Since most bridal showers are afternoon affairs, a heavy
cocktail menu is not necessary. At Elena's bridal shower we'll
set up a fruit spritzer buffet. Guests can have their choice of
fruit purees and either mix them with sparkling water, club
soda, or sparkling wine. A do-it-yourself bar is essential to
this type of party where some will want to drink and others will
not. Arrange ice, glasses, fruit purees, and mixers neatly on a
side table.  For more wedding coverage go to IDoSugar. To take a
look at the fruit spritzer recipe,   Fruit Spritzers  Fruit
Spritzers   1/2 cup sugar Fresh seasonal fruit, such as 8 cups
cubed seedless watermelon, 6 cups cubed honeydew melon, 6 cups
cubed cantaloupe, 6 cups cubed mango, or 4 1/4 cups raspberries
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Pinch of coarse salt Sparkling
water, or club soda, or sparking wine     1. Put sugar and 1 cup
water into a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium
heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat; let cool
slightly.   2. Puree fruit,