Inspiration can come from anywhere. Even the smallest of signs can spark a creative idea or design. This previously happened to our team while discussing a baby shower for a woman who was having her second baby. The family, as many people do, referred to to the shower as a “sprinkle.”
It made us think, “what about a shower for a woman who had previously been married or had a hurried wedding?” Not every person or couple is the same. Not everyone follows the traditional path of an engaged couple on their journey to matrimony. Thus, there is always room for creative accommodations to celebrate your friend or family member during their wedding time.
Does geography make it difficult to get everyone together? Did your sister have to have a wedding performed by the justice of the peace because of her partner’s military commitments? Maybe your brother and his fiancé decided to have a commitment ceremony while backpacking through Europe. Throw them a “sprinkle” to show your love and support and to celebrate the couple.
Because they are not a traditional entity, there is room for interpretation and customization. Sprinkle suggests something smaller, or lighter, than a shower. Put together a fun courtyard dinner for a small group at Brennan’s, have a fête in courtyard at The Chloe, celebrate at a brunch at The Country Club or Jack Rose in The Pontchartrain Hotel. Think about adding in a theme along the lines of a “stock the bar” party instead of traditional starter home gifts. This not only can help the bride or groom with items they don’t already have, but when you’re in New Orleans, who doesn’t love a good theme?
Not everything is traditional. Plan this sweet gesture to show your support for the lovebirds in your life.
