posted by admin on Jul 22
The old tradition of bridal showers was a way of a bride to have gifts of everyday items with which to start married life and establish her own home. The modern bridal shower is as much about having some fun and celebrating with her family and friends as a chance for her to get some lovely gifts.
Each bridal shower is quite predictable normally – people arrive, play some party games, watch as the bride opens her presents, eat the food and then go home. Each bridal shower is the same as any other. The benefits of bridal shower ideas are widely known.
Could you plan a bridal shower with a difference? What creative ideas could you use to spice up the plain bridal shower? Here are some great ideas to help you plan and host an incredible bridal shower that will have people talking for weeks afterwards.
Think outside the square as far as the venue is concerned. How about planning a picnic in the park? See if you can use the bandstand at a nearby park or pick a shady spot under trees where you can spread picnic rugs. Plan to have market umbrellas on hand to give shelter if it should rain.
How about a progressive shower? You arrange for the guests to meet at the first house for some games, then move to a second house for wine and savories while the bride unwraps her goodies, then on to the last house for coffee and dessert. Your games could even revolve around the journey between houses, like treasure hunts.
Small bridal showers can be held successfully at a restaurant or a boutique coffee shop. Look for distinctive venues that are unique and different. Take a look at Bridal Shower Etiquette for more details.
Set up a bridal shower with a real difference by transforming your home into character, like an Arabian harem. Have lavish decorations and ask all the guests to come dressed up to match the theme. Be creative and think up fun variations on the traditional theme.
Consider a difference day and time to hold the bridal shower. Holding bridal shower on a weekday evening or as a breakfast will bring a very different element to it. Try for something different – change the time of day so guests still can enjoy their weekends.
Your unique venue could inspire your choice of theme to complete the story. You don’t have to have a bridal shower that just has a bridal theme to it. You will find the bridal shower ideas section very interesting! Regardless of the venue, come up with a theme that the bride would really enjoy. Perhaps she has a special hobby or favorite sport, like skiing or golf. Any of these ideas could form the theme for a bridal shower and you could ask guests to come in costume to add to the theme.
Look to your creative theme and unique venue to suggest ideas for the invitations. You might try and create a 3D invitation by using something from the theme, like a palm leaf if your theme is a tropical island. Hand delivered invitations are a lovely touch, whether you use a courier or have someone dress up in the theme of the shower.
The food and refreshments you decide on will also be inspired by the theme. Try new recipes in advance and be creative in your presentation. If you have friends who are excellent cooks, ask them to help you.
