Another Reason to Love Google: Wedding Templates!

I just saw this on the site GeekSugar - very cool!

"Google has taken notice and is rolling out 20 new wedding templates within Google Docs to utilize during your wedding planning. Manage your guest lists, catering, and flower details, and even set up email templates to get updated contact info from your guests so you get those (sometimes pricey) invitations into the right hands. "

Full article.

Bridal Shower ideas

I'm writing this post full well knowing I run the chance of receiving a stern talking to from MOH/Cousin, Bridesman/BFF and Bridesmaid/FSIL for even talking about bridal shower items - since I am not suppose to be even thinking about it. But I *had* to because I happened across a few great items throughout these 8 months that I had to share with you. First off here is a link to 15 tips for planning a Bridal Shower. If you need help with a suite for the bridal shower invitations and games, check out this cute carnival themed one from Style Guide it has an Invitation, Game Card (shown in pic above), Name Tag, Drink Label and Striped Paper. I blogged about a few other available through Style Guide back in October, so check those out *here*  
Two ideas I absolutely think are great for a bridal shower are recipe cards and shower notes. 


For the recipe cards the guests can share their favorite recipe with the bride and this way after the shower the bride to be has a lot of great recipes. I love love love sharing recipes! My favorite recipe card was this one shown below, it's also by Style Guide.

{Source 100 Layer Cake }

I think the shower note is such a cute idea from 100 Layer Cake, it's been on my bookmarks since July! The Bridal Shower Notes from Mika78 come in 4 color variations. I love the detail of the "with love" but it's in a heart symbol. I think I would want to tweak the questions a bit since, some people may be at the shower that the bride may not know that well (especially if it's on the grooms side)  

Here is what it currently says....

DEAR ____,

It’s been _____years that we’ve known each other and if I remember correctly, the first time we met was_____

We’ve shared so many times together, but my favorite memory of you has got to be_______

I think you and your husband-to-be are perfect for each other because_________

If I could give you one piece of advice on marriage, it would have to be____________

with love,

Here are some more recipe cards from two very talented and creative bloggers Leo On The Loose and                                    Creature Comforts}

{Source Leo On The Loose}

                                                     {Source Creature Comforts}

Free Bridal Shower invitation kits by Style Guide

How cool is this Medi-Kit Tag from the Styleguide website bridal shower cocktail party template kit! I *love* it and will definitely be adding it to my DIY list. The kit also has templates for the invitation, RSVP Card, drink and labels and if you are looking for another theme they also have a carnival-themed bridal shower kit and a beauty party kit. Just like there other templates I posted about these are all free!