Unique Bridal Shower Ideas
By using just a few of these unique bridal shower ideas you can throw a memorable party that the bride and guests will enjoy.
These tips and ideas will help you choose the right bridal shower favors, what bridal shower foods to serve, what bridal shower games to play, and much more.
UNIQUE BRIDAL SHOWER IDEAS AND THEMES
Today most showers have a theme surrounding them. Themed parties are fun, easy to plan, and everyone remembers the event.
The most common theme is still the Kitchen Theme Bridal Shower.
Some Other Popular Themes Are:
- Alphabet Bridal Shower
- Around the Clock
- Around the World
- Barbecue Bridal Shower
- Brunch
- Tea Party
- Coed or Couples Shower
- Garden Bridal Shower
- Holiday Bridal Shower
- Honey Do
- Lingerie Wedding Shower
- Luau or Hawaiian Bridal Shower
- Mardi Gras Wedding Shower
- Scrapbook Bridal Shower
- Spa Bridal Shower
- Sports Bridal Shower
- Stock the Bar
- Western Bridal Shower
- Wine Tasting Shower
DECORATING IDEAS
Less is best when decorating for a bridal shower.
Use playful accents and color coordinate with matching paper plates, cups, and napkins. These can be purchased from any party supply store.
Some decorating suggestions:
- Place photos of the bride and groom on a table with the guest signing book. If you have pictures that were taken during the wedding planning, like the engagement party and dress shopping, set these pictures out too.
- If you are having a theme shower or one that is near a holiday, then your decorations become even easier. For example, if you are having a Victorian Tea Party, you could include hearts, lace, roses, and fans. You can also set out a hand painted tea set, some antique cups and saucers, old-fashioned tongs and tea balls.
Get more decorating ideas here.
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CANDLES
You can use candles that match your shower colors and use interesting candle holders. Or decorate inexpensive candle holders to go along with the theme of your party.
BALLOONS
Balloons always symbolize a party and are another economical way to decorate.
They splash a lot of color around the room and are a great substitute for flowers.
Unique Bridal Shower Ideas For Your Tabletop
For the buffet table, elevate the food dishes. Build up levels by covering heavy books with linen napkins or place them under the tablecloth, working the cloth in and around the books.
Use pillar candles with floral wreaths, miniature topiary, flower petals, personalized picture frames, or wine glasses on mirrors as other table decorating ideas.
A Wishing Well
In some area's, it is a tradition for the hostess to set up a "Wishing Well" at the bridal shower.
These wells can be rented or borrowed. However, you can make your own or improvise with a child's wagon, a basket, or a large box.
MENU IDEAS
Don't just serve cake and punch at your bridal shower. Make your menu unique and special!
Take time to plan out your menu.Try to use foods and beverages that will go along with the theme of your party.
Your goal is to create a wonderful meal with a minimum of expense and effort.
Get more bridal shower food ideas here.
UNIQUE BRIDAL SHOWER IDEAS FOR YOUR FAVORS
There is the custom of sending your guests home with a small gift to thank them for coming. These small gifts are called favors.
So, if you are throwing a theme wedding shower, use your imagination and get favors that will go along with the theme.
Some of the most favorite favor ideas are:
- Music CD's
- Journals
- Candles
- Flowers or small topiary in a pot
- Seed packets and a tiny trowel with a bow tied around it
- Wooden spoons with the bride's name painted on it
- Sleep masks
If money is tight, check out these diy shower favor ideas.
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UNIQUE BRIDAL SHOWER IDEAS FOR GAMES
Shower games help your guest get to know each other.
Adapt the games and activities to your guest's personalities, so that everyone can enjoy themselves.
Some popular bridal shower games:
- The M-Word - The M-Word is "marriage" or any variation, such as "married" or "married". When a guest arrives at the shower, give them one clothespin to wear. As the party progresses, any person who catches another person saying the "M-word" gets to take that person's pin and any extra pins they may have collected from the other players. Keep playing until one person has all the pins or choose a time for the game to end and the person who has the most pins at that point wins.
- Baby Faces - Ask each guest, including the bride, to bring a picture of themselves as a baby. Gather the photos as the guests arrive. Number the pictures and display them on a wall or table. Have all the guests inspect the pictures and write down their guesses as to the identity of the person in each picture. After everyone has written down their guesses, let each person identify which baby face is theirs. The person with the most correct guesses is the winner.
- Handbag Hunt - Have each guest place her handbag on her lap. Then call out items typically found in a handbag, for example: lipstick, keys or gum. The person who finds the item first scores a point. The person with the highest score at the end of the game wins.
If you are having a couples shower, then of course you would need to choose games that would be appropriate for both sexes.
Get more bridal shower game ideas here.
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MORE UNIQUE BRIDAL SHOWER IDEAS
A few more ideas to assure that you have the perfect shower are:
- Be sure to assign someone to record the gifts/givers during the shower. This allows the bride to write accurate thank-you notes later.
- Have someone collect the ribbons and bows from the gifts to make a Ribbon Bouquet. The bride can carry this bouquet during her rehearsal.
How To Make A Ribbon Bouquet
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Have one of the bridesmaids collect all of the ribbons and bows from the bride's gifts as she opens them. Use a sturdy paper plate for the base of the bouquet. Use packing tape to stick the largest bows to the center of the paper plate. Tape the mid-size bows around the larger bows. Tape on the smaller bows to fill in any gaps. Tape the ribbons onto the bottom of the plate. If you want to make a handle, tape a twisted napkin to the bottom center of the plate. |
WHO SHOULD HOST A BRIDAL SHOWER?
Traditionally, the maid of honor, with some help from the bridesmaids, throws the bridal shower. However, it is acceptable for a relative or close friend of the bride or groom to throw a shower. Today, the bride's coworkers or colleagues can also host a wedding shower.
Get more information on bridal shower etiquette and hosting a bridal shower here.
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