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Yesterday, my coworkers "surprised" me with a wedding shower. My supervisor had asked me last week to block off Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. for a meeting, and was extremely evasive when I inquired about specifics. So I was already suspicious as he led me down the (uncharacteristically quiet) hall. When he started pushing open the conference room door, I heard giggles and shushing...and realized I was dreading this little party!
In the almost two years I've worked in this office, the unofficial party planning committee has pulled together nearly a dozen baby showers -- but not a single wedding-related soiree, as I was the only engaged employee.
I didn't quite know what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised with several gifts...
In the almost two years I've worked in this office, the unofficial party planning committee has pulled together nearly a dozen baby showers -- but not a single wedding-related soiree, as I was the only engaged employee.
I didn't quite know what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised with several gifts...
(All images from Bed Bath & Beyond.)
...as well as a very cute recipe book (of which I forgot to take a picture, sorry!) filled with my coworkers' favorite dishes. There was also a very impressive spread, and many of my associates had whipped up the recipe they also were sharing as part of the joint shower gift. Again, I lack pictures, because none of my colleagues know about my blogging, and I would've felt even more uncomfortable whipping out my camera to grab a shot of the goodies.
Anyway, I'm wondering now what the proper way is to thank this large group -- there are 45+ people in my office. (I noticed, as I was finishing this post, that Weddingbee reader hellopanda posted a thread on the boards pondering how to express her gratitude for a similar work party. Great minds, huh?) I'm also on a bit of a time crunch, as our entire office will be participating in a retreat from Monday afternoon through all day Tuesday -- which will be my last two days at work before the wedding.
I've already sent out an email to everyone in the office, but am wondering what else -- if anything -- I should do to thank my colleagues for their time and generosity? Did your coworkers plan any pre-wedding festivities for you?
Anyway, I'm wondering now what the proper way is to thank this large group -- there are 45+ people in my office. (I noticed, as I was finishing this post, that Weddingbee reader hellopanda posted a thread on the boards pondering how to express her gratitude for a similar work party. Great minds, huh?) I'm also on a bit of a time crunch, as our entire office will be participating in a retreat from Monday afternoon through all day Tuesday -- which will be my last two days at work before the wedding.
I've already sent out an email to everyone in the office, but am wondering what else -- if anything -- I should do to thank my colleagues for their time and generosity? Did your coworkers plan any pre-wedding festivities for you?
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