We bought some games and a banner from Etsy. You have to print them out and cut them out yourself but it saves you money in the long run. Here is one of the games we played: Pin the tie on the Hubby which was so much fun!
For the rest of the decorations I got a bunch of old looking cleaning and cooking supplies. I put some in a tiny basket as a centerpiece and spread the rest out around the party area. We also used ironing boards as tables and I used an apron that I made for the bride with an old dress stand as a decoration as well. Other than some balloons, that was pretty much all the decorating that we did.
For party favors we got some wooden spoons and tied ribbons around them. Nothing big or fancy but it went great with the theme and all of the guests went home with a little something.
I also bought some cooking utensils and made little gift bags for prizes for the game winners as well.
We had standard party food but the cake, which was brought by the mother of the groom, was perfect!
The best part of any theme party (to me anyway) is dressing up! We don't get to dress up that often as adults so any chance I get to do it, I'm all in. Have all the guests come dressed up like 50's housewives. There is lots of inspiration and outfit ideas online. Most people have a dress or something that will work in their closets already. Wear that with an apron and some pearls and you're good to go.
This party was a ton of fun! The bride to be had a blast and was showered with advice, gifts, and most of all love and well wishes from her favorite people.
Now, I get to work on my maid of honor speech for the wedding...yikes!!
As always, thanks for reading, and let me know what your favorite party themes are!
50's Housewife Bridal Shower was just brilliant dear! Those aprons are truly so adorable. It looks like a total fun and blasting eve. On last weekend I also threw a DIY bridal shower for my cousin. She just got married at the destination DC wedding venues and we completely enjoyed the day.
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