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The great thing about showers, whether for bridal or baby, is that they are a ‘pre' celebration for something joyful to come. When hosting or planning a shower, keep in mind that it is a celebration and should be treated as a party. Be playful, keep it simple and most of all, have fun.

Be sure to join us each season as Bright Ideas brings you entertaining tips to help make your celebrations fun, effortless and unforgettable.

Bright Ideas' Baby Shower Tips
  • For a fun idea for place cards that double as favors, fill small Lucite boxes with blue or pink M&M'S® Brand Chocolate printed with the due date of the baby! Attach a small tag with each guest's name.

  • Use primary colors to create a festive baby shower for someone that doesn't know the sex of the baby – use multicolor balloons and bright colored tablecloths and accessories – set the center of the table with a monochromatic flower arrangement and surround the base with glass bowls filled with SKITTLES® for a punch of color and a little snack.

  • Create a picture board with all your guests' baby pictures. Let your guests guess who is who during the party. This is a great icebreaker to acquaint guests with one another.

  • Have guests write small letters to the mother to be with her best advice for pregnancy/motherhood. When the cards are all filled out make a book and include photos from the shower. Send them to the hospital so the mother-to-be can read them before she has a baby.

  • Make customized caramel apple favors. Dip apples in caramel – once dry, dip again in melted DOVE® chocolate and add a variety of extras, such as chopped nuts, coconut or even M&M'S® Brand MINIS® Milk Chocolate Candies. Wrap in cellophane and tie with a ribbon.
Bright Ideas' Bridal Shower Tips
  • Having an open house bridal shower is a great way to change the bridal shower wheel. This works well with 30 guests or more. As guests arrive open presents as soon as they come. This is a great way to keep the party entertaining and prevents the boredom of watching presents being opened one at a time.

  • Create custom dipped strawberries! Dip large strawberries with stems still attached into melted DOVE® chocolate and allow them to dry on parchment paper. Using a pastry bag, pipe the initials of the bride and groom onto the strawberries using melted white chocolate (or tint the color to match the wedding) – it's a very simple personalized touch.

  • Create personalized favors using M&M'S® Brand Chocolate Candies. Create small clear bags filled with the M&M'S® Brand Chocolate Candies colors that reflect each guest's birthstone. Include a card that talks about your guest's name, stone and sign. You can also print your guests name and birth month on the M&M'S® Brand Chocolate Candies at mymms.com.
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