By: Becky Russell

Becky Russell — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:46:20 +0000

I’m in my 60′s & have 3 grown children. In the past few years I have hosted a bridal shower, a wedding brunch, and a baby shower. I learned what was being done these days–which is WAY, WAY MORE than what was done 30-40 years ago. There used to be many small affairs, not one large one as often in the case today (probably because they have become WAY TOO BIG A PRODUCTION.) These affairs used to involve nice tablecloths & china, a real floral centerpiece, refreshments or a small luncheon, and gifts were brought. NOTHING had a theme (inc. the nursery which was usually painted yellow to accommodate future boy and girl babies.) Fine china, crystal, & silver flatware were all that were registered for brides. Nothing was registered for babies. Guests brought gifts of their choice (w/store tag left on if exchange wanted.) Guests didn’t get “goody bags” or play games like they were at a child’s 6-yr-old birthday party. THIS WAS A HECK OF A LOT CHEAPER THAN ANYTHING PEOPLE ARE DOING TODAY. Today’s young couples and their hosts are just throwing money away WHEN THEY NEED TO BE SAVING, SAVING, SAVING. The other beauty of the old-fashioned showers was that there were quite a lot of them for the bride or mother-to-be. Since they were simple, hostesses WANTED to hold SMALL ones to show their affection for the guest of honor. The “old” way was MUCH, MUCH cheaper and JUST AS MUCH FUN!

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By: Becky Russell