Babyshower thank you girft ideas..?

maui71407

We are throwing my sister a babyshower and the theme is "under the water" she is crazy about turtles and the baby's room is going to be done in fish and turtles and other sea things. What would be a cute and creative thank you gift for a baby shower? anyone seem any cute links ? Thank for your help
The thank you gifts would be for the guest who come.

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Honestly, I've been to a few showers lately and it seems that people are moving away from having thank you favors or whatever you want to call them. Most of them just get thrown out and although they are cute, they really don't serve too much use. If you feel that you HAVE to get something, try this idea...
http://www.southbeachgifts.com/nameandtableplacecardholders.htm

http://www.beau-coup.com/beach-themed-place-card-holders.htm

http://www.gunthergifts.com/nshhawoplhos.html

Place card holds are nice because you can put everyone's name on a little card on a main table near the enterance and they can pick it up when they arrive and bring it to their seat, or you can have them already on each table, if you're going to have assigned seats.
Than, after the shower, the guests can use the placecard holders as a photo holder.
As another idea with the place card holders, instead of using them for names...you can put baby pictures of the mom and dad in each of the holders and decorate the center of the tables and the gift tables with them...than leave a little basket and tell everyone to take a place card holder when they leave, but to put the photo in the basket!

Good luck and have fun with it! Very cute theme!!

Questions about a small wedding/reception (about 12-15 people)?

Been there

We're having a small wedding on the beach and then a reception in a private room in the hotel.

There will be 5 guest tables, each seating 2-4 people. My fiance and I will sit at a table for 2.

Are placecards necessary for such a small group?

Also, any ideas for wedding favors? If I use the place cards I was thinking of some sort of beach themed holder. If I go with the holder, do I need to have one per person, or one per couple? For example, one couple and their 5 year old are sitting at one table, should I have place cards for each of them or just one - i.e. Jones family

I would like to use disposable cameras for guests to take their own shots and then give back to us. Generally are these left on the tables, or on the table with the guest book?

For a guest book I thought of buying an autograph picture frame for guests to sign instead, as there is only going to be 10 signatures or so.

Thanks for your help! Also, any advice for people who have had small weddings or beach weddings is appreciated. I immigrated from another country and only had a few months to plan the wedding so needless to say, being new to town it was difficult to find the right vendors, etc.

Thanks in advance.
Awesome suggestions, ladies.
And you're right - why spend money on a bunch of trinkets people are going to throw away? I love the food idea, as well as the little beach gift pails.
I want it to be fairly casual and laid back - just want everyone to have a nice dinner and enjoy their time.
Thanks so much! You saved me a lot of time (and some money!) deciding on favors.

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No, place cards really aren't necessary.

Don't use place card holders as wedding favors. They are useless after people leave the wedding. Favors are not mandatory, so if you skip them then that's fine. If you WANT to offer a favor, do something people can eat or drink - cookies, candy, wine, chocolates, mints, small jars of honey or jame, etc. Trinkets get tossed in the trash.

I would attach a note to the cameras saying, "Please take some photos of the wedding, then leave them on the table when you're finished. Thanks!"

The autograph picture frame is a nice idea.

My tip is to have seating for everyone, for the ceremony and the reception. It sucks to have to stand.

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Need Help on Table / Seating Assignments?

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I'm down to the last details of my wedding planning, and I'm stumped on the seating assignments / arrangements. I'm having a beach themed wedding and I purchased mini picture frames that will serve as seating assignment and favors. http://www.theweddingoutlet.com/Wedding-Themes/Beach-Wedding/Shell-Placecard-Holder

I was going to purchase paper table number sets and arrange seating by table number. However, my fiance wants to incorporate hockey into the theme because he plays ice hockey and is a die hard fan. He wants to use players names for the tables instead of numbers. How would I do this? Do they have web sites where you can have them print whatever you want instead of just pre-printed numbers?

Also, how do you let everyone know what table number they are assigned to? I was thinking of having a chart on the same table as the guest book with each person's name alphabetized and table number. Is that tacky, or should I assign someone to guide the guests to their seats? How did you handle your seating arrangements / assignments if you had or are having any?

