Question From The Forums: I know there are one million web sites out there devoted to wedding showers, but I’d rather just ask. Has anyone had a shower that didn’t revolve around gifts? I feel so weird opening up presents in a room full of people.

A: Since I am planning a party for this summer the first thing that pops into my mind is to have a murder mystery party. I know that it sounds a little off for something wedding related but some companies have great themed mystery parties that would work well for ladies. Some are even for ladies only (think chocolate mystery)

The best thing about having one of these parties is that you get to dress up and buy cute decorations and favors. Of course you could keep the decorations and favors wedding related even if the mystery wasn’t.

For instance look at these cute bridesmaid dress sachets. They’d make great favors for your bridesmaids especially if you get them to match the actual colors of your dresses.

Then you could have other bridal shower favors for whoever guesses the solution to the mystery, and some parting trinkets for everyone.

Add a few good snacks and some beverages and no one would even be thinking about you opening gifts.

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Back in the summer when I was heavy on reading wedding forums I remember someone said that she was going to rent a photobooth. I thought that was such a great idea for adding a little spice to a reception.

I don’t think I was set on the boat-idea yet, I was still planning a small, small, ceremony with a fun reception at Dave & Busters.

I don’t know if you’ve picked up on this yet but I’m all about the unique. I don’t like to do what everyone else does….unless it’s proper of course.

If you are looking for something unique I think you should look into a company that does Photobooth Rentals. It’s not only a fun thing but I think it’s practical too because you want to know who was at your wedding.

I’m a little bitter because for some reason I have very few pics of the people who were at my wedding. The photographer focused on us as a couple, the videographer focused on us as a couple, and the disposable cameras we had on the tables ended up disappearing, or people took pictures of feet even though there were clear instructions on what to do.

Trust me, you don’t want to come home from your honeymoon and see a wedding photo album that looks like 7 people were there even though it was close to 200.

So having a sure-fire way to get pics is a good idea. You can even buy a photobooth but I don’t think that’s necessary for a wedding, unless you just have cash to burn and it’s probably a lot of cash because the prices aren’t listed on the website.

P.S. if you are reading this and you happened to attend my wedding, please send me pics you have that AREN’T of me and the groom. Thanks.

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