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You Asked: Can I Split Their Showers?

DearSugar — Mon, 26 May 2008 06:00:00 -0700

Dear Sugar,

I have two daughters, one is getting married in September and one is having a baby in September. Would it be OK to combine their showers and have one big one as opposed to two smaller ones? — Curious Mom Melinda

Dear Curious Mom Melinda,

While it makes perfect sense to simply combine the two showers, I can almost guarantee that your daughters would have some hurt feelings if you went that route. Since each has their own exciting news to celebrate, sharing a shower could take away from their individual joy.

I know showers can be expensive, but each of your daughters deserves their own moment in the spotlight. If you keep the guest lists down to just close friends and family, and if you have the showers at your home or at a friend's home, it'll be easy to keep the costs down. At the end of the day and after all the hard work is behind you, I bet you'll be glad that you showered your girls separately. Congratulations to them and to you!

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Namaste For the Big Day: Yoga For Weddings

FitSugar — Fri, 16 May 2008 12:00:00 -0700

If you're planning a wedding-related party, anything from an engagement party to a bachelorette bash, why not do something a little different? Since weddings are pretty stressful, everyone will appreciate a party that'll help release some of the tension and anxiety. I'm talking about a Yoga Party, and it's sure to encourage some calmness, self-reflection, and emotional renewal, which every bride and bridesmaid need.

If you don't know of any Yoga instructors in your area, or if you happen to be traveling elsewhere for the party, why not hire someone from Yoga For Weddings? They offer special event packages so you can customize a bridal shower or bachelorette party. Currently, they have teachers in California, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New York, and Oregon. It may be just the thing if you're not into a night of strippers and barhopping.

If you're looking for more Yoga in your life, you don't have to stop at just one session. Yoga For Weddings also offers packages of six or 12 classes, or six months of classes — for yourself, you and the groom, or for you and your entire bridal party. It's a great way to stay fit, healthy, and centered in the time leading up to your special day.

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Good Idea or Bad Idea: Coed Parties

DearSugar — Thu, 15 May 2008 08:00:00 -0700

Although I love the traditional female-only showers and bachelorette parties, I think there’s something really fun about the concept of sharing those special occasions with the man in your life. Then again, before taking the plunge, some serious girl time is definitely in order. Plus sometimes throwing guys into the mix only makes things more complicated and less fun; there's really nothing like just being with the girls! So ladies, what do you think, are co-ed prewedding parties a good idea or a bad idea? Source

Good Idea or Bad Idea: Coed Parties

Good Idea: I think joint parties are great; the more the merrier.

Bad Idea: The shower and the bachelorette party are a chance for the women to get together and just be girls.

Undecided — Please share

Adorable Kitchen Cakes

YumSugar — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:15:40 -0700

This week PartySugar's busy planning a spectacular Bridal Shower. There's a fantastic menu and beautifully-made printable invites. However if you're the one headed to the shower, not planning it, I found this adorable kitchen "cake" for you to bring.

This adorable Kitchen Cake ($59) from Etsy seller Hold the Flour, comes with an assortment of kitchen gadgets, such as heart-shaped measuring spoons, bell-shaped cookie cutters, and whisks, all wrapped up in a plush towel. Inside you'll find a bottle of Lemongrass Zen soap.

I think it's so cute, and would definitely make a nice centerpiece at a party. While this one looks extremely well put together, you could always experiment by creating your own. If you do, what sort of things would you put into it? Tell us in the comments below.

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Would You Want an Office Bridal Shower?

SavvySugar — Wed, 14 May 2008 09:51:37 -0700

Some offices have the tradition of celebrating a bride-to-be with an office bridal shower. These resemble your usual shower typically put on by friends and family, except it's planned by your office mates and the guest list is limited to your female co-workers. Sometimes the women spearheading the shower will try and surprise the bride and they secretly send invitations to all female employees and include registry information. The party is typically held during lunchtime and likely takes place in a big conference room. More often than not, cake is involved.To see all of our wedding season coverage, check out IDoSugar.Source

Would You Want an Office Bridal Shower?

Absolutely! I'd appreciate it and would like to spend time with the other female employees.

I'd only want an office shower if no gifts were involved. I'd feel uncomfortable accepting gifts from some co-workers.

No, most wouldn't be invited to the wedding so I'd feel awkward accepting a party and gifts.

Other. See my comments below.

Wedding Trend Alert: Couples Showers

partysugar — Wed, 14 May 2008 07:00:38 -0700

If bridal showers just aren't your style, consider hosting a couples shower. Coed, or "Jack and Jill" showers — in which the groom invites his male friends and family — are becoming more and more common. Think of a couples shower more like an engagement party. Host the party on the weekend and choose a menu that will please both men and women. For more tips on hosting a couples shower,

A Do or a Don't: Bridal Shower Games

DearSugar — Tue, 13 May 2008 14:00:00 -0700

Wedding showers are notorious for their getting-to-know-you games, like making a wedding dress out of toilet paper or seeing how few times you can say the word "wedding." Though in theory, games should be fun, sometimes they’re just not! I love the idea of doing something at the shower that both the young and old can participate in, but I think that the typical games can be a little blah if not flat-out cheesy. But ladies, what do you think? Are shower games a do or a don’t? To see all of our wedding coverage, check out IDoSugar.com.Source

A Do or a Don't: Bridal Shower Games

A Do — I actually really like shower games! They may be juvenile but they're fun!

A Don't — They're just a waste of time. I'd much rather get to know someone by talking with them, not playing a game.

Other — Please explain in the comments below.

Come Party With Me: Bridal Shower — Menu

partysugar — Tue, 13 May 2008 08:00:31 -0700

A bridal shower is normally a female only event so plan a menu that is light with plenty of vegetarian options. Instead of serving a full meal or sit down salad at Elena's bridal shower, we'll offer guests an assortment of delectable crostini. Crostini — which means little toasts in Italian — can be topped with an endless amount of toppings. For Elena's shower guests will choose from mushroom ragu on chevre crostini, artichoke-parmesan crostini, eggplant caponata crostini, and roman style crostini. The crostini toppings and toasts can be made in advance and assembled the day of. To take a look at these amazing crostini recipes,

Come Party With Me: Bridal Shower — Invite

partysugar — Mon, 12 May 2008 09:45:58 -0700

Isn't it fabulous how many parties are associated with a wedding? For my girlfriend Elena, I've already planned an engagement party and the reception. This week I'm planning her bridal shower. All week long I'll be featuring my tips and ideas for the most memorable bridal shower. To get things started, we have to send invitations.

Since many of you are planning bridal showers, I asked our designer to create a set of gorgeous downloadable party invites! The invites are free, all you have to do is download, print, and fill them in. They're pretty, sophisticated, and come in three — blue, green, and pink — lovely colors.

To take a look at all of our wedding coverage go to IDoSugar. To download and print the bridal shower invite seen here,

How To Plan a Wedding Shower With Online Tools

geeksugar — Mon, 12 May 2008 08:00:35 -0700

Planning parties has become infinitely easier with the advent of the Internet. I've shown you online tools for planning your wedding and your registry, but there's also a ton of help on the Internet for planning a wedding shower!

Whether you're the one getting married or a friend of the bride and groom throwing the party, trust me — online planning is where it's at.

Online party planning site My Punch Bowl can help you plan your party, with ideas and advice for every step of the way.

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