TIP TUESDAY! New!!

#tiptuesday ...a little something fun to read while planning your next event!
Photos provided by Gingersnap Photography

 6 great bridal shower ideas!!!  
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1. INVITAIONS!  They are a must!  whether you design and print them yourself, or purchase from a local vendor, the invitation is the first impression your guests will get of your shower.  This lets your guests know if they should be gifting you lingerie, or kitchen items...you may not want to open a slinky nightie in front of your new husband's Grandma! 
​Here are some of our favourite stationers in Calgary.
LoveSky Design (sample in photo below of LoveSky Design custom work)
​Bloom Invites
Modern Pulp Design Studio
Pink Umbrella
The Social Page

2. THEME!  Speaking of not wanting to open up a slinky nightie...create a theme, or a plan for your shower.  For this shower, the theme was a  Stella and Dot Trunk Show   The guests arrived in the prettiest spring colours, and were styled by Whitney, our S&D Stylist.

3. DECOR!  You've been pinning away, and dreaming of all the details...some that hubby might not be so into for the wedding day...so why not break them out for the shower!  Let your bridal party know what you would love to see at your shower, and let them plan the rest...it helps to share a Pinterest Board!  Here, we chose to have a fun mimosa bar!  
Sip Sip Hooray!

4. FAVOURS!  Having a memento for your guests is a special thank you for them, on the spot...but don't forget to send hand written Thank You notes to each guest for their gifts.  Here we chose an all natural soap bar for the guests.  It is definitely a favour that will get used!   The wrapper shares a funny sentiment from the Bride.
( soap wrapper by LoveSky Design )  Soaps by Be Clean Naturally can be purchased through Cedar & Sparrow via Facebook.

5. FLORALS!  Go for it...get the flowers!  Whoever your Bride is...she will love you for adding that special touch!  
We asked the amazing Kami at Make My Day Flowers to create these gorgeous arrangements in blush and pink.  

6. FOOD!  oh the food...the possibilities are endless!  Plan the food for your shower around the theme...sunday tea: tea sandwiches and petit fours; bridal brunch: pastries & mimosa bar; garden party: tea & crumpets...you get the idea!  
For this shower, we chose a lovely afternoon, light finger foods and a fabulous multi tiered home made carrot cake with whipped cream cheese frosting to round out the day!  (and don't forget those Hell-of-a-good-square squares...also known as Magic Cookie Bars)

The most important part of hosting a bridal shower for the Bride in your life...is to make sure it is about her.  The food, the colours, the theme.  And, now, you have the perfect 'go to guide' for hosting...so have fun!!!
Thanks for reading our first ever #tiptuesday post!  Look for more soon!!
​~H