Amazing Bridal Showers

Stock The Bar Shower

The Stock The Bar theme works especially well for a couple’s shower. Just having the word “Bar” in the invitation often wins over the men on the guest list! The general idea behind this kind of shower is that friends are helping the newlyweds begin their married life in a ‘spirited’ way, with [...]

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A Chocolate Bar For the Bride-To-Be!

A festively delicious shower, themed around desserts - more specifically, CHOCOLATE - is what’s on the table for this event! We all know how girls love to nibble and nosh their way through an evening - what better way to do it than to host a decadent Chocolate Bar? The key here is [...]

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A Sushi Shower

Put a personal twist on the shower you’re planning for a bride with modern or big-city tastes, and try hosting a party with Asian influences. A sushi themed shower can be a chic and memorable alternative to more traditionally themed bridal showers. With a little planning and some amazing carry-out menus, you can [...]

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Egg Salad Pinwheel Sandwich

Everyone appreciates a really good egg salad recipe, and this recipe is not only delicious but it looks so pretty on a brunch table. The green olives are a wonderful salty complement to the traditional egg salad. Try using two varieties of bread, like a wheat and a pumpernickel, for an elegant presentation. Egg [...]

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Making Perfect Tea

Traditional bridal showers often feature tea as the refreshment of choice and it complements finger sandwiches and light desserts beautifully. There’s no secrets to making good tea, but there are some proven steps to follow: 4 heaping teaspoons loose tea 4 cups water Note: adjust this recipe appropriately for the size of teapot you are using. It is [...]

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Citrus Slush Punch

This refreshing fruit flavored punch is easy to make the evening before and transport and assemble once you’re at the site of the bridal shower. Citrus Slush Punch 1 large pkg of lemon flavored jello 1 cup hot water 1 can frozen orange juice 1 can frozen lemonade 1 cup sugar 1 40 oz can of pineapple juice 1 quart ginger ale Dissolve the [...]

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Cucumber Tea Sandwich

This classic tea sandwich is a favorite for a reason! Not only do the fresh flavors shine through, but it is very simple to put together! Cucumber Tea Sandwich 1/2 seedless cucumber, peeled and very thinly sliced 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup watercress leaves, coarsely chopped 16 slices of white bread - use very good quality salt 1/2 [...]

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Tomato Sandwich

This perfect little tea sandwich elegantly shows off one of the most rich tastes of the summer - tomatoes. The best tasting tomatoes can be found at a farmers market - try heirloom tomatoes if you can find them. Tomato Sandwich 2 large tomatoes Salt and pepper 8 slices of thinly sliced white or brown bread Place tomatoes [...]

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Smoked Salmon Pinwheel Sandwiches

Add a touch of elegance to the tea party with smoked salmon finger sandwiches. The pinwheel shapes impart a bit of variety to the traditional selection of tea sandwiches. Smoked Salmon Pinwheel Sandwiches These sandwiches should be refrigerated overnight for best results or at least 2 hours. 6 slices of soft brown bread, crusts trimmed 1 tablespoon watercress, [...]

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Goat Cheese and Watercress Sandwich

A wonderful savory sandwich with the delicious taste of fresh goat cheese, raisin bread and nuts. Absolutely delectable and verifiably elegant! Goat Cheese and Watercress Sandwich 1 log of soft fresh goat cheese (like Montrachet) room temperature 1/2 cup watercress leaves, chopped 8 slices of cinnamon-raisin bread, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped salt Mix [...]

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