What were your emotions before the shower? Excited? Nervous?
Days before the bridal shower, I was excited and slightly nervous and anxious. However, It did not really hit me until the day of. I became very nervous. Hoping that everyone that was invited would come, that people would enjoy themselves and just have a good time. But it wasn’t a good nervous… I was worried for all of these things. Eventually I calmed myself down and thought about the worst that could happen, which was that no one would come and that people would not enjoy themselves. I was being dramatic but I had never really been apart of anything that was solely for me where the entire celebration was around me so I had no idea what to expect. After actually arriving and seeing so many faces that made me smile, I definitely warmed up and the nervousness went away fast.
The guest list, was it private?
Yes! The guest list was private and included women who have consistently surrounded me with love and encouragement and who I know will continue to be there to guide me during the next phase of my life and who I knew I would have a good time with! The guest list was about 40 people long. I think maybe 10 people ended up not being able to make it.
What was your favorite part?
THE ENTIRE THING! LOL… I don’t have just one favorite part. Aside from one activity that I really enjoyed which you will read about down below, I loved seeing people from different areas of my life in one room. It’s a rare thing so that made me happy and look forward to wedding day where there will be even more people from different areas of both of our lives together, getting to know each other, and having a great time!
Was the shower expensive?
I do not know specifically the pricing or range of the shower cost. My sisters planned and took care of everything. Which was kinda a great feeling.
What activities did you do?
Photo booth, two games “What’s in your phone?” & “Who knows the bride the best?”, create your own: flower bouquet.. and I think that was it. Super chill.
“What’s in your phone?” - Each person got a sheet of paper with lists of things that can be found in your phone. With each one you are able to check off, you get more points. Some of the items on the list were “If you have a text from the bride within in the last month” or “If you have a restaurant number saved”. The person that had the most amount of points at the end of the game won a prize.
“Who knows the bride the best?” - Each person was given a sheet of paper with “this of that” options. They had to chose what fit me best or what i preferred. They were given two options that were very different. For example, guests had to choose between “Chinese or Mexican” or “Country living or City living”. Each category that the person got right, earned them a point. The person with the most points at the end won a prize.
Create your own: Flower Bouquet - This was by far my favorite parts of the whole shower! Throughout the time, guests were able to go over to the flower station and create their own bouquet to take home with the. There were cute little decorations and also a vase included with the bouquet. I thought tis was so fun, different and SO ME! Flower decoration has been very therapeutic for me and I just love the creativity of it. The fact that the girls were able to do this and take something home was soooo cool to me!
Where was is?
My shower was at Lions & Rabbits here in Grand Rapids! It’s a local art gallery that is amazing and always has cool and creative pieces and scenery in it! It was just the right size and required little to no decoration and it was amazing!
Your decor was set up soooo pretty!!! What was the theme/main influence?
I didn’t really have a theme or inspiration. My sisters used the colors of the wedding to help guide the decor and Pinterest helped a little when it came to set up and vision. But there was no particular theme, I just had an idea of some of the stuff I did want and that I didn’t want.
Are you ready for the excitement of your wedding?
I AMMMM! I think lol. Things like this, I don’t really know what to expect and how to be “ready”… just ready to have a good time, hug friends and family for a few hours, laugh, take pictures and just have a good time! That’s what I am ready for!
How are you handling the transition of this phase of life? Are you overwhelmed?
I am handling this transition and phase pretty well! I don’t feel overwhelmed but I am at peace with the many blessings I have received thus far and I am overjoyed for what the future holds.
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