The bridal shower is the party prior to the wedding that is of course, for the bride. The bride is the center of attention and is “showered” with good wishes. It is traditionally an intimate affair between close friends and family members when they can get together to spend time with the bride, share ideas and feel apart of the wedding.

Since the bride’s schedule is usually hectic, it is not uncommon for her to know about the bridal shower before hand. This planning has lead to a more popular way to have this intimate celebration and that is having a themed bridal shower. Some popular theme ideas are:

Spa Party – Having your bridal shower during a day at the spa can be a blessing for a stressed out bride.

Kitchen and Recipe Showers - Friends bring their recipes and utensils and take turns cooking.

Slumber Party Shower – Have your guests bring their pajamas, popcorn, and teddy bears.

Beach Party Shower – This would be especially nice if they bride and groom plan to honeymoon on a beach.

No matter what the theme, make sure that the bridal gifts match the theme you are proposing. Gift ideas may include practical items (to help set up a new household) or gifts she would normally not buy for herself (perfect for pampering) or presents which the bridal couple might share an interest in.

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