50's housewife ideas? (NBR)

SallySunrise · January 2012

Ok I promise I won't keep bugging you all about this, but I finally think I've decided on a theme for my future SIL's bridal shower: 50's housewives! From what I've found on Google it looks like this is a somewhat popular theme in the last couple years, but I've never been to one of these showers or even heard of it being used as a theme. Neither have the three other bridesmaids, so maybe it's just regionally popular? Have any of you been to a 50's housewife shower? How was it? Anyone have ideas or suggestions for food, decorations, games? (I left it up to the bride whether or not we'll have games, because I know some people love them and some people hate them. She said she would like to have a few.) Thanks so much for your help!

sisterjanet · January 2012

Maybe get fake pearl necklaces for all the guests or something?

Bexi · January 2012

maybe the bridesmaids wear cutesy aprons and get a special one for the bride

temporalrobe · January 2012

hand out copies of the feminine mystique by betty friedan as favors.

Bexi · January 2012

temporalrobe:
hand out copies of the feminine mystique by betty friedan as favors.

love this!

galore5 · January 2012

There is a game out there that is really funny. I never played it, but it's based on a home ec textbook from the 50's that describes how to be a good wife. It's hilarious. I bet you can find it if you google it. I actually keep a copy of the list of things a "good wife" is supposed to do just as a joke.

Things like.... always have your husband's favorite cocktail ready for him when he returns home from work. Also, keep the children quiet so that he can have a few minutes to relax after returning home from a long day's work. Don't bother him with your mundane chatter, he prefers quiet relaxation. HA!

Good luck!

bnm060789 · January 2012

Never seen this theme but absolutely LOVE it!!

SallySunrise · January 2012

Thanks for all the ideas ladies! I think I found the game that's based on the "guidelines" for being a good wife. As soon as I told my grandma the theme, she immediately started working on an apron for FSIL!

I would love to figure out a way to work aprons into the rest of the shower though, either as a game, or as favors if I could find a way to get/make them cheap enough. Thanks again!

nogitron · January 2012

I actually had a bridal shower like that for my wedding! My friend had a bunch of people make pies (as well as other snack food), and folks that had cool aprons wore them. We played a game where there were a list of couples from classic TV shows and see who could recognize/remember the most.

Love the jello mold idea! And mar/mock-tinis would be fun, too

megs52881 · January 2012

I can't give you any advice, but wanted to say that I love this idea.

February443 · January 2012

I had a retro housewife shower! I really want to post pics to show you but I don't know how on the bump?? Help!

February443 · January 2012

February443 · January 2012

Oh dear!! Obviously I did not do it right as they are humongous! lol. Someday I will figure it out!

But the shower and idea were really fun! We played some silly games, had a 50s music playlist going, had lots of 50s inspired food- pigs in a blanket, jello molds, fruit kabobs, fruit dip, etc! And the champagne bar my friend created , chilling conveniently in my pink kitchenaid was a hit! Mostly everyone dressed in theme and if they don't maybe someone can supply cute aprons for the non dresser uppers to wear?

SallySunrise · January 2012

February443:
Oh dear!! Obviously I did not do it right as they are humongous! lol. Someday I will figure it out!
But the shower and idea were really fun! We played some silly games, had a 50s music playlist going, had lots of 50s inspired food- pigs in a blanket, jello molds, fruit kabobs, fruit dip, etc! And the champagne bar my friend created , chilling conveniently in my pink kitchenaid was a hit! Mostly everyone dressed in theme and if they don't maybe someone can supply cute aprons for the non dresser uppers to wear?

Thanks so much for sharing! I love the ideas and the pics- looks like such a blast!

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