Also, we are having a beach ceremony and there is limited seating. I want to assign seats to family, children and the elderly. It will likely be somewhat windy. How should I assign seating? I need something that will not blow away and will not ruin the chairs. Any ideas?

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You can create a table seating chart with some hockey sticks on the corners or something to add to the theme. Or find little hockey puck name card holders.
The easiest way is to print namecards with the table number ON them. Dont go to to much expense.
You set the name cards up on a table in the entry of the room so people can see where they are sitting, then on the tabel you put table numbers, see if you can find online hocket stick table number holders. Or you can buy a bunch of pucks and put table numbers on them or something
http://alaunbydesign.com/wedding/placecards/casual.html

What to do for table numbers?

Naughty

Does the venue usually provide table numbers, or do I have to make them myself? Am I supposed to come up with some sort of holders for them, or buy picture frames to put them in? Any ideas?
Thank you!

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Call your venue and ask the events/wedding coordinator.

Our venue provided table number holders, but I made our own table numbers using a Brides kit that matched our invitations and name cards.

You could use picture frames, picture holders (the wire type stands), or google your wedding's theme (if you have one) and see if you can find something to match. IE, our theme was beach and I found starfish and beach chairs....but ultimately decided on just the simple ones to save money.

I definitely recommend trying to find them on eBay over buying them in the store! Good luck!!

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I'm in need for some ideas for a good outdoor (poolside, beach) wedding concept. Anyone have an idea?

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Friends of us are planning to get married next summer. They are thinking of an outdoor wedding (poolside, beach) and are in need for some ideas for a good outdoor wedding concept.
Anyone have an idea?

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You already have the concept: water/beach/pool side.

If by the pool:

I would suggest floating gardenias or other flowers in the pool
Floating ice sculptures in the pool
Petals on the fountain

If by the beach

-Adirondack chairs
-Mini Adirondack chair or life guard towers to hold the table numbers

My wedding was a beach wedding and we had shells as place holders with the name sprinted on a capiz shell. They were displayed on a wood boat with sand and mini-star fishes and an Italian mini-lace umbrella. here is the picture of it:

http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq227/CORAZON123_photo/wedding026.jpg

I designed our menu cards and also attached a capiz shell on it, everyone oohh--ahh on those. Here is the pic

http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq227/CORAZON123_photo/wedding023.jpg

I wanted to keep it tropical, so my bouquet was made of orchids. Here is a picture of my bouquet

http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq227/CORAZON123_photo/November09baby005.jpg

For my wedding cake, I wanted a "beach" feeling, but wanted to steer clear from the old and tired graham crackers "sand" and fondant shells, so we got a Belgian chocolate cigarellos cake with fresh orchids on top:

http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq227/CORAZON123_photo/IMG_3703.jpg

My colors were navy blue, sand beige and gold.. to keep it along with the beach concept.

I hope that helps.

Good luck

What are the major accessories I will need for camping besides a tent and Air Mattress?

xylem

I am a first time camper, yea I know it is sad but I have just purchased my coleman tent and air mattress and I was just wondering what other esential camping accessories I will need? Also, any camping tips would be most helpful! Thanks

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My hubby and I just started tent camping with friends two years ago, and it took us a while to figure out everything we needed (btw, good start getting an air mattress!). Oh, and don't forget to waterproof your tent BEFORE the trip with waterproofing spray sold at sporting goods stores!

Here's my abbreviated packing list. You have some items already (obviously), but I've highlighted items you might still need to purchase:

SHELTER:

-Tent
-Tarp to Go Under Tent (should be the same size as tent base, not much bigger or you'll have to fold it under. This keeps the tent bottom dry, and you don't want rain collecting on the tarp and rolling under!)
-Air mattress
-Air mattress pump
-Sleeping Bags / Pillows
-Extra Blankets (1 per person in case of chilly weather)
-Beach Towel (for when you track mud all over your tent)
-Lantern (battery-operated) to hang in tent
-Foldable Chairs / Lawn Chairs (to sit around fire)
-Rope or Line to hang items to dry on - like wet towels


