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A Victoria’s Secret Inspired Bridal Shower

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I knew the atmosphere I wanted to create for my sister’s bridal shower, but I was stuck for inspiration until one morning when I realized it was literally staring me in the face: Victoria’s Secret! Fun, playful, and flirty, VS epitomizes femininity, and their signature classic pink and black color scheme made it the ideal starting point for what turned out to be a fantastic event.

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Inspiration 😉

As well as guests, there are several key elements to every fabulous party, not least the food. You can see from the buffet table that this was definitely a party for females. Having a dessert buffet gave everyone the opportunity to taste as many different desserts as they wanted, while keeping them canapé sized gave the event a relaxed, yet sophisticated feel. Save the formal dining for the wedding – this party was all about chatting, dancing, and catching up with friends.

Decor is another important criteria for a successful party. Guests have to know exactly what to expect from the moment they arrive, so we put a lot of effort into replicating the ambiance we liked at VS so much. A key part of this was the wall we decorated as a backdrop for our photos. It took two days, meters of ribbon, and more rhinestones than I care to remember, but it was worth the effort (even if it did ruin the wall – sorry Mom!)

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My sister and I were so happy with how it turned out and, when we decorated a cardboard frame to match, guests loved having their photos taken there. VS bags filled with tissue paper and balloons added to the effect.

 

Guests were given goodie bags filled with treats like homemade lip scrub, along with cute bags of popcorn and candy. Making the most of our photowall, we had a mini-digital printer to print out photos of everyone to take home with them as a memento of the party. These were especially popular.

You can’t have a bridal shower without games, but rather than make a mess handing out paper and pencils that would only add to the cleaning up, my clever brother had them added to an app the girls could download to their phones. As well as being fun and environmentally friendly, it was an easy way for me to keep track of the scores (and make sure there was no cheating!)

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How old what the bride? <3

It was almost as much fun organizing this bridal shower as it was attending it! It may have taken several days to pull it all together but it was worth it to see the excitement on our guests’ faces as they walked through the door. Our top tips for creating your party decor are:

  • Have a clear starting point. Ours was the inside of a Victoria’s Secret store.
  • Be consistent with your theme. We carried the pink and black color scheme through to everything, including food, drinks, and favors.
  • Get creative. We wanted our party to be unique and had a great time creating decorations, labels, and favors.

 

Above all, have fun. Parties are for celebrating!

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Rush-A-Way Dubai

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I had a marvelous time during the Rush-A-Way Race event.  I found out about it while looking for fitness events in Dubai for my husband and I to join.  Fitness Link gave me all of the details I needed to know about the race being held December 15, 2015.   Just so you know, Rush-A-Way is actually an interpretation of the television show, ‘The Amazing Race,’ American style, just smaller.

 

Each team member must be at least 16 years old and one of you must have a UAE driver’s license to join in the race.

You and your partner against other teams of two race around Dubai going through a series of challenges.  You and your team complete 10 small adventures from making sushi rolls to presenting at a station.  Each set puts your physical and mental fitness and navigation skills on the line.

 

Before the event started, I received an email advising me of the rules and it supplied me with information on how to register my team. The thing is you won’t have a clue as to what you’ll do until the time of the event. Since my husband could not attend this date, I invited my sister to be my partner and luckily, she was a willing contestant.

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The day of the race we arrived at the Jebel Ali Recreation Club for the briefing.  We were asked to use the team’s account details to create an application on our phones that would allow them access for the day’s challenges.  We could also get our team’s  number once we completed our entry.  Once that number was issued, the race was on!

 

Our first challenge of the day was a riddle.  We had to answer the riddle and come up with a number that would unlock the next task.  If you didn’t get it correctly, you were penalized five minutes.  You couldn’t go anywhere until time had lapsed.  This meant that the other contestants could get ahead of you.  However, we got it right and moved on!

 

We could see our next moves as they appeared on our phones as we knocked them out.  With teamwork, my sister and I, were able to pull navigation off smoothly.  She drove, of course, while I directed.  The tasks were never the same though each one proved to be fun and exciting.  Some obstacles were physical and others were pretty tasty.

 

We didn’t win first prize, but winning is not always about a prize.  It’s about the experience and it’s one I will never forget.  We had a great time discovering the beautiful land of Dubai, we tried something new and it gave us memories that we can talk about for years to come.  My sister and I took 5th place in the Rush-A-Way Race this time; maybe next time will be a little different.

 

You can purchase tickets for 95 $ at RushAWay Website.  If you want to register for the next race this April 8th, go here for more information: www.facebook.com/rushawayuae, www.facebook.com/events/1411308292498073,  https://www.rushawayuae.com/.

 

All contestants will receive a T-shirt and snacks, plus a goodie bag.  Rush-A-Way Race was created for all to enjoy, not just fitness gurus.  It’s a chance to bond with friends and family in a way you would not normally do.