Great Ideas for Your Bridal Shower
A BRIDAL SHOWER is the perfect occasion to ‘shower’ the bride with love, best wishes and fabulous gifts. Legend has it that the tradition dates back to the sixteenth-century when a couple’s love was their only form of riches. To help them start a new life together, friends and family showered the couple with gifts. And, of course, they lived happily ever after!
Today, even the most non-traditional of modern bridal showers captures that original spirit. Whether you’re throwing a big bash or hosting an elegant evening for the bride-to-be closest to your heart, you will want to make sure the memory of this special day remains close to her heart for years to come. To turn your bridal shower into a smashing success, here are a few tips for you…
A bridal shower should celebrate the bride’s personality and style. When considering a theme for the shower, make a list of all her loves. If it’s sun and surf she adores, consider a beach themed party complete with beach wedding favors. She won’t put together an outfit without her favorite shade of purple? Plan a purple party! For the woman who loves – or needs – to be pampered, soothe with a spa theme.
A modern option to consider is a coed shower. These non-gendered celebrations are the latest twist in new wedding traditions. If it’s just for the bride, a coed shower includes both her female and male friends. Or, stay on top of the trends with a Couple’s Shower in honor of both the bride and groom. Fire up the grill for a BBQ themed feast and send each guest home with personalized BBQ sauce as a lip-smacking-good party favor. Or select an assortment of delicious wines for a wine tasting fete. If the couple is heading to an exotic locale for their honeymoon, ask each guest to bring a practical gift such as a travel map, luggage or even an itsy bitsy bikini!
Whether practical or whimsical, pick a theme that will help everyone get into the spirit! And remember, beauty is in the details – and so is the success of your event. Bring your theme to life with coordinated invites, party decorations and favors.
Here are a few quirky ideas to get you going…
Alice in Wonderland Tea Party
Spa Party
Pajama Party (yes, that old classic)
Colour themed Party - Pink,Orange, whatever your heart desires
Beach themed Party
Casino Themed Party
Romantic Couples in History Party (if its an all girls party, then the girls can pair up and go as a famous couple)
Caribbean themed Party
got any more ideas??? add them to this list and let’s make it a long one!
