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Show 8 2001 Bridal Guide Showers - Plenty ofjun forecast for Your best friend is getting married and you want to throw her a shower, but the thought of sitting around the living room playing silly games gives you the jitters. So, how do you host a memorable shower and have fun yourself? Its easy, say the authors of Wedding Showers: Ideas & Reci- pes for the Perfect Party (Chronicle Books). Michele Adams and Gia Russo, former styl UTJo ists for Martha Stewart Living have created a how-t- o book offering menus, decorating ideas, creative projects and activities that are fun and simple to do. enjoy more Todays brides-to-b- e personalized parties, according to Adams, who along with friend and former Martha Stewart pal, Russo, put their ideas together and came up with practical and creative ways to host a shower that is much more brides-to-b- e relaxed and much more fun for everyone, including the hosts. We have found that the most successful showers have a theme that reflects the spirit of the bride or the couple, she says. In addition to socializing and eating, the primary activity of the shower is the opening of the gifts, say the authors. Its a chance for the to make their special contribution to the couples life, gift-give- rs and the rare opportunity to see their gift opened with ceremony. Hosting a wedding shower will make even the most organized person anxious, but you can alleviate some of the stress, agree the authors, by starting early with a good plan. Here are some tip for getting organized, no matter what the theme of your shower is. - Six or more weeks ahead: SCiiamaDH Speak with the bride about basic decisions of date, location, time of day, guest list, theme and style of shower. Make master to do planning list - Four to six weeks ahead: Gather address list of guests. Shop for or make invitations and shower gift Choose menu. Place order for any rental equipment. - Three to four weeks ahead: Shop for decorations and any special serving pieces or supplies. Send out invitations. Work on special decorations like tablecloths and favors. - Two to three weeks ahead: Gather and clean serving pieces, table linens and tableware. Make shopping lists for recipe ingredients. Place flower order. - One to two weeks ahead: Wrap shower gift. Q ja Our 5400 square foot lodge offers indoor and outdoor facilities and settings for: One of six Theme Bedrooms: Country, Cowboy. Garden Indian, Wildlife and Southwest Rooms Weddings Receptions Parties Retirement Dinners Business Meetings Being cleaning house andor yard. - Five to seven days ahead: Shop for recipe ingredients. Begin setting up for party. Confirm order andor delivery time for rentals and flowers. Finish any decorations. Finish cleaning party locations. Confirm R.S.VPs. last-minu- te Family Reunions For the boys CompanyEvents ing Anniversary Parties Seminars Amenities Include: Honeymoon Suite BasketballTennisDance Area 6 Luxury Bedrooms in Main Lodge 6 Bathrooms Outdoor Hot Tub Gourmet Commercial Kitchen Facilities Several Large Indoor Living RoomsMeeting Areas Large, Covered Wrap Around Deck The Shaman Lodge is located near Pinnacle Peak at 3769 West Gordon Creek Rd. Owned & operated by James and Constance Engelstad. The lodge offers a secluded country atmosphere with a view of Pinnacle Peak, the valley, mountains and horse pastures. Also camp, fish, hunt bike, hike, swim, 4 wheeling, horseback nding, tours of Indian pictographs, & many more outdoor continued from page 7 ties. While black continues to be the four-in-ha- most popular color in mens formalwear, according to Bennett, new grays are becoming a top choice, especially for the mens wedding party. The groom may choose to wear black, says Bennett, and suit up the rest of his groomsmen in gray. Or the groom may wear gray and put his groomsmen in black. For spring and summer 2001, Bennett predicts white will be a major fashion statement for formal events. After features a Six sophisti- cated white tuxedo in its Nuvo col- lection, the Nuvo Larga, in a coat with one threequarter-lengtd button and satin lapels complemented with a monochromatic vest and tie over a wingtip collar shut. h triple-pleate- four-in-o- activities. The lodge features main gathering rooms for entertaining and special events, gourmet kitchen, six bathrooms, six theme bedrooms for overnight stays. Any of these bedrooms would make a memorable honeymoon suite, following your wedding at the lodge. Our goal is to provide the best in accommodations and service customized to meet both business and family needs. The Shaman Lodge 3769 West Gordon Creek Road Located near Pinnacle Peak, Price, Utah Toll Free Ask for Constance But comfort is the bottom line, no matter what the groom is wearing, concludes Bennett. Every man wants to look tall and slender, but they want comfort first These new tuxedos cut to provide that illusion, but fit is very important to comfort, especially on such an important day. |