subject: New Ideas To Transform The Typical Bridal Shower [print this page] Whether we'd like to admit it or not, many of us associate a traditional bridal shower with a snooze-worthy, time-sucking event. Unfortunately, old-fashioned bridal showers have become mundane and routine at best with stuffy games, bland food, and awkward conversation.
If you're a bride-to-be looking for something different or a maid of honor hoping to plan an unforgettable event, you can take these tips into consideration to turn a typical bridal shower upside down:
1. Book a Trendy Restaurant. If you want to give a bride-to-be some much-deserved pampering when celebrating her engagement, consider booking a modern, upscale restaurant in your area. The good news is that many trendy restaurants will be happy to rent out their party rooms during daytime hours at a surprisingly affordable price.
This way, you can give the blushing bride the best of both worlds: a luxury meal in a chic location, making for a bridal shower that she'll never forget. Even better, consider pitching in with other guests to rent a limo to and from the venue to give the bride the opportunity to ride in style.
2. DIY Activities. If you're hosting a bridal shower at home and want to entertain guests without playing boring shower games, consider setting up a DIY activity table. One trendy DIY bridal shower activity that has hit the scene as of late is a make-your-own perfume bar.
This is an activity that will keep women of all ages entertained. A DIY perfume bar is easy to create by setting up several essential oils with empty decorative perfume bottles. Each guest can be encouraged to make their own signature scent that they can take home and enjoy as a party favor.
3. Take a Coffee Break. For a relaxed yet inviting bridal shower theme, consider setting up a coffee and dessert bar at home. If you're intimidated by the task of throwing a full-blown bridal shower, providing guests with delicious coffees, creamers, pastries, and cakes will go a long way, while requiring little planning.
The bride can be given her own monogrammed coffee mug. As a fun activity, guests can be encouraged to paint their own coffee mug that they can take home as a party favor.
When it comes to planning a bridal shower of a lifetime, it helps to think outside of the box. To customize a bridal shower for the bride-to-be, start by focusing on her unique interests and personality.
If a bride is reserved and introverted, plan a small, intimate gathering like an English tea party or coffee and dessert shower. If a bride is more outgoing, then she'll probably appreciate a loud, bustling bridal shower at a new restaurant in town in her own private party room.
Last but not least, don't overlook the fun potential of planning a couples shower. Today, more and more bridal showers include both sexes so that all members of the wedding party can mingle and get to know one another. A couples shower is an easy, relaxing event to plan as a backyard barbecue or evening cocktail party.
