The Plunge: Throw a creative bridal shower

With the arrival of wedding season come baffled bridesmaids and mystified mothers wondering just what to do for their bride's special day before the Big Day. For bridal shower hosts feeling uninspired by traditional party ideas, it may be time to try a fresh approach.

Limit shower to family

Dear Miss Manners: I am fortunate enough to be expecting in a few months, and I have a very sweet and generous mother-in-law who would like to throw me a baby shower. (My mother would like to as well, but her finances are tight, so it wouldn’t be so bad if she let my MIL take the reins.

A bed and bath shower for Katy

I HAVEN’T been to a bridal shower for the longest time!!! Women my age are not exactly in the wedding registry stage. So when I was invited to Katy Estella’s shower, willingly I said, “Yes!” most especially that she is betrothed to my youngest Andre. The event was slated between 4:30-5:00 in the afternoon in the home of Katy’s Lola Itos. The guests were mostly members from Katy’s maternal side ...

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