Bridal Shower ~ Part III

Ever been to a boring Bridal shower? Here is a fun game to play on the woman who is the center of all the attention, sure to gather some laughter.

Prior to the shower, have the groom answer some questions. Buy a few packs of Hubba Bubba bubble gum. Do not let the bride see questions or have the opportunity to get with the groom to see answers. Either before or after the gift opening, get everyone's attention, and someone who speaks loudly to ask her some questions. Every question she gets wrong she has to add a piece of gum to her mouth. The idea is you want her to have a mouthful, because it is pretty funny watching her try to answer with a mouth filled with gum. Now you do not want to kill her, so if you see that she has about 8 pieces of gum in her mouth, skip some of the harder questions and try to end it on a fun note.

Here are examples of some of the questions we have used in the past. (by the way - picture is Theresa - wedding # 9)


When and where was your first date with (groom)?


Which of the following sounds like the perfect date for you and (groom)?
a. A quiet evening at home with a movie
b. A romantic dinner for 2 at an Italian restaurant
c. A crazy night out at a club dancing til 2am

What TV couple do you think you most resemble?
a. Homer & Marge Simpson from The Simpsons
b. Monica & Chandler Bing from Friends
c. Ward & June Cleaver from Leave it to Beaver
d. Mike and Carol Brady from The Brady Bunch
e. Peg and Al Bundy from Married with Children

Lets think far into the future for this question. Once married, you and (groom) will look forward to spending your golden years together. Which of the following sounds like the best way to spend your retirement years together?
a. Going on amazing adventures – an African safari, hiking in the Himalayas and more
b. Settling into a condo by the beach in Boca where the kids and grandkids can visit on holidays
c. Living in a Winnebago, traveling cross country
d. Enjoying solitude in a lovely ranch house in the desert of Arizona
e. Staying in the home you raised your children, playing cards and saving your money for your kids inheritance

Which of the following are you most likely to do during a snow day when you have off from work?
a. Shovel and salt the driveway and walk so no one slips and falls
b. Convince (groom) & the dog to play in the snow, build a snowman, make angels & have snowball fight
c. Use this found time to clean and straighten the house – no mess allowed!
d. Sleep, lay in front of the TV, eat, watch the snow from the window.


Because we’ll be in a room full of ladies we have to ask the most obvious
question – kids! How many children do you see you and (groom) having?


Which of the two of you do you think will more often call the shots (where the pants) in your marriage?

(Forgetting that you have to fit into your beautiful wedding gown for a moment) (bride) , if you could only eat 1 food from now until your wedding day, which would you pick?
a. Cheese
b. Chocolate
c. Peanut Butter
d. Fish
e. Pizza

(bride), We all know that surprising you is hard to do. Has (groom) ever succeeded in truly shocking you? If so, when.

Lets see how well the (groom) knows you.

Bride’s favorite type of movie?
a. Love story
b. Comedy
c. Scary Thriller
d. Science Fiction

How would you describe (bride) in the morning?
a. a squishy, warm teddy bear
b. Oscar the grouch
c. “Return of the Living Dead”

In the kitchen, (bride) is:
a. the “Galloping Gourmet”
b. Can prepare a few things well
c. Really never sets foot in the kitchen

How well do you know (groom)

If (groom) were a shoe, what kind would he be?
a. a work boot
b. a sneaker
c. a wingtip
d. a slipper
e. a doc marten

What is (groom)’s Favorite Movie?

What is (groom)s’ Favorite Food?

When it comes to “Home Improvement”, you consider (groom):
a. Tim the Tool Man (does stuff, but makes it worse)
b. Handy Man (does stuff and does it well)
c. Clueless and has to “hire out”


(Groom)’s idea of the prefect vacation is:
a. a rustic cabin in Aspen, Colorado
b. a beachfront bungalow in Mexico
c. a weekend away in college town, drinking with old college buddies
d. having everyone else go on vacation, so he can lie around the house, camp in front of the TV, sleep & eat


Lets see if you agree on the following:

Answer: (groom) or (bride)

Who is?

Most likely to take out the trash?

Most likely to take the dog out?

Most likely going to disciple the children?

Most likely to plan a night out?

Most likely to trip up the stairs?

Planning a Bridal Shower ~ Part II

A really cute gift idea when there is not much left on your friends Bridal Registry is get a large basket, buy a bunch of candles, tie them with ribbon and add this sweet poem. It would be great to add candle holders and butane lighter or really nice long matches to the basket also.

Wedding Gift Candle Poem

A basket of candles that come in a pair

In all different colors, for you two to share

The white ones burn first They are wrapped in white lace

To celebrate your first married night In your new chosen place.

The green pair is taller, and also much thinner

Burn with the first company you have over for dinner

The dark blue candles are for after your first fight

Use them to burn while making up all night

Pink candles set the mood and pave the way

For your first married Valentine's Day Now,

when your first year of marriage is through

the cream anniversary pair will light for you two.

Red candles aflame, both your futures are bright

Celebrate promotions you've worked toward with all of your might.

By this time we hope, maybe, just maybe

You can light the purple ones, on the birth of your baby.

And just when you thought you'd put these away

Take the light blue ones out for your fifth anniversary day.

Now just one more pair left for the big 25 The anniversary pair that will keep your love alive.

Congratulations bride and groom (enter names)

On the start of your forever May the two of you always be happy together

And burn these candles Just the way we said

But please don't forget - blow them out before bed!!

You will need:

2 White Candles ~ Long
2 Green Candles ~ Longer & Thin
2 Dark Blue Candles (can be votives)
2 Pink Candles ( any)
2 Cream Candles ~ Long
2 Red Candles (any)
2 Purple Candles (any)
2 Light Blue Candles (any)
2 Silver Candles ~ Long

Basket

White Lace Ribbon

Ribbon

Candle Holders

Recipe: Broccoli Salad

Tired of Potato Salad….. Here’s a great NO COOK recipe.

Summer Broccoli Salad

4 to 5 crowns of raw broccoli cleaned and chopped small
1 medium red onion diced
1 jar of Hormel real bacon pieces
1 2 cup bag of shredded white cheddar cheese
1 cup mayo ( I use Lite)
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup sugar

Mix mayo, vinegar and sugar. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Mix with rest of ingredients right before serving. (I add the cheese last – mix too early it gets soggy.)
Optional: add raisins or sunflower seeds.