Planning a menu for an engagement party or bridal shower

If you’re throwing an engagement party or a bridal shower, the menu will be a big part of the production. But it doesn’t need to be complicated to be remarkable.

A bed and bath shower for Katy

I HAVEN’T been to a bridal shower for the longest time!!! Women my age are not exactly in the wedding registry stage. So when I was invited to Katy Estella’s shower, willingly I said, “Yes!” most especially that she is betrothed to my youngest Andre. The event was slated between 4:30-5:00 in the afternoon in the home of Katy’s Lola Itos.

Runners compete in annual 5K race

Chauvin native Walter Whitfield needed something to do while his fiancée's bridal shower was commencing at his parents' home.

Limit shower to family

Dear Miss Manners: I am fortunate enough to be expecting in a few months, and I have a very sweet and generous mother-in-law who would like to throw me a baby shower. (My mother would like to as well, but her finances are tight, so it wouldn’t be so bad if she let my MIL take the reins.

Food is a trendy way to thank and impress wedding guests

Thinking about wedding and shower favors? Head's up: Trinkets are out. Forget the personalized matchbooks, candles, frames and shot glasses. These days, food favors are the hot way to thank and impress guests.