen closet out
of folded , paper for
shower invitations.
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The ideas for theme
showers.' can centre
around hobbies and
special interests of the
prospective bride such as
gardening, sewing or
travel. Just be sure to co-
ordinate with other
showers given. to avoid
.duplicate themes.
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