The party committee arrived early to help "spa" up the office. We used 3 different areas to help move guests around. We had foot baths in one area, nail buffers and stickers in another and massage cushions in another. Because we were having our party in the morning, we decided on a brunch menu. Besides regular brunch food, we offered a chocolate fountain (what chocolate day spa would be without one?) and an assortment of small chocolates throughout the "spa".
As guests came in, they were greeted by Justine, the spa owner and Chastity, the bride-to-be. They received a small gift bag with their name tag, small notebook, pen, money, a copy of their character's background, large chocolate bar (for later) and spa gift. The mingling began. I was surprised how well everyone stayed in character.
Everyone came dressed in costume - we had some in robes for the spa feel and we had some who went with their character's personality. I was amazed to see my coworkers actually "being" their characters! Kinzie was a trooper and died beautifully!
During brunch, everyone looked over their confidentail info as they ate and chatted with other shower attendees. After Bonnie spoke with everyone and presented the evidence, everyone moved about the spa, eyeing each other suspiciously.
Unfortunately, we had a few other "accidents" - they were dropping like flies. At one point, Belinda came into the main room and had a "fainting spell". I was concerned because I knew that the extra murders would entail a weapon. At first I thought she was really ill! Turns out she was a distraction!! The spa guests chose to find the dead bodies and alert others with screams of terror. I was laughing so hard!! As things wound down, I passed out the Whodunit cards and the spa guests eyes were moving about the room as they filled out the card. Our original murderer did such a good job, only a few people figured it out! There were a couple girls that went way out on their costumes and their acting, each won an award! Everyone forgot they could steal money from the dead guest, but there was some bribery when Madeline saw Victoria murder someone.
Thanks again for making this such an easy, fun activity!!
