BBQ Shower for Two
July 20th, 2008 @ 10:18 pm by Mrs. Pinot Noir
Last month my wonderful sister-in-law and my nieces (also our flower girls) hosted a wedding shower/BBQ for me and Mr. PN. This was a great way to celebrate our wedding with family and friends.
Me & Mr. PN with the cake made by my very talented sister-in-law!
Now I must be honest in saying that we broke a lot of rules and traditions when it comes to wedding showers. First, it was a couple’s shower so Mr. PN was there with me and we invited everyone as couples/families. There was nothing girly about this backyard BBQ!
Secondly, almost everyone invited to the shower was not invited to the wedding. Now, before you start freaking out and quoting Emily Post, let me remind you that we are having a destination wedding and we have only invited about 70 guests. My parents have both worked at the same jobs for over 20 years and we have never moved. This means that they have lots of neighbors and coworkers, and I have high school friends who wanted to celebrate with us but were not invited to the wedding.
The party took place at my parents’ house in Northern Minnesota. The rain was threatening all afternoon but lucky for us it held off - probably because of all the tents and tarps that we put up!
My best childhood friend
My niece (and flower girl) posing with her watermelon fruit bowl!
Me & Mr. PN opening gifts
My MOH diligently recording gifts
The style of the party wasn’t really conducive to games but we did have one “The Price is Right” style game. My mom put together a basket full of organic/local/recycled gifts from The Green Mercantile and had guests guess the price of the entire basket. Whichever guest was closest without going over won the gift basket.
The Price Is Right Gift Basket: Handwoven basket, recycled napkins, organic cotton towel, soy candle, organic potholders, chapstick, lotion, elephant poo paper, pencil, handmade soap, vegetable brush, and organic cotton dish towels.
Lucky, the family dog
Campfire
Have you ever been to a non-traditional wedding shower?
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10 Responses to “BBQ Shower for Two”
Your shower sounds like such a relaxed, fun afternoon. I love that you were able to include some people who won’t be at your wedding - seems like a great way to share the love!
Sounds like a good time - what an impressive watermelon bowl!
We’re having a non-traditional shower as well - a potluck couples’ shower, also including several people not invited to the wedding (though they are invited to a second reception for our tango friends when we get back from our honeymoon). 
Leave us hanging why don’t you!! How much was the price is right basket?? 
In addition to a traditional bridal shower in my hometown (for women invited to the wedding), my FSILs are having a “dinner reception” in my fiance’s hometown in Michigan for people we can’t invite to the wedding because of space constraints or who can’t come due to the distance. I was hesitant at first and asked them to put “no presents, please,” on the invitation, but my FSILs said if they’re paying for a nice dinner, people can bring a present! At least everyone coming knows this is lieu of a wedding invite, and now I’m just excited to celebrate with more people.
I prefer non-traditional showers. Looks like yours was fun!
That watermelon fruit basket is SO Minnesota! I love it!!
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Mrs. Pinot Noir, New York/Napa Valley
Age and Occupation: 24, Health Educator
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 31, Market Researcher
Engagement Date: November 10, 2007
Wedding Date: October, 2008
Blogging Since: June 25, 2008
Venue: Auberge du Soleil
About Me: I am a Minnesota raised, NYC transplant planning a destination wedding in Napa. I'm balancing my love for the environment and my hubby-to-be's love for tradition to create our "green wedding in disguise." Our wedding will include local food and wine, antique touches and lots of love and laughter. When wedding planning isn't taking up my free time (and money) I love to read, cook, workout, watch baseball and travel! Follow along in my adventure as I attempt to plan an eco-friendly and socially responsible wedding (with eco-oblivious Mr. Pinot Noir).
Aww, that sounds so fun! I wish I was having a non-traditional shower, instead of my two traditional ones, so I could have my fiance with me. Haha. I don’t think I’m going to like having all kinds of people watch me open presents. Your way sounds much more fun!!