Hello Twirlers! I’m Michelle Eier, owner/creator of Petal Wishes, which can be found at Twirl’s Scottsdale boutique – and I’m so honored to be a guest blogger today. Now, my specialty isn’t wedding dresses – it’s Petal Wishes… and coming up with ways to make special occasions even more special.
I’ve helped friends plan their weddings, attended more than I can count – and even been the star of the show once – and what I’ve found is that the bride always welcomes some non-wedding distractions that let her feel “normal” for just a few hours. A few fun ways to weave this into the bride’s calendar include:
- Hosting an intimate girls-only lunch or mani/pedi party. Make this a gathering of those closest to the bride (say, four or five friends from her inner circle) who just want time to relax and enjoy each other’s company. Of course you’re going to talk about the wedding at some point – but if you don’t focus the event on wedding chit chat – it can help the bride refocus her energy for a few hours and forget her massive to-do list.
- Paint-your-own Pottery. Sure, it’s the stuff children’s parties are made of, but if you can find a studio that has an “adult’s only” night you can gather the bride and a couple of friends and uncork a bottle of wine and create one-of-a-kind pieces for yourselves and the bride’s new home. It’s the perfect opportunity for a little girl talk and low-key fun.
- Movie night & slumber party. Invite a few close friends to your place, pop up some popcorn, rent your favorite chick flicks and stock up on everything you’ll need for at-home facials, manis and pedis. It’s a night at home that encourages plenty of conversation, reminiscing, dreaming of what may come.
Planning a wedding is so hectic, that a few stolen moments with her girlfriends will make the bride’s experience even better.
About Petal Wishes bouquets:
This bouquet replaces the rumpled-ribbon-and-paper-plate bouquets made at most bridal showers. The guests simply think of a wish to share with the bride & groom, write the wish on the blank petals and the Petal Wishes team works to create a beautiful rehearsal bouquet for the bride.
