This past Thanksgiving, we celebrated in the Hawaiian spirit, wearing leis, with ukuleles playing in the background. Many female relatives gathered for a bridal shower for Hillary, my nephew Kevin's fiancée.
My sister-in-law, Deb came up with the Hawaiian theme(they will be married in Hawaii in the spring) and came up with numerous ideas. The sisters emailed back and forth and solidified an amazing bridal shower. It is incredible that with the Internet, an awesome party can be planned. We all had certain responsibilities to complete prior to the Thanksgiving weekend. Everything from music, favors, games, food, table decorations, a family recipe book compiled of family recipes and prizes made for a nice welcome for Hillary into our family. Deb did an outstanding job of leading this activity. The sisters and nieces joined in on the morning of the shower decorating and making food.
All were welcomed with leis and Hawaiian music. Favors were set at the table with tropical napkins and centerpieces.
For the menu, broiled bacon wrapped pineapple appetizers were assembled.
Florentine mini quiches were baked.
Cut pineapple
Belgian chocolate seashells.
Hawaiian fried rice made with Spam(a Hawaiian staple) and mimosas(sorry, I didn't get a picture!)
French toast casserole.
Since many of us had not met Hillary, Deb created a Getting to Know You Game.
My sister Merri was in charge of leading the game activity.
The game gift was a box of office supplies.
After the game, we settled down at the table for the delicious brunch.
We then watched Hillary open her presents. Hillary and Kevin's wedding registry consisted of meals and activities that Kevin and Hillary could enjoy on their honeymoon. We were instructed prior to the shower to purchase one of these registry items and wrap our present accordingly.
As a family tradition, ribbons were collected and made into Hillary's rehearsal bouquet.
A Pinterest cake.
Deb created the most amazing, delicious beach themed cake. My sister Sharon made molded white chocolate shells to adorn the cake.
Hillary with her future mother-in-law Karen.
The aunts.
The cousins.
All the attendees.
Gift table.
Here are the recipes.
Deb and Sharon.
Kevin, my nephew holding Tucker, joined us at the end of the shower.
All of us are thrilled to welcome Hillary into the family. Best wishes and love on your upcoming wedding. We love you guys!
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