Bridal Shower Ideas!

Some Bridal Shower Ideas:

Lingerie Shower

Everybody brings and wears an article of clothing that is associated with sleep ware. e.g. pajamas, nightgowns, slips, teddies. Put your sense of humor to work if you wish to! For whatever you are bringing, give one to the Bride too as a gift.

Romantic Shower

Present the Bride with items that will inspire romance in her married life. The Groom would approve of scented candles, candle holders, satin bed sheets, champagne, bath bubbles, aromatherapy products, his-and-hers massage vouchers at the spa.

Sweet Memories Shower

All guests take their turn to tell a story of how they met the Bride, their special moments together, the disappointments they may have shared. All these to be recorded and put together with photographs in a scrapbook for the Bride to cherish for the rest of her life.

The Practical Household Shower

As the title suggests....be practical and bring gifts that will stock up the Couple’s new home. Some examples may be VCR’s, picture frames, coffee makers, clocks. Everyone can also chip in and buy the Couple a fridge. Make sure a list is made prior to this to eliminate duplicated gifts.

Music Shower

Let music be the theme of the bridal shower. Everyone brings a few CD’s and play their favorite songs for the Bride. Make sure there is a CD Player and get a list beforehand of the tunes that will be played.

Wine Shower

Have all your guests bring a bottle of wine each and find out that nothing makes you bolder as you play "Truth or Dare". Go ahead, whine (pun intended) about the other sex while you are at it. That’s the whole fun of a bridal shower.

The above are just some suggestions. Come up with your own shower theme and you will find that an evening with the girls is the best way to celebrate a good friend’s upcoming marriage.

A fun Wedding Favor idea!

A Candy Bar

For an extra sweet favor, treat your guests to a slew of different kinds of colorful candies on their way out.

To make your own candy bar, simply choose candies in your theme. Look online for special colored candies. Then place them in large vases and hurricanes of different shapes and sizes.

Remember to go all out with the candy -- you don't want to have a wimpy-looking candy bar!

Lynnwood Wedding Expo

Plan to join us for the Lynnwood Wedding Expo: September 26th and 27th
@ the Lynnwood Convention Center. 10-5 Saturday and 11-4 on Sunday!

Informal fashion show modeling daily:
Models will be roaming the floor of the Expo modeling the latest fashions from Davids Bridal, Proms and Promises, Private Label Brides Outlet, and Lorraine Layman. Don't forget the Men: Men's Wearhouse and Tux Shop!

Look for a coupon in the Sunday Everett Herald! and on http://www.bridesclub.com

Over 75 booths to look at, sample, and provide information for your wedding planning!

Expos

Thank you to everyone, exhibitors and brides to be, that attended and helped make the Tacoma Fall Wedding Expo a success.

If you still have shopping to do: Come see us at the Lynnwood Expo on September 26th and 27th at the Lynnwood Convention Center. 3711 196th St SW; Lynnwood, WA 98036

More info and tickets at http://www.bridesclub.com

Thanks!

Show link on Bridesclub:
http://www.bridesclub.com/bridal-shows/lynnwood-everett-fall-wedding-expo.cfm

Tacoma Fall Wedding Expo

Tacoma Fall Wedding Expo this weekend!

Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall; Saturday and Sunday

9:30am-5pm; 10:30am-4pm

Fashion Shows daily

2 for 1 coupons available @ http://www.bridesclub.com/

See you there!

Puppy Dogs and Men

Puppy Dogs and Men

2009 Richard Himmer

During a conversation with my wife the other day, Cheri commented that men are just like puppy dogs. Since I’m not fully comfortable being compared to the four-legged animal kingdom, I asked for clarification. She smiled and explained: “Dogs are pleasers. They want their masters to be happy.”

She’s right. I am a pleaser. I don’t like it when my wife is angry with me. I want to make her happy and I don’t like the doghouse. I prefer my wife’s bed, just like my dog.

When we (husband and wife) take the time to talk about important items, we discover we both want the same things. What doesn’t make sense is how often a husband or a wife will act in such a way that elicits the exact opposite reaction needed to accomplish the goal.

This is called collusion. The art of doing the exact opposite of what I want.

We have found the best way to avoid collusion is by having a BOD meeting. The next time you find yourself in collusion with your spouse or child or anyone,

STOP, DROP, and ROLL.

Stop what you are doing. (Discontinue the fight, the discussion, the dialogue.)

Drop your argument completely. (No excuses, no explanations, no blaming.)

Roll the discussion into a BOD meeting to protect yourself from making matters worse. (Put the topic on your agenda and handle it in such a way that gives you the highest probability of working out a win/win scenario.)

