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MONEY SHOWER IDEAS
WISHING WELL
MONEY TREE
PARTY IDEAS

There are many schools of thought on whether a money shower is tacky or tasteful. Let’s face the facts; whether the money tree shower or party is for a couple of newlyweds just starting to keep house or an established couple with their nest feathered to perfection money is always an issue. I’ve heard discussions on this theme that were both pro and con. I have to admit that there were compelling arguments on both sides of the fence.
There seemed to be more hostesses and guests in favor of money showers for bridal showers rather than to celebrate the birth of a new baby. People have been having “pounding” or “housewarming” parties for centuries and there are cultures where wedding guests pin dollar bills on the bride’s gown while the dancing is in full swing at the reception, so gifts of cold hard cash for newlyweds is more accepted than gifts of cash for babies.

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I have to tell you that etiquette books authored by the esteemed Miss Emily Post has all sorts of rules and restrictions about when and where gifts of cash might be appropriate and even then; how the greenbacks are to be given. I’m not about to go into all of the details, if you want to read about proper etiquette the library has all of the reading material you want. This article is to help the hostess who has chosen a money shower as her chosen baby shower themes and to offer some ideas for how to decorate a money themed baby shower, reception or bridal party.

MONEY SHOWER INVITATION IDEAS
Stock up on the green ink and get ready to waste a dollar bill or enlarge a few pieces of Monopoly play money. Scan the bill and insert a picture of a baby or a bride in the medallion or center of the bill. Erase enough of the official motifs on the sides to leave room for the invitation’s wording or if you’d like you could insert a baby shower invitation poem that you wrote yourself. Here’s an example of a short poem that I saw somebody use as their baby shower invitation poem:

BABY SHOWER INVITATION POEM EXAMPLE

Mommy loves things from Mommy n Me, but it would be just grand, if your gift could be, a little green pinned on the money tree.

Newlywed Money Tree Poem
This couple has towels and tableware for two They even have cookware and scrub pads, too!

So what should you buy for a pair like this? Whose home is already set up in bliss?

Well, they have little furniture And the appliances aren’t really that new

So maybe some good wishes and some extra dough Would be the best way for us to go

Instead of another blender when they have little room Let’s present a little money to the Bride and the Groom

You might want to list some places that the mom or the couple is registered for those that feel monetary gifts are inappropriate. If history is any indication, there may be some people who are downright insulted by the idea of a money shower. Here’s one that gives the guest the option to purchase a gift card:

NEWLYWED BRIDAL PARTY INVITATION POEM
Tableware, they have plenty, Cookware and gadgets, they could open their own store.

This pair has no need for any Much less lots more

They’ve bought an old house And there’s a lot to do

Manual labor’s an issue but supplies are too

So if you’re looking for gift ideas Gift cards to Home Depot will suit Help us buy two by fours Rather than something cute.

MONEY SHOWER DECORATIONS

MONEY THEME BABY DIAPER CAKES
The shower centerpiece could be a diaper cake (you can make your own diaper cake from our free instructions) that’s been decorated with crisp, green dollar bills and shiny new coins. One hostess who was an excellent crafter made all kinds of flowers and rosebuds out of dollar bills to use as the diaper cake’s topper! For those who don’t do paper crafts, gather your dollar bills with a rubber band to make them seem more “floral” in appearance. Another idea would be to plait dollar bills into chains (remember how we used to make gum wrapper garlands?) to drape around the cake’s layers.

MONEY THEME SHOWER CENTERPIECES
If you don’t want to take the time to make a diaper cake centerpiece here are a few unique ideas for alternative table decorations for your money shower

  • Buy a wishing well like the ones you see in people’s yards and place a plaque at the base directing the guests to place their “gifts” in the bucket and “make a wish”
  • Buy a small shrub at the discount garden center and cover the pot with gold lame’ fabric tied with a gold cord. Supply the guests with gold envelopes so they can seal their gifts and then use gold clothespins or paper clips to pin their gifts on the branches of the tree. Don’t forget to have a greenback dollar corsage with gold or green and cream color ribbons!

    MONEY SHOWER PARTY FAVORS
    In keeping with the money theme of the occasion, party favors could be anything printed to look like money. If the guests didn’t part with their last nickel and dime, a small coin purse or money clip would be cute!

    MENU AND ENTERTAINMENT IDEAS

    Food and entertainment will make or break any party or baby shower, but these elements are especially crucial for this party theme. I have warned that there may be some rumblings among your invited guests about requests for gift certificates or gifts of cash, so make sure that the friends who attend the party are well fed and entertained. The good thing about a money shower theme is that practically any menu will be fine so long as the food’s good and there’s lots of it!