Use a nautical theme for a "Tying the Knot" wedding shower.
Wedding showers should reflect the personalities of the bride and groom, so using a versatile "Tying the Knot" theme is ideal. The shower can be casual with entertaining games or more formal and elegant with lavish decorations and food. Set the tone of the wedding shower with the invitation design.
Invitation
Decide on the slant you want to put on the theme before sending invitations. The invitations should reflect the decorations you plan to use, such as rope for a nautical knot theme or ribbon for a more elegant gathering. If the bride likes to craft, consider yarn pictured on the invitation or tied in a knot through two holes in the paper.
Decorations
The decorations can range from simple to elaborate, based on your interpretation of the theme. Use thick rope tied in knots draped across your mantle or winding through the dishes on the buffet table for a nautical theme. Use chair covers that are knotted in the back along with ribbon-wrapped candle holders for a more elegant feel. Bring whimsy to the decorations by blowing up balloons, dipping yarn in craft glue and wrapping the yarn gently around the balloons. When the glue is dry, pop the balloon and pull it out, leaving the yarn the shape of a ball. Tie the balls from the ceiling or group them in bowls as centerpieces.
Food
The food should tie in with your theme. Pretzels, plain or dipped in chocolate, reflect the knot idea. Order petit fours with a knot design on top. Tie knots of ribbon on the stems of wine glasses and around napkins instead of using napkin rings. Shape your cheese ball like a knot instead of a standard ball or log.
Games
Games are a staple at many wedding showers, but keep the guests' personalities in mind when deciding on games. The games should always be optional. If you're going with a nautical slant, hand out three knot instructions along with pieces of rope and reward the first person who finishes all the knots. For a couple's shower, have the ladies tie neckties onto their dates. The first lady to finish with a correct knot wins a prize. Ask the happy couple to tie their hands together -- the left hand of one and the right hand of the other -- to symbolize how they will be connected through marriage. They will have to work together to open gifts and eat during the shower, just like they will have to work together throughout their married life. For a sentimental bride, hand pieces of ribbon to the guests and ask them to write some short marriage advice. Tie the ribbons together to form a knotted chain for the bride to keep.
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