Enjoy Melissa’s article as she puts a new twist on an old tradition: The Bridal Shower. Melissa writes about planning for all kinds of occasions, from organizing your daughter’s big day to getting supplies for your grandkid’s Mario Birthday Party. And don’t forget to visit Melissa’s on-line party shop ~ The Party Works.
Bridal showers have been around for a while, but that doesn’t mean you need to stick to an old formula to make it a success. You probably didn’t want a shower modeled on your mother’s ideal, and your bride-to-be likely doesn’t either. Here are three new and exciting ideas for a shower that everyone will enjoy.
1. The Couple Shower
So what if it’s not exactly a “bridal” shower? Many couples are opting for a dual shower instead of spending the time and expense of planning multiple get-togethers. Hopefully your daughter and her groom-to-be enjoy activities with each other — if not you have a whole different issue to deal with — and the couple shower allows both of them to participate. More importantly, it makes it easier to plan and less arduous for the friends and family who will be attending. You don’t have to forgo the gifts, but this type of shower usually focuses more on a “party” atmosphere.
2. The Traveling Shower
Gone are the days when a get-together at home will suffice. Why not go all out and travel to a unique place? The destinations can range from the exotic to down the road to the local scenic view. Once you pick a place, you can design your theme around it. For example, you could decorate with a nautical theme for a shower at the beach. If sand and sun aren’t your thing, then choose something like a spa where you can get all the pampering you need. This type of shower is a chance to get friends and family together for a day or a whole weekend if you choose.
3. The Crafty Shower
Traditionally, showers are all about the gifts and making the wedding happen. Imagine a shower that included gift giving and gave you the chance to get a whole lot of necessary work done. Think it’s impossible? Not if you approach it in the right way. If you host a crafty shower you can have the best of both worlds. Invite friends and family to a shower where they will be working together to make crafts that also happen to be the centerpieces for the tables at the reception. If you go this route make sure to spend time making the activity fun. You don’t want your friends and family to resent you for making them do what seems like work at a celebration.
Keep these ideas in mind when you’re preparing for your bride’s big day!
Marisa Baratelli