I need some ideas to give my MOH for the bridal shower. What type of food to serve, games, etc.?

Question

I am a very shy, plain person so this is very hard for me. I don't want any games that are embarrasing. And as far as the food I am trying to find recipes for simple finger foods. Everything I have found isn't anything I would actually want to eat.

Answer 1

My girlfriends and I have done bridal and baby showers for each of us. Between the 6 of us and 6 weddings we have also done 14 baby showers! My first thoughts would be a Fresh Veggie and dip platter, a Fresh Fruit and dip platter, and a Cheese Ball and Crackers platter. If you don't like cheese balls, you could do regular cheese and crackers. Since you said most things you found are things you would not eat I am thinking really basic here but there is also Salsa and chips there are recipes for a taco dip that is kept warm in a crockpot that is good with tortilla chips too! If you want kind of a main dish, most grocery store bakeries have sandwich buns that are smaller than normal ones and you could have a lunch meat platter also. Some kind of hot main dish could be meatballs kept in a crockpot. There are lots of recipes on the web for different kinds of meatball toppings- bbq, spagetti sauce, creamy mushroom, sweat and sour, etc.

As far as games that are not embarassing. My girlfriends and I have not always had games at showers. Some of us are like you and so we simply did this. We passed around 3x5 cards and had all the ladies put advice on the card. Each lady then took her turn reading her card and offering her regards to the bride to be. The bride to be then gets to keep these cards. Another time user that is not a game, buy your thank you cards before the shower and pass the envelopes around and have each lady address her own envelope. Your MOH would just announce that "as a favor to (your name), could each of you please address an envelope". Many of the showers I have been involved in were spent just visiting and watching the bride to be open her gifts.

congratulations on your wedding and no matter what happens at your shower, just smile alot! LOL

Answer 2

Firstly congratulations to the bride and groom! As many others have said, it does depend on the formality of the shower. If it is a simple get together in the back garden then I’d suggest: 1. Puff pastries and mini éclairs you can buy at the store (the just thaw out and are ready) 2. Chocolate covered pretzels and fruit 3. Pound cake 4. Coffee cake 5. Strudels 6. Iced Tea (Long Island perhaps?) 7. And of course punch. However, if the party is more formal then I would suggest: 1. Pastries from a bakery, they'll be better than the frozen kind but a bit more expensive. 2. Mini pie shells filled with fruit, creams, just about anything. 3. Min quiches 4. Cucumber sandwiches 5. Some type of cake, but nothing too sweet 6. Champagne 7. And again punch, but spend a bit more to make it dazzling I hope that this helps and that you have a pleasant shower and a great wedding.

Answer 3

I hate wedding shower games as well!!! So, consider that your shower doesn't have to include all of those unless you want them to. You didn't mention what time of year you are getting married, but there are options for every season. Consider having someone come to the shower that can do facials or makeovers. Or hire someone that can do artwork, or teach dancing, or a cooking lesson. In terms of food, think of a theme that speaks about your personality. You describe yourself as plain and very shy, but I'm sure that you also have some things such as hobbies or interests that might make a good theme. A great shower includes beautiful flowers and great food and a great cake. Recipes can either be as simple as spaghetti and salad, or include miniature sandwiches etc. The great thing about being a modern bride is that you get to create your own standard for what you want. Congratulations!

Answer 4

I've never heard of games at a bridal shower. (Unless its the bachelorette party) I have been to many and never played games at one. Baby yes, but I am a fan of NO GAMES! If this is what you request tell your MOH that you dont want games its that simple.
Simple finger food your looking for are hors dourves type things? If your going to make your own food for the shower (which I would recommend calling a caterer or your favorite restaurant so you dont have to do the work) make sun-dried tomato mousse on endive, chicken fajita pinwheels, seafood salad in martini cups, curry chicken in phyllo shells. Good Luck

Answer 5

The most appealing food I've experienced recently was
crustless triangle shaped little sandwiches of smoked
salmon with cream cheese, thin sliced turkey with smoked
gouda cheese, cucumer with a little whipped soft butter
and herbs, and a three layer combo of goat cheese, tomato
and pesto.They also served 5 different cheeses, cubed and
on decorative little toothpicks, nuts in tiny festive cups,
and small endive wrapped bundles of smoked chicken
with mint that they tied together with the stems of green
onions. Dessert was white chocolate dipped gigantic
strawberries and a cake with an appropriate theme
common to the couple. They played the funniest game
I've ever seen...everyone was laughing their heads off
but I'll have to describe it in another response.

Answer 6

I would suggest...No games. They take away from the celebratory feel of the event. To me, having to endure them makes me feel like I'm at a 10 year old's birthday party. Many of your guests will be seeing people they haven't seen in a while and may prefer to mingle. I have had the best times at showers where we weren't expected to do word puzzles or put on panty hose with mittens and blindfolds..and as well...some of the guests may be as shy as you are and would prefer not to have the attention on themselves either.

As for the food...THAT part of it should be geared towards your guests. I wouldn't base your menu on what YOU don't want to eat. Keep in mind that many or most of your guests will have eaten very little (depending on what time your shower will be held). That being said...you should be leaving your MOH to the task. That's what her position is in this event. I think you may be making it harder on her to do her part by putting so many restrictions in place.

Answer 7

She's supposed to be planning it, not you! Just tell her you want simple finger sandiwches, nuts, mints, and maybe a sheet cake. Punch and coffee would round it out. Simple and easy.