How to Plan a Fun Bridal Shower
Nothing celebrates an up coming wedding better than a drawn out bridal shower with finger sandwiches and corny games, right? Wrong. There are so many amazing bridal shower ideas that will make the bride to be (and maybe the groom) thrilled and honored to be a part of. This article will cover everything from shower themes to games to all the answers to the most frequently asked questions about throwing the best bridal shower ever!
Not every bridal shower has to take place in a tearoom or a quaint little restaurant. Branch out with an outdoor adventure! Go hiking at your favorite nature trail and set up a picnic by a lake. If everyone, especially the bride, is adventurous and open-minded, go camping for the weekend or on a yoga retreat. There is nothing to cure those pre-wedding jitters like a nice relaxing weekend around a campfire or meditating with friends.
A more formal bridal shower can still be fun and unique. Try having a tasting shower. Many restaurants, wineries, and breweries offer tasting menus for wines, cheeses, chocolate, or beer. You’ll be able to sample several varieties of foods and drinks. You can even give themed favors such as corkscrews, monogrammed glasses, or cheese boards and knives. Throw a retro themed shower for the more traditional, classic bride. Serve “TV dinners” in adorable metal trays, red velvet cake, and Coca Cola out of glass bottles. Have everyone come dressed in his or her favorite retro clothes.
When it comes to bridal shower games, don’t resort to the same old, dull ones. Try playing Bridal Bingo! Replace the “B-I-N-G-O” at the top of the card with “B-R-I-D-E.” Then have each of the boxes filled in with answers to the questions you or the host will be asking, like “Where did the bride meet her groom?” Check out theknot.com for Bridal Bingo cards. Another great game is Purse Raid. This bridal shower version of Let’s Make a Deal has guests search through their purses for some pretty outrageous items to win prizes.
The most important thing to remember when planning a shower is to think about the bride. If she hates surprises, let her in on the small details, like date, location, and time. The Maid of Honor usually plans the shower but she sure can enlist the help of the bride’s mother and the bridal party. It is also the Maid of Honor’s duty to keep track of the gifts and who gave them, this way Thank You notes won’t be such a horror. Remember too that any guests that are invited to the shower should also be invited to the wedding.