The Wedding Shower Book; How to plan the perfect celebration-including
creative ideas for invitations, games, themes, decorations, gifts,
and more (Paperback)
Book Description
Giving a special wedding shower that's fun and memorable takes
planning. Inside you'll find all the practical help you need,
including creative suggestions for invitations, favors, and
decorations you can make yourself. You'll also find recipes
for special treats, innovative theme party ideas, and helpful
suggestions to make the shower enjoyable for everyone. Open
up and begin planning a great party!
Creative Wedding Showers: Homemade Invitations, Decorations,
Games, Planning Tips, Menu Ideas and More! (Paperback)
Book Description
It's a snap to throw a stylish wedding shower with
the wealth of ideas and crafts found in this book. Covering
everything a hostess needs to give the bride-to-be a memorable
day, Creative Wedding Showers:
*Features 10 inspired shower themes and 50 easy projects to
match any bride's personality
*Provides information on invitations, decorations,
entertainment, menus and party favors--all in one place
*Includes clear, step-by-step instructions that
make these creative projects accessible for everyone
There's no reason for a hostess to stress out
with this indispensable guide at her side. It's the next best
thing to a party planner!
Review: great ideas
This book offers great ideas for shower themes, favors, games,
menus, etc. including pictures and step-by-step instructions.
I highly recommend it to anyone looking for some trendy wedding
shower ideas.
Review: Beautiful ideas!
I don't know about you, but most of the bridal shower books
I found before this all seemed to have the same old tired stuff.
FINALLY someone came up with some beautiful, orginal ideas!
The invitations, favors, and decorations in this book are really
very creative and pretty, and most are fairly easy to make.
She offers menu ideas, recipes, and activities that go with
each party theme. I really liked the way she used color in her
themes. I also liked the full-page color photos for each theme,
and the step-by step instructions also had a photo for EACH
step. Vey nicely done! Ms. Dewberry, if you are reading this
-- I'd love to see a book on creative BABY showers as well!
The Best Wedding Shower Book (Revised
Edition) : A Complete Guide For Party Planners (Paperback)
From Publishers Weekly
Cooke (The Best Baby Shower Book provides an encyclopedic look
at wedding showers that includes a discussion of prewedding
traditions in other cultures and a look at the roots of American
customs. (For example, "The bridal veil originated in ancient
Greece and Rome, where it symbolized youth and virginity.")
There are pointers on planning the shower ("don't expect
people to balance a sit-down meal on their laps"); checklists;
suggestions for themes (kitchen showers, romance showers) with
appropriate food, activities and decorations; and advice on
"keeping the party rolling." Cooke is a tad cute at
times, recommending, for example, that shower guests make a
list of endearments for the couple to use in marriage"the
more creative or ridiculous, the funnier." But readers
can pick and choose among the ideas offered, and this book will
help anyone stage a successful shower.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers
to the Paperback edition.
Book Description
This new edition contains more fun activities, party recipes,
decorating hints, gift ideas, and planning tips than any other
book.
Practical party-planning checklists
Designs for invitations and name tags
Decorating ideas that don't cost a bundle
Creative ideas for "couples" showers
Engaging party games that won't embarrass your
quests
Dozens of delicious, nutritious recipes and menu
ideas
Attractive serving suggestions
Tips on choosing a party location
Updated planning section
More creative, contemporary shower themes
And much more
Review: Great for beginners
When my sister announced that she's getting married, I announced
that I'd love to throw her a shower. I'd never thrown a wedding
shower before, and I needed to find something to help me plan
one--fast! I was pleased with Ms. Cooke's "Best Baby Shower
Book" that I'd bought to plan my friend's baby shower a
couple of months before, so I thought I'd try her again. I wasn't
disappointed. This book offers instructions and tips for throwing
fun parties in a straight-forward way, and none of the parties
seemed overwhelming to plan or impossible to pull off. The theme
I chose was fun to plan, and the party was a blast. This book
is a new edition, and it seems as if the problems with the previous
edition mentioned in the previous review were addressed.
Hosting Wedding Parties (Hardcover)
Book Description
From showers to receptions to bridal teas, you'll find everything
you need to toast the happy couple in style. HOSTING WEDDING
PARTIES offers the inspiration and the how-to instructions for
planning and hosting unique wedding-related theme parties that
will be remembered for years to come. Each party is beautifully
photographed to show every detail, from handcrafted invitations
to exquisite centerpieces to thoughtful and unique party favors.
Decorations and specially crafted accents are explained in step-by-step
instructions, yet all party elements are easy and affordable!
Also included are complete party menus with easy but delicious
recipes, along with suggested table settings and beverages.
A special section on entertaining help includes etiquette tips,
floral arranging ideas, and more. Whether you're the maid of
honor, the mother of the groom, or the bride herself, this book
has the details you need to plan the perfect party.
Just look what makes this book a must for your collection:
** Covers a wide range of parties, not just
showers! Includes parties for rehearsals, engagements, and receptions.
** Perfect for anyone involved in a wedding - the maid of honor,
mother, father, grandparent, bridesmaid, groomsman, uncle, or
aunt.
** Contains complete menus and recipes for each party.
** Features easy and affordable party plans that don't require
weeks of preparation.
** Includes a special section on etiquette tips, floral-arranging
ideas, table setting, and more.
** It's the best book you'll find on the subject. Most "shower"
books are one color, and don't have recipes. This one is full
of full-color photos that help you make your wedding party a
smash.
