KissMeGoodnight
eRomance Series:
Throwing a Bridal Shower
Thinking
of a Risqué Bridal Shower?
You
are the maid or matron of honor, and it is up to you to throw
a bridal shower for your very best friend. You have known her
since the early days of kindergarten, and you have been inseparable
for most of your childhood. You have laughed with her, wondered
who liked her in high school, double dated with her, and were
as stunned as she was when her beau proposed marriage. It was
only natural that you would be the maid of honor, and you plan
on sending her off to her new married life in style! You have
been working with the bridesmaids and a time for the shower,
a guest list, food, and a location have been nailed down. Now
you are wondering about a theme for the party, and you are
thinking lingerie - but you hesitate. How will Aunt Martha
react to the display of negligees? How will the bride’s mother
take to your notion of giving some very intimate apparel to
her little girl, do you really want to rub it in that pretty
soon her baby will belong to someone else in more ways than
one?
Gauging
the bridal shower guests is no easy
feat, and since ideally there is only one bridal shower,
it is important to
think it through whether running the risk of being risqué is
appropriate or maybe should be reserved for a girls’ night
out.
Generally speaking, if the guest list for the
bridal shower involves older people, especially the bride’s
mother or other
close female relative, keep the risqué gifts and games
on the shelf. It is inappropriate in this setting and will
not only embarrass the bride to be, but also make the experience
a trial for the family members who will attempt to sit through
what is akin to an insult to their little baby.
If
children are present, or if it is possible
that children could attend because you neglected to very
clearly state on
your invitations that the party is for “adults only,” do not
run the risk of being risqué. Such behavior in front
of children is not only inappropriate, but could also get you
in a lot of trouble.
If the groom to be is present, even in the
next room, it is not a good idea to have the girls display
any behavior that
may be considered risqué. This may quite possibly impede
any serious interaction he may have in the future with his
bride’s friends whom he might only remember as a gaggle of
silly geese with a questionable sense of humor.
Another reason to eschew any risqué games or gifts
is the bride’s disposition. If she is an active member of her
church, turns bright red at certain TV programs, and overall
is not in favor of any risqué behavior, it is not a
good idea to force it upon her, even if you are doing it in
jest or because you feel she needs to loosen up. This may drive
a serious wedge between you and her, and thus should be avoided.
You might want to run by her some of the ideas you have and
see how she reacts.
On the other hand, if you and the bride are
on the same wavelength and she enjoys being a little risqué now
and again, then you might want to consider adding some spice
to the party.
Obviously, there are no hard and fast rules
as to how much is too much. While some guests may turn bright
red at some
risqué games, others might fade away with the exchange
of lingerie. It is therefore a good idea to be risqué “in
stages.” For example, start with a few silly games and see
how the crowd does. If you notice that suddenly a few of them
are pairing off and having conversations instead of participating
in the games, it is a good indication that their threshold
is reached. At that time it would be bad form to bring out
the increasingly risqué entertainment that you have
planned, and it would be best to just resort to the tried and
true games that would make even the bride’s granny happy!
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by KissMeGoodnight.com
: 2006
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