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It used to be that finding something specialized like a bridal shower game was a production. Now with the Internet, it’s as easy as a couple of clicks.
Twenty years ago, if you were in the market for something like bridal shower games and bridal shower favors you had a lot of work on your hands. First of all you had to find out where you could purchase these products. You probably would have to pull out your heavy phone book and look for stores that sell these products. Of course, you would need to know what section to look in first, because chances are the key words your looking for wouldn’t be listed. Next, you would need to find a way to compare quality and price of your choices. For this you would need to visit the shops, which were usually across town or possibly a few towns over. When it finally was time to purchase the goods you would probably have to over buy just to make sure you didn’t need to come half way across town because you were a bit off on your favor count.
That is how it used to be. Now, all you really need to do is put the key word in the search engine and you’ll have hundreds of choices at your finger tips. You can not only see what you are getting but also get it for the cheapest price. Some people have complained that this makes us a more “hand’s off” society, but to be honest while I can see their point, sometimes “hands off” can be a good thing.
Its one thing to use technology as your only means of purchase, but it’s another to use it to find specialty items. The average person is not going to do all of their shopping online (who wants to wait 7-10 days for toilet paper or fruit), but when it comes to specialty items such as bridal showers supplies the average person has no idea where to even begin. This is where internet shopping has made the world a better place. Sure, we no longer use the phone book but we also don’t waste precious gas and time searching all over town for the cheapest party favors.
Surprisingly, thanks to the internet the specialty store is also thriving. Many customers still like face to fact interaction and will always need last second supplies. Because of this many shops have set up home web pages so that people can find their local business and purchase their products in person. It seems like a win-win scenario and proof that the internet is helping everyone, even small businesses.
When hosting a bridal shower, author Kimberly Green gets all the bridal shower games and bridal shower favors online @ SimplyWeddingStuff.com
A few weeks ago I went to a bridal shower and men were there. While it didn’t really bother me, it did make a difference. Should men be invited?
I was at a bridal shower a few weeks ago when something rather strange happened. To properly explain what surprised me, I must brief you on typical bridal shower etiquette. For those who don’t frequent many bridal showers, most are female only events. As I’m at the age where my friends are getting married, I’ve been to around five showers in the past two years and all of them have featured only female friends, co-workers and families. In fact most bridal shower invitations will mention to bring a female companion if you wish to bring someone (some though will not give you that option which means only bring yourself and, of course, a gift).
What made this last bridal shower so interesting was that there were men in attendance. Now, let me just say this didn’t really bother me. I’m sure there are some “purists” who would faint at the idea of a man being in attendance, but to me, eh, maybe I don’t care enough to freak out. While it didn’t bother me, I have to say it did make a difference. Maybe I’m just used to a bridal shower being a female only affair. Certain things occur when it’s only women in the room (mind out of the gutter, boys) and having men at the event changed the whole dynamics of the shower. It felt more like a friend get together then a bridal shower which, honestly, had its pluses and minuses. I did find myself at some point feeling kind of weird that I didn’t have a date there.
This got me to thinking, are there rules that a bridal shower has to be only female? Men don’t really have a shower for the groom, so isn’t it fair that they are involved in the bridal shower? Frankly, I don’t think guys want to be involved in the bridal showers. Sorry ladies, but the men that I saw at the bridal shower looked incredibly uncomfortable. They had a look of “wait, what am I doing here?”. I’m sure they got dragged and once one guy was invited every other female followed.
And why would a guy want to be there, anyways? It’s girly stuff. Not that a man has to be all “football-beer-construction”, but I’m sure there are other things they want to do with their Sunday afternoon. Maybe I’m just old fashioned but leave the bridal showers to the gals. Everyone involved will be happier.
Author Kimberly Green purchased bridal shower invitations online from SimplyWeddingStuff.com and was very impressed!
Both indoor and outdoor weddings have their pluses and minuses. From wind to insects to lighting, there are situations to consider on each end.
There is a moment when you start to plan a wedding where the sheer magnitude of the situation will wreak havoc on your brain. The overwhelming feeling will hit you around the time when you realize that besides finding the perfect flowers, the best photography, and the most flattering wedding dress, you also have to pick table clothes, music, wedding favors, wine and even what type of salad your guests are going to eat. This is the moment where it’s a nice time to leave the room, walk outside and take a deep breath. It’s impossible to plan everything at once, so it’s best to start at the beginning. The first question to tackle is an easy one, one so easy that most will probably forget that it’s the first step. This question is: are you going to have an indoor or an outdoor wedding. After that question is answered, everything else can begin to be tackled.
There are both positives and negatives to having both indoor and outdoor weddings. Each choice offers its own sets of variables to consider. Sure, the weather is easier to control indoors, but there is nothing like a soft spring breeze wafting through your dress during the ceremony. There are, of course, a few things to consider before making deciding whether to have an outdoor ceremony.
