The Bridal Shower that Almost Wasn’t
September 10th, 2008 @ 4:25 pm by Mrs. Avocado
This is the story of a bridal shower that I almost didn’t want to go to. I was in Utah to pick up my dress and attend a friend’s wedding, when my sister and I were in a car accident on the way between the ceremony and the reception. A quick trip to the emergency room proved that we survived without any damage to our bodies, but the car was towed and we were stranded.
The morning of the bridal shower I had to wake up and figure out how to rent a car, and how to get my sister to Salt Lake in time to return the camera lens she had rented for the wedding the day before. Somehow it all worked out in the end and after pushing the lunch back a little bit, we made it to Pizza Factory where I immediately dove in and started eating their super yummy breadsticks. This is when I realized that coming was a really good idea 
There were only 5 of us present, but it was perfect. We talked and laughed and I had the chance to catch up with my closest friends that I don’t spend nearly enough effort keeping up with. I was presented with a popcorn bucket filled with candy and a gift card for rentals at Blockbuster. I was also given something black and lacy for the honeymoon, and I am excited to say I only have about 30 days to wait before I put it to good use.
You can see the hospital bracelet from the night before was still on my wrist.
We finished things off with some adorable (and delicious) cupcake favors made by BM Maggie.
If I wasn’t flying back, I probably would have taken then all back to WA with me!
She made the flower petals with marshallows. So cute.
I have read about a lot of really amazing bridal showers, some which make me really jealous. This shower is probably not the kind anyone is going to be attempting to duplicating anytime soon, because it might not seem like very much, but it really was. I appreciated the time that people took out of their day to come and see me, and I treasure the opportunity to laugh and be with some of my favorite girls again.
Anyone else have big dreams about what their bridal shower could be, and then realize that something simple could work just as well?
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10 Responses to “The Bridal Shower that Almost Wasn’t”
Okay, I am definitley insisting that I go to the Pizza Factory the next time I’m in Utah visiting my realtives. Those breadsticks are INSANE!
I’m glad you weren’t injured in your accident and still had a good time!
I’ll answer your question!! Absolutely. I have read on weddingbee.com about so many AMAZING showers, I think I was diluded about what I hoped mine would be like…but it ended up being different. I am so lucky that I was blessed with the presence of the people closest to me and it was perfect! It was simple and meaningful and wonderful. I was able to really connect to the women that mean so much to me-that I don’t get to talk to every day and it was great! In the “monster” that a wedding can become-it was so perfect.
I tried to eat my screen, those cupcakes looked soooo good! Lucky you!
(Not lucky you for the accident, but for the amazing time you had later. I wanted to clarify.)
i want to go to Pizza Factory…those breadsticks look awesome!
i feel you…..no shower yet. not sure if i’m going to be having a traditional shower, but 3 of my bms are getting together with me the weeken dof 10/18. i dont know what we’re supposed to be up to, but that weekend is blocked off and there’s mention of a hotel room……
sad thing: i’m sooo tired and disenchanted, i dont care that much….ask me about it closer to that weekend, lol…
I’m glad you didn’t get hurt!
I got my first speeding ticket EVER on the way to my Bridal Shower….ugh so embarrassing and annoying!
So glad you are alright
Mrs. Avocado, Seattle
Age and Occupation: 23, Student
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Consultant
Engagement Date: July 27, 2008
Wedding Date: October, 2008
Blogging Since: June 30, 2008
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oh goodness I love Pizza Factory breadsticks so so much! My parents live just up the street from one and I drool everytime I drive by.
I’m sorry your trip was almost ruined by a crazy Utah driver, but I’m glad everything turned out well.