Bridal Shower Ideas: Creating Unforgettable Memories
A bridal shower can be one of life's most memorable events. The best bridal showers are unique, from the theme to decorations to games. If you've volunteered to host, we know you wonder how to throw a memorable bridal shower. Don't worry — we've got you covered with some top bridal shower ideas to keep it fresh.
Nailing Unique Themes for Bridal Showers
Before you design and order bridal shower invitations, you need to come up with a theme for the party. Bridal showers have traditionally been all about florals and pastels. There's no need to honor that tradition if you don't want to — opting for a unique shower theme will make the event more memorable. Here are a few uncommon ideas we love.
Hit the high seas. If you live near a major body of water, you can probably host a bridal shower on a yacht or sailboat. You could go with a relaxed daytime sailing party or dress in your best for dinner and drinks on a yacht. Everyone can enjoy being on the water while giving the bride-to-be a break from the stress of planning a wedding. Just think of the photos you can take for your next friendship photo book!
Go retro. Is the bride-to-be an old soul? Look to the past for bridal shower inspiration. There are myriad possibilities from a 1920s speakeasy to a 1970s disco party. Amazon, antique shops, and Etsy are great sources for decorations and favors for a retro party. You'll find great retro designs and stickers on Mixbook to help you capture shower memories in print.
Pick up a new skill. Celebrate the bride-to-be by helping her learn a skill she's been dying to pick up. It could be a cooking class, a reiki workshop, or anything else that would be fun for the guest of honor. Remember to document the learning process for your bridal shower photo book!
Creative Bridal Shower Activity Ideas
Games and activities are a must for any bridal shower. You probably know some shower classics. Why not try something new? You can even buy customizable bridal shower games on Etsy. Here are a few ideas we're dying to try.
How old were they? Ask the bride-to-be's parents for photos of her at various stages in life. Put all the photos on a corkboard with a number underneath each. Have guests jot down their guesses for the bride's age in each photo.
Bridal ring toss. Does the bride love carnival funways? Set up large glass bottles, and have guests toss oversized "wedding" rings onto the bottles from far away. It's a marital twist on the classic game of ring toss! Give the bride some photos of the fun to include in her bridal shower or [LINK TO:Creative Photo Book Themes: From Wedding Day to Honeymoon Memories]wedding day photo book[x].
Wedding Catchphrase. This is just like the game Catchphrase but uses wedding-themed sayings like "Here comes the bride" and "Happily ever after." Guests divide into teams, and one player tries to get the others to guess the catchphrase on their card without using any of the words in it. You can download the wedding catch phrase cards from HGTV.
Write out special messages. It's not a game per se, but you should ask the people at the shower to write a short message of encouragement or word of advice to the bride-to-be on an index card. Type up the notes and include them in a photo book for the bride.
Bridal Shower Decorating Ideas
Decorations are a big part of any bridal shower. You can find bridal shower decoration ideas on Pinterest. Here are five basic guidelines to keep in mind as you buy or create decorations.
Make sure they reflect the shower theme.
Relate them to the wedding colors where possible — this is even more important if the bride wants to include shower photos in a [LINK TO: Preserving Wedding Memories: Creating a Personalized Wedding Photo Book]personalized wedding photo book[x].
Craft personalized bridal shower decorations — they make great keepsakes!
Incorporate photos of the bride- and groom-to-be in your decor.
Order centerpieces made with the guest of honor's favorite florals.
Documenting a Bridal Shower with Mixbook
A photo book commemorating the bride's wedding shower will make a beautiful gift after the wedding. Mixbook has gorgeous themes and great editing tools to help you make a memorable photo book. You can also create a collaborative photo book to celebrate the bride-to-be. Just pick a theme on Mixbook, invite others to the project, and start designing the perfect bridal shower gift.
