My Camp Theme Wedding - Camp Nutenbeier 13 Years Ago Today

Just Married - Heading out of the Forest and Off to Camp Nutenbeier

Lucky 13, that's what I'm calling this anniversary! I'm so lucky to be married to my best friend, confident, right-hand guy, travel companion and partner in crime. We had a non-traditional courtship of being friends for a long time before we got engaged. (Yes, we practically skipped dating.) The engagement was not that much of a surprise though, since all our friends suspected we were already more than just friends!

The true test of the relationship, though, came when I proposed we'd have a camp-themed wedding. I didn't just want the rustic look, and setting (Lake Tahoe, California), but I truly wanted the full camp experience! My husband-to-be put up with a summer of being my production intern cranking out Boy Scout-like badges, camp passports, how to tie know games, lanyards and more. Little did he know that 7 years later, I'd give up the corporate world, and start my party business (in 2007)! I guess our wedding was fore-shadowing. Lucky for him now, I have not employed him again as intern!

My Wedding Camp  in Full Swing: Guitar Lessons, Knot Tying, Campfire Books and More

I couldn't have asked for a better day. Incredible Sierra weather and lots of happy campers doing their activities and filling out their camper passports!

Wedding Cake Was Not My Thing: S'mores Fit the Bill Perfectly!

To end the camp, we had a rousing competition of rochambo to determine the winning cabin group and get the prize t-shirts. The s'mores were served to much delight and surprise. I had many guests in shock to learn, that no, I was not serving wedding cake. (I must say, 13 years ago, s'mores were not that popular in the wedding scene!)

Although Camp Nutenbeier seems like a long time ago, I'm still so lucky to be in love with my favorite camp buddy. I hope someday when we are old and gray we can head off to Camp Nutenbeier again and relive our youth!

List of Bridal/Wedding Shower Themes

We're heading towards the weekend, but still a few more lists to go!

This post is devoted to the new bride and groom to be... Wedding/Bridal Shower Themes. So, if you're heading down the aisle soon, or just planning a shower for a special friend, use this list to get some creative ideas for your party!

Bridal/Wedding Shower Theme Ideas

Around the Clock Shower - Give guests an hour in the day, and their gift should be something that can be used during that time!

Through the Year - Give guests a month or a season, and have their gift be something useful to use during that time.

In the Kitchen - All newlyweds need kitchen items… this could be a perfect theme for them to stock up. You could also make it cooking focused, for the two chef love birds!

Alphabet Shower - Guests are given a letter in the alphabet that their gift must start with. This theme has lots of possibilities.

Stock the Bar - For the couple that loves to entertain, how about a "Stock the Bar" shower, where guests bring all types of items perfect for entertaining.

Naughty & Nice - A little naughty and a little nice make a great pair, and a fun shower full of giggles.

Garden Shower  - For the couple that loves to be outdoors, tending their garden. Could have a nice organic and "green" theme as well.

The Great Outdoors Shower - This shower is perfect for the couple who love adventure and the great outdoors. It could be a "woodsy" theme or athletic adventures, what ever suits the pair.

Bed & Breakfast Shower - This shower is perfect for guests to stock the newlyweds with linens, bath items, and kitchen items too! Perfect for a brunch shower as well.

Room to Room Shower - Each guest gets assigned a room to find the perfect gift for. Great for the new couple who just bought a home as well!

Wine Cellar Shower - This shower is perfect for the budding someliers and wine enthusiasts. Guests bring delicious vintages from all over to help stock the couples cellar.

Travel Shower - For the travel enthusiasts… guests could be given a country to find the perfect item for the couple, or just given gifts suitable for all the newlyweds upcoming adventures.

Spa Shower - Everyone loves a trip to the spa! Guests can bring gifts perfect for the bath, and/or relaxing. How about the perfect eye mask for a nice sound sleep?

Honeymoon Shower - Perhaps the couple is heading somewhere exotic and would like to have the guests provide gifts for the adventure. The theme of this shower can be perfectly matched to the location of the honeymooon.

Stock the Pantry Shower - All new couples need items to help stock their pantry. Guests can provide gourmet food items, kitchen items, dishware, table linens and more.

Tea Party - It's always fun to be a part of a "girly" tea party. The more flowers and frill the better. Pamper the bride-to-be during this special time. As always, if you have some themes that are a must for this list, please let me know! I'd love to add them.