Why not have a bridal shower with creativity
and innovative ideas and create a memorable occasion? One way
to create a distinctive bridal shower for your favorite bride-to-be
is to choose a clever and unique bridal shower theme.
A. Garden Bridal Shower
If the bride has a gift or a yen for gardening. If she loves all things green,
request that your guests shower her with lovely potted flowers, plants and
bulbs. Guests can also bring garden tools, floral themed ornaments of nick
nacks. Choose a floral or vintage-style favors and invitations to announce
your theme shower and afternoon festivities. Host your gathering on a lawn,
in a garden or at a park.
B. The Round the Clock Bridal Shower
Round the clock Showers are always a hit. With a premise similar to the
alphabet shower, guests are assigned one of the twenty-four hours in a day.
They then select a shower gift that corresponds to their assigned time. For
example, the guest assigned with 7a.m. might bring assorted coffees, mugs,
alarm clock or towels. Whatever the hours of the day inspires. Guests should
be prepared to explain their choices .
C. The Alphabet Bridal Shower
The premise of an alphabet shower is, of course, the alphabet. Select an
invitation that makes your intentions clear as day: each guest is assigned a
letter, and should select a gift accordingly. For example, the guest assigned
with the letter "C" might bring a corkscrew, cookie sheets,
ceramic bowls etc.. Make it a luncheon, if possible. Design your menu to
correspond with letters of the alphabet. For example, your first course might
be Asparagus Soup, and Bruschetta, followed by a delicious Chicken dish on
a bed of Greens. use your imagination, practically every menu can be
modified to follow and alphabet theme.
D. The Kitchen Bridal Shower
Ask guests to choose gifts the bride will need to establish an the kitchen
of her dreams. Gifts might include: tools, utensils, cookware, bake ware,
appliances, gagets, linens and cookbooks. A Kitchen Shower is the perfect
occasion to go potluck. If your kitchen can manage, request that a few dishes
be brought assembled but uncooked. When your guests arrive, pop their
culinary creations into the oven and serve wine in the kitchen while you enjoy
the aroma of what is soon to come. Guests might also bring along their
signature recipe, written on a card to present to the bride with a recipe box.
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