Three new spins on
pre-wedding parties
By Catherine Pfaff-Zbasnik
Why stick to the old rent a hall have a lunch-in engagement party and bridal shower. Every couple is unique. Shouldn’t the pre-wedding activities be a celebration of who you are as a couple, what you each like, or how you fell in love? These three ideas may not be for everyone but they’re bound to get you thinking of your own spin on these old traditions. J
Sports Rivalry Party
For the couple
that loves everything about their fiancé …except… their choice in a particular
sports team.
Let’s use one of
the biggest rivalries in football today, the Chicago Bears and Green Bay
Packers. It’s safe to say I know this rivalry all too well since this describes
my husband and I perfectly. J
Putting together a
theme of this kind can be simple even if you don’t care much for the sport
itself. List off the things you know: Team colors, footballs, jerseys, stadium,
and logos. If possible plan this event on a game day where these two teams face
each other. Get everyone in the spirit
of the game by decorating with yard line numbers, streamers in team colors and
team logos. Create “Team Bride” & “Team Groom” jerseys for friends, family,
and/or those who will be in the bridal party. Create a tailgate atmosphere by
serving hamburgers and brats. Follow it up with some creative sweets; football
shaped cookies, team color cupcakes, or a his/hers split cake. And don’t forget
those family and friends that may not be as die hard as the lovely couple by
creating football bingo to get them involved. It’s sure to be a hit for any
budding “house divided”.
Photos by:
Jerseys by pixgood.com
Cake by journaltimes.com
Bingo by prettyoprovidence.com
House Divided Flag
by proflagsandbanners.com
Table
decorations by hwtm.com
Around the World, or maybe just the country
If the couple
happens to enjoy globetrotting or even just hitting up every state in the US
together here’s a great theme to celebrate where they’ve been and/or where they
are going. A great why to accomplish this is by giving every guest a different
country or state. Instruct them to bring either a dish or dessert that represents
the country they were given. Decorate with flags from the different countries
and if possible add photos of the couple from their various travels. Top it off
with a luggage or passport cake.
Photos:
Foods as Flags thirdyearabroad.com
Luggage Cake karaspartyideas.com
International
money banner etsy.com/oldendesigns
Pin-up Party
Why not think
outside the box for a celebration with your ladies before the big day. Be
inspired by the 50’s, rockabilly, or Rosie the Riveter. Create an evening of beautification and turn
all of those lovely ladies into Pin-Up Girls. Hire a hair stylist and make-up
artist. Set up an appointment with a local photographer to capture the event
and take some true to the era photos of the group. Top it off with champagne
and wonderful sweets.
Photos:
Makeup Artist memphisbombshells.com
Table and
Decorations memorableweddingindeas.blogspot.com
Group Photo laurakallenphoto.com
