Pre-Wedding Party Ideas

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

US Map creatingreallyawesomefreethings.com

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