Spring is a season for celebration. Honor a bride-to-be with a shower. Welcome a sweet newborn with gifts, treats and well wishes. Send off a grad with an afternoon of friends, family and good food. The best part? You can pull it off with panache and ease.
Bridal Shower
HERE COMES THE BRIDE
He asked...and she said yes! Surround the bride-to-be with love and friendship by hosting a celebratory shower. With a bit of planning and some help from Hy-Vee, you’ll give the guest of honor a sweet stop on her way down the aisle.
SAVE THE DATE
Set the mood for your party by choosing an invitation that reflects the theme. For a traditional touch, mail your invitations. Many Hy-Vee stationery departments carry paper invitations. If you mail, etiquette suggests sending invitations four to six weeks before the event. If you prefer, use one of the many online invitation services. Provide clear instructions and contact information for the RSVP, and include gift registry options.
THEME AND VARIATIONS
Look to the bride and her unique personality when choosing a theme. Is she a globe-trotter? Map out a travel theme. Does she love to cook? Heat up the kitchen for a culinary affair. Other fun shower themes include advice for the happy couple, recipe collections, a favorite movie or “A Day in the Life,” where each guest is asked to bring a gift that corresponds to a particular hour of the bride’s day. Get creative when it comes to your decor, as well. “I find many people think they must limit their decorating to the wedding colors,” says Lisa Vulkoski, Hy-Vee florist in Omaha, Nebraska. “Don’t be afraid to do something unexpected, allowing the bride to save her color scheme for the big day.”
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