The Ultimate Bridal Shower Idea Book
: How to Have a Fun, Fabulous, and Memorable Party (Paperback)
Review: Great Shower Planner
This book has given me such great ideas for the bridal shower
I am planning. From the invitations to the games to the favors
and more! I definately recommend this book!
Review: So fun! Excellent co-ed shower
ideas!
The bridesmaids and I LOVE this book by Sharon Naylor -- we
looked everywhere for some really great, non-cheesy co-ed bridal
shower ideas and didn't find anything good. And then we found
this book. Now we had so many good ideas, we had to choose between
them. Finally, some original themes! And great favor ideas,
decorating tips, budgeting advice. What worked best for us was
the advice about how to divide up planning tasks when some bridesmaids
don't have a lot of money. We couldn't have put this party together
without this book, and we recommend it highly.
Wedding Showers: Ideas & Recipes for
the Perfect Party (Paperback)
Book Description
Your best friend is getting married, it's up to you to throw
the shower. Now what? Forget the paper plate-ribbon bouquet.
Times have changed and people are delving into the old traditions
with contemporary flair. With four unique party themes, Wedding
Showers offers menus, decorating ideas, projects, and activities
to suit a range of personalities and visions, making it the
ideal guide for today's shower host. A traditional afternoon
of tea invites guests to a selection of mouth-watering cakes,
tarts, and cookies. A tropical cocktail party carries the festivities
outside. The day-at-the-beach shower takes a fun and casual
approach with its bountiful barbecue and brightly colored canopies.
An intimate beauty shower centers around luxuriant home-spa
treatments, followed by pretty boxed lunches. From making the
plans to decorating the venue, the authors breathe new life
into the long-standing tradition of the wedding shower.
About the Author
Michele Adams is a stylist and writer with a background in architecture
and product design. She was an associate editor creating stories
in gardening, weddings, and style for Martha Stewart Living
before she moved with her husband to Los Angeles, California.
Gia Russo (left) is a stylist and writer with a strong background
in interior and floral design. She was an associate weddings
and style editor for Martha Stewart Living specializing in flower,
jewelry, and craft stories before moving to Los Angeles, California
with her husband.
Review: Beautiful ideas and recipes
First off, this book is written by two editors from Martha Stewart's
Living, so you know the ideas and recipes will be wonderful.
They are!
My problem with this book is that it is very limited. As a first
time maid of honor (AND bridesmaid), I am completely lost as
to how to throw a wedding shower. This book has a little bit
on the history of the wedding shower and what goes on during
one, but that's about it for basic info. After reading this
book, there were still many aspects to a shower that I found
unclear. I know that there are suppose to be activities/games
during a shower, but none were listed. Another problem I have
with this book is that all the ideas and recipes require a bit
of money to pull off. Silk napkins? Bamboo sake cups? Rose petals
in the punch? It's all great and wonderful, but for someone
on a tight budget, it's just not going to happen.
So what does this book have, you ask? Four really
beautiful themes for wedding showers. With a good amount of
pictures. We have "An Afternoon of Desserts" where
everything is sort of dainty and pink. Very elegant. There's
"Tropical Cocktails" with fun island inspired recipes
and decorations. "A Day of Beauty" lacks decoration
ideas, but has wonderful favors. Last but not least, "Beach
Barbecue" is great for outdoors. Each theme has decoration
ideas, menu ideas, and favor ideas. There is also a timeline
guide so that you have an idea of when to do things.
Overall, I would recommend this book, but I would
*definitely* have other wedding shower books around. This was
the first book I purchased for shower planning, and have bought
two others since then. I'm now ready to throw a party. :)
Review: Creative and Modern Ideas
Creative and modern ideas for throwing a modern day bridal shower.
Exquisite still photography showcasing each shower favor, table
setting, food item, and room decor. Very different from the
existing bland works that currently sit on the bookstore shelves.
Some of the ideas are too posh or "stuffy" for middle
America, but the ideas can certainly be adapted to your budget
and tastes.
Review: Classy Bridal Shower Book
Very "Martha"; Elegant and modern day ideas for various
themed bridal showers; not many classy books on bridal showers
but this is an exception.
Review: A Perfect "Day of Beauty"
For My Best Friend
My best friend was the Maid of Honor at my July 2000 wedding.
She threw the most elegant bridal shower for me, so when she
asked me to return the favor this fall, I freaked out. Jen is
SO talented when it comes to stuff like parties and cards and
decorating, so I did not want her to be disappointed. To add
to my anxiety, Jen is a vegetarian, so I wanted the shower to
be health-conscious. I think I bought about 4 books on bridal
showers and the Maid-of-Honor duties. I ended up using the "Day
of Beauty" idea from this book. I made all of the recipes
in the section and I even improvised a little by making the
Shrimp Spring Rolls, sans Shrimp. I bought a bunch of pedicure,
manicure, and facial supplies from Origins, a paraffin wax dip
machine from Filene's, and I hired a masseuse to demonstrate
how to give a good massage. The party was such a hit and the
best part was that we all got to know each other without those
silly, embarrassing shower games.
Review: THE ONLY WEDDING SHOWER
BOOK YOU'LL EVER NEED
If your best friend is clear about the man, be clear about the
shower. This book helped me organize and execute a sassy, clever
yet chic wedding shower. When they got the amazing invitations
my guests knew this party would be different. My friends who
have had to endure the traditional games at a multitude of showers
over the years, were blown away by the shower born from this
book.
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