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abcdefghi
LIF Adolescent
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Share what you liked
the last time you went to a bridal shower. Could be the favor, centerpieces, decor, etc. Looking for ideas. Thank you for suggestions!
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luvbuffet
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Re: Share what you liked
I LOVE when there are huge sugar cookie favors on the tables and Im the last one to leave and I take all the remaining ones that people left behind.
Message edited 1/11/2017 8:03:49 AM.
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| Posted 1/11/17 8:03 AM |
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alli3131
Peanut is here!!!!!!
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Share what you liked
I love when they are short!
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| Posted 1/11/17 8:43 AM |
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PearlJamChick
No one sings like you anymore.
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Re: Share what you liked
Brunch food and booze
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| Posted 1/11/17 8:48 AM |
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LSP2005
Bunny kisses are so cute!
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Re: Share what you liked
Food as favors
Short in duration
Good food
Signature drink punch
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| Posted 1/11/17 8:50 AM |
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MrsE323
LIF Adolescent
Member since 12/13 530 total posts
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Share what you liked
Good food and drinks (I love brunch food and mimosas), not being forced to play games and sit for endless amounts of time watching gifts be opened, edible favors
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| Posted 1/11/17 9:07 AM |
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Hofstra26
Love to Bake!
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Re: Share what you liked
I LOVE when you're left alone to just eat and socialize and you aren't forced to partake in a bunch of boring party games.
ETA - I also love when presents are opened throughout the party instead of one looooooong marathon of ooooing and aaahhhing at everything for 3 hrs straight.
Message edited 1/11/2017 9:09:52 AM.
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| Posted 1/11/17 9:09 AM |
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NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
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Re: Share what you liked
Posted by alli3131
I love when they are short!
This!!
And lots of booze/good variety of booze
And no cheesy games. I like to be left alone.
Last one I was at, they were coming around to collect this and that and all this crap that we had to fill out like it was a homework assignment.
I hid mine and the table and when they came I said I already handed it in.
Hate that styff
Message edited 1/11/2017 9:14:37 AM.
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EricaAlt
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Re: Share what you liked
Posted by Hofstra26
I LOVE when you're left alone to just eat and socialize and you aren't forced to partake in a bunch of boring party games.
ETA - I also love when presents are opened throughout the party instead of one looooooong marathon of ooooing and aaahhhing at everything for 3 hrs straight.
This! For my SIL's bridal shower we did a cooking show and didn't open gifts till later on so people who wanted to stay and watch could, but the party was over so some people left. We had someone come and do a demonstration. Also, gave out cake knives as the favor. Something you can actually use. TBH - even food gets tossed. I don't need more luggage tags, and never use a salt and pepper shaker. I do like bottle openers, measuring spoons and some edibles. No matter what you can't please everyone so do what's best for you and the family
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| Posted 1/11/17 9:18 AM |
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Hofstra26
Love to Bake!
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Re: Share what you liked
Posted by EricaAlt
Posted by Hofstra26
I LOVE when you're left alone to just eat and socialize and you aren't forced to partake in a bunch of boring party games.
ETA - I also love when presents are opened throughout the party instead of one looooooong marathon of ooooing and aaahhhing at everything for 3 hrs straight.
This! For my SIL's bridal shower we did a cooking show and didn't open gifts till later on so people who wanted to stay and watch could, but the party was over so some people left. We had someone come and do a demonstration. Also, gave out cake knives as the favor. Something you can actually use. TBH - even food gets tossed. I don't need more luggage tags, and never use a salt and pepper shaker. I do like bottle openers, measuring spoons and some edibles. No matter what you can't please everyone so do what's best for you and the family
What an adorable idea for a shower!! Love it!
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| Posted 1/11/17 9:32 AM |
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ANewDayHasCome
Love multiplies, not divides
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Re: Share what you liked
I liked when it was over lol. I know, not helpful
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| Posted 1/11/17 9:34 AM |
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gina409
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Re: Share what you liked
Tough crowd lol. I dont mind them
Chit chat etc and let the girl open her cheese grater like we all did.
I don't mind bingo or the timer game
I would skip tp bride.
Something I've seen recently and I guess it saves time is wrapping in clear paper
So bride can hold them up and not have to actually unwrap
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| Posted 1/11/17 9:38 AM |
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beachbabe
LIF Adolescent
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Share what you liked
-No longer than 3 hours
-Edible favors, everything else I pretty much toss or leave on the table
-No more than one game
-Must have wine (I went to a shower once with NO alcohol)
-Clear gift wrap so that the gift process is easier and shorter
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| Posted 1/11/17 9:44 AM |
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ANewDayHasCome
Love multiplies, not divides
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Re: Share what you liked
Posted by beachbabe
-No longer than 3 hours
-Edible favors, everything else I pretty much toss or leave on the table
-No more than one game
-Must have wine (I went to a shower once with NO alcohol)
-Clear gift wrap so that the gift process is easier and shorter
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| Posted 1/11/17 9:46 AM |
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jamnmore
LIF Adult
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Share what you liked
I like when kids are not invited. Gives me a reason not to go.
