These customs are as important as the party.
Here are 7 Southern shower traditions well always love to heed and cherish.
At the open house-style celebration, guests canexpect light refreshmentsand to “see” the parents' newborn joy.
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Or you might ask guests to bring just a few necessary items to welcome the new baby.
Many of the most commonly used charms have specific meanings.
See the twinkling of a star charm, and all your wishes will come true.
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Pull a hot air balloon, and youre destined to live a life of adventure and travel.
This tradition is often performed at the bridal shower or the bridesmaids luncheon, but occasionally at the reception.
Historically, Emily Post frowned on the practice.
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