My mom recently asked me what kind of shower I want.
“Um, the kind with friends and food and drinks?”
Apparently that’s not the answer she was looking for. We’d already determined to go non-traditional and have a Wedding Shower/Couples Shower instead of a Bridal shower. Unbeknownst to me, there are a myriad of shower ideas out there – themes, games, and topics.
And they’re all super lame-o.
Like the Cowboy-themed shower in honor of the groom, where you invite couples to wear farm clothes: overalls, blue jeans, cowboy hats. Use haybales for seats, jam jars for drinks, and burlap tablecloths.
If I showed up to a shower and my matron of honor had replaced her habitual 4-inch heels with cowboy boots and was sitting on a frickin’ bale of hay… I don’t know what I would do. I can’t even finish that sentence.
Or this thrilling game, meant to teach the little woman how to cook for her new husband: Put 10 different white substances in Ziploc bags, like flour, powdered milk, and baking soda. Be sure to number the bags so you can keep track of the right answers.
And then there’s the ever-popular Naughty or Nice shower. Frankly, the last thing I want to do is open a gift of nuptial-themed pasties in front of my mom’s friends.
I’m going to rack my brain for 3 non-lame bridal shower ideas, and please, readers – comment and add.
1. Honeymoon-themed shower. Gifts could be geared towards what you plan to do or where you plan to travel for your honeymoon – such as “dinner for two at the top of Macchu Pichu.” (The web site Honeyfund.com would be helpful for this.)
2. An updated version of the Newlywed Game could be fun to play.
3. Possibly have drinks inspired by your wedding or honeymoon destination – like a Dark & Stormy if you’re honeymooning in Jamaica or a Hot Toddy if you’re planning a winter wedding.
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I like showers that incorporate an activity you and your partner enjoy. Do you hike together, love travel or wine, obsess over the same movies? Try bringing those themes into your drinks, food and favors.
I want a bridal shower that relates to my interests. I’ve been dreaming about a shower at Flora Grubb Gardens, or else one that is Iron Chef themed since I’m into food. We also booked our honeymoon in Hawaii, so that could lend to a tropical themed shower! The possibilities are endless. Good luck!
I like the honeymoon idea. What about a “How we met” theme?? Just a thought.
Thanks for the ideas guys!
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