Archives for Bridal Shower Favors
Cheesy Wedding Favors
May 30, 2007
Unless you are a dairyman, dairywoman, Dairy Princess, or marrying in Tillamook County, you should not be purchasing this Mini-Cheese Grater wedding favor. Even if you are that into cheese, wouldn’t it be better to have the guests arrive at a reception filled with fabulous cheese plates? Yes, yes it would.
Other people allowed to have this at a wedding: owners of the Cowgirl Creamery, Rogue Creamery, Beecher’s Handmade Cheese (why did you not exist when I was in college?) and people who can say “Since obesity is the second-leading cause of preventative health problems, we should be replacing sodas with milk, donuts with yogurt and Twinkies with cheese sticks.” with a straight face.
Oh, you can say that with a straight face? Then get yourself over to Moments of Elegance to pick up this “unique” wedding favor (yes, they actually say that). You can get a 29% discount if you order more than 96. That’s just $1.75 each!
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Discreet Ways to Drink and Drive
May 29, 2007
When I showed this gift item to my friend Kate, she immediately summarized the concept of keychain-flask as “Not a good idea.” However, when sharing this item with Nicole, she simply wondered “What do you do with 1 ounce of liquor? That’s not enough!” And that really is the question of the day, folks. What do you do with 1 ounce of liquor that’s attached to your car keys?
This mini-flask key chain from Beau Coup wedding stuff (land of truly marvelous and disturbing items) is just the thing that dreams, and DWI’s are made of. They suggest that “these mini pocket flask key rings are perfect for the most discreet ladies and gentlemen.” But how often are you hanging out somewhere thinking ‘If only I could slip an ounce of Jim Beam into this glass of Coke’? I guess these are just the thing for those last minute trips to Utah.
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Bridesmaid Dress Sachets
May 26, 2007
Sachets (pronounced ’sashays’) are little fabric pouches of poutpourri. They are meant to be kept in underwear drawers so that women have nice smelling bras. That’s the theory, at least. Buying sachets for other people is a lot like buying perfume for them. In some ways it is even more personal than perfume because you are saying ‘This is how your underwear should smell.’ If you don’t feel comfortable telling people that, then you probably shouldn’t give them a sachet.
If you are the kind of bride that can dictate bra scent, then please consider whether your bridesmaids would prefer a $15.00 potpourri holder to a pedicure. Seriously, just get them all pedicures. It is just as self-serving (if not more so) and your bridesmaids will feel pampered, rather than confused about what they’re supposed to do with the tiny monstrosity that is a satin bridesmaid dress sachet.
This post was inspired by Katie’s story, which I read on the blog of the Future Mrs. Anonymous.
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Diamond Ring (a.k.a. Anti-Booty) Keychains
May 23, 2007
As a future bride, I spend a lot of time thinking about how to prevent any of my future bridesmaids from entering relationships. After all, if they don’t have boyfriends then I won’t have to worry about trimming the guest list. Okay, I’m not that evil. In fact, I don’t even have a guest list even though my boss has told me on numerous occasions (um, 2) that it is essential in wedding planning. I haven’t even been engaged for two weeks.
If I were an evil future bride, then I would totally purchase these keychains for all of my yet-to-be-named bridesmaids. Just imagine going out on a date with some super-cute guy and then realizing that you want to invite him in for a cocktail and then realizing that you are going to open your front door using a KEYCHAIN SHAPED LIKE A GIANT DIAMOND RING!
The company that sells these sparkling atrocities claims that “This is a fun and practical bridal shower favor.” This is not fun and practical! This is frightening and gaudy! Yes, they could be useful if you have a spare giant around the house constantly bemoaning the lack of dress-up wear you keep in stock. But you probably don’t have a bored giant chilling in your spare room.
Categories: Bridesmaid Gifts, Bridal Shower Favors, Tiffany, Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend, Diamonds Are Forever | 2 Comments »