So, you’re having a shower…whether it’s a bride to be or a new baby, showers are always an exciting event. If you’re the mom or a best friend hosting the party there are a few things that will make the event a memorable one for your guests, and make you look like a star! Favors are a tradition that gives the guest a little something to take home and remember what a great time she had. I have seen fresh new ideas and some traditional ones in my years of serving and hosting such events (three pastel sugar coated almonds in a net…does anyone eat those things?)
I have been to a bridal shower where the mother of the bride-to-be planned months in advance to take cuttings from her garden and place them in hand painted pots (Christmas Tree Shop, Pier 1 or even Marshalls) to give to the ladies. I once hosted a party with a “Teddy Bear” theme for a mom to be, and surrounded a Vermont Teddy Bear with white and dark Chocolate lollipops tied with pink, blue and white satin ribbons on a white tablecloth as the main centerpiece, beautiful! In the days of Pinterest there is no lack of ideas, but remember the KISS rule- (keep it simple, stupid) and don’t spend a lifetime on favors, there is so much more to do to make the event run smoothly. Having an extra hand to help in the kitchen, fill a champagne glass or remove a used plate is worth its weight in gold! Imagine all that planning, shopping and running around, then on your special day to be able to sit back, have a cocktail or a cold glass of iced tea and actually chat with your guests, now that’s a treat. I will be back with more on hosting the perfect party soon. Thanks for reading!
Elizabeth Pogor
Find out what's happening in North Andoverfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Silver Tie Servers, North Andover, MA
