mary loves musicals

a few weeks ago, some of my friends and i hosted a bridal shower for mary, whose wedding is in june. we decided the theme should be musicals — just for fun.

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i illustrated the table cards to explain how the food all tied in to the theme. at the end of the party, those table cards went into a book that also had additional illustrated pages of special quotes each of the hostesses chose (signed with personal well wishes for the happy couple). i chose hairspray — “without love, life is like the seasons with no summer. without love, life is rock ‘n’ roll without a drummer.”

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nina’s house was filled with gorgeous tulips, too. it was such a fun, colorful day (just a few days after a big snowfall, too).

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after everyone had a chance to enjoy some of the food, we launched into the first game. the objective was to try to pronounce a character’s name from a couple of mary’s favorite musicals — with a giant marshmallow stuffed into your mouth!

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katie developed a “chipmunking” technique.

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i had no idea how difficult it actually was until i tried it, but luckily i was too busy taking photos and only had to attempt it once. 🙂

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then, to the next game…

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i’m not sure where jane found this one but it was both hilarious and completely inappropriate. yes, there is video. no, i’m not posting it (i promised everyone [and myself] that i wouldn’t embarrass us all like that).

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michelle’s coconut cake with coconut ice cream was ohmygodyum. i wish i had some right now.

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and then it was time for gifts!

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nina was the purveyor of gifts.

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katie explains why its very important to have at least one nice, big serving tray. and she sure picked a lovely one for mary!

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this was so cute – mother of the groom put together a whole picnic kit, complete with rainy day substitution!

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custom apron for mary, who loves aprons.

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and, finally, the hostesses presented the book that includes the table cards, our well wishes, and…

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a ticket for her and her future husband to see the musical of their choice. 🙂 (judging by her face, i think she was surprised and very pleased!)

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i’m so excited for her wedding! it will be at her family’s farm in south dakota and guaranteed to be a super fun time.

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