In appreciation and
gratitude for their participation in her wedding,
it is traditional for the bride to treat her maids
to a party. It may be an:
elegant afternoon
tea
a day at the spa
dinner out at the finest restaurant
a trip to the Olive Garden
or a pizza extravaganza held in a private home
It doesn't so
much matter, the formality of the affair, but the
importance is in making everyone feel comfortable
and that they have a good time.
The
luncheon is a perfect time for introducing
out-of-town attendants, schedule final dress
fittings, display wedding gifts, and
distribute presents to the maids. Items of
jewelry, chosen especially to be worn as
accessories during the wedding, make popular gift
items given to attendants today.
A
delightful tradition, bringing old world customs
into the wedding, includes baking a ring, coin or
thimble inside a pink cake for desert. Strawberry
cake is perfect for this occasion when decorated
with fluffy pink frosting. Legend says that the
fair maiden whose slice of cake contains the
trinket will be the next to wed.
Another rendition suggests the one, whose slice of
cake contains the trinket, will be "blessed in
affairs of the heart." Sentimental verses or
fortunes, written on pink paper and carefully
wrapped in and protected by tin foil, then baked
in the cake, is another great idea. Want to be
sure everyone receives a token? Carefully place
each trinket between two layers of cake, after
baking, while marking where the tokens reside.
Later when cutting the cake, follow the markings
to know where to cut, giving each person their own
surprise.
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