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The Long History Of Wedding Shower Favors

August 6, 2009

Bridal showers are fun events that have a long history. In Roman times they were given so as to help the new couple begin their lives with the things that might be necessary to set up the new home. In some cultures they were used to provide a sort of dowry to include utilitarian items.

Today bridal showers are events where the female (usually) friends and family of the couple to marry, come together to celebrate the upcoming nuptials. It is quite common for the male friends of the groom, however, to attempt to crash the party but it is all in fun and generally it is an all female party.

Wherever the bridal party takes place today, it is an event that is full of fun and games. Singing and dancing may even play a part. The bridal shower is often likened to the male bachelor party given by the groom’s friends before the wedding. They both serve the purpose of allowing the soon to be married couple to say farewell to their old single lives.

And, as with any party, it is so nice to take away all of the wonderful memories. In order to help make these memories last, it is nice to provide some sort of memento to signify the event. Therefore at the bridal party each guest will receive a special token to remember the day. Usually the maid of honor is the person who plans the bridal shower. If not, a close friend or family member might throw the party.

But no matter who is in charge there are so many options for them to choose a wonderful souvenir from this occasion. Candles of any kind are always a simple yet lovely idea and they can be dressed up with a little ingenuity. Beads, tulle, or other fabric could easily do the trick. A simple ribbon wrapped around a candle might work as well.

Personalized favors are certainly special and again are simple and easy as they can be found on every wedding site there is. You can choose from a number of interesting items from those that are whimsical to items that are actually useful. In addition, you can always make a personalized gift, too.

A bookmark, for example, can be made from card stock and then laminated after being imprinted with all the necessary information from the affair. A small clay flower pot with an already growing plant might be inscribed with the bride to be’s name and the date of the shower.

A marking pen from any craft store could be used for the inscription. No matter what token is given to honor this memorable occasion, you can be sure that the future bride will be so very happy to share this special day with all of the guests who have come to share in her joy.

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