FOOD:

-Hand Axe (to chop fire wood)
-Long-reach lighters
-Fire-starting kindling twigs (buy them from camping supply stores - they're wood chips soaked in some fire-starting chemical)
-Pie Irons (to cook food in over the fire - these are ESSENTIAL!)
-Campfire Fork (to roast weiners, marshmallows on)
-Food (should include basics like eggs, bread, peanut butter, deli meats, cheese, butter, hot dogs, s'mores makings, pop, juice, tea, coffee, ketchup, mustard, brownie mix, pizza sauce, pepperoni, potatoes, oatmeal, beef stew, trail snacks, chips, popcorn, etc.)
-Campfire Cooking Pot
-LARGE Cooler with ice
-Egg Holder Storage Case (designed for camping trips)
-Plastic Utensils, Cups, Paper Plates
-Garbage Bags
-Giant Ziploc Bags (to place singed pie irons in when packing to come home)
-Sharp Knife
-Rubbermaid Tote to wash dishes in
-Dish Soap
-5-6 Dish Towels
-Campfire Glove (heatproof gloves that allow you to pick up hot logs off the fire, or hot pans)
-Mugs (for coffee & tea)
-Kettle to boil water (should be campfire safe)
-Bottled water - large quantities
-Picnic Table Cloth (campsite picnic tables are dirrrrrty!)
-Can Opener
-Travel Cutting Board
-Aluminum Foil & Ziploc Bags
-Non-Stick Cooking Spray

CLOTHING / HYGIENE / SAFETY:

-Standard clothes
-Extra socks, 1 pair extra walking shoes
-Rain coat, poncho, or garbage bags
-Bug Spray
-Sunscreen
-Usual Hygiene Products (forget shampoo if it's a short trip - you're allowed to be dirty when tent camping!)
-First Aid items (bandaids, benadryl, calamine lotion, antiseptic cream, aspirin, immodium AD, etc.)
-Hand Soap
-Towels (in case you get soaked in rain)
-Hand Sanitizer

FUN / OTHER:

-Deck of Cards / Travel Boardgame
-Camera / Extra Batteries
-Flashlights / Extra Batteries
-Fishing Pole / Tackle Box
-Lots of Cash to buy firewood near campsite - it's expensive!
-Wallet, ID, Cell Phone

Phew! It seems like a lot, but skip here and there and you'll be wishing you had these items when you're at the campsite. It's worth filling up the car with Rubbermaid Bins filled with this stuff. Oh - don't forget Rubbermaid Bins to put all this stuff in! You'll need to keep your possession and food waterproof if it rains!

Have fun!

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Help with decorations for my party?

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hayley97

My friend and I are planning this party, which I'm not exactly sure of the theme. She's going kind of crazy because she's never planned a party before and is driving me insane, so I'm pretty stressed out right now... Anyways, we need things like paper lanterns, rugs, and torches. Kind of tropical, beachy theme I suppose. I really don't want it to look cheap and thrown together. Someone help me, please!

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Beach themes are easy to do. You can call it "Surf's Up!" or "Fun in the Sun!"

Set out beach umbrellas in the yard...get lawn chairs....set out tiki torches....hang up a raffia hula skirt around the table area in the front to dress it up....use bamboo place mats.
Blow up a few beach balls and toss those around the yard (have a permanent marker so everyone can sign them later and give away as prizes)

Centerpiece can be pineapple, coconuts, bananas, mangoes grouped together

Get some kids sand pails from dollar store...fill with things like fun beach towel, sunglasses, sun lotion, "lifesaver" candies, sun visors, beachcomber's hat, etc.....tie helium balloons to the handle..place them around for decoration...but either have a "lucky draw" or give away as prizes.

Use Frisbees as holders for paper plates (guests get to keep them as gift)

Make decorations using old jars, fill with sand, stick in a tropical fake flower, some sea shells....or fill with sand and use to hold a tea light candle on top, throw some little shells in there so they show on the sides of the glass jar.

