Bridal Shower Ideas

A bridal shower is an excellent way for the bride to surround herself with her closest friends and family and relax, loosen up and have some fun. The first step in planning a bridal shower is to come up with a list of bridal shower ideas for possible party themes. If you’re looking for a breath of fresh air for your beloved bride-to-be no ordinary shower will do, consider these great ideas for a day she’ll never forget.

Spa Party!

Need we say more? What can be more enjoyable than a relaxing day at the spa with your besties? Everyone can book their packages, don some robes and slippers, and melt away together…

Make sure the spa knows your plans. You’ll want to work in the gift giving and maybe a few games and prizes, don’t forget lunch!

Pizza and Bowling

Trade in the mints and nuts for some pizza and drinks! And we don’t mean just because you’re going co-ed. A girls’ night out bridal shower can be just the thing for the bride who’s anything but traditional, or one that just really loves a good time!

Gift Themes

Maybe your bride-to-be has most of what she needs already, but there’s an area where her supplies are lacking. Consider a gift theme party.

Popular themes include cooking-related gifts where guests bring appliances, kitchen gadgets, utensils, cookbooks… anything kitchen!

Other popular themes include other areas of the house like bedroom or bathroom. Lingerie, wine, and entertainment theme ideas are also trending.

A “time-of-day” theme is also a great idea. Assign each guest with a time of the day that corresponds with the theme for their gift. For example, if their assigned time is 6:00 p.m. then dinner-related items work great. If someone receives a midnight time-slot, perhaps champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries have a nice romantic touch.

Wine and Cheese

Who wouldn’t like this? Wine and cheese parties are popping up everywhere and are a great theme party for any occasion. Simply lay out a spread of the bride’s favorite wines, cheeses, crackers, and maybe a few dips, and that’s all you need! Well, don’t forget the cake that is…

Sunday Brunch

If your bride is a little more traditional or you don’t think her grandma in attendance would go for beer and pizza, a delicious Sunday brunch is always a great idea. Do-it-yourself, hire a caterer, or visit a restaurant. Brunch is an elegant meal with tasty options.

Make some lovely centerpieces and don’t forget the chic favors so your guests have something to take home with them.

Afternoon Tea

Another classic idea that even the most conventional bride, as well as the most trail-blazing bride will enjoy is the afternoon tea. This is a simple yet stylish way to offer refreshments. The finger foods and simple faire give you more opportunity to host and mingle.

Some of the most darling bridal shower favors are available with a tea party theme. It’s easy to decorate for it as well. Place a few fresh flower bouquets around in lovely vases. Put out plenty of finger sandwiches and cookies, and of course the tea. And voila!

Vintage Theme

Is your bride-to-be in love with lace and pearls? Does she go ga-ga over classic old movies? Maybe she’d be thrilled with a vintage themed bridal shower.

It’s easy to do. Vintage theme usually indicates lovely soft champagne and rose toned shades, plenty of doilies and lace, and of course elegantly-appointed table settings.

Every bride deserves a bridal shower as memorable and unique as she is. If you’re planning to be the “hostess with the mostess” and want to give your best gal the shower she’s always dreamed of, talk over some of these ideas with her and see what she likes. She’ll be thrilled you’re creating such a memorable event for her!

Host a Weekend Trip

Why make it only last a day or an afternoon? Why not rent a cabin or rooms at a bed and breakfast and make an entire weekend out of the festivities? This isn’t an event that happens every day. If you don’t want it to be over so quickly, make it last a couple of days! There will sure to be more to scrapbook about together later.

Destination Shower

Are your bride and groom going to jet off to a fabulous vacation destination for their honeymoon? Consider hosting a bridal shower in the theme of their destination location!

Beach theme is always lots of fun if their honeymoon is some tropical paradise. Make sangrias and pina colatas (with umbrellas, of course) and decorate with plenty of sea shells and star fishes!

Is Paris their destination? Lucky for you Paris or French-themed parties are a huge trend right now. And this is perfect for a bridal shower as many of these designs are in pink and black, always chic.