How to Host a Senior Couple's Wedding Shower
These days, more than ever, senior citizens are taking a trip down the wedding aisle. It's the first time for some, but for most it follows a divorce or death of a spouse. The family members attending the wedding often include the bride's and groom's children from previous marriages. The event calls for celebration and hosting the senior couple's wedding shower is a great way to begin the festivities.
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Plan a wedding shower with the couple so you can arrange a time that's not too stressful. Try to arrange it after an event that most of their friends are already attending, like a religious service. This way it will be easier for guests to arrange rides.
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Ask the couple if they have any special dreams, such as a vacation, time and equipment to garden together, or plans to build a house. Let the guests know about this dream in the invitation and tell them you'll have a gift basket for donations at the shower.
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Place the gift basket near the door along with a guest book. Friends can offer monetary gifts anonymously and sign in with a note offering their best wishes for the couple. Since many senior citizens live on a fixed income, giving anonymously allows them to give within their means without any pressure or comparisons to what others have given.
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Play games that don't require a lot of movement. Write questions about the bride and groom and see who gets the most correct or play scrambled wedding words.
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Set the mood with music that defines the couple and their relationship. If they are from other countries and are proud of their heritage, play ethnic music. If they love big band and swing, get the speakers shaking.
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Entertain guests with a slide show showing both sides of the new family. Don't shy away from showing former spouses unless it has been specifically requested that you leave them out. End the slide show with images of the couple whose wedding you are celebrating.
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Serve a wide variety of finger food since many senior citizens have dietary restrictions. Offer fruit, breads and sweets (including some for diabetics). Place 3 x 5 recipe cards in front of muffins and other desserts labeling ingredients.
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