First thing, if you’re going to have your wedding outdoors where do you want to have it? There is a difference between having a wedding in a garden then having one on a cliff beside an ocean, namely wind and insects. Make sure you ask around; see what people have to say about other weddings they’ve attended. If they absolutely hated an ocean side wedding then you might want to reconsider it. If they were annoyed by bugs at a garden wedding then that might be something to also take into consideration.
Weather is always one of the key factors to an outdoor wedding. If you live in a climate that is usually warm and sunny (I’m looking at you California) then you should have no problem having an outdoor wedding in July. But then again, freak storms do happen, so does your location have contingency plans? If you live in a rainy/ stormy climate your only option may be indoors (unless you really, really like the snow).What about food? Can the outdoor location accommodate mobile kitchens so that the (party) be at the same location? Or is it easier to just have both indoors. This is not to deter you from attempting to have an outdoor wedding. The upsides can be amazing. The views, the breeze, and the lighting are all amazing. It’s all about finding a place the works best for you, may it be indoors or out.
Author Kimberly Green had the most fun choosing the wedding favors for her best friend’s wedding.
Though wedding favors are usually on the back burner when it comes to wedding plans, at some point your going to have to figure out what to give out to your friends and families to remember your wedding. The key is thinking both inside and outside the box.
With so many aspects of a wedding to plan, obsess over and argue about, wedding favors are usually one of the furthest things from a couples minds. In fact, most wedding favors are usually one of the last wedding decisions that are made in the frantic lead-up to the wedding.
To be honest, most couples probably wonder what the need for a wedding favor is? I mean, would anyone even notice if one was not given out? Because I’m not a member of the wedding favor lobby I will tell you the honest truth: most people probably wouldn’t. Unless they are chocolate or cookies-which will be promptly eaten and enjoyed- most wedding favors are either thrown away or stuffed into random draws where they will sit untouched for years.
Alright, sorry, maybe I was a bit too harsh. I’m not trying to say that you shouldn’t give out small favors at your upcoming wedding; I’m just saying to be smart about. Don’t feel like you have to spend a lot of money on them. The truth is, for most people (except close family and friends) even the most expensive of wedding favors find their way into the trash within the first week. The key is to find something that is cute, small, and something that you know you would want to keep if you were attending the wedding.
Hand’s down the best bet when it comes to providing wedding favors is some type of food. We’re not talking jambalaya here, we are talking about some cookies, fudge, or, even better, chocolates. Many couples love this idea because food can either be purchased cheaply or made at home. Most wedding guests will probably end up eating the chocolates at some point during the reception. Plus, who doesn’t like chocolate?
If you really want to go the whole “keepsake” route with your wedding gifts then some type of photo book or frame might work. You can usually get a good bulk rate on small photo books, and if you supply drinks and some sort of food, you can usually get your friends to help put together these photo books for no charge. Framed pictures might be a bit more expensive, but at the same time, if it’s a good picture and a cute frame, chances are many of the wedding guests will put it up and not stow them away.
In the end, a couple should just go from the heart when it comes to finding the perfect wedding favor. Of course, anyone can give guidance, but the final decision always rests with the bride and groom. Or, maybe, just the bride, if we are being honest.
The best wedding favors Author Kimberly Green ever came across were from SimplyWeddingStuff.com
Planning a wedding? Make sure that unique wedding favors are on the list! Thank your guests and show off your great sense of style in one fell swoop!
Your wedding is all about you. From the moment you’ve set the date, you’re in for a whirlwind of a ride as you do your best to make sure that every single aspect of your wedding is planned out to its fullest potential. What all will you need to do in order to prepare for your wedding? Well, you’ll need to pick a location, select your maid of honor and bridesmaids, and work with your husband-to-be to determine the other members of the wedding party.
Once you have established the basics, you’ll then move on to other things. When it comes to wedding planning, no stone may be left unturned. Think of the type of decor you like, and what type of wedding you might like to have. Whether you’re interested in a traditional white wedding or a contemporary purple and orange one, you’ll want to come up with a style of decor.
Once you have selected your wedding theme, you’ll want to focus on some of the smaller but equally important visual aspects of your wedding. One important thing to think about is wedding favors. Unique wedding favors in particular are an excellent choice, and it’s easy to see why. First, you should know the purpose of a wedding favor. Unique wedding favors are used as tokens of appreciation. They provide the bride and groom with an easy way to present their thanks and appreciation to all of their invited guests.
Unique wedding favors are nothing new. They have been used for hundreds of years, probably as long as weddings as we know them today have been in existence! Of course, the wedding favors used two hundred years ago are quite different from the unique wedding favors we think of today. Back then, a cherished favor would be a trio of sugared almonds, or a few precious cubes of sugar. These days, unique wedding favors may be unique trinkets, or useful items like candles, photo albums and tea sets.
Make a statement at your wedding with unique wedding favors. Choose items that both you and your groom love, and then think about how you can customize them so that they are a perfect fit for your wedding. In most cases, you’ll want to take your wedding decor into consideration, and use it colors and overall style to help you plan out great looking unique wedding favors.
Author Kimberly Green is usually picked to help plan weddings as she has a knack for finding the most unique wedding favors
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