Fun Ideas for Wedding Showers
Today's brides can thank a stingy father from Holland for inspiring the tradition of the bridal shower. Legend has it that the father refused to give his daughter her dowry when she announced her intentions to marry a poor miller whose own generosity had left him with few possessions. The townspeople rallied around the couple and "showered" them with gifts so they could begin their lives in comfort. Since then, the tradition of the bridal shower has become a festive way to celebrate the happy couple while making sure they have what they need to establish their home. Today's bridal showers take on many forms, depending on the theme. Some ideas to consider: - The Around the Clock Shower - Guests are encouraged to bring a gift that corresponds with a particular time of day. For example, if your invitation says, "Noon," you might bring an item the couple could use at lunchtime like a picnic basket.
- The Kitchen Shower - At this type of shower, guests bring gifts to stock a kitchen. Think spices, cooking utensils, recipe books, non-perishable food items, frying pans and kitchen linens.
- Nature's Shower - Let nature be your inspiration. There's a world of things to choose from: pine-scented candles, silk flowers, landscape photography books, outdoor equipment, gardening tools. The sky's the limit.
- The Recipe Shower - This is an extension of the kitchen shower. Guests are asked to bring their favorite recipe along with some of the key ingredients needed to complete it. Consider sending recipe cards with the invitation and then compiling them in a coordinating album or recipe box.
- The Bachelor Bash - Leave it to the guys to figure out a way to get in on the bridal shower tradition. In fact, many grooms are making a weekend of it. They'll arrange for a golf outing on Saturday morning, an evening on the town that night and then a sporting event on Sunday.
- I Love This City Shower - Are the bride and groom people who love to be out-and-about? Get season passes to local museums, theatres and sporting events, restaurant coupon books or subscriptions to local magazines. Arrange to have the shower at a scenic park or landmark and go for a walk to see the sights.
- Couples Shower - You've just doubled your gift ideas. Power tools, pairs of tickets, his-and-her matching car seat covers, shirts, luggage. Ask the married couples to come up with their best advice for a long and happy life together and compile it all in a scrapbook.
- Holidays Shower - When you send out invitations, assign each guest a holiday. Be practical or creative with gift ideas. A Thanksgiving gift could be anything from a roasting pan to a turkey centerpiece. Fourth of July—How about a flag, a big bowl for potato salad, or a red, white and blue door wreath? The couple will be ready to celebrate all year long.
- Gift Certificate Shower - Can shopping get easier than this?
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