Thursday, May 13, 2010

POST-IT NOTE EIGHT: Bridal Shower Decor. Yikes or Yay? Discuss.

Today's Post-It Note will focus on one aspect of the Bridal Shower aka the Mini Wedding. Our first shower-related post will be dedicated to our favorite aspect of the shower: The Decor. For some (S1) this is a huge undertaking, for others (S2), it is like finding that delicious piece of chocolate that melts in your mouth and incites a reaction of orgasmic proportions. Slowly, softly, gently we're breaking it down;

1) Pick a theme. It can be any theme but have the bride in mind. If she likes flowers and tea, an S&M themed shower might not go over so well. Also, bear in mind that a lunch is not served at 4pm. Theme and time will coincide inevitably. Here are some examples:
-Afternoon Tea Party
-Time of the Day (every guest brings a gift based on a time of day they were given)
-Room (every guest brings a gift based on a room in the house)
-Wine (gifts related to all things wine and cheese)
-Naughty & Nice (ohhh lala, The Nuptial Notebook is spicy today! Guests bring a "naughty gift" for the honeymoon & a "nice" gift to show your mother in law...)
-Bed & Breakfast (gifts are bedroom related and breakfast is served)
-Lingerie (obvious)
-Color Theme (guests & gifts & decor is all the same color)
-Travel Shower (S1 threw a shower for a couple that were living on separate continents but had been to many countries together. Decor included vintage travel posters from those countries. Invitations were mini passports complete with the bride's picture. Food served were dishes from the various countries featured at the shower...Hmmm a Lindt bar!)
...the shower theme is endless.

2) Establish how much of your budget will be spent on decorations.

3) Search garage sales, Ikea, flea markets, local craft stores...basically anywhere but keep your eye open and remember how much we love Michael's. Ottawa is only 2 hours away...Or 1.5...whatever.

** Notebook Note**
When decorating for an event like this, keep in mind that there is such a thing as too little. The small details really matter and people really notice. It's what makes the event special and memorable not only for the guests but especially for the bride. Taking the time to really personalize the space will be an obvious indication of how much time and effort you've put into the day and will make the bride feel extra special.

4) Leave yourself some substantial time to decorate the space. S2 even took a day off work to make sure everything was done at a leisurely pace without being stressed for S1's GORGEOUS, LOVELY AND PERFECT shower. MOH's don't need wedding acne either!

5) This is a good opportunity to include everyone in the bridal party, especially if some have felt left out to this point. A) Everyone likes feeling included. B) Everyone likes doing stuff with the bride in mind or everyone should do stuff with the bride in mind. C) All of the above.

There are so many components to a bridal shower that you'll have to keep checking back to see pictures and ideas of what can be used. Do you have any suggestions of things you'd like us to discuss? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at info@thenuptialnotebook.com or comment below.

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