10 tips for managing Wedding Stress

10 tips for managing Wedding Stress
1. Expect Stress: Try to plan and then respond to issues as they
 come up. If you have planned, you will be less likely to react instead of respond.
2. Set realistic expectations: You cannot please everyone!
3. Don't expect perfection! Expect a "terrific" day...
4. Try meditation or visualization if you are feeling particular
 pressure or stress about an event or element of your wedding
5. Take a walk! Exercise is the best way to combat stress.
6. You know those people who are really good at pushing your
 buttons? Limit your time with them, or stay away from them
during extremely stressful times.
7. Take a break and do something fun together if you and
your fiancé reach your stress threshold.
8. Be aware that if your parents are acting a little strange
 it could be "separation anxiety". It can be hard to let go.
9. Do not try to do everything yourself. Delegate to people
you can trust.
10. Don't forget to spend extra time on your relationship during the
planning process.  
Planning the wedding is important, of course, but it is a minute

 compared to the lifetime you will be together.

Seattle Times Ad

Hey~

If you are looking for a coupon to the Tacoma Fall Wedding Expo check out our ad in the Sunday 9/6/09 Seattle Times!

Also, coupons are available on www.bridesclub.com

See you there!

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You Married Perfection

Have you ever wondered what would happen if a perfect man married a perfect woman?

I'll wager that he would shoot her inside of a week if she didn't strangle him first.

The story is told of a husband, who after three months of marriage, sat down to dinner with his wife and said: "I think it's time we discussed some needed areas of improvement in our marriage. I'll like to share a list of things you can improve on and then you can share your ideas with me."

The wife sat down and gathered her thoughts. As her husband started to read his list, she held up her hand and said:

"Before you start, I want you to know that I don't have a list of things you need to work on, I'm very pleased with the person I married. The next thing you should know is that the weaknesses your about to illustrate are the very things that prevented me from marrying someone better than you. Okay, now I'm ready."

Still looking for a wedding dress?

Are you still looking for a wedding dress? We have several gown shops that will be at the Expo in Tacoma on September 12th and 13th.

Brides By Demetrios
David’s Bridal
Group USA
Princess Bride Couture
Proms & Promises
The Wedding Bell
Weddings with Joy

Some have booth displays but others will be having a gown sale at the Expo. Come prepared to try on...or even purchase...your dream dress.

Fashion Shows daily.

Lobby Booths at the Tacoma Fall Wedding Expo

Here are some companies you will see in the lobby at the Tacoma Wedding Expo on September 12 and 13th.

Lobby hours begin at 9:30...1/2 hour before main floor opens:

J & J Photography http://www.jenandjody.com

Wine and Roses Country Estate http://www.wineandrosescountryestate.com/

Leu Jam Productions http://www.leujam.com

Celebrity Cake Studios http://www.celebritycakestudio.com

Events With Integrity http://www.ewihome.com

Studio 6 http://www.studio6now.com

Men's Wearhouse http://www.menswearhouse.com

Carlson Wagonlit Travel http://www.travelcenter4u.com

Weddings With Joy http://www.weddingswithjoy.com

Fun Idea for your Reception

Fun Idea for your Reception

~ Assign someone to snap pictures of guests as they arrive at the reception using an instant camera.

~After the wedding, sign each photo, add your wedding date, and include a short word of thanks to each guest for having attended.

~Mail the photos to the guests along with your thank-you cards as an extra special memento.

David's Bridal blog

Hi,

A bride deserves to have all of her wedding day dreams come true, but finding the perfect wedding dress and complimenting accessories can be stressful! To ensure a stunning and carefree walk down the aisle, Angelique Serrano, Latina magazine Fashion and Beauty Director and David’s Bridal Style Council member, is sharing her expert advice on how to pick the right dress for every body type and accessorize it with all the right touches.

Angelique has an exclusive video podcast live on the David’s Bridal blog, www.blogs.davidsbridal.com, that makes finding a gorgeous wedding day look easier and more affordable than ever! From beautiful hues and figure-flattering styles to veils and heavenly headpieces, Angelique will show brides-to-be how to stylishly weave all the key elements together. Closely monitoring the fashion industry for Latina and as the former Director for the New York Fashion and Beauty Center, Angelique is always in the know about the latest fashion trends.

If this is something that you or your readers may be interested in, please check out the blog or visit You Tube to view Angelique’s podcast.Please let me know if you’d like any additional information on the David’s Bridal Style Council or Angelique Serrano.

Thanks!

Best,
Catherine