Make huge decoration flip-flops: these can be done from foam board or card stock...even old cardboard and then painted, or covered in striped material or funky fun fur. Make the thongs using ribbons and hot gluing them on...add whatever trims you like or leave plain--a flower at the toe? These can be hung up on a fence or a porch or in a party room....or they can be on a door, etc. (hot glue a hanging ribbon on the backs in 2 spots if paper is thin and needs support on each side.)

Make small fun "surf boards"...use foam board for these....adding contact paper to front works...just cut the foam in the shape of a surf board.

Serving snacks in baskets lined with a napkin is good too--find some driftwood if you can! place that around..make a grouping. Hang little lights up. Hang a life preserver up (or again...use foam board and make one)...to say Welcome. If you have an area to use fabric (get cheap from fabric store clearance section)...cut with pinking shears and hang striped fabric in doorway...or framing poles on a porch, etc. Use bright blue and white...or yellow...(just tape it up there ;)...or staple if you can.

Get a kiddies pool if you don't have one...fill with water and fill with balloons in the blue and yellow and white. (Can play a game later where everyone has to run to pool and sit on a balloon til it pops).

Play "pass the wet sponge"...2 teams each has a bucket of water and big sponge. On go..first person soaks sponge and passes it overhead to person behind and down the line. Last person runs up to another empty container which is 6 feet ahead of the full bucket and squeezes water into it. Then that person takes the first place in line and everyone moves back one. Team who accumulates the most water (say after 2 complete runs) wins....OR..you can mark a line on their "empty buckets" to see who reaches the line first!

Get some sea glass or colored glass stones from the dollar store that come in a netted bag....hot glue them to something sturdy (a heavy piece of slate would be ideal)...but a sturdy plate that won't be used again is ok...as long as it's unbreakable kind. Wash good and use it as a fun platter to serve appetizers on (a plate of deviled eggs?)....mini sandwiches on a bed of lettuce? Decorate sandwiches with some cherry tomatoes, olives, cheese cubes all in between.

Cut an orange in half, put it on a plate, use it to stick party picks of food in.....grapes and cherries (like maraschino cherries) or melon balls or more cheese cubes.

Put together a playlist of beach songs...check the web for best selection. (Beach Boys music a must..same goes for Jimmy Buffet). There's another song by Buster Poindexter "Hot Hot Hot" that'll get things lively.

Creative place card ideas?

anonymous

It's for a tropical themed event. I need something to put on the tables so guests know where to sit/what table to sit at. Anything creative other than plain old cards?

Also, where can I buy place cards?

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Floral outlets, wedding planning outlets, business supplies, party supply outlets should have place cards.

OR

Do a Napkin holder band with room for name, decorate with tropical flower.

OR

Make a variety of "tents" place holders using a program such as Print Shop. Create a Postcard that can be folded in half thus creating your tent. Hand write name on tents.

Depending on number of people, choose a variety of graphics that go with your theme. Print on heavy weight paper. Can vary colors.
Cut out, fold.

Table for four would use one set of graphics if you want to theme the tables themselves.
Beach
Sunbathing
Sandcastle
Sunset
Life guards
Light houses
Luau
Music and beach dancing
Beach volley ball
Beach chair, towel, shade
Palm trees, coconut, pineapple
Variety of sea shells
Different pictures of sea shell decorations
Sea gulls and sand pipers
Beach scenes and waves

Can place Candles in sand on/in appropriate dish.
Palm leaf place mat; straw place mats; beach mat for runner on buffet table. New kids sand toys as decor on tables.
Hula dressed Barbie type dolls. Decorated Conch shells.
Palm tree centerpiece. Sand art cake with Non-real seashell decoration. Tint icing sand color, decorate shaped cake on top of larger flat layer, garnish with footprints, sea shells, sand tops, tiny flip flops. Can have table cloths with tiny footprints walking across sand. Enlist small children for this one, beige table cloths with darker beige paint for foot prints.

Have a beach decorated CANVAS for those attending to sign in a darker sand color of course. Can be a door prize or be gifted to the person or organization in whose honor the event is being held.

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