Hate showers of any sort. Didn't even want my own.
Keep it casual and social. No games.
Message edited 1/11/2017 11:06:01 AM.
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luvbuffet
LIF Adult
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Re: Share what you liked
Posted by jamnmore
Someone I know recently had guests fill out their own thank you card envelopes which I think is the tackiest thing ever.
stoppppppp!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Posted 1/11/17 9:52 AM |
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NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
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Re: Share what you liked
Posted by luvbuffet
Posted by jamnmore
Someone I know recently had guests fill out their own thank you card envelopes which I think is the tackiest thing ever.
stoppppppp!!!!!!!!!!!
She should have had them write their own thank you notes too and take them home.
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| Posted 1/11/17 9:53 AM |
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jamnmore
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Re: Share what you liked
Message edited 1/11/2017 11:05:21 AM.
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jlm2008
LIF Adult
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Share what you liked
Short in duration
Good food
No kids ( i mean that should be an obvious one anyway since it's a Bridal Shower
No more than one game and prefer the game that is just a timer set like every minute and if it goes off when your gift is being opened you get a prize.
Alcohol - more than a champagne punch, but I'll deal with it if it's just that.
Edible favor
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| Posted 1/11/17 12:47 PM |
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jlm2008
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Re: Share what you liked
Posted by beachbabe
-No longer than 3 hours
-Edible favors, everything else I pretty much toss or leave on the table
-No more than one game
-Must have wine (I went to a shower once with NO alcohol)
-Clear gift wrap so that the gift process is easier and shorter
I think I would straight up leave a shower if I got there and saw there was no alcohol!!!
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| Posted 1/11/17 12:48 PM |
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DMT
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Re: Share what you liked
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by luvbuffet
Posted by jamnmore
Someone I know recently had guests fill out their own thank you card envelopes which I think is the tackiest thing ever.
stoppppppp!!!!!!!!!!!
She should have had them write their own thank you notes too and take them home.
I went to a shower and they did that....I asked the person "do you need a stamp as well"
so effing rude
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| Posted 1/11/17 12:52 PM |
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DiamondGirl
You are my I love you
Member since 7/09 18802 total posts
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Share what you liked
consumable favors, we just wine and chocolate ops for my sis
NO games, hateee them
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| Posted 1/11/17 12:52 PM |
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EricaAlt
LIF Adult
Member since 7/08 22665 total posts
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Erica
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Re: Share what you liked
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by EricaAlt
Posted by Hofstra26
I LOVE when you're left alone to just eat and socialize and you aren't forced to partake in a bunch of boring party games.
ETA - I also love when presents are opened throughout the party instead of one looooooong marathon of ooooing and aaahhhing at everything for 3 hrs straight.
This! For my SIL's bridal shower we did a cooking show and didn't open gifts till later on so people who wanted to stay and watch could, but the party was over so some people left. We had someone come and do a demonstration. Also, gave out cake knives as the favor. Something you can actually use. TBH - even food gets tossed. I don't need more luggage tags, and never use a salt and pepper shaker. I do like bottle openers, measuring spoons and some edibles. No matter what you can't please everyone so do what's best for you and the family
What an adorable idea for a shower!! Love it!
Thanks! It was a lot of fun and the woman was great. Had us all help at some point and the food was great too.
I like keeping it short too.
Look, I'm not gonna say I love them, but will go for a friends and always fun to get out for a little while, but like others say.. keep it short.
Another one I went to had a timer. Instead of games the timer went off and if the bride was opening your gift you get a prize. This way people actually did pay attention.
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| Posted 1/11/17 12:53 PM |
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Disneygirl17
LIF Toddler
Member since 11/16 496 total posts
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Re: Share what you liked
Posted by PearlJamChick
Brunch food and booze
Same
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| Posted 1/11/17 12:54 PM |
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mnmsoinlove
Mommy to 2 sweet girls!
Member since 3/09 8585 total posts
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Melissa
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Re: Share what you liked
No games
No assigned seating
No over done candy table that literally no one eats
maximum of 3 hours
Edible favors are good. No one wants a small scented candle or bottle opener.
Pick a location that doesn't require you to walk miles carrying gifts.
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