I actually had my bridal shower a few weeks back, but I was waiting to get all the pictures before I posted. My bridesmaids threw me the most wonderful bridal shower ever!!!
I was all smiles that day. The bridesmaids had the hardest time putting that crown on my head. I was like, “Um, it keeps falling off.” Then MOH goes, “Well duh, it’s made for a four year-old! Sorry, but that’s all I could find at the store.” No worries, I had it on for some of the bridal shower and all of the bachelorette party that followed (more on that later).Now onto the delicious grub…mind you, everything was homemade!!!
Reminds me, I need to get that pigs-in-a-blanket receipe from Michelle.
Then it was time for more fun and games. First up, we had our own version of toilet-paper bride in the sense that we didn’t use any toilet paper, haha. Give the girls a break - they’re relatively new at this and I think their version kicks the traditional version’s butt. Instead the materials consisted of a white plastic tablecloth, streamers in my wedding colors, colorful pipe cleaners and feathers.
Here I am with the three lovely brides: Vivian, Love and Mrs. Bee
Vivan’s team was going for the Grecian Flapper Look. Love’s team was going for the J. Crew beach bride look and Mrs. Bee’s team was going for the 80’s look, puffy sleeves and all!
Man, picking a winner was tough. I wished I could have picked all of them! In the end, I had to go with Mrs. Bee’s team. Those puffy sleeves were a riot!
Next up, we played wedding-themed Scattergories!
The categories were: Flower, Party Song, Honeymoon Destination, Cake Flavor, and Registry Item
It was so fun to see what people came up with. The letters that I ended up choosing out of the bowl were A, P and B (I threw back the Z I had picked out~shhh). Once again~ Mrs. Bee won. I mean it’s wedding scattergories for pete’s sake~ shocker! Mrs. Bee didn’t need another prize~ which was a cute little rubber ducky, so we gave it to my newlywed friend, Michelle, who was second place.
Then it came time for the gifts. Man, time flies when you’re having so much fun!
From the tame….
To the not so tame…
Then came time for dessert! We had smores! A throwback to our college days when we hung out at Cosi! Yummm….
Thanks to my wonderful bridesmaids for planning the best bridal shower ever! And thanks to all my wonderful girlfriends that came out and for the wonderful gifts!
Oh, last but not least the favors!
I’m allowing myself to eat only a few pieces a day since once they are gone, they will be gone forever. They are homemade white chocolate covered preztels in our wedding colors! I love my girls. Apparently they had their very own crazy candy shop the night before with a nutty assembly line cuz these suckers were hard to make! Man, I wish I was there! You guys are the best friends a girl could ever ask for!
And I know I’m supposed to wait to the rehearsal dinner, but I gave my bridesmaids their gifts after the shower. I got each a Coach Soho Large Flap Hobo bag to fit each of their styles. I wasn’t lugging them all the way to Cancun! A showering of gifts all around!
Bertina, Michelle and Tina
Did anyone else feel like it didn’t really feel real until your bridal shower? I remember sitting there and thinking, “Oh my gosh, all these girls are here for me because I’m getting married….I’m getting married….”
looks like FUN! and when you get that pigs in a blanket recipe, PLEASE share. I too am hungreee!
coach purse. ay. i want to have your kind of money.
I love your bridal shower dress!
The color is awesome!
Where did you get it from??
I was going to ask about your dress, too! It’s so pretty.
Looks like a super fun party! I like the idea of using tablecloths and streamers instead of TP. And as a huge scattegories fan, I would love to play the bridal version. You’ve got me excited for my shower next week!
I LOVE the purple dress you’re wearing! Any chance you’ll divulge where it’s from? 
I LOVE the purple dress you’re wearing! Any chance you’ll divulge where it’s from?
Hehe … I thought I recognised Michelle and Bertina in those pics.
Since everyone has already complimented you on your dress, I’ll just say I love the throwback to Cosi [or Xando if you will].
Looked like loads of fun!
What an awesome shower, your friends did such a good job! It looks like it was a lot of fun, w/ super YUMMERS food
P.S. Ditto on the dress
Yes! My FH and I kept looking at each other at our shower like “Is this for real?” “Is this for US?” It was crazy … and very awesome!
Looks like so much fun!
I never ever do this, but to certain commentators: please stop commenting on the amount of money “spent” on anything. It’s rude and not contributing to the WeddingBee atmosphere. It happened on the XBox post too, thanks, I’ll step off my soapbox now
I saw the pics on Bert’s facebook earlier- so sweet of them! Looked like lots of fun!
Thanks for the compliments ladies! I got the dress at:
JUMPING
37-20 Junction Blvd.
Corona, NY 11364
Tel : (718) 429-2237
But you might be out of luck cuz I had them take my dress literally off the mannequin cuz that’s the only one they had left. But you can always call them to see if they’ll be getting some more! I don’t remember exactly how much it cost, but it was definitely less than $30.
Mrs. Lovebird, New York/Cancun
Age and Occupation: 25, Attorney
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Medical Student
Engagement Date: September 22, 2006
Wedding Date: July, 2008
Venue: Dreams Cancun Resort & Spa
About Me: Born and raised New Yorker planning a destination wedding in Cancun, Mexico and a traditional Chinese banquet in New York City. Got proposed to in Cancun, so it’s only fitting we are going back to get married. I love trivia, board games, bargain shopping, asian dramas and eating yummy food!
You’re making me hongreeee!!!
I’m nervous and excited about my shower next month because I’m a little afraid of opening all the gifts in front of everyone. That makes me uncomfortable, but I know it’s sort of the point of a shower. Since I live 1000 miles from the shower location, I think it’ll be suggested that people bring pictures of their gifts, or “token” gifts. It’ll be the the week after I see/try on my dress for the first time (from Chrissy Wai-Ching, like Miss Canary) and the week before a good friend’s wedding, so I have a hunch I’ll suddenly get a whole lot of that “I’m getting married” feeling!