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Simply Stunning Wedding Showers

by Karen Bussen ; photographs by William Geddes.

If you have ever been privy to the world of wedding shower planning, you know the amount of time, energy, and...ahem...money that usually goes into such a special event. Making sure the bride enjoys the best possible experience can be stressful; however, Karen Bussen has created an indispensable guide for bridesmaids and others involved in planning a wedding shower.

Bussen's book shows readers how to view food, gifts, decorations and favors all as excellent opportunities to show the bride and guests an amazing time. She even includes ideas that shower-planning novices, like myself, will appreciate for planning a budget, choosing a theme, and how to keep it simple, yet stunning. At a loss for how to engage guests? This book has many unique ideas for games and activities, such as an interactive favor bar and a bride and groom scavenger hunt.

Are you wondering about the type of foods you will serve? No problem! Simple Stunning Wedding Showers has it covered. Over 30 pages of delicious, simple recipes will satisfy even the most difficult guest. You have to try the Tomato Bruschetta and the White-Cranberry Spritzer.

Recommended by Kristin Tidaback

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