Well it's finally Spring in Minnesota! It is 70 degrees and beautiful out today! I think we had ENOUGH of this Winter! Yay for Friday and great weather! Time to roll down the windows and turn up the tunes!
This weekend is my friend's bachelorette party. And I couldn't be more excited! Not only for her upcoming wedding and celebrating one of her last weekends of being "single", but to spend time with my best friends.
So I had inspiration to write about bachelorette parties. I have planned a few parties and one thing is for sure - it is all about FUN!
The first thing to do in planning your bachelorette party is to ask the bride what she wants. Seems like a simple enough task but this is very important. Each bride is different and it really should be all about her. This is after all her last fling before the ring!
I would suggest that the Maid of Honor plans this party. And she should feel free to ask for help/assistance from the bridesmaids.
Bachelorette parties have become a huge ordeal! And they should be. Some of the ideas below are from my experiences and my suggestions.
1. A weekend away - This is a VERY common idea. Some places I have been are up North area (Brainerd, Gull Lake) and I have also gone to Wisconsin Dells and to Lake Okoboji. All have been fantastic. It really is a fun idea to take an entire weekend away with your girlfriends. That way, it is like a vacation for everyone! And nothing is better than North Country, MN!
P.S. - I love this video and of my girlfriends is featured!!!
2. A night out on the town - I have been out in downtown Minneapolis and Stillwater. Both are great options. Stillwater is fun because it is a quaint town and you are able to do a lot of hopping around to different places.
3. Winery - This is a really neat idea for something to do during the day. There are a few in Minnesota and Wisconsin if you want to venture out.
4. Any sort of "class" - I have done a pole dancing class and although this is NOT for the timid, it truly is hilarious and fun to do with your friends. Not to mention a great workout! I was SO sore after that!!!
5. Out of State - I have gone to Chicago for a weekend away. Again, this is a vacation for everyone! Picking a city somewhere close to your home town is not a bad idea. Flights to Chicago were not too expensive and it was great to explore a different city with your close friends.
Whatever you decide to do the most important part is celebrating the bride and enjoying the moments!
Have a great weekend everyone! And happy bachelorette to the bride to be! xoxo
Love,
Kristin
Friday, April 26, 2013
Monday, April 1, 2013
Bridal Showers
Hi Friends,
I am sorry it's been so long since my last blog post! BUT I am back! And wedding season is starting up again. My fridge is full of save the dates and one of my best friends is getting married in a month with her wedding shower around the corner! This got me thinking of showers and the questions that come along with it. Here are some answers to the typical questions on bridal showers.
Do I need a theme?
If you can think of one, great but honestly a theme is not required. But there are lots of cute ideas depending on the bride's personality. For instance, you can have a brunch and do breakfast type shower with food/mimosas. Or you could coordinate the shower with the colors of the wedding, etc. etc. Lots of ideas! Here are some more theme ideas.
Who should throw the shower?
A bride usually has at least two showers, one for friends and one for family. If you have the honor of being asked to be a Maid of Honor, I would recommend you offer to throw the "friend" shower. Of course you should not feel obligated, but this is the most common practice. And if bridesmaids offer to help, I would take them up on it.
When is the best day for a shower?
Typically a shower is thrown on a Saturday or Sunday. Try to plan around the day/afternoon so that people can still have time for themselves during the evening. Usually a shower lasts between 2-3 hours.
Should we play games?
This depends on the personality of the bride. Don't be afraid to ask the question to the bride herself. Some brides can't stand games, and others think it is fun! Some of the games that are more interactive and popular are bridal bingo and having the guests fill out a questionnaire about the bride - like a "get to know" type game. Here are some more ideas.
When should the invitation go out?
For a bridal shower, I would recommend sending out a written or designed invitation over an evite. It is a little more formal this way. Invitations should go out at least a month before with a response date due probably 1-2 weeks before the shower date.
Who should be invited to my shower?
If you are trying to think of a guest list, I would recommend close family and friends. Only invite those guests who will also be invited to the wedding.
Do I need to send thank yous?
ABSOLUTELY! Those who know me, know I am big on thank you's. It's a shame but people are steering away from written thank you's with all the technology out there (emails, etc.) I would say to definitely hand write your thank you notes.
That's it for now! Please let me know if you have any other questions on bridal showers!
Fun fact I found: The term "bridal shower" most likely came about because of a tradition of placing wedding gifts inside a parasol. The parasol was placed over the heads of the wedded couple and opened to a "shower of gifts" on them both. Cute…but sounds possibly painful!
Love,
Kristin
I am sorry it's been so long since my last blog post! BUT I am back! And wedding season is starting up again. My fridge is full of save the dates and one of my best friends is getting married in a month with her wedding shower around the corner! This got me thinking of showers and the questions that come along with it. Here are some answers to the typical questions on bridal showers.
Do I need a theme?
If you can think of one, great but honestly a theme is not required. But there are lots of cute ideas depending on the bride's personality. For instance, you can have a brunch and do breakfast type shower with food/mimosas. Or you could coordinate the shower with the colors of the wedding, etc. etc. Lots of ideas! Here are some more theme ideas.
Who should throw the shower?
A bride usually has at least two showers, one for friends and one for family. If you have the honor of being asked to be a Maid of Honor, I would recommend you offer to throw the "friend" shower. Of course you should not feel obligated, but this is the most common practice. And if bridesmaids offer to help, I would take them up on it.
When is the best day for a shower?
Typically a shower is thrown on a Saturday or Sunday. Try to plan around the day/afternoon so that people can still have time for themselves during the evening. Usually a shower lasts between 2-3 hours.
Should we play games?
This depends on the personality of the bride. Don't be afraid to ask the question to the bride herself. Some brides can't stand games, and others think it is fun! Some of the games that are more interactive and popular are bridal bingo and having the guests fill out a questionnaire about the bride - like a "get to know" type game. Here are some more ideas.
When should the invitation go out?
For a bridal shower, I would recommend sending out a written or designed invitation over an evite. It is a little more formal this way. Invitations should go out at least a month before with a response date due probably 1-2 weeks before the shower date.
Who should be invited to my shower?
If you are trying to think of a guest list, I would recommend close family and friends. Only invite those guests who will also be invited to the wedding.
Do I need to send thank yous?
ABSOLUTELY! Those who know me, know I am big on thank you's. It's a shame but people are steering away from written thank you's with all the technology out there (emails, etc.) I would say to definitely hand write your thank you notes.
That's it for now! Please let me know if you have any other questions on bridal showers!
Fun fact I found: The term "bridal shower" most likely came about because of a tradition of placing wedding gifts inside a parasol. The parasol was placed over the heads of the wedded couple and opened to a "shower of gifts" on them both. Cute…but sounds possibly painful!
Love,
Kristin
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