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• pinksonya member

  

  August 2009 edited December 2011

  We didn't have games at our shower.  We had cocktails, and started to open gifts while people were still eating.  My sister had some gifts to give away, and they were auctioned off.  She called it a white elephant auction?  Some were gag gifts.  People were given money for certain things... if their nails were painted, if they slept in their underwear the night before, if they kissed Graham, etc... So it was kind of like a game, but not really.  It was just a fun way to give away gifts.  At the end of the shower, the auction was held.  Everyone spent their play money and laughed their butts off.BM jewelry - IMO, they don't all have to be the same.  I'm not much help with any of your other questions!

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• d78

  

  August 2009 edited December 2011

  I used to do these question posts too! I figured I could pay it forward! :-)For those of you that didn't do games at your bridal shower... what did you do in place of them? We didn't do games, but we had about 8 things listed so people with that winning trait won a prize (tulip centerpiece). For example, bday closest to mine, bday closest to DH, where we met (first to answer correctly), how long we've been together, first to arrive at the shower, last to arrive, etc.I don't know anything about cardstock... so what kind should I get for the table names (I'm just doing tent style like Dori did)? I did just plain old coverstock from Staples, I believe. You're doing ivory, right? You can have the rest of my cardstock, if you want, for free. I think it's like 100-200 pages. Email me if you want it!For my bachelorette party, I want to do something out of the ordinary... like sky diving or bungee jumping, but those are clearly too expensive... any ideas? Hmm, so I guess painting pottery is out? lol...what about whitewater rafting at Ohiopyle? What time of year will it be again?Do my BM's jewelry all have to be the same? They are wearing different dresses and different shoes, so they're jewelry doesn't have to match right? My BMs didn't have matching dresses or matching jewelry, but they were similar/the same general style. They did have the same shoes, but I didn't really care about that.And my last question... you all know the problem I'm having with who to walk me down the aisle. So when the link got posted of the wedding party dancing down the aisle, I absolutely wanted to do it. FI is kinda talked into it. Then I realized, if I dance down the aisle no one would be able to walk me down! Yes, I'm a coward. My wedding party is slightly concerned b/c no one can really dance. I told the guys they could cart wheels or tumble down the aisle... whatever they feel comfy doing. But what can us girls do? Any cute ideas?The girls don't feel comfortable dancing, then? Maybe they could all do a silly pose at the beginning or something, then walk down regularly? That's a great idea though, and it gets you out of your conundrum!

  

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• McBridetobe member

  

  August 2009 edited December 2011

  I've been crazy busy this afternoon - just popping in!For those of you that didn't do games at your bridal shower... what did you do in place of them?We did games at mine, but I planned showers without games.  One I used preprinted/cut paper and had people write down their advice for marriage and then scrapbooked them - it turned out so nice!  Also, a timer can go off during gifts if you want to give away prizes.  I don't know anything about cardstock... so what kind should I get for the table names (I'm just doing tent style like Dori did)?Something heavier - I'd say 80# or higher.For my bachelorette party, I want to do something out of the ordinary... like sky diving or bungee jumping, but those are clearly too expensive... any ideas?Nope, but that is so scary to me! Do my BM's jewelry all have to be the same? They are wearing different dresses and different shoes, so they're jewelry doesn't have to match right?Heck no!And my last question... you all know the problem I'm having with who to walk me down the aisle. So when the link got posted of the wedding party dancing down the aisle, I absolutely wanted to do it. FI is kinda talked into it. Then I realized, if I dance down the aisle no one would be able to walk me down! Yes, I'm a coward. My wedding party is slightly concerned b/c no one can really dance. I told the guys they could cart wheels or tumble down the aisle... whatever they feel comfy doing. But what can us girls do? Any cute ideas?No real ideas, but I'd make sure you can do this with your church first! 

