July 28, 2010
Delight The Bride With A Creative Shower
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 still an occasion for giving gifts but they are now a chance for the bride to celebrate with her friends and family.
The plan for most bridal showers is predictable - the guests come, they play a few games, they watch while the bride opens her gifts, they eat and then go home again. Bridal showers seem to always be the same as others you have been to. The benefits of bridal shower ideas are widely known.
Wouldn’t it be great to come up with a different plan? What fresh ideas can you come up with to add fun to a plain bridal shower? Here are some novel ideas that will help you arrange a wonderfully different bridal shower that everyone is going to really enjoy.
Think past the normal venues to come up with something unique. How about planning a picnic in the park? Spread brightly colored picnic rugs in the shade or ask if you can make use of the bandstand, if there is one in the park. Roomy market umbrellas could be a stand-by in case of rain.
How about a progressive shower? You meet at one house for games, move to another for wine and nibbles while the bride opens the gifts and then on to a third home for the main feast. Plan imaginative games that can be played during the trips between houses.
If you are holding a small bridal shower, a coffee shop or restaurant would be a suitable venue. Try to find a unique venue that stands out from the rest. Take a look at Bridal Shower Food for more details.
Transform your home into a themed venue and create a tropical island or an Arabian harem. Arrange lavish decorations and invite the guests to come dressed in costume. Think up creative ideas that are more fun than what is usually done.
Think about changing the time and day you hold the shower to be a bit different. The bridal shower will have a very different feel if it is held on a weekday evening or as a breakfast. Try something different in the time of day and give the guests their weekends back.
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 invitations section very interesting! If you are not planning a variety in the venue, go for a theme that the bride would enjoy. Maybe she enjoys a particular sport or hobby, like yoga, golf or skiing. Any of these activities could form a themed bridal shower and guests could be encouraged to dress to the theme as well.
When thinking about the invitations, let the chosen theme and the venue inspire you. Use your creative friends to help you come up with a more imaginative invitation that matches the theme. Perhaps have the invitations hand-delivered by a courier, or have a friend dress up in the theme and deliver them at a time when most people are expected to be home.
When planning the food and refreshments, again, look to the theme for inspiration. Try out some different recipes in advance and use your creativity to present the food. Ask friends who love to cook to give you a hand with the food preparation.
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