HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1980-03-20, Page 52Bridal showers are fun to plan
The 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
1__fun
you have planning will be
reflected in the good tirne
your guests 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
table or room at a nearb'.
restaurant. Someone
from the office may g
ahead with favors.
decorations and the gifts.
In some places
"family showers" are
given especially if tht. '
- bride or 'groom-to=be–rs --
from a large family.
Invitations are restricted
to family members.
The old rule still h.olds
showers are not given b.
immediate family of the
engaged girl. In some
instances a sister of the
' groom -to -be might give a
shower if she isr'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, mi-
s'cellaneous or whatever.
Telephone:invitations-are
cce ptab.le..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.
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
,indicates the type of
refreshments served. A
shower may be a lun-
cheon, tea, cocktail
party, buffet supper or an
evening soiree. Enter-
tainment from card
playing to shower games
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Some of the traditional
types of showers have
supplied the newlyweds -
to -be with staples for the
kitchen, bath and linen
closet. • Give these
favorite showers a new
twist with ' your
imagination. For
example, present
bathroom gifts in a
clothes • hamper or
laundry basket. Use
kitchen towels as 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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