Completed! #38–Throw my sister’s bridal shower

Well, its been a while since the blog has been updated, but that doesn’t mean my progress on my list has slowed! Last weekend I threw my sister’s bridal shower–one more thing off the list.

For those who care, or may possibly also be planning a shower, here are some details:

It was a Kitchen Shower. The guests were sent this invitation, which I made on photoshop, as well as a recipe card that they brought to the shower.

I took a picture of my sister with each guest, and the picture and the recipe will eventually be together in a book of recipes that I’ll make.

As the guests came in, they signed and decorated an apron for Kristen. We had a tulip-themed lunch (chicken salad, fruit, veggies,etc). Then we played “guess the spice” and Kristen had to match her fiancee’s answers to food themed questions. The guest who correctly predicted the number she would get correct won a little prize. I used this poem/letter to give her some cleaning products for the house:

We gather together with you to celebrate the dawn of a new era. Marriage is a journey. Some days it will be pure joy but let’s take a moment and talk about the others.

There may come a time when you realize your big brawny guy isn’t necessarily Mr. Clean. When this and other little glitches occur, don’t shout or send up an SOS. Hopefully the tide will change quickly, tensions will vanish, and things will bounce back to normal.

We think you and Matt are a fantastic couple with a zest for life and a sincere appreciation for each other. We fully support you as you and Matt pledge to spend your lives as one.

We wish you all the best… Including love, happiness and lots of time to snuggle.

Love,
Your Friends and Family

After that, Kristen opened presents and received many fabulous kitchen toys for her new life:

Then we finally ate the cake and said goodbye!