Posts Tagged ‘Bridesmaids’

Bubbly Hems

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

Bubbly hems bring out the fun side of every bride!  Each bride’s unique flavor and “bubbly” personality complements these dresses perfectly!  I think you are going to be seeing many more of these hemlines in 2009, on both brides and bridesmaids alike!

I especially adore this final short bubble dress from Charles Nolan—the bridal look is so classy and still so fun and outgoing!  Don’t hesitate to show off this hemline at your upcoming wedding.

Is this hemline too trendy for a wedding? … Let me know what you think!

Source: Scarpe, Dessy, Caroline Calvery Couture, Ulla-Maija, Maggie Sottero, Charles Nolan

Bridal Shower :: Panty Tree

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

How often have you gone to a bridal shower and dreaded the age-old games that we repeatedly play every year?  For all of you maid-of-honors who are trying to think of new fun ideas to keep everyone entertained during a bridesmaid’s luncheon or shower, here is a great game to try!  I call it the “Panty Tree” (I am sure someone out there has a more sophisticated name for it).

When you send the invitations, let all of the guests know to bring one panty for the bride that reflects their personality and style.  It could be a sexy piece or a funny pair, anything that catches their eye! Make sure to let everyone know what size to purchase for the bride!

As each guest arrives, have them hang their undies somewhere on the panty tree.  You can be creative with making the actual tree used in this activity.  The picture below shows a wire tree that works out perfectly for this, but you can find a lot of things around the house to help you create this tree.

Once the bride arrives at the shower, explain to her the simple rules of the game.  She needs to pull off one item at a time and try to guess which of her friends or family members brought it for her.  It will add plenty of laughs as she misguesses each and every one.  If you have the time, you can insist on an explanation as to why she thinks someone brought a particular panty for her!  It is fun to see how well she knows the different styles of her guests.

In the end, the bride is left with a handful of adorable undies to add to her collection, and everyone was entertained for the afternoon!

What other games have you found to be fun at Bridal Showers?


*Photographs by Beautiful Spirit Photography  (the website is still under construction but she is up and coming and fabulous!)

Bachelorette Hot Spot:: Pops for Champagne

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

“When I’m drinking champagne…I’m drinking stars”  – Dom Perignon

Within the Chicago area, I love trying out new places to eat!  A few blocks from my downtown apartment is a fabulous champagne bar: Pops for Champagne.  I imagine this hot spot to be a great place for a bachelorette party to start out with a few drinks, before anything gets too crazy!  The atmosphere is sophisticated- it screams celebration!

Serving Chicago since 1982, Pops for Champagne is the perfect mix between a bubbly champagne bar and an intimate live music club. It offers freshly prepared shared plates, a raw bar, and a dessert menu in the upstairs main bar and lower level jazz club.   With 100 options of “bubbly” and small plates to compliment the drinks, Pops for Champagne is a prime location when visiting the city.  Its River North location on State and Ohio streets places it at an easy walk from most downtown hotels and a quick trip to continue the night’s fun on the town!

Check out menus at their website:     http://www.popsforchampagne.com/

Bridesmaid’s Gifts:: Winter Pashmina

Saturday, January 24th, 2009

Before I head out into the sunny 20 degree weather of Chicago,  I wanted to leave you with what I thought would be a perfect bridesmaids gift for a winter wedding.  These beautiful pashminas add a level of class and warmth to your wedding day!  I especially love them when your bridesmaids are wearing black dresses and the pashminas are in your wedding colors…the pictures will turn out fabulous! To keep the gifts unique you could match the pashmina color with the bridesmaids’ personality instead of the wedding, adding a colorful display of individuality!

Also, to further personalize them I would suggest adding a simple monogram to each gift like you see below at shoploveme.com.  Your girls will love them I promise :)