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• AMK2009 member

  

  August 2009 edited December 2011

  For those of you that didn't do games at your bridal shower... what did you do in place of them?There weren't any games at my FSIL's shower.  Everybody just hung out, talked, ate.  Nobody seemed bored, and it was nice that everybody wasn't rushed through playing games.  I don't know anything about cardstock... so what kind should I get for the table names (I'm just doing tent style like Dori did)?Can't help with this one...For my bachelorette party, I want to do something out of the ordinary... like sky diving or bungee jumping, but those are clearly too expensive... any ideas?I just saw a sign on the side of the road yesterday for skydiving.  I want to say it was Pittsburgh SkyDiving,  I have no clue how much it costs though.  For my friend's bachelorette party a few years ago, we went to Splash Lagoon in Erie because it was during the winter where you can't really do outside stuff.  There's supposed to be an even better indoor waterpark somewhere in Cleveland.  And of course they have hot tubs and a bar.  Just an idea!Do my BM's jewelry all have to be the same? They are wearing different dresses and different shoes, so they're jewelry doesn't have to match right?They can definately be different!And my last question... you all know the problem I'm having with who to walk me down the aisle. So when the link got posted of the wedding party dancing down the aisle, I absolutely wanted to do it. FI is kinda talked into it. Then I realized, if I dance down the aisle no one would be able to walk me down! Yes, I'm a coward. My wedding party is slightly concerned b/c no one can really dance. I told the guys they could cart wheels or tumble down the aisle... whatever they feel comfy doing. But what can us girls do? Any cute ideas?Ehhh, I'm sure I'm in the minority when I say this, but that whole thing makes me cringe.  I don't think it's ceremony appropriate, especially if you're getting married in a church.  You could totally walk down the aisle yourself, without the sillyness.  And before you make any definate plans for this, I'd talk to your priest.  I know mine would never go for this.

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• Pirata13

  

  August 2009 edited December 2011

  I don't plan on doing games, but would like to do a "how well do you know..." quiz. How we met, our first date, how he proposed, the origin of my ring, etc. Can't help on cardstock. Also can't help you here...in addition to expense, I'm a chicken. Also, I'd be concerned doing something like that too close to the wedding--what if you or a bridesmaid break something?! Jewelry doesn't have to match. Mine won't either. Where is your ceremony? If it's in a church, it'd likely be frowned upon to do something like that. If it's at a church, I'd definitely talk to the priest/minister and consider doing it for the reception entrance instead.

  

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• e8jackson6

  

  August 2009 edited December 2011

  For those of you that didn't do games at your bridal shower... what did you do in place of them? We did a Chinese Auction and the thing where my MOH asked DH a bunch of questions, and I had to try to guess what he answered - it was a lot of fun, and it was interesting to everyone to hear his answers.  Other than that we just had cocktails & apps, and opened gifts.  It was only a 2 hour shower, which I loved.  Then we (me and my friends) went to my house where the guys were, and had a party.I don't know anything about cardstock... so what kind should I get for the table names (I'm just doing tent style like Dori did)? I would get a 60# cover probably.  It's nice and thick so it will stay up.For my bachelorette party, I want to do something out of the ordinary... like sky diving or bungee jumping, but those are clearly too expensive... any ideas? Wow - sky diving and bungee jumping - I'm not sure I have anything to compare to those.  You can go to Kennywood and go on the sky coaster. :pDo my BM's jewelry all have to be the same? They are wearing different dresses and different shoes, so they're jewelry doesn't have to match right? Definitely not.And my last question... you all know the problem I'm having with who to walk me down the aisle. So when the link got posted of the wedding party dancing down the aisle, I absolutely wanted to do it. FI is kinda talked into it. Then I realized, if I dance down the aisle no one would be able to walk me down! Yes, I'm a coward. My wedding party is slightly concerned b/c no one can really dance. I told the guys they could cart wheels or tumble down the aisle... whatever they feel comfy doing. But what can us girls do? Any cute ideas? I don't know - I'd be totally uncomfortable doing that, but that's just me.

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• king26

  

  August 2009 edited December 2011

  Hello, For those of you that didn't do games at your bridal shower... what did you do in place of them?  I went to one where there really wasn't any games, but everyone DID get a bingo card when they came in and filled in a different registry item in each square, then as the bride opened her gifts they checked off the items, and people who called bingo got prizes.  They did this instead of a lot of games.I don't know anything about cardstock... so what kind should I get for the table names (I'm just doing tent style like Dori did)?  I'd say just make sure it's heavy cardstock.For my bachelorette party, I want to do something out of the ordinary... like sky diving or bungee jumping, but those are clearly too expensive... any ideas?Don't really know, I know for mine we are having an old fashioned sleepover party!  Everyone comes in their PJ's and we jsut party at my friend's house, paint each others nails, do hair, eat, and watch movies all nigth:-)Do my BM's jewelry all have to be the same? They are wearing different dresses and different shoes, so they're jewelry doesn't have to match right?Nope, I'd say they can be as different